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2© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. 1.Insurance 2.Working With Children 3.Sports Trainer & Concussion Update 4.Fundraising Opportunities 5.Suppliers & Partners 6.Anti-Doping (ASADA) 7.Transfers & Permits 8.Volunteer Recognition 9.AFL Club Improvement Program Important Dates 11.Umpire Update 12.Multicultural and Indigenous Update 13.Resource Packs 14.Volunteer Management 15.Game Day Roles & Responsibilities AGENDA

3© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF CURRENCY All Clubs must register and download the Certificate of Currency at the JLT website:

4© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM

5© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. REGISTERING YOUR CLUB – CERTIFICATE OF CURRENCY (CLUBS TO REGISTER)

6© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM AFL NSW/ACT have maintained the Silver Level Cover for personal injury insurance for 2016 So what does this mean for your Club and its members? – No expected increase in insurance from 2015 What being covered with Silver Level Insurance gives your members over Bronze? – A 25% increase in reimbursement on Non-Medicare Medical costs – A $500 increase in the maximum amount per claim – A $250,000 increase in Quadriplegia/ Paraplegia benefit BRONZE 2016SILVER 2016 Non-Medicare Medical Costs (examples include: Ambulance, Physio, Dental, Chiro, Private Hospital accomodation) 50% Reimbursement75% Reimbursement $2,000 max. Per claim$2,500 max. Per claim $100 excess per claim$75 excess per claim Capital Benefits$100,000 ($20,000 for U18)$150,000 ($30,000 for U18) Quadriplegia/ Paraplegia Benefit $500,000 maximum$750,000 maximum

7© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM SENIOR TEAMS - $1425 per team JUNIOR or U19 TEAMS - $210 per team ** Please note – there will be NO Club/Teams discounts 2016 EXPECTED INSURANCE COSTS:

8© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM When does Personal Injury Insurance apply? Personal Injury insurance provides coverage for injuries sustained whilst participating in an activity under the following circumstances: An official match or training session (pre-season and regular season) Travelling to and from an official club activity Participation in an official club function Tours or representative matches What cover is generaly provided within a Personal Injury policy? Capital Benefits – provides cover in the event of death or permanent disability. I.e. a participant loses permanent sight in one eye due to a ball hitting him. The claimant can claim for permanent disablement under the section Non-Medicare Medical Benefits – provides reimbursement for items that are not claimable in any way through Medicare. Due to legislation, this does not include the Medicare Gap. i.e. a participant requires a knee reconstruction resulting from a sporting injury. A claim can be made through this section of the policy for items not covered in part by Medicare.

9© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM How do I make a Personal Injury claim? Step 1: Access a claim form - Download from JLT Sport Website ( - Phone Echelon on to have one sent to you by post Step 2: Complete all relevant sections of the claim form Step 3: Send your claim form to your nominated claims advisor within 270 days from the date of injury (earlier is preferable) Step 4: Your claims advisor will confirm receipt of your claim Examples of Non-Medicare Medical items.Examples of items covered by Medicare. Claimable as per the Policy Wording.Costs you WILL NOT be reimbursed for. Ambulance Physiotherapist Dental Private Hospital Accommodation Chiropractor MRI Scans* (if provider is not registered with Medicare) Doctor’s Fees Surgeon’s Fees Surgeon’s assistant Anaesthetist Fees X-rays MRI scans* (if provider is registered with Medicare) Public Hospital costs

10© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM To upgrade your cover on non-medicare medical cover (RECOMMENDED): Regardless we always recommend you advise your players to take out Private Health Insurance All Representative Players participating in a representative match will receive Platinum Personal Injury Cover and $1m Quadriplegia/Paraplegia cover under the Personal Injury Policy. Platinum cover is for injuries which occurred in Representative matches only. UpgradePer Snr TeamPer Jnr Team Silver – Gold$222$59 Silver – Platinum$390$82

11© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PLAYERS TO TAKE OUT PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE The table to the left is a GUIDE ONLY EXAMPLE: Two players, one with and one without Private Health Insurance, suffer the same injury, require the same treatment and incur the same medical costs. * Based on 80% private health reimbursement of surgery incurred costs and 45% of extra’s cover on physiotherapy N.B: With Private Health Insurance coverage ( to be claimed on before claiming under this program), the person claiming will further reduce the non- Medicare rebate available.

12© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. JLT MATCH DAY CHECKLIST

13© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. JLT MATCH DAY CHECKLIST Match Day Checklists are compulsory to be completed by all HOME club prior to the start of the first match each day. One check list per venue per day. The App will work without phone / internet reception. The Checklist can still be completed and it will then submit itself when the phone comes into an area of mobile coverage Photos can be taken of areas of concern and/or repairs, again strengthening the evidence of providing Duty of Care Clubs owe a duty of care to players, spectators and volunteers on match day. Insurance cover may not exist for clubs and/or officials who show deliberate negligence or disregard for these responsibilities. Checklist puts the club in a strong position to demonstrate it has taken a duty of care. Home club is responsible to ensure the greater environment of the venue is safe for members and guests and therefore a home club representative must submit the online checklist If conditions can’t be made safe for play, then it may be negligent to start playing. To play in these conditions is placing the club in a poor position to demonstrate any duty of care. WHY IS IT COMPULSORY FOR CLUBS TO COMPLETE THE CHECKLIST? WHO IS TO COMPLETE THE FORM? WHAT IF THE CONDITIONS ARE NOT SAFE?

14© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. NAB AFL AUSKICK INSURANCE All registered NAB AFL Auskick competition participants and appointed volunteers * Insurance cost is included in participants registration. * Appointed volunteers means any volunteers appointed by the Club Auskick Co- ordinator for a specific term to participate on a regular basis during the Auskick Programme (this does not include parent helpers/volunteers on an ad-hoc basis). Capital Benefit: Maximum $50,000 Student Assistance Benefit Home Help Expenses Parents Inconvenience Allowance Non-Medicare Medical Expenses 75% Reimbursement $1,500 Maximum Limit per Claim $50 Excess Per Claim Via the “Making a Claim” section of the JLT Website WHO IS COVERED? WHAT IS COVERED? HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM?

15© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers, Assistant Managers, Umpire Coordinators, First Aid officials, Sports Trainers and anyone who has direct and ongoing face-to-face contact with children is to obtain a clearance. 1.Visit the Kids Guardian NSW Website ( with-children-check/apply/apply) with-children-check/apply/apply 2.Complete the online application 3.Present themselves at a Service NSW Office or NSW Motor Registry for ID Verification (free for volunteers) 4. Present their Working with Children ID, Full name and Date of Birth to the Club for Verification  VERIFY the volunteers WWC ID Online prior to the volunteer working with the children  Keep a valid Excel record of all club verification checks  Appoint a Club Protection Officer  Implement and adopt a Club Safe Environment WHO NEEDS A CHECK? HOW DO YOUR VOLUNTEERS GET A CHECK? CLUBS RESPONSIBILITY

16© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK All Working with Children Checks have been obtained by the appropriate people All checks have been validated by the club online and a record maintained. Be available to answer any questions in relation to obtaining a working with children check. Educate club members of the importance of a club safe environment. When do I need to get the check by? All checks should be completed ASAP. The legislation requires clubs to be compliant as of 1 April This means clubs may be audited for compliance as at 1 April We have coaches who are Under 18 do they require a check? No, children under 18 who are volunteering or working do not require under legislation to get a clearance. A CHILD PROTECTION OFFICERS ROLE IS TO ENSURE THAT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

17© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. SPORTS TRAINER REQUIREMENTS First Aid: Must have completed Nationally Accredited Training in either of the following competencies (HLTFA301B or HLTFA201) Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC): Must have a current nationally accredited First Aid certificate and have completed an AFL Accredited Emergency Response Coordinator Training Course. Trainer: Must have a current Nationally Accredited First Aid certificate, completed an AFL Accredited Emergency Response Coordinator Training Course and have completed a SMA Level 1 or a Level 1 Sports Trainer course. LEVELSenior 18+Youth 13-17Auskick/ Junior 5-12 MATCHRecommended:Trainer Minimum:ERC Current First Aid TRAININGIdeal:Trainer Recommended:ERC Current First Aid

18© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT Player welfare is the critical element 1.Recognise the injury: Suspect concussion in any player with one or more of the symptoms or signs after a knock to the head or heavy body clash 2.Remove from the game and refer the player for medical evaluation – Player must not return to the game 3.Ensure the player has received medical clearance before allowing them to return to the game or a graded training program 4.A concussed child must not return to play or sport until they have successfully returned to school without worsening symptoms If in doubt, sit them out

19© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. RECOGNISING THE INJURY Symptoms Headache Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain Dizziness Altered or lost vision Fatigue Ringing in the ears Memory disturbance Loss of consciousness Signs  Loss of balance  Irritability  Pale complexion  Poor concentration  Slow or altered verbal skills  Inappropriate behavior ur  Mental confusion and memory loss  Not feeling your usual self!

20© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. POSITIVE STEPS FOR COACHES  Coach your players to play within the “Spirit of the Game”  Familiarise yourself with and follow the AFL’s Guidelines  Ensure your club has supplies of AFL Resources  Ensure all relevant match personnel have the same understanding  Display the AFL Concussion Poster in clubrooms  All medical support staff have SCAT3 or pocket CRT cards  Educate players and parents about concussion and other safety policies  Provide player/parent handouts on match day

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23© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AFL NSW/ACT offers various opportunities to raise valuable funds for clubs. Some of those opportunities include... CLUB RAFFLE NAB INTRODUCER CLUB FUNDRAISING Headline prize of 4 tickets to the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final, including accommodation and airfares Minimum order 15 Raffle Books (small clubs can apply for less) Subsequent orders in multiples of 5 books $3 a ticket – Club retains $2 of revenue Books cost $20 each No refund for books not sold Order through RAFFLE TICKETS GO ON SALE 2 MAY RAFFLE TICKETS ARE DUE BACK TO AFL NSW/ACT 22 JULY The NAB Introducer Program allows a club to earn cash for any HOME, INVESTMENT or BUSINESS loan that you refer to the NAB. For introducing a loan to the NAB your club can receive the following commissions: Home loan or investment loan = 0.66% of the loan amount Business loan = 0.50% of the loan amount For example: a home loan worth $300,000 referred to NAB will earn your club a commission of $1,980 NB: This offer does not apply to NAB loans taken out through a Broker and the Introducer program must be mentioned at the beginning of the loan process.

24© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. EXTERNAL GRANTS GO FOUNDATION CLUB FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & RECREATION Visit for upcoming grantswww.dsr.nsw.gov.au Thinking of auction items or raffles for your upcoming Presentation or 2016 Club Registration Days? We have you sorted! Obtain one of the limited edition GO Foundation Indigenous Ball’s personally signed by Michael O’Loughlin and Adam Goodes, the only two Indigenous players who have both played 300 games for the Sydney Swans These balls are FREE. The only thing we ask is that your club gives 15% of the money they raise from the ball to The GO Foundation, as thanks to Goodes and O’Loughlin for their contribution to the program. To obtain a ball please

25© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. COMMERCIAL SUPPLIERS SPORTS MEDICAL SUPPLIER (Strapping / First Aid / Sports Medical) VICTOR SPORTS 2 Kent Road Mascot, NSW, 2020 Tel: Fax: COACHING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER HART SPORT Tel: MATCH BALLS SHERRIN (Manage Football / Sherrin Football Order Form) Order Forms through Taleah Neowhouse:

26© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. APPAREL SUPPLIERS Aceit Sportswear Pty Ltd Dawn Gregory BLK Formally Kooga Nathan Sullivan Canterbury International Andrew Suffell ISC Andrew Banasik JS Sports Joseph Siciliano Sherwood Narelle Orr  AFL NSW/ACT Official suppliers are elected as the only supplier licensed to apply the AFL NSW/ACT logo onto any on or off-field playing apparel  Jumpers and shorts worn by clubs MUST feature the AFL NSW/ACT logo. Logo must be placed on the right breast on Guernsey and left leg of all shorts.  ON-FIELD apparel may only be purchased through 1 of the 6 suppliers  OFF-FIELD apparel may be purchased through an external provider but they may NOT use the AFL NSW/ACT logo. Off-field merchandise purchased through one of the 6 suppliers may feature the AFL NSW/ACT logo. APPAREL SUPPLIERS APPROVED SUPPLIERS

27© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) AGREEMENT In 2010, AFL (NSW/ACT) subscribed to the ASADA anti-doping agreement: All community club footballers are subject to the code Covers: In-competition (Illicit and performance enhancing) Out of Competition (Performance enhancing only) Testing can be all year round (ASADA funded) Investigations can be conducted for the importation, distribution and use of supplements Under the code, all players are responsible for their own actions. For more information and to access educational modules go to: Even if it’s a cold and flu tablet… …when in doubt, check it out.

28© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. TRANSFERS / PERMITS NB: Permanent transfers must be done prior to the 30 th June. No transfers will be allowed after this date. PURPOSE: Should ONLY be used if a junior player is “helping out” an opposition team Should be used when a player is playing in a different League, where the two Leagues have an Interchange Agreement signed. If no agreement has been signed then the player will need to be considered a full transfer (up until 30 June). PURPOSE: To allow players to transfer between Leagues on an adhoc basis for one off matches. Can only be used with NTFL PURPOSE: To allow players to transfer into the Northern Territory League during the off-season STUDENT PERMITS: All Student Permits must be processed and approved prior to the 30 th June. TYPE 1: MATCH DAY TYPE 2: LOCAL INTERCHANGE TYPE 3: TEMPORARY TRANSFER

29© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION – VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR (VOY) AWARDS Each Club nominated VOY will receive a $50 Coles/Myer Voucher and Certificate Nominated League VOY will receive a $200 Coles/Myer Voucher and a plaque. Each League nominated Merit Award will receive a $50 Coles/Myer Voucher and a plaque. Clubs are encouraged to nominate your volunteers for external awards such as Sport NSW Community Awards. CLUB VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR LEAGUE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR LEAGUE MERIT AWARD EXTERNAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS VOLUNTEER & MERIT AWARD NOMINATIONS Open: 1 July Close: 5 August

30© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AFL COMMUNITY CLUB IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) AFL has changed the Swisse Quality Club program and has introduced The AFL Community Club Improvement Program. The Club Improvement Program aims to help clubs examine their current operations and identify areas of improvement. The Club Improvement Program looks at a number of factors that are crucial to success, and combines these results to build an overall picture of the way your club carries out its operations. The Club Improvement Program is the first step in growing your club and helping to make it sustainable. Promote best practice Ensure clubs are well administered Recognise a clubs off field performance Ability to highlight regions/ areas that require assistance Benchmark Leagues and Clubs WHY THE NEED FOR A CLUB IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM?

31© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AFL COMMUNITY CLUB IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1.Clubs complete an online assessment as a committee which should take approximately 30 minutes. 2.Clubs receive a detailed report outlining areas that need improvement 3.Clubs arrange a meeting with their relevant AFL NSW/ACT staff member to go through the report and highlight 2-5 areas that clubs are to focus on improving 4.Based on answers provided Clubs may be identified as a Quality Club or Gold Quality Club HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS? HOW DO CLUBS ACCESS THE PROGRAM 1.Login to your clubs Footyweb account 2.Click on AFL Community Club Improvement Program Link on the right side under notifications (see screenshot below ) Alternatively Go to

32© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. AFL COMMUNITY CLUB IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Club Improvement Program is more than just an accreditation system. The Club Improvement Program covers areas such as: Governance Committee Management Policy & Procedure Risk Management Compliance Planning Workforce Culture & Leadership Values Decision Making Members Membership Services Upon completion clubs will receive a detailed report that provides best practice information to help formulate action plans on improving your clubs operations and governance in the future. WHAT AREAS WILL THE REPORT COVER?

33© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. REWARDS AND BENEFITS Creating a best practice guide for your current Committee and all future Committees Minimising the risks associated with running a club Providing an atmosphere that will help attract new participants, officials and members Providing an environment that will be attractive to sponsors/partners and help your club broaden its appeal within the wider community AFL NSW/ACT SPECIAL OFFER Each Month between March and September 2016 AFL NSW/ACT will draw 5 Clubs who have fully completed the online assessment and have been verified by a AFL NSW/ACT Staff member the chance to win $500 worth of Sherrin Footballs. TOTAL PRIZE POOL OF $20,000 5 WINNERS EACH MONTH FOR 8 MONTHS! Certificates to display in clubrooms Logos for clubs to use on letterhead, website etc. Stickers to display in clubrooms Branding on the play AFL locator BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED?ACCREDITED CLUBS WILL RECEIVE:

34© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee IMPORTANT DATES MULTICULTURAL ROUND ROUND 16 July 9 VOLUNTEER & MERIT AWARD NOMINATIONS Open: 1 July Close: 5 August RAFFLE On sale May 2 Books Due 22 July Raffle Drawn 29 July INDIGENOUS ROUND ROUND 10 Friday May 27 UMPIRE RECOGNITION ROUND ROUND 9 May 20 – May 22

35© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. CLUB EDUCATION AFL NSW/ACT is able to offer your club the following training Vilification and Discrimination – aims to change the language within our clubs so that clubs are inclusive of every background and culture. Vilification and Discrimination Respect and Responsibility – raises awareness and defines the causes and common misconceptions associated with violence against women. The program educates clubs on ways to make people feel safe, to be treated with respect, to be valued and feel accepted for who they are. Respect and Responsibility Drugs and Alcohol – designed to educate on the issues of alcohol and binge drinking and the dangers of illicit drugs use. Drugs and Alcohol Depression – Educate and raise awareness of the prevalence and impact, casual factors and categories of mental illness that exist across the community. To build the capacity of the AFL industry to recognise the signs, activate early intervention and support those that may be suffering a mental illness. Depression Cyber Bulling and Social Media -Educate and raise awareness of the affects of social media whilst informing of the social responsibilities and the benefits social media can play. Cyber Bulling and Social Media Anti- Doping (ASADA) – Provide guidance on what players can and cannot take in relation to WADA/ASADA guidelines. Not just an issue for elite sport, a player from any level of football can be sanctioned, even if they didn’t know they were doing anything wrong. Anti- Doping (ASADA) Concussion – Program identifies the appropriate management of concussion to ensure the health and safety of all people who play Australian Football. Concussion

36© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. UMPIRE UPDATE

37© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. MULTICULTURAL & INDIGENOUS UPDATE

38© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT GROUP ACTIVITY At your table address your designated topic as it relates to your club and your clubs environment TOPIC 1 Group 1Barriers to Volunteering Group 2Roles Required within a Club Group 3Why do volunteers leave a club?

39© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT GROUP ACTIVITY TOPIC 2 Group 1How do clubs recruit, where can they find volunteers and who should they be targeting Group 2Tips to Retain and Reward Volunteers Group 3Tips to Overcoming Barriers to Volunteering In your group address your designated topic as it relates to your club and your clubs environment

40© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT GROUP ACTIVITY Pass on your Topic 1 findings to the group who share the same colour in Topic 2. Do your findings answer or assist in answering the barriers, difficulties and roles that the Groups identified in Topic 1? TOPIC 1TOPIC 2 Group 1Barriers to VolunteeringHow do clubs recruit, where can they find volunteers and who should they be targeting Group 2Roles Required within a ClubTips to Retain and Reward Volunteers Group 3Why do volunteers leave a club? Tips to Overcoming Barriers to Volunteering

41© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. RESOURCE PACKS Function Cards: (Coach, Water Carrier, Runners, Boundary Umpires, Goal Umpire) Game Day Equipment: Air horn Timer Whistle x 2 Ball Pump Sports Bag Game Day Vests: Water Carrier Ground Manager Boundary Umpire Runner First Aid Team Manager Coach. WHATS INCLUDED IN THE RESOURCE PACK? PURPOSE OF THE PACKS? Educate clubs to be better informed about the duties required on game day Benchmark standard at all matches Equip the clubs with all the necessities to perform their duties on game day

42© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. CLUB & GAME DAY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In a group on your table, spend 15 minutes on all the roles and positions you need on game day to ensure the best environment and experience for players, spectators and umpires.

43© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. CLUB & GAME DAY ENVIRONMENT – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES Highly competitive game, coaches become anxious and aggressive on the sidelines yelling abuse at the umpires, players and opposition. Tension builds on the sidelines and parents/spectators start abusing one another as the alcohol consumption increases. Inappropriate comments are made to the umpire by the coaching staff and spectators of both sides. Game ends but there is still a lot of tension around the ground. HOW WOULD YOUR CLUB HANDLE THIS SITUATION?

44© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. A good relationship between club Presidents can assist in resolving many situations quickly and efficiently without any further action needed GAME DAY – How to Generate a Positive Match-Day Environment? Umpires need to hold zero tolerance to abusive language and demonstrative behaviour Umpires need to report inappropriate behaviour Umpires should not talk to coaches without the presence of the Ground Manager Coach sets the tone of the environment Needs to be aware of their attitude and approach Emphaise the importance of learning and development not on winning Teach players the rules of the game and demand no player breaks them Must maintain and control the behaviour of club officials, players and spectators at all times Ensure spectators are kept outside the boundary fences Report issues that arise Protect the umpires and have zero tolerance to bad behaviour or remarks COACHES GROUND MANAGER UMPIRES RELATIONSHIPS

45© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE TIME TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT AFL COMMUNITY – AFL NSW/ACT WEBSITE – TALEAH NEOWHOUSE – COMMUNITY FOOTBALL MANAGER NSW/ACT