Eastern Lions Soccer Club

Team Managers Guide

Updated : Author :

January 2011 Giovanni Scotto for Eastern Lions Soccer Club

Eastern Lions Junior Soccer Club Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.10.1 5.10.2 5.12 5.12.1 5.12.2 5.12.3 5.13

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Purpose.................................................................................................. 4 Team Manager Role & Responsibilities ............................................... 4 Team Managers Role ........................................................................... 4 Team Mana gers Responsibilities ......................................................... 4 Interface to the Club ............................................................................. 4 Information to Parents.......................................................................... 4 Training ................................................................................................. 5 Venues................................................................................................... 5 Attendance ............................................................................................ 5 Transportation....................................................................................... 5 Player Attire .......................................................................................... 5 Equipment ............................................................................................. 6 Match Day............................................................................................. 7 Team Sheets and Player ID Cards......................................................... 7 Transportation / Arrival Times .................................... ....................... 7 Arrival Attire......................................................................................... 7 Home & Away Strips ............................................................................ 8 Ground Preparations & Game Duties ................................................... 8 Halftime Refreshments ......................................................................... 9 Match Balls ........................................................................................... 9 Referees Attendance / Non Attendance ................................................ 9 Referees Fees ...................................................................................... 10 Match Votes ........................................................................................ 11 Match Results...................................................................................... 11 Match Day Check List ........................................................................ 12 General Issues & Considerations ........................................................ 13 Team Communications ....................................................................... 13 Player Registrations ............................................................................ 13 Birth Certificates................................................................................. 13 Player Transfers .................................................................................. 13 FFV Insurance..................................................................................... 13 Team Strips ......................................................................................... 14 Medical Forms & Medical Kit ............................................................ 14 Stretcher.............................................................................................. 14 Sponsorships ....................................................................................... 15 Competition Rules Juniors U11 - U16s .............................................. 15 Fixture Scheduling ....................................................................................... 16 Match balls...................................................................................... 16 Codes of Conduct/Behaviour.............................................................. 17 Players Code of Conduct ................................................................... 17 Parents Code of Behaviour................................................................ 17 Spectators Code of Behaviour ........................................................... 17 Role of Game Marshal........................................................................ 18

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6.0 6.1 6.2 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7

Player Information Packs .................................................................... 19 Purpose................................................................................................ 19 Contents .............................................................................................. 20 Appendix............................................................................................. 20 Season Fixtur e / Roster Template........................................................ 20 Team Contact Details Template ..................................................................... 21 Injury Report....................................................................................... 22 Match Day Requirements.................................................................... 23 Role of Parents.................................................................................... 24 Additional Injury Report ................................................................... 25 Entering Match Scores........................................................................ 26-33

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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to assist Team Managers with their team management responsibilities at Eastern Lions Junior Soccer Club. This is a progressive document and will be updated and improved at least annually to reflect changes in Club and/or FFV policies and procedures.

2.0 Team Manager Role & Responsibilities

2.1 Team Managers Role
A Team Manager is a person that complements the coach by performing all administrative tasks required to run a successful team. Whilst the coach remains the ultimate authority in the team, the Team Manager nonetheless can have a significant influence in the way the team performs and behaves. A good Team Manager will allow a coach to concentrate on coaching the players. This will ensure each player receives optimum attention and gives every player a chance to develop and perform to the best of their ability. A good Team Manager thus contributes to the on ground performance of the side.

2.2 Team Managers Responsibilities

2.2.1 Interface to the Club

In general, the Team Manager is the primary point of contact between members of the team, parents and the Club. Matters other than team administrative issues should be referred to the coach. It is important that the Team Manager and Coach work as a team and agree among themselves the scope of each others duties.

2.2.2

Information to Parents

It is important that all players and parents receive, in a timely manner, information about matches or other Club activities. Timely information ensures parents are able to schedule activities in advance (getting in first!). Parents should be given a complete fixture of matches. Have spare copies available during the season as fixtures are sometimes misplaced. Make sure parents and players cannot use the I didnt know excuse!!!

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3.0 Training
3.1 Venues
Grounds and other training resources require careful management and sharing. Training nights are planned and allocated through discussion and consultation between coaches, the director of coaching, and club committee. Changes in times and venues will need to be done in consultation with or consent from the Director of Coaching.

3.2 Attendance
All players must arrive for training and be ready to start at the designated starting time . This implies that each squad be encouraged to allow time for changing into appropriate training attire, social catch-up, and some preliminary warm-up that does NOT include kicking a ball. It is the responsibility of the coach to ensure his squad knows the appropriate pre-training warm-up to be followed. For the under 11s and above, it should be compulsory for a player to contact the coach if unable to attend a scheduled training session . It should also be encouraged that the player himself be the one to contact the coach. It provides a good means of allowing a player to assume some responsibility for themselves. This may not necessarily apply to sub-juniors. The coach and team manager should use their discretion in applying attendance rules most suitable to their respective age group.

3.3 Transportation
Some players may not be able to get transportation to the training venue on time for a variety of reasons. The Team Manager should encourage the parents of these players to seek the assistance of other parents in obtaining transportation to the training venue. The list of players provided to each parent should assist them in contacting other parents in close proximity. If a player still finds it difficult to get transport to the venue, it may be necessary for the Team Manager to ask one of the parents for assistance.

3.4 Player Attire

The team manager and coach have dual responsibility to ensure each player has the appropriate attire for training. This includes shin guards, boots, as well as necessary goalkeeper attire for goalkeepers. Other precautions such as sun protection (cream, hats, etc), wet weather gear, and a change of clothes such as a tracksuit should it be required.

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3.5 Equipment
The Club provides all necessary training equipment. Generally equipment should be the responsibility of coaches. However, the team manager should be familiar with: What training equipment exists, Where and how it is stored, and Ensure training balls and match balls are appropriately inflated when required for use. As manager ensure that players in a particular age group play with the right sized footballs.

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4.0 Match Day

4.1 Team Sheets and Player ID Cards
The Club will supply every Team Manager with a FFV Team Sheet book to every team under-11 and above. The book should be prepared prior to arriving at the game. This is particularly important for home games where there is a considerable number of other tasks to be completed prior to kick-off. The FFV Team Sheet book is in triplicate. The players names, strip number and FFA Identification number, amongst other things, are to be written in the book and handed to the referee at least 15-20 minutes before scheduled kick off. The referee will check all team sheets and Player ID Cards and retain them until the end of the match. Please note that Match Official(s) will be under instruction to ensure that team managers provide correct and current identification details for the players listed on the team sheet. The match official has the right to request presentation of FFV player identification cards at any time of the fixture and up to thirty (30) minutes following the conclusion of the said fixture. Once a valid FFV ID card has been presented to the match official then that player has the right participate in the fixture and the match official is obliged to allow this. Should a match official have suspicion as to the eligibility of that player then he/she may lodge a report to FFV within 72 hours of the fixture being played. On occasions, the referee may inspect both teams attire to ensure it meets regulations, no colour clash, etc. When match has finished, the managers of respective teams and the referee will sign the team sheets. The Manager must ensure that Scores are correct, Recording of (red and yellow) cards is correct, Scorers of goals is correct, In other words ensure that recorded information for the game is correct before signing off. The referee keeps the original. The duplicate team sheet is given to the oppositions Tea.m Manager The triplicate is retained in the book.

4.2 Transportation / Arrival Times

Some players may not be able to get transport to a match on time for a variety of reasons. The Team Manager should encourage the parents of these players to seek the assistance of other parents in obtainin g transportation to the match venue. The list of players provided to each parent should assist them in contacting other parents in close proximity. If a player still finds it difficult to get transport to the venue, it may be necessary for the Team Manager to ask one of the parents for assistance. All players must arrive at the match venue and be with his fellow squad members by the time designated by the coach. The Director of Coaching advises as a minimum that: SUB JUNIORS arrive at le ast 30 MINUTES before kick-off. JUNIORS arrive at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before kick-off. .

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4.3 Arrival Attire

Each teamwhere agreed will have designated and club approved attire to be worn to the game. Keep in mind that proper representation of the club includes each individual adhering to presentation/dress requirements. It is up to the Team Manager and coach to ensure these required are strictly adhered to. If the squad decide to acquire a uniform/tracksuit then it should incorporate the Club logo and it may also accommodate a sponsors logo on the back.

4.4 Home & Away Strips

When playing at home Eastern Lions JSC teams will play in their home strips. As expected, teams would usually play in their away strip when playing away. It may sometimes be desirable to play in their home strip when playing away. This is permissible providing it does not colour clash with the opposition team strip. It would be advisable to always take both strips to away games.

4.5 Ground Preparations & Game Duties

It is the Team Managers responsibility to arrange set-up of the ground prior to the commencement of play for a home game. As a rule, Team Managers should be at the ground at least one hour prior to kick off ready to: Ensure rostered persons hang the goal nets, place ground flags, and set up home team and visiting team benches/chairs, Ensuring rostered marshals are present, briefed (if necessary), and on duty when required, Ensuring rostered canteen and BBQ person(s) is present and on duty when required, Ensuring rostered half time refreshment person has brought the half time refreshments, Ensure rostered person(s) put out stretcher. The appointed persons should come from a roster prepared well in advance of the season beginning. Experiences have demonstrated that trying to organize these things on the day is usually disastrous with the team manage left to do most if not all things themselves. Hence, team managers will need to make themselves familiar with where each of the following items are stored: Goal nets and net accessories such as pegs, Ground flags, Team chairs/benches, Ensure rostered persons put away stretcher, Marshals bibs, If there is no game after your game, all the above ground equipment must be put away. The same persons rostered to setup the ground should put away equipment into storage. Before leaving the change rooms, ensure they are tidy and clean (rubbish removed and floors swept). Please ensure the change room used when playing away is also left in a tidy manner. Team Managers (on a needs basis) may be issued with keys to the grounds & storeroom, etc. Ensure these keys are returned to a person in charge of administering such items...do not just pass them on If you are the last to leave ensure you lock gates, change rooms, referee room and storeroom. If you are expecting another team after you and the Team Manager or coach has

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not arrived to take responsibility, you must not leave gates, change rooms or storerooms open. If you have difficulty securing the clubrooms, you must immediately contact one of the committee for assistance.

4.6 Halftime Refreshments

Proper sports management includes ensuring players are properly hydrated before they start a game and maintain proper hydration during the course of the game. Preparing to be properly hydrated for a game starts approximately 24 hours before a game. As a general rule, proper hydration is achieved when clear water is passed. Maintaining proper hydration requires constant replenishment of fluid. Advise players not to wait until thirsty, as thirst is a sign that you are already not properly hydrated. Under match conditions, it is difficult to regain proper hydration when you are already partly dehydrated. Water and appropriate sports drinks should only be used. Traditionally, many sports provide oranges cut into quarters. It is up to each individual team on what refreshments players are provided at half time. Whatever is decided, ensure that it is an appropriate intake for an active sports person and understand it is in addition to proper fluid intake It is suggested that a roster of pa rents be established. Please see the suggested parents roster in the Appendix area of this document.(A link will be provided for team manager to generate a template.)

4.7 Match Balls

It is the responsibility of the home side to provide the match balls for the match. The Club will provide each team with two match balls. The Team Manager must ensure that the balls have been inflated to the recommended pressure before the commencement of the match. The match balls are to be handed to the referee prior to the match and retrieved from the referee after the match. The match ball is not to be used for pre match practice or training.

4.8 Referees Attendance / Non Attendance

The FFV has declared that all junior matches under-11 and above are to be allocated official referees. However, there is no guarantee that an official referee will attend every match. . Should an official referee not attend, it is the responsibility of the home club to provide a referee. It is the home Team Managers responsibly to assign a referee for the match. The Team Manager should, if possible, solicit at the beginning of the season commitments from a couple of the parents to perform referee duties if an official referee fails to attend. If the appointed official is late in arriving and the match has started, then the FFV-appointed match will take over officiating the match from the volunteer match official. All Clubs are obliged to fulfil fixtures regardless of whether the appointed match official is present or not. Should a team(s) refuse to participate there may be fines imposed and these could be as much as $500 as well as the incursion of further disciplinary action from the FFV. Each team will need to allocate one linesmen for each match. Some referees bring their own linesmen flags. If the official referee does not bring his own flags, the home side is responsible for providing the flags. The flags are usually kept in the Clubs storeroom with match balls. I addition be sure a referee's whistle is stored in Club rooms in case the official referee fails to attend.

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In Brief Before the game: Direct referee to the referees change room, Hand Team Sheet Book and Player ID cards to the referee, Provide the referee with two match balls, Introduce our rostered linesman to the referee, Ask referee if he needs linesmans flags (and supply ref with clubs if necessary). After the Game: Check and sign team sheets, Collect Team Sheet Book and Player ID cards, Collect two match balls and put away or hand them to manager of following game if appropriate.

4.9

Referees Fees

The Club pays official referees only. The home side is responsible for paying the match referee. The fees are set by the FFV and vary from age group to age group. mone for fees is available from the canteen on match day. The referee signs a Referee receipt book held in the canteen. The original is to be inserted into the cash register for reconciliation by the Club Treasurer The other is retained in the receipt book.

Should the canteen be closed for the day, the Team Manager is responsible for paying the referee. The Club Treasurer will reimburse the Team Manager upon on presentation of a referee signed receipt. 2011 Referee Fees were as follows: U18s Junior U15/16s Junior U14/15s Junior U12/13s Junior U11s $70.00 $50.00 $45.00 $40.00 $35.00

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4.10 Match Votes

The Club wishes to encourage every player to strive to do their best. The Club will hold a special presentation day at the end of the season. The Coach and / or team manager may could award votes on an ongoing match by match basis or it may be agreed by the squad to have parent input into the process and allow two parents present on match day to award 3-2-1 votes. This will be left at the discretion of the squad and Coach. To ensure voting is consistent throughout the year, the task should be rotated amongst all the parents. If possible, the coach should include a brief description of the match and this should be attached to the envelope. This will assist in remembering memorable plays and incidents at the presentation and vote counting nights. To ensure voting is consistent throughout the year, the task should be rotated amongst all the parents.

4.11 Match Results

It is the responsibility of the Team Manager to notify the FFV of all home match results. The phone number and procedure and procedure is as follows:

Ensure all final results are communicated to FFV via SPORTZVAULT.

See APPENDIX 7.7 pp 26-33 of this guide.

All Junior Clubs are required to register their results before 6pm every Sunday.

If a fixture was postponed / abandoned for whatever reason, the Home Club is still required to call FFV results line and communicate the reasons why the game was not played. Failure to do so will result in a $50.00 fine . Clubs who fail to advise Head Office of their results by the specified times will be fined $50.00 per offence.

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4.12 Match Day Check List

The points below apply to all games. The away games only require the points outlined in bold

Before the game: Ensure team sheet book is filled out prior to arriving at the ground, Ensure rostered persons hang the goal nets, Ensure rostered person(s) place ground flags into position, Ensure rostered person(s) set up home team and visiting team benches/chairs, Ensure rostered person(s) put out stretcher, Ensuring rostered marshals are present, briefed (if necessary), and on duty when required, Ensuring rostered canteen & BBQ person(s) is present and on duty when required, Direct visiting team to the location of their change rooms, Direct referee to the referees change room, Hand Team Sheet Book and Player ID cards to the referee, Provide the referee with two match balls. Offer referee refreshment (such as water), Introduce our rostered linesman to the referee, Ask referee if he needs linesmans flags (and supply ref with clubs if necessary), Ask referee to do match voting, Advise coach of any player absenteeism, Ask 2 parents to do the match voting. After the game: Collect votes from parents (optional), Ensure rostered persons take down and store goal nets and accessories, Ensure rostered persons collect and store ground flags Ensure rostered persons put away home team and visiting team benches/chairs, Ensure rostered persons put away stretcher, Collect and store marshals bibs. Check and sign team sheets, Collect Team Sheet Book and Player ID cards, Collect votes from referee, Collect two match balls and put away, Collect linesmans flags (if required), Pay referee his match fees, Ensure change room(s)s are tidy and clean upon departing. Hand-over to next team manager / coach or lock up, Phone FFV match results by Sunday 6pm.

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5.0 General Issues & Considerations

5.1 Team Communications
Email should be recommended that the primary means of communicating information to players and parents. It is far more time consuming and expensive tracking down people by other means such as a phone. As people are not always able to check emails every day, it is important that information be emailed in a timely manner. Normally this should be several days in advance. On some occasions several weeks notice may be required. Information needing attention within 24 hours should probably be communicated via phone.

5.2 Player Registrations

Each player must be registered with the Football Federation Victoria (FFV) and Football Federation Australia (FFA). Each registered player is allocated a FFV registration number and FFA registration number. The registration number remains the same throughout the players junior career. This year FFA is encouraging on-line self registration for individual players. Guides and information on how to register on-line this will appear on the Club website. Please Note: The Eastern Lions Junior Soccer Club has a No pay, No play policy . No player is to take the field representing the Eastern Lions Junior Soccer Club until the appropriate Club membership fee has been paid and a receipt issued by the Club . The Club will not register players with the FFV and FFA that have not paid their membership, and if applicable, coaching fees in full. The Club has set the 18th March as the cut-off date for player registrations to be finalised. The Club Registrar will contact you alerting of any outstanding funds from squad members.

5.3 Birth Certificates

Players that have not been previously registered with the FFV and/or FFA must have an original Birth Certificate or other acceptable government documents hich are to be sighted by the Club Registrar at the time of registration.The Registrar must sign each Amateur Registration Form stating the birth certificate or other acceptable document of identity has been sighted. This form (NR003) resides at the Club and should be readily made available to the FFV if requested.

5.4 Player Transfers

Please contact the Club Registrar for assistance with transfers during the course of the sea son.

5.5 FFV Insurance

The Club registers each player with the FFV. Included in the FFV registration fee is an allowance for the FFV Group Insurance Scheme. It is important to note that unless a player is registered with the FFV, the player will not be covered by the FFVs group insurance policy. This presents

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an unacceptable risk and under these circumstances, the Club will not allow players to participate in training, practice matches or FFV fixture matches. Full terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and benefits are set out in the policy documents issues to the Football Federation Victoria, copies of which are available on request from the FFV.

5.6 Team Strips

The home and away tops (junior only) are allocated to all teams. Tops are the property of the Club. Each team manager will be allocated a set of team strips. It is the responsibility of the manager to ensure all tops are retuned to the Club. The Club admin team keeps records of all tops. At the end of the season the Club Treasurer will invoice the team for any missing tops. PLEASE NOTE THE CLUB WILL NOT ALLOW THE USE OF TOPS AT ANY OUT OF SEASON INDOOR MATCHES UNLESS AUTHORISED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

5.7 Medical Forms & Medical Kit

Each team should be given a first aid kit for the season to be returned at the end of the season. This is to be kept with the team manager at all times. The Team Manager needs to maintain this kit and ensure that it is available for both training sessions and game day. On game day, it is to be in the change room before the game, during half time (if the team goes into the change rooms for the half time break), and after the game. During the game it must be located within the technical area. On match day iti is dvisable to have access to ice for cases of contusions. NB: IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE MANAGER HAS MEDICAL FORMS FOR CHILDREN WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS SO AS TO ENSURE THAT WHENADMINISTERING FIRST AID ALL KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. Legally, clubs are not permitted to offer no more than the most basic treatment to an injured player. A cold compress is about all that can be applied. Players who are bleeding should not be allowed to remain on the pitch. If an injury is serious, the player should not be moved, and an ambulance called. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to determine what treatment their child should receive. Managers should consult the parent/guardian before making critical decisions about treatment. All team managers should fill out an Injury Report if a player is injured, this will be needed in the event there is an insurance claim. The form should be kept with the Club upon completion.

5.8 Stretcher
It is compulsory that all clubs allocate one stretcher suitable for first aid and emergency use at all fixtures. Become familiar with where the stretcher is stored at the ground on match day. Clubs must ensure that stretchers are placed inside the barrier/fence in a safe and accessible position to first aid staff. The stretcher must be placed at the half way line prior to commencement of the match.

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5.9 Sponsorships
Individuals or companies who wish to sponsor the Club or any team within can do so. Depending on the level of sponsorship, the Club can advertise on b ehalf of the sponsor. This can exist in a number of forms such as placing the logo and/or name of the sponsor onto specific parts uniform and/or accessories, and or have a year-long advertisement on the Club web site. Talk to a Club Committee member for further details. With respect to the web site it becomes an important modern tool for people to get to know our Club. Use it for announcements, add to your team page, check game results-it all adds up to increased "hits" that are welcomed by potential sponsors-someone may find a useful service on there!

5.10 Competition Rules Juniors U11- U16

Football is a universal game whose rules are clearly stipulated in detail under the banner of FIFA Junior matches are played under modified formats of duration, game time and match ball size which gradually approach the game played at adult level as the players mature and become more comfortable with the physical demands of the game. The rules of the competition are available on the FFV website www.footballfedvic.com.au . It is highly recommended you familiarise yourself with these rules. The rules can be found at the following link:
http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/files/7250/files/competitions/rules_and_regs/2010_junior_rules_of_competition_20100415.pdf

Should the team manager impose a roster for linesperson duty please ensure that the person asked to "run the line" has some working knowledge of the OFF-SIDE RULE Defining what constitutes or doen't constitute off-side viewthe examples found at the following link: http://www.fifa.com/lotg/football/en/flash/start.html

5.11 Competition Rules Small Sided Games (SSG)

Information for parents of players involved in Small Sided Games can be found at the following link
http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/pageitem.aspx?id=32982&id2=1&eID=7250&entityID=7250

Detailed information involving SSG format and rules is available from the Eastern Lions website
http://www.easternlions.com.au/content.aspx?file=7680|12639h

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5.10.1 Fixtures Scheduling

The following information is to be found on the FFV website (Junior Rules) and relates to the duration of matches and the scheduling of fixtures

"The kick -off times and duration of matches (Normal Time) is fixed for FFV Junior competitions unless otherwise directed by FFV. The details for each age group are as follows:

FFV has adopted flexible kick-off times for the 18s Boys Competitions for 2010. Clubs may nominate their preferred home kick-off time provided it falls between 9:00am and 3:00pm unless approved by FFV for later kick off time. Requests for time changes need to be submitted on the official FFV Fixture Change Request form and submitted 5 working days prior to the fixture. FFV has flexible kick-off times for all Junior Girls League Competitions. Clubs may nominate a preferred home kick-off time. Once this time has been submitted to FFV it cannot be altered.

5.10.2 Match Balls

There are two match balls provide on game day to the referee and these should be adequately inflated though not rock hard. The following are recommended sizes. SSG UNDER 11s -13s UNDER 14s - U18s Size 3 Size 4 Size 5

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5.11 Codes of Conduct/Behaviour

Aussie Sport produced the following Codes of Behaviour, which have been adopted not only by football, but also by most sports in Victoria. It is vital that all people involved in sporting activities, whether they are players, parents, or supporters understand their responsibilities to ensure that all participants enjoy junior sport. Along with an understanding of the codes, the FFV ask all junior club members to support the principles behind the codes, and to actively follow the practices outlined below.

5.11.1 Players Code of Conduct

5.11.2 Play by the Rules Do not argue with the match official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the match official during a break in play or after the match is concluded Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking another person is not acceptable or permitted in any sport Maintain your focus and work hard for yourself and your team Be a good sport and be prepared to acknowledge good play whether it is from your team or the opposition Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition Play for your own enjoyment, and not just to please parents and coaches Remove all jewellery prior to training and match play, as it is a hazard to you and those around you Do not accept or use any banned or unauthorised drug(s), including the consumption of alcohol at any time Parents Code of Behaviour Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, and not yours Encourage all children to participate, do not force them Focus on the childs efforts and performance rather than the result of the activity (that is, winning or losing) Encourage children to always participate according to the rules Never ridicule, yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud good play by both teams Support all efforts to remove racial and religious vilification, verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities Respect the match officials decisions and teach your child to do likewise Show respect and appreciation to club volunteers, including coaches, officials and administrators. Ensure any issues are raised through the correct channels Do not smoke or consume alcohol near the team bench (Technical Area) or sideline

5.11.3 Spectators Code of Behaviour

Remember all children play football for their enjoyment, not just yours Applaud good play and performances from both teams, and be forward in congratulating all participants on their performance regardless of the final outcome Respect the match officials decisions on the day and teach children to do the same

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Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake before, during or after the game, as this may deter that child from continuing in the sport Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players Show respect to for both teams when watching matches, because without them there would be no game Encourage players to follow rules and accept the decision of the match official Do not intimidate, harass or use foul language towards, players, match officials, club officials or spectators

5.12 Role of Game Marshal

The role of the ground marshal is as follows: Be in clearly identifiable uniform, Must be visible at all times, Identify themselves to the appointed Match Official (referee) prior to kick-off, Escort the match officials to and from the change rooms to and from the field of play at the start of the game, at half time, and at the end of the game, Ask person or person(s) to move away from prohibited areas of the field such as: o Technical side of the pitch, o Each (goal) end of the pitch. o Inside the spectator boundary on the spectators side of the pitch. Monitor, and warn if necessary (see below), parents and spectators who are clearly not acting within the FFVs prescribed Code of Behaviour, Alert the match official, if necessary, any player clearly not acting within the FFVs prescribed Code of Behaviour, Warning: Parent(s) and/or spectator(s) not acting within the prescribed Code of Behaviour can be advised of the following: Their actions are not within the FFVs code of behaviour, That a complaint can be lodged both with the club and FFV, If more serious cases, immediately notify the referee who can hold the respective coach accountable for their actions.

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6.0 Player Information Packs

6.1 Purpose
The purpose of player information packs is to provide players and parents with as much information about the forthcoming season as possibly known at the early stages of the season. New information or changes to existing information will be communicated as they arise.

6.2 Contents
The recommended minimum content within the player information pack is as follows: Season Fixture Coaching Staff, Team Manager, & Player Contact Details Match Day Requirements Role of Parents Parents Contributions Roster detailing: o Grounds Setup and Clean-Up Duty o Linesman Duty o Marshal Duty o Canteen Duty o BBQ Duty o Washing Duty

A sample of these spreadsheets can be found in the section 7.0 Appendix. Blank copies may be downloaded from the website at the following link : http://www.easternlions.com.au/content.aspx?file=7680|22263p

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7.0 Appendix

7.1 Season Fixture / Roster (Template only)

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7.0 Appendix
7.2 Team Contact Details (Template only)

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7.0 Appendix
7.2 Injury Report (Template only)

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7.3 Match Day Requirements

Arrival Time
The coach requires all players to arrive at the venue on match day no later than 99:00am. It must be understood that a large part of our success will be dependent on our preparation. The players are now of a standard where team strategies will change from week to week and will determine the outcome of games. Players not aware of the team plans and their role within it will contribute to the strategy failing. Success will largely rely on players being in the right frame of mind and their ability to play their part.

Dress
Each player should arrive and depart the ground on match day in the following dress: Team Jacket (considered minimum requirement) Tracksuit pants

The above-mentioned items and dress codes should be agreed upon by the Coach and parent group

A reminder that soccer boots are not to be worn in the carpeted areas of the clubrooms.

Equipment
Other items required to be carried by each player on match day includes the following: Team Shorts & Socks (alternate strip just in case) Soccer Boots Shinguards & Shinguard Tape Goal Keeper Shirts, Pants, & Gloves (Goalkeeper Only) Drink Bottle (with name clearly identified with permanent marker) Towel Toiletries

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7.4 Role of Parents

Role of Parents
The parents primary role is to support their son and his team. The best way to do this is to provide positive encouragement to their son and his teammates. Nothing lifts a childs morale and confidence more than positive recognition from a parent for a strong effort and good play. Of course the opposite is also true. There is usually enough pressure from the game itself. Our sons do not need additional pressure coming from the sidelines. The best way to assist is to allow the coach to do his job. Only the coach, team managers, and players are aware of team strategies and individual instructions. One set of unconflicting instructions is all what an individual player and team needs. Therefore, it is vitally important that coaching only comes from the coach and team managers (under instruction from the coach). It is also important that parents allow players and coach time alone to prepare and concentrate on the game. Parents are asked not to be present in the change rooms prior to the game or during the half time address (whether it be in the change room or on the field). Of course, all are welcome and are encouraged to celebrate together at the end of the game. You will find this common practice at most of the better clubs . The Football Federation Victoria has drafted expected Codes of Behaviour for all present at a junior soccer game. You will find most of what has been discussed above present in specifie codes of conduct. They may be viewed on the FFV web site . http://www.footballfedvic.com.au

Have an enjoyable season and good luck to all.

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7.6 Additional Injury Report Form (use as a spare)

Date of Injury : ____/____/____ Time of Injury : ____:____am/pm Players Name : __________________________________________________________________________________ Nature of Injury : _________________________________________________________________________________ Place of Injury : __________________________________________________________________________________ History of Injury Body part injured: - __________________________________________________________________________ Cause of Injury:- ____________________________________________________________________________ History of Player New, re-injury, date of previous injury: ___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Observations: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Impressions & Comments: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Care Rendered : ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Referred To: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Name & Signature: ______________________________ Dated : ____/____/_____

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7.7 Entering match Scores

Eastern Lions Soccer Club Entering Match Scores

How to enter the scores for a match and then confirm the score
The following are the instructions for entering and confirming the match results. It is the responsibility of the Home team to ensure that the score is entered and confirmed by Sunday evening of the weekend that the match was played.

Instructions
1. Go to Eastern Lions Soccer Club website http://www.easternlions.com.au and Select the Administration menu option 2. Logon to ResultsVault at: http://admin.football.resultsvault.com/Login.aspx using Login Id: soccer Password: results 3. Select Enter Match Results from the menu 4. Select the correct Season, Round and Grade from the options and click the Go button 5. Enter the scores and click the Update button 6. To confirm the scores, select Confirm Match Results from the menu 7. Click on the Confirm Result button and then click the Update button The following screenshots show how to do this. Note you can also enter match review if you wish to. Match review will appear on the Eastern Lions website too!

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Go to Eastern Lions Soccer Club website http://www.easternlions.com.au and Select the Administration menu option

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Logon to ResultsVault at http://admin.football.resultsvault.com/Login.aspx

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Select Enter Match Results from the menu

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Eastern Lions Soccer Club Entering Match Scores

Select the correct Season, Round and Grade from the options and click the Go button

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Eastern Lions Soccer Club Entering Match Scores

Select the correct Season, Round and Grade from the options and click the Go button

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To confirm the scores, select Confirm Match Results from the menu

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Click on the Confirm Result button and then click the Update button

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