Handbook

DENILIQUIN RAMS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB HANDBOOK

GENERAL CLUB INFORMATION

Welcome to the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club

Please take time to read this handbook and keep it as it contains important information that you may need throughout the season. If you have any queries during the season, please do not hesitate to contact one of the committee members.

Club Contacts

President	Clint Free	0417 042 775	CFree@sunrice.com.au
Vice President	Mick Hughes
Secretary	Julia Druitt	0418 576 455	juliadruitt@gmail.com
Treasurer	Faye Park	0437 761 665
Junior Vice President	Michael Todd
Senior Netball Coordinator	Meagan Rodda		Meagan.Rodda@det.nsw.edu.au
Junior Netball Coordinator	Hayley Free		candhfree@bigpond.com
Football Junior Development	Rob Wren
General Committee	Wayne Pitts
	Michael Todd
	Nat Free
	Gary Rodda
	Rob Gittens
	Belinda McCallum
	Val Meadowcroft
	Kooka Bennett
	Paul McManus
	Shane Moorse

Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deniramsfootballnetballclub

Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club Postal Address:

PO Box 141,

Deniliquin NSW 2710

Introduction

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club is affiliated with the Murray Football Netball League, AFL Victoria, Goulburn Campaspe Junior Football League and Netball Victoria, and therefore follows their policies and guidelines such as Junior Policy, Risk Management and Member Protection; including Codes of Behaviour which are included in this handbook.

Mission Statement

“The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club is committed to providing a positive sporting experience while developing skills and encouraging sportsmanship, participation and success in a family environment.”

Club Structure

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club is run by a General Committee. This committee is made up of hard-working volunteers from our community. Most are parents of players, past DRFNC players or other interested community people who come together for our local youth. The General Committee’s role is to oversee the running of the entire Football and Netball operation. The Annual General Meeting is held in October each year and is open to the public. Please consider joining to help run the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club.

Executive General Committee

President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer.

General Committee

Members of the General Committee are appointed to these positions;

Junior Vice President
Senior Netball Coordinator
Junior Netball Coordinator
Football Junior Development
Canteen Committee Representative

Sub Committees

Sub Committees are formed to coordinate the following Departments and answer to the General Committee.
GCJFL Sub Committee, Match Committee, Netball Committee, Canteen Committee, Social Committee.

Privacy

The Commonwealth Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 establishes a set of National Privacy Principles (NPP) which outline how the private sector organizations should collect, use, secure and disclose personal information. Your personal information will only be used in accordance with the purposes of the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club Inc. If you have any privacy concerns or would like to verify information held about you, please contact one of our committee members.

GENERAL CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

As a person required to comply with this Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by AFL / Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
Make a commitment to providing quality service.
Be aware of and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to AFL / Netball Victoria's standards, rules, regulations and policies.
Operate within the rules of the sport including national and state guidelines which govern AFL / Netball Australia, Member Organisations and Affiliates.
Do not use your involvement with your sport to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of AFL / Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates.
Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible.
Refrain from any behaviour that may bring AFL / Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates into disrepute.
Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.
Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
Be a positive role model.
Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of this Code of Behaviour.

ADMINISTRATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to AFL / Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of AFL / Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as an administrator.

Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
Be professional in and accept responsibility for your actions. Your language, presentation, manners and punctuality should reflect high standards.
Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
Maintain strict impartiality.
Be aware of your legal responsibilities.
Develop a positive sport environment by allowing for the special needs of the players (especially children), by emphasising enjoyment and by providing appropriate
development and competitive experiences.
Involve players in the planning, leadership, evaluation and decision-making relating to the activity.
Ensure activities, equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability level of participating players. Activities, rules, equipment, lengths of games and training schedules should take into consideration the age, ability and maturity level of participating players.
Ensure that everyone (administrators, coaches, players, umpires, parents, spectators, sponsors and physicians) emphasise fair play.
Where appropriate, distribute a Code of Behaviour sheet to coaches, players, umpires, parents, spectators and the media.

SENIOR FOOTBALL AND NETBALL PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to AFL/ Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your behaviour during any activity held by the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club in your role as a player.

RESPECT - Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators.
Care and respect the uniform and equipment provided to you.

HARRASSMENT - Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual or other Harassment. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors.

PLAYER CONDUCT - Conduct yourself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour at all times. Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train and play fully.
Do not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use). NO HELP NO GAME.

UMPIRES - Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the umpires. Be courteous and use the correct process when seeking a rule clarification.
Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
Cooperate with coaches and staff in relation to programs that adequately prepare you for competition.

CLUB UNIFORM - All players are required to wear a club shirt or jumper to each game and away game.

AFTER MATCH AWARDS - It is expected as a senior player of the DRFNC that you attend the after-match awards. This time is allocated so that players are able to socialize with our club members, supporters, sponsors and fellow players.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL AND NETBALL PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

PARTICIPATE because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches.
PLAY by the rules, and know the rules.
PARTICIPATE fairly and safely.
ABIDE by decisions, without argument or bad temper:

Approach the umpire on a courteous and polite way. CO-OPERATE with your coach, and other players:

Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent and throwing/damaging equipment is not acceptable or permitted
Treat all players as you would like to be treated
Ensure that at all times your behaviour is fair
Be a patient and enthusiastic supporter of fellow players.

APPLAUD all good play, by your own team and opponents. BE a responsible team member:

Always be on time
Encourage and assist all players
Attend all training sessions
Ensure you always bring the appropriate uniform and equipment to training and/or matches.
DO NOT engage in practices that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use). RESPECT and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play:
Volunteers (scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires).

NO HELP NO GAME - There have been a number of players not doing the water carrying or canteen duty or turning up very late to do their allocated job. The club will impose a penalty for those players or parents not helping. If they don’t turn up or turn up late, they will get a double duty in the following 2 weeks, if they don’t do their job the second time, then the Club will not let them play for two matches. This will be a blanket policy to cover Senior and Junior players.

3 STRIKE POLICY - The DRFNC has incorporated the 3-strike policy into its Code of Behaviour. Players or others who break the Code of Behaviour will be given a written warning from the Club. If they receive 3 written warnings the player will not be selected for a number of games. The Code of Behaviour also covers travelling to and from games and training.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following
requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of AFL / Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a parent/guardian.

If your child is interested, encourage them to participate in the appropriate football / netball activity. However, if your child is not willing to participate, do not force him or her. Remember, children are involved in organised activity for their enjoyment, not yours.
Focus upon your child's efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists your child in setting realistic goals related to his/ her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.
Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
Encourage your child to play always according to the rules.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by all players.
If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgment and honesty in public.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.
Recognize and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators, coaches and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for players and deserve your support.
Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy.
Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach children to do likewise.
Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.

SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following
requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of AFL /Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a spectator.
Most players (in particular children) participate in sports activities for fun. They are not participating for entertainment of spectators only.
Applaud good performance and efforts by all players. When watching a game congratulate both teams on their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
Respect the umpires' and coaches decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach children to do likewise.
Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or parents/ guardians.
Show respect for your team's coach, the umpire and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by refraining from using foul language, harassing administrators, coaches, players or umpires.
Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. The club follows the guidelines and policies of AFL / Netball Victoria including: Smoke Free Policy, SunSmart Policy, Codes of Healthy Behaviour, Photo Video & Web Consent, Weather both hot & cold, Pregnancy, Injury, and Facility audit and grading.

BY LAWS & CONSTITUTION

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club complies with the Murray Football Netball League, Netball Victoria, AFL, and Goulburn Campaspe Junior Football League ‘By Laws and Constitution’. By Laws can be found on the relevant Web Sites.

CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

Covers entry cost to every home game. You will be issued with an entry card that needs to be shown at the gate of home games to show you have paid your membership.

Netball playing memberships include VNA fees.

Football playing memberships include AFL fees.

Couple Adult – Non-playing	$170
Aged Pension	$65
Junior Playing Membership	$100
Senior Playing Membership	$235
Single Adult Non-Playing Membership	$120
Student/Apprentice Senior Playing Membership	$215

*Please note that at least one parent or guardian of a junior player must be a member of the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club.

UNIFORM

The following uniform items are available to purchase from the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club merchandise coordinators.

DRFNC Club Polo
Grey Hoodie
Navy Hoodie
Beanies
Socks
Netball Dress
Black Vest
Black Jacket

SOCIAL

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club runs the canteen every home game, which sells drinks and food. Each family/player will be rostered in the canteen during the season; a roster will be given out at the start of the season. This is a compulsory duty. If you are unable to complete your rostered shift you are required to find your own replacement.

INTERNET

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club has a club website and Facebook page where you will find information about the club and the league. If you have any information that you want posted on either sites, please contact the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club Facebook Page.

AGM

The AGM will be held in October annually. The date, time and venue will be advertised in the local newspaper at least three times prior to the meeting. New members are always welcome.

YOU

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club is a non-profit organisation that is run purely by volunteers. For each team to participate, we require coaches, umpires, team managers, scorers, and support for our fundraisers. They are small but vital roles. If you are able to help, please contact one of our committee members.

By having input into the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club you have the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, share your skills and talents, participate with the kids and encourage them to pursue a lifelong involvement in physical activity.

CLUB GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

The grievance procedure set out in this Rule applies to disputes under the AFL and Netball Victoria’s Constitutions between:

(i) a Member and another Member/Coach; or (ii) a Member and the Club.

The parties to the dispute or complaint must meet and discuss the matter in dispute, and, if possible, resolve the dispute within fourteen days or after the next committee meeting after the dispute comes to the attention of all of the parties or committees. The dispute or complaint must be put in writing to the general committee. Grievance forms available from committee members, coaches or the website.

If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting, or by written reply, or if a party fails to attend that meeting, then the parties must, within ten days, hold a meeting in the presence of a mediator.
The mediator must be:

A person chosen by agreement between the parties; or
in the absence of agreement

In the case of a dispute between a member and another member, a person appointed by the committee; or
in the case of a dispute between a Member and the Club, a person who is a mediator appointed or
employed by the Dispute Settlement Centre (Department of Justice).

A Member of the Club can be a mediator. The mediator cannot be a Member who is a party to the dispute. The parties to the dispute must, in good faith, attempt to settle the dispute by mediation.

The mediator, in conducting the mediation, must:

give the parties to the mediation process every opportunity to be heard; and
allow due to consideration by all parties of any written statement submitted by any party; and
ensure that natural justice is accorded in the parties to the dispute throughout the mediation process

The mediator must not determine the dispute.

If the mediation process does not result in the dispute being resolved, the parties may seek to resolve the dispute in accordance with the Act of otherwise at law.

PLAYER WELFARE
The Management of Concussion in Australian Football
Concussion is a relatively common injury in Australian Football. It reflects a disturbance in brain function caused by trauma, rather than a structural injury. Resulting symptoms and changes in brain function are temporary and recover spontaneously. The recovery process however, is variable from person to person and injury to injury and may take from just a few minutes through to several weeks.
Symptoms of concussion typically include headache, blurred vision, dizziness and nausea. Brain function is also affected. Changes include confusion, memory loss and reduced ability to think clearly, concentrate and process information. These deficits can impair the way a player reacts during competition, which may put a player at risk of further head or musculoskeletal injury. Repeated head injury, particularly when the player has not yet fully recovered from a previous head injury, has been linked with a number of potential complications, such as prolonged symptoms and long-term deterioration of brain function. Therefore, it is important to make the diagnosis and manage the condition appropriately. This means keeping the player out of training and competition until fully recovered.
Any player who has suffered from a concussive injury must be referred for medical evaluation and clearance before being allowed to return to training or playing.

PLAYER WELFARE - Drug Policy
Commitment
The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club is committed to excellence on and off the playing arena and to the health and well-being of all members - players, officials and supporters. The use of alcohol and other drugs is a major health and social issue in Australian society today. Therefore, the Club will attempt at all times to minimize the harm arising from alcohol and other drug use to promote health by encouraging the moderate and responsible use of alcohol and to discourage the excessive or illicit use of any drug, including alcohol.

Principles

Whilst this policy covers specific situations in which alcohol and other drug issues arise, it is important to acknowledge that the policy will only be successful in preventing and minimizing alcohol and other drug related problems if a broad, supportive environment for the policy is created. It is particularly important that senior players, officials, parents and supporters provide a good example for younger and developing players by modelling responsible behaviour in terms of personal alcohol and other drug use. The Club prohibits any underage drinking. This means that all aspects of club life and operation need to be consistent with this policy.

Players under the Influence

Players who attend training or matches under the influence of alcohol or other drugs are a danger to themselves and other players. The danger may be either physical through affected co-ordination or aggression through reduced emotional control.
Therefore any player presenting for training or a match who in the opinion of the coach or other senior club official is under the influence of alcohol or other drug, will not be permitted to play or train. They could be asked to sit on the bench or be sent home. Reasonable care should be taken to ensure that they can go home safely.

Drug Policy

This policy has been approved by the committee of Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club for the 2020 season.

Introduction

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club does not allow the use, distribution or selling of illegal drugs by any club committee member, club member, or club visitor within our club’s jurisdiction. This policy reflects our club’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all persons associated with the club and all persons in attendance at club activities.

Purpose of this policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the club committee, club members and visitors understand the club’s position regarding illegal drugs.

Extent of this policy

What is an illegal drug?

An illegal drug is a substance that is not permitted to be taken or used according to state and national laws.

When does this policy apply?

This policy applies in all areas under our club’s jurisdiction. This includes our club’s facilities, including our club rooms and grounds; games, matches and activities organised or sanctioned by our club; and private behaviour that brings our club or sport into disrepute.

Who does this policy apply to?

Our club committee: Our club officer bearers.

Our club members: Our club’s coaches, team managers, support people, and players.

Visitors to our club: People who are within our club jurisdiction but are not club committee members or players. This may include club supporters and spectators; officials such as umpires, judges and referees; visiting teams and their supporters; and people visiting your club’s facilities such as grounds people.

Responsibilities

Our club will:

Activate and comply with the policy.
Promote the policy to everyone within our club’s jurisdiction.
Promote and role model expected standards of behaviours at all times.
Appoint, and providing training and support for, an appropriate person/people to act as the club confidant and be responsible for the management of all illegal drug-related incidents. This may, but does not have to, be the Member Protection Information Officer, Club President or another office bearer.
Respond to violations of this policy discretely and in a timely manner.
Visitors and all other peopley will be guided by this policy.
Review this policy every year in consultation with club members and relevant local services and leagues/associations (as outlined in the ‘policy review’ section).

Individuals will:

Comply with the policy.
Promote and role model expected standards of behaviours at all times.
Be responsible and accountable for their behaviour.
Discuss their concerns about their own, or another club member’s/visitor’s, illegal drug use with the club confidant.
Honour our commitment to the health, safety and welfare of all its members.

Responding to illegal drugs

Initial response

When responding to an illegal drug-related concern or incident, the initial actions and responses by our club will focus on the safety and welfare of those directly and indirectly involved. All responses and actions will reflect the club’s duty of care to members, players, patrons, visitors and all other people.

All illegal drug-related concerns or incidents should be discussed with a club confidant as soon as possible.

If a club confidant is unavailable, the concern or incident should be discussed with a club committee member.

Investigating the concern or incident

The club confidant will investigate all illegal drug-related concerns or incidents in a timely and discrete manner. Once all relevant facts and circumstances are known and documented the confidant will make recommendations about appropriate approaches and/or disciplinary measures to the club committee based on the guiding principles outlined in this policy.

Privacy

Where possible, the investigation of illegal drug-related concerns or incidents will maintain confidentiality in line with our club’s privacy policy.

Where to get Help

_{Drug & Alcohol}	_{Accessline – 1800 800 944}	_{Offers counselling and referrals to local services, as well as over the phone assistance 24/7}
_{Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Psychosis}	_{Accessline – 1800 800 944}	_{Offers counselling, referrals to local services, suicide call back and over the phone assistance 24/7}
_{Sexual Assault}	_{Accessline – 1800 800 944}	_{Offers counselling, referrals to local services as well as over the phone assistance 24/7}
_{Sexual Assault}	_{Murrumbidgee Local Health – 03 5882 2925} _{After hours – 02 6058 4584}	_{Offers referrals to local counsellors for sexual assault victims and their families}
_{Domestic and family violence}	_{Murrumbidgee Local Health – 1800 654 324}	_{Offers referrals to local counsellors for Domestic and family violence victims and their families.}
_{Domestic and Family Violence}	_{NSW Domestic Violence Line – 1800 65 64 63}	_{Offers advice, counselling, referrals and accommodation options for women experiencing domestic violence 24/7}
_{Domestic and Family Violence}	_{Men’s Line – 1300 789 978}	_{Offers counselling Services for men emotional health and relationship concerns 24/7}
_{Domestic and Family Violence}	_{Vinnies Services Deniliquin – 03 5881 7411} _{74 Wellington Street, Deniliquin}	_{Offers Crisis Accommodation and case management for people experiencing domestic and family violence throughout the Southern Riverina}
_Homelessness	_{Vinnies Services Deniliquin – 03 5881 7411} _{74 Wellington Street, Deniliquin}	_{Offers crisis accommodation and case management for people who are at risk or are experiencing homelessness throughout the Southern Riverina}
_Homelessness	_{Links To Home – 1800 152 152}	_{Offers referrals to local services and crisis accommodation for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless 24/7}
_{Child Protection NSW}	_{Child Protection Helpline – 13 2111}	_{Call to report a child that is at risk of harm or neglect}
_{Free Legal Advice}	_{Hume Riverina Community Legal Service – 1800 918 377}	_{Offers free legal advice over the phone and in person for Family Law, family violence, separation and divorce, discrimination and other everyday legal problems}
_{Free Financial Counselling}	_{Upper Murray Family Care – 02 6055 8000}	_{Offers free financial counselling in person and over the phone. Including, budgeting and money management, financial hardship and bankruptcy.}
_{Aboriginal Service}	_{Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre – 03 5881 3322}	_{Offers Support, advocacy & referrals for Aboriginal people.}
_{Children and Family Services}	_{Intereach – 1300 488 226}	_{Offers support for families, children, older people, carers and people with a disability}
_{Emergency Services}	_{Police, Fire, Ambulance – 000}
_{Murray River Police}	_{Murray River Police stations, Including Deniliquin – 03 5881 9299}

PLAYER WELFARE – Worksafe/AFL Victoria

Cyber safety Policy

“Cyberbullying is a way of delivering covert psychological bullying. It uses information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated and hostile behaviour, by an individual or group that is intended to harm others.” (Belsey 2007)

Cyberbullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, racially vilifying or threatening another person by sending or posting inappropriate and hurtful e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, phone messages, digital pictures or images, or Web site postings (including social network sites eg. Facebook or blogs) and the sending, receiving and/or possession of naked or sexually explicit images of a person. Club members must also be aware that postings from their individual accounts, whether done by themselves or another person will remain the responsibility of the account owner.

All members of the WorkSafe AFLV and individual clubs must be aware that in certain circumstances where a crime has been committed, they may also be subjected to a criminal investigation by Police over which the league and/or club will have no control. This particularly applies to ‘sexting’ where the image is of a person under the age of 18 years whereby Police will be informed immediately a club becomes aware of the situation.

Procedure

WorkSafe AFLV and/or club officials or members who feel that they have been the victims of such misuses of technology should save and store the offending material on their computer, mobile phone or other device. They should then print a copy of the material and immediately report the incident to the relevant club/league representative.

All reports of cyberbullying and other technology misuses will be investigated fully in accordance with WorkSafe AFLV Rule 5.0 and may result in a notification to Police where the WorkSafe AFLV, league or club is legally obliged to do so.

If the WorkSafe AFLV and/or individual League’s executive receives a complaint about an online issue, the allegations will be forwarded to the relevant League Investigation Officer.

If there is evidence, charges will be laid and the complaint will proceed to the league’s Independent Tribunal, exactly the same as if the investigation relates to physical violence or other reportable offences.

Penalties

Any proven charges will automatically lead to a minimum of a two (2) match suspension for a registered player. In deciding the final penalty, consideration will be given to the seriousness of the act, the impact on the victim, the impact on the club/league/WorkSafe VCFL and the prior good history or otherwise of the player. Players charged with these types of offences for a second or subsequent time and where a suspension has been previously imposed will face deregistration.

Any player presented before the tribunal for the first or subsequent time on a cyber bullying offence must be aware that the penalties available to the tribunal members will cover the complete range including deregistration.

In the case of a non-playing club member being proved to have engaged in harassment or bullying, the club employing, engaging or otherwise associated with the person at the time of the conduct shall be deemed to be vicariously liable for the conduct of the person and shall pay to the League a penalty to be determined by the league.

Underlying Principles

The policy is written in light of the Mission Statement of the WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League whereby the WorkSafe VCFL aims:

To Develop, Foster, Co-ordinate and Sustain Australian Football at the Club and League level throughout Country Victoria.

Policy

The WorkSafe VCFL and its member clubs will develop and maintain rigorous and effective Cybersafety practices which aim to maximise the benefits of the Internet and ICT and allow for the effective operation of the WorkSafe VCFL and member leagues and clubs, whilst minimising and managing any risks.

These Cybersafety practices will aim to not only maintain a cyber safe sporting environment but also to address the needs of the league officials and club members to receive education about the safe and responsible use of present and developing information and communication technologies.

Associated issues the League will address include the need for relevant education about Cybersafety for the WorkSafe VCFL and its leagues & clubs, the need for ongoing funding for Cybersafety practices through inclusion in the annual budget, implications for the design and delivery of the cybersafety program, the professional development and training, disciplinary responses to breaches of the cybersafety policy and the availability of appropriate professional support.

The WorkSafe VCFL takes seriously its responsibility in providing robust policy, guidelines and education for its members in relation to what is deemed acceptable and appropriate online behaviours. The League and/or club name, motto, crest, logo and/or uniform must not be used in any way which would result in a negative impact for the league or club and its members.

Members of the WorkSafe VCFL and its clubs have a responsibility to ensure that all online communications are in keeping with the leagues expectations in relation to appropriate and respectful interactions with officials, coaches, umpires, players, parents, spectators and sponsors. Players will not post inappropriate comments about individual WorkSafe VCFL or club members which if said in person during the playing of a game would result in disciplinary action being taken.

SENIOR FOOTBALL

Coaching Staff

Senior Coaches

Co-coach Sam Hall

0408 425 777

Co-coach Tim Holobowski

0409 405 788

Reserves Coaches

Ben Nisbet

Jake Cavallaro

0419 495 526

Registration Fees

Seniors	$235
Student/apprentice	$215

Training

Training sessions for the senior and reserve grades of the DRFNC will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings prior to regular home and away games. The location and scheduling of other training sessions will be at the discretion of the coaching staff. Throughout the year players will be requested to conduct and assist junior teams with training and game day duties.

Team Selection

All teams will be selected at the discretion of the coaching staff and club selection committee.

All players are required to attend training at the club during the week prior to any home and away matches to be eligible for selection. This shall not apply if the coach and the selection committee are made aware of and are satisfied with the reason for any players absence from training.

Jumpers/ Uniform

On match day, it is compulsory for all players to wear their club polo shirt. It is also compulsory for all players to wear the team football shorts. Jumpers are to be handed in at the end of each game for cleaning by the Club.

Code of Behaviour—refer General Club Information section of this Handbook.

Player Commitments

Players will be required to fulfil rostered duties throughout the season, these include football match day duties, canteen and bar.

Player Membership

Senior Football Member $235.00

This includes Players Insurance, tape, and AFLV affiliation.

Full payment of membership must be paid prior to the first match. If a player does not make payment on or before this date then they will not be permitted to play for the club until they have done so. This is a directive from the AFLV under its affiliation and will not be compromised due to their insurance cover.

Upon entering the ground all players are required to present their membership cards at the gate.

Player Representative

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club’s Player Representative is Robert Gittens.

If a player has any dispute or problem with the function of the club in all capacities including player conditions, player incentives etc, then that player must direct it to the Player Representative.

The Player Representative will direct players to the appropriate committee members for any other advice on matters not reflective to this role.

Player Insurance

All players must be financial members of the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club to be eligible for medical cover.

The DRFNC recommends that all players have Private Health Insurance and Ambulance cover. (Private Health Cover is an obligation required by all AFLV Contracted Players).

Ambulance cover is provided through Ambulance New South Wales.

Phone: (02) 8083 9669

Insurance cover is provided in Affiliation with the Australian Football League Victoria.

For details about insurance cover please visit the Murray Football Netball League website. https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-6183-0-0-0&sID=95374

The DRFNC will not reimburse any player for outstanding accounts or claims in relation to player insurance.

U14/U17 JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Coaching Staff

U17 COACH	Tim Hillier	0407 641 791
U14 COACH	Troy Bartlett	0418 183 988

Registration Fees

Under 17	$100
Under 14	$100

The registration fee covers Player Insurance, AFL Victoria Affiliation Fees, tape if required and football insurance. Players are unable to participate in games until registration forms are complete and payment of the fee is made.

Uniforms

All junior teams are to wear blue football shorts and blue socks which can be purchased from Bennett’s Sports.

Mouth guards are recommended by the DRFNC for all junior teams and are to be supplied by players.

Training Times

Season training times will be as follows or at the discretion of team coaches. Training sessions are compulsory. If a player is ill or injured or unable to attend training, they must notify the coach.

U17	Tuesday/Thursday	5.00pm – 6.00pm
U14	Tuesday/Thursday	5.00pm – 6.00pm

Game Times

U17	Start 10.45am	Finish 12.05pm
U14	Start 9.15am	Finish 10.35am

Sponsorship and Fundraising

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club relies on volunteers; however, it has a great deal of expenditures for equipment, umpires, team fees, and general improvement to the grounds and surrounds. The club needs your help raising funds and asks that you help out with our football fundraising events. If you are interested in sponsoring the club or know of a business that may take out a sponsorship package please let us know.

NETBALL

Netball Sub Committee

If you have enquiries during the season, please do not hesitate to contact any of the clubs committee members. Additional information on all aspects of the netball can be found in the Rams Netball By-Laws, both of which can be found on the relevant website.

All email enquiries: drfncnetball@gmail.com

Senior Coordinator	Meagan Rodda	0459 919 901
Junior Coordinator	Hayley Free	0438 042 801
Umpire Coordinator	Nat Free
Match Day Coordinator	Meagan Rodda
Publicity
Netball Sub-Committee	Amelia Seignior Richenda Everett Hayley Hall Alana Tilders Linda Harvey Laura Circuitt
Best and Fairest Awards	Meagan Rodda
Player game statistics	Nat Shaw
First Aid/Trainer	Chris Mitsch

Coaches

If you have any coaching enquiries during the season, please do not hesitate to contact any of the clubs coaching staff

A Grade	Gabby Barlow
B Grade	Alana Coates & Molly Cochrane
C Grade	Eloise Maher
C Reserve	Amber Farley
U17	Corinne Mitsch
U15	Ella Harvey
U13	Felicity Jefferies
U11	Alana Tilders

Training

Season training times will be advised by team coaches.

Training sessions are compulsory. If a player is ill or injured or unable to attend training, they must notify the coach. Players that don’t attend training without advising their coach may not be considered to start in that week’s match. Bring a drink bottle to all training sessions.

Game Times

10.00am	U11	4 x 10 minute quarters
10.00am	U13	4 x 12 minute quarters
11.00am	U15	4 x 12 minute quarters
TIME TO BE ADVISED	U17	4 X 15 minutes quarters
12.00pm	B Grade	4 x 15 minute quarters
12.00pm	C Reserve
1.30pm	A Grade
1.30pm	C Grade

Players are expected to be dressed and ready for pre-game warm up 30 minutes before the game. This allows players to warm up appropriately and for coaches and team managers to organize teams. Please ensure that if you require strapping this must be done prior to the commencement of warm up. If a player is unable to attend a game, please notify the coach as soon as possible.

Team Selections

The selection process is outlined in Appendix 1 of the Netball By-Laws: Netball Selection Policy. To be eligible to play, all players MUST have completed the Netball Victoria Registrations (online), Medical Form, Club Membership Form; and fees must be paid prior to the commencement of the season. At least 1 parent of junior players is required to be a member of the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club.

Uniform

The club uniform is blue/yellow dress and white socks with blue sport nicks. The dress must be purchased through the club to maintain consistency of colour, the nicks may be purchased through the club. Players will not be permitted to take the court unless they are in full uniform, as the club may be penalised by the Murray League.

Additional merchandise such as hoodies, polo shirts, training shirts, jackets, socks and towels are also available for purchase from the merchandise coordinator.

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club prohibits the usage of the club name or logo with any end of season shirts, hats, stubby holders etc.

Sponsorship and Fundraising

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club relies on volunteers; however, it has a great deal of expenditure for equipment, umpires, team fees, and general improvement to the grounds and surrounds. The club needs your help raising funds and asks that you help out with our netball fundraising events. If you are interested in sponsoring the club or know of a business that may take out a sponsorship package please let us know.

Fees

A Netball Victoria membership enables members to participate (play, coach and umpire) in any Netball Victoria affiliated association/competition or development course. You must be a current member of Netball Victoria and have purchased your membership prior to participating.

Netball Victoria Memberships Fees
Senior 18 years & over (born on or before 31/13/2002) For players, umpires, coaches and bench officials.	$78
Junior 11-17years (born between 01/01/2003 & 31/12/2009) For players, umpires, coaches and bench officials.	$58
Junior NetSetGo players 8 years of age and younger	$68
Off the court For committee members, administrators, volunteers, parents and spectators	$46

Single game vouchers are available through MyNetball for any person filling in for a team. The voucher must be purchased before the player takes the court.

Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club Membership

Club membership covers entry to every home game. You will be issued with a membership card that needs to be shown at the gate at home games.

Family	$600
Couple Adult – Non-playing	$170
Aged Pension	$65
Junior Playing Membership	$100
Senior Playing Membership	$235
Single Adult Non-Playing Membership	$120
Student/Apprentice Senior Playing Membership	$215

*Please note that at least one parent or guardian of a junior player must be a member of the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club

Code of behaviour – refer to General Club Information section of this handbook.

VOLUNTEERS

All club volunteers are required to hold a Working with Children Check and to provide these details to the Netball committee. This includes committee members, coaches, umpires and team managers.

Coaches

All coaches are volunteers and do not receive payment for their services. Coaches are required to complete the Netball Victoria “Select for Netball Success” course before participating in selection trials. U17, B and A grade coaches are required to have completed the minimum “Foundation” accreditation before the commencement of the season.

Any concerns surrounding a coach’s decisions or actions should be directed initially to the Team Manager who will pass the necessary information onto the committee if they deem the matter to be serious or can’t mediate the situation themselves.

A formal written complaint to the Executive of the Main Committee should be made if concerns cannot be resolved with the Netball Committee.

Team Managers

The Team Manager is responsible for liaising with coaches and players and assisting the coach during training and game day matches. Team Managers will be required to:

Ensure all players are registered, have returned all necessary forms and are in full uniform
Ensure all player names appear on the score sheet before they take the court
Distribute weekly awards as directed by the coach
Prepare a roster of timekeepers, scorers, primary carers and canteen shifts
Return scoresheets and voting slips to the match day box at the end of each game
Prepare a media report (or assign a delegate) for the paper
Coaches will select their own Team Manager but expressions of interest can be given to the Netball Committee who will pass them onto the relevant coach.

Scorers/Time Keepers

Each team must supply one scorer for each game in addition to a timekeeper for home games. The Murray League By-Laws state that scorers and time keepers must be 16 or older. Each team manager will either prepare a parent/player roster for scoring duty, or nominate a regular scorer. Both team scorers must sit together for the entire match and must use the Murray Netball League official score sheet. Only under extreme circumstances can scorers or timekeepers be replaced during the game. Scorers must sign the score sheet and ensure that both team captains and umpires sign the score sheet. Instructions for scorers and timekeepers are provided in each team folder. Team managers must ensure that scorers and timekeepers are competent and aware of their duties. The match day coordinator can provide assistance if necessary.

Umpires

Umpires will be sourced both internally and externally of the Club in order to provide badged umpires where possible.
Any person wishing to learn to umpire should contact the Umpire Coordinator.
All umpires must have a minimum Accreditation Level 1, theory mark and attend or have attended an accredited umpire’s course.
Learner umpires are NOT permitted to umpire the 11 and under age group
Umpires for A & B grade matches must be confident and know their International Netball Federation rules to a high degree. All Umpires for A & B grade must be badged.
Umpires for senior grades and U17 shall wear white skirt/shorts and a while polo. Umpires for all other junior grades may wear black pants or shorts.
Umpires must not umpire more than 2 games in one day.
Any concerns regarding umpires are to be directed to the Umpire Coordinator. Refer to the ‘Umpire Fact Sheet” on the website for further information.

Netball Sub Committee

The Netball Committee is made up of two executive members (Junior and Senior Coordinator) and a minimum of five (5) interested persons with roles outlined above. The process of the election of committee members is outlined in the Netball By-Laws. Meeting are held monthly but extra-ordinary meetings may be called as required, especially at the start of the season.

The Netball Sub Committee is a ‘subcommittee’ of the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club’s General Committee.

GOLBURN CAMPASPE & SHEPPARTON DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Coach

Geoff McCallum

0427 879 409

Key Contacts

Katie Wren	0438 597 827
Leah Robinson	0414 249 795

Junior Football Registration Fees

U12s

$100

The registration fee covers insurance, AFL Victoria Affiliation fees and football equipment.

Players are unable to participate in games until the registration forms are complete and payment of the fee is made.

Registrations will close four weeks following the start of the GCJFL season, depending on numbers. Intake of registrations must not exceed 25 players per team.

All new players for U12’s must be age 10 prior to the start of Round 1 of the GCJFL season. A copy of each new player’s birth certificate must be sighted and kept on file.

NOTE: The younger players (9 year olds) will only be included in the team if they can demonstrate the appropriate skill level and ability to compete safely in the U12’s competition. Players that are unsuccessful in making the team have the option of participating in the Auskick U10’s program.

All players in the U12 age group must register for the GCJFL. This allows player to be eligable for both the 5ths and 4ths teams.

Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club Membership

Family	$600
Couple Adult – Non-playing	$170
Aged Pension	$65
Junior Playing Membership	$100
Senior Playing Membership	$235
Single Adult Non-Playing Membership	$120
Student/Apprentice Senior Playing Membership	$215

Uniforms

All junior teams are to wear blue football shorts and blue socks which can be purchased from Bennett’s Sports.

Mouth guards are recommended by the DRFNC for all junior teams and are to be supplied by players.

Junior Sport Policy

Purpose The purpose of the Junior Sport Policy is to ensure the provision of opportunity to all young participants within our organisation to develop and enrich their lives through football and netball

Objectives The objectives of the DRFNC Junior Sport Policy are to:

provide young people with the best possible sporting experience;
encourage life long and active participation in football and netball;
foster supportive environments for enjoyable participation in a wide variety of physical activities, through the development of skills and good sporting behaviour;
encourage the allocation of appropriate and safe resources and facilities;
ensure equal opportunities for all young people to participate in football and netball;
demonstrate a consistent and coordinated approach to junior sport in the community.

Principles The principles of the DRFNC Junior Sport Policy are:

a) Participation in junior football and netball is characterised by an emphasis on enjoyment and fun;

b) The nature of junior football and netball competitions should differ from that experienced by adults in that emphasis is placed on;

Participation;
Development of skills;
Enjoyment; and
Improvement.

Junior football and netball provides for involvement in physical activity in a way that promotes immediate and long-term benefits.

These benefits include: higher levels of fitness; better health; social interaction; and satisfaction derived from skilled performance in individual and group activities

Competition

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club junior participants should be taught that "winning" and "losing" are merely results of all sporting competitions. There should not be an over - emphasis on winning in junior competition. The emphasis should be on the quality of the experience and its appropriateness to the age and ability of the participant. All Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club junior participants should be encouraged to achieve, do their best and develop their full sporting potential. Challenging competition is one element of this developmental process. In keeping with a "Sport for All" philosophy, the Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Clubshould make adequate provision for appropriate levels of competition for junior and should cater for all levels of ability, ensuring a satisfying experience for all participants. For 17 years and over, differences in strength, physique and stamina need to be considered when selecting participants.

Participation

The Deniliquin Rams Football Netball Club provides young people, of all ability, with a quality sporting experience so they can participate to their full potential. Our club will ensure that these participation opportunities are coordinated and appropriate for the age and development of the young participant.

The Club aims to:

encourage optimum skill development;
promote healthy and enjoyable involvement; and
assist players in the transition from junior football /netball to the adult game.

POS	TEAM	PTS
1	Nathalia	68
2	Echuca United	60
3	Numurkah	48
4	Mulwala	46
5	Tongala	44
6	Congupna	40
7	Cobram	40
8	Tungamah	36
9	Finley	30
10	Barooga	24
11	Deniliquin Rams	24
12	Rumbalara	20
13	Katandra	16
14	Moama	8

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