Welcome Pack

       Welcome to Scorpions Netball Club.

Whether you are a returning or new member, the information inside this book is important and should be read prior to the first training session of the season. In the meantime head over to our Facebook page and give us a big LIKE! You will be kept up to date with important dates and what’s going on around the club. We are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday 8th February.!    Facebook Scorpions Netball Club Website www.scorpionsnetballclub.com

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SCORPIONS NETBALL CLUB 2017 FEES � CLUB INFORMATION

UNIFORM FITTING DAY

In 2017 the official Scorpions Netball Club training top is now a compulsory part of the uniform and must be worn to every training session. DATE: Saturday 11th February 2017.

NB: THIS DATE WILL ONLY BE FOR UNIFORM ORDERS. VENUE: Sue Belcher Clubrooms Noranda Netball Association Garson Court Noranda TIME: 9:00am – 11:00am.

All new players are required to attend and any returning players needing training tops or to purchase additional uniforms.

UNIFORM PAYMENTS: All Uniforms must be ordered at the uniform fitting

day & paid in full via electronic funds transfer by 24th February. No payment no uniform ordered.

TRAINING DAY: Wednesday LOCATION: Sue Belcher Clubrooms Noranda Netball Association Garson Court Noranda FIRST SESSION: 8th February 2017 TIMES: 8yrs - 10yrs in 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm 11yrs - 12yrs in 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm

13yrs - 18yrs in 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm

WHAT TO BRING: Water, sweat towel & hat. Once teams are finalised times may vary according to coach availability.

FEES All fees include a $25 non-refundable administration fee.

GRADE AGE FEES NETSETGO (8yrs – 10yrs in 2017) $170 JUNIORS (11yrs – 17yrs in 2017) $190 SENIORS (18yrs + in 2017) $220 A $50 registration fee must be paid by no later than Tuesday 7th February. Players who do not pay this fee by this date will have their registration terminated. FEE PAYMENTS PAYMENTS: Electronic funds transfer only. ACCOUNT DETAILS: BSB: 036-033

ACCOUNT: 257296

ACCOUNT NAME: Scorpions Netball Club BANK: Westpac Bassendean

REFERENCE: Please use the player’s surname in description when transferring funds and email the Scorpion’s Treasurer scorpions.treasurer@hotmail.com stating what the payment is for (uniforms or fees).

OUTSTANDING FEES: MUST be paid by Friday 7th April 2017. Players

who do not pay by this date will have their registration cancelled.

KIDSPORT VOUCHER: If you hold a concession card with your child’s

name on it, please email the club for more information.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Date Event

8th February

First training session

11th February (Saturday)

Uniform fitting

15th February Second training session

22nd February AGM (7.00pm start – compulsory attendance)

22nd February Skill specific training session one

1st March Grading (Juniors)

8th March Grading (Juniors)

15th March Team announcements & Senior Grading

22nd March Easter egg donation due

29th March Ecaster egg donation due 9

1st April Round Robin (COMPULSORY) TIMES TBA

5th April Raffle tickets due/ Easter Raffle Drawn

12th April No training

19th April No training

26th April Training (last training before the season commences)

29th April

Season commences - Round One

31st May Skill specific training session two

21st June Cadbury fundraiser commences

12th July Cadbury fundraiser money due

5th July No training

12th July

No training

2nd August Skill specific training session three

17thSeptember End of season club presentations

AGM The Annual General Meeting for Scorpions Netball Club will be held on 22nd February 2017 at 7pm sharp in the clubrooms. Players over the age of 16 and parents with children 15 years and under are required to attend. The following positions will become vacant and available for nomination: President Uniform Coordinator Umpiring Coordinator Vice President Secretary Fundraising Coordinator Secretary Treasurer Committee members* *Up to five selected with specific delegation. GRADING NET SET GO Members who register for net set go will not undergo grading, and continue to train throughout these dates. JUNIORS Club grading will commence 1st March 2017. Attendance at both grading nights is compulsory to ensure you are placed into the correct team according to your abilities. The clubs grading policy has been included at the back of this welcome pack. SENIORS Club grading will commence 15th March 2017. Attendance on this night is compulsory to ensure you are placed into the correct team according to your abilities. The clubs grading policy has been included at the back of this welcome pack.

SKILL SPECIFIC TRAINING SESSIONS In 2017 Scorpions Netball Club will be trialing a new format of training. Over the season there will be three training sessions where players will train in the specific area that they play in (shooting, defending or centre court). If players play in multiple positions the graders and or coach will make the decision as to what specific area the player will train in. An experienced coach in that specific area will take the session. Some benefits of these sessions include:

1. Consistency across the club with what players of the same position are being taught;

2. Building a positive culture throughout the club by providing the opportunity for players to make friends in different age groups; and

3. More time being spent on specific skills required to improve in that

specific area of the court. FUNDRAISING In 2016 the club gave current members the opportunity to give the club feedback on proposed fundraising activities for 2017. Using the responses received the following fundraisers will be in place for 2017. The committee is giving players the opportunity to donate or participate. Easter Raffle Member contribution (per family):

• Donation of an easter egg or similar towards the raffle • Selling of 10 raffle tickets to family/friends.

OR • $15 donation to the club in lieu of the above.

Cadbury Fundraiser Member contribution (per family):

• Selling one box of chocolates. OR

• $25 donation to the club in lieu of the above. The money raised from our fundraising is used to fund the end of season presentations, first aid supplies, equipment for training and recognition gifts for milestone games for players.

UNIFORMS Scorpions official playing dress $70 (compulsory) Scorpions official training top $30 (compulsory) Scorpions hoodie $40 (optional) Scorpions socks $8 (optional) Scorpions sweat towel $10 (optional) UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Training Scorpions Netball Club Official training top must be worn to every training session. These can be purchased for $30 at the uniform fitting day. Correct footwear to play netball in are runners or sneakers. Only these types of shoes give the right amount of support to minimise the risk of injury. If a player arrives at ANY training session or game with incorrect footwear they will be not be able to participate until the correct footwear is worn. If you require further clarification or need assistance to buy the correct footwear, please speak to a committee member at the uniform fitting day. Game Day Scorpions Netball Club Official playing dress. Black bike shorts are permitted underneath the playing dress. Bike shorts are not to be longer than the length of the playing dress. No short or long sleeve tops are to be worn underneath the playing dress. Any player requiring to wear clothing for cultural reasons will be accepted. Players are reminded that ear piercings must be removed for training, round robing grading (1st April) and the entire playing season. If players get their ears pierced too close to the season commencing they will be required to remove the piercing before being able to take the court.

CODE OF CONDUCT Policy number SNC - 01 Version 2

Drafted by Laura Moulton Approved by Board on 10 January 2014

Responsible person SNC Committee Scheduled review date 31/01/2018

This code has been created to set guidelines for all members and supporters of the Scorpions Netball Club Inc. Any breaches of this code will be dealt with in accordance to our constitution. Players • Play by the rules. • Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain approach the official

during a break or after the game to gain an understanding of their interpretation. • Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or

provoking an opponent is not acceptable. • Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit so

will you. • Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether they are by 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. • Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be

no competition. • Play for the fun of it. • Avoid using derogatory language. • Be prepared to take responsibility for your actions. Coaches • Remember that players participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun. • Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing. • Be reasonable in your demands on player's time, energy and enthusiasm. • Teach your players to follow the rules. • Avoid overplaying the talented players. Every player needs and deserves equal game

time. • Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of officials and

opposing coaches. • Ensure positive coach/umpire relationships are continually developed. • Ensure knowledge of laws of the game is such that you encourage the players to play

the game and accept the role of the umpire. Parents/Spectators • Remember that players play sport for their enjoyment, not yours. • Encourage players to participate, do not force them. • Focus on the player's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. • Encourage players to always participate according to the rules. • Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing a game. • Remember that players learn best by example. Applaud good play by all teams. • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse. • Respect official's decisions and teach players to do likewise. • Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them,

players could not participate. • Encourage players to follow the rules and the official's decisions.

• Do not use foul language or harass players, coaches or officials. Administrators / Officials • Ensure that equal opportunities for participation in netball are made available to all

players, regardless of ability, size, shape, gender, age, disability or ethnic origin. • Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules take into

consideration the age, ability and maturity level of participating players. • Remember that players participate for enjoyment and play down the importance of

rewards. • Ensure that parents, coaches, sponsors, trainers and participants understand their

responsibilities regarding fair play. • Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents. • Ensure that your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sporting behaviour. • Ensure promotion, well-being and safety of umpires and encourage good sportsmanship

before, during and after matches. • Ensure positive player/umpire/relationships are continually developed.  

Authorisation  

Scorpions  Netball  Club  

10  January  2014                                                          

GRADING & TEAM SELECTION POLICY

Policy number SNC - 02 Version 3

Drafted by Laura Moulton Approved by Board on 15 February 2016

Responsible person SNC Committee Scheduled review date 15 February 2018

Introduction

Scorpions Netball Club (SNC) is committed to ensuring team grading is conducted fairly and effectively. The aim of the Policy is to ensure grading of teams is undertaken in this manner, and in the best interest of the club and players. All players registering for full rules netball will be graded.

Purpose

The club grades to ensure that all players of all varying abilities get to play with players of similar skill level. It is important to keep in mind that our teams will play against other competitive and well skilled opponents.

Policy

Grading Committee

Our grading committee is selected and endorsed by the committee each year. The graders will range from experienced coaches from the Club, external coaches and others who bring knowledge and impartiality.

Players will trial in the positions they feel they play best in. Players may be asked to trial in other positions as requested by the selectors, as they may see potential in another position.

The grading committee will assess the skills of a player by taking into account:

1. Footwork, Speed & Agility

2. Ball handling skills

3. Attacking / Defending skills

4. Sportsmanship & Attitude

The club understands some players are new to netball, or have not played for some time. This is all taken into account at the time of grading.

If you are unable to attend a grading session you will need to notify the club prior to the day. A failure to attend all grading sessions will result in placement into a team based upon paper grading and previous season’s information.

Please be proud of the team you are selected in and give it everything at training and game day. Parents, please be reasonable and make sure your child is happy and excited about playing. The division or team they are selected in should not be used as a comparison against others and age being no barrier.

It’s important to remember netball is a team sport and the club encourages players to have fun, learn new skills, and be competitive against players with a similar skill level.

Please forward questions in relation to grading to the Clubs President via scorpionsnetball@hotmail.com.

COMMUNICATION & SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

Policy number SNC - 03 Version 1

Drafted by Laura Moulton/Rebecca Olivari

Approved by Board on

9 June 2014

Responsible person

SNC Committee Scheduled review date

31/1/2018

Introduction The use of online and electronic communications is essential for our club to ensure information is distributed and received in a timely manner and to promote club achievements. We are committed to communication being appropriate and related to club business.

Purpose In the use of technology, Scorpions NC will ensure that clear boundaries are maintained to prevent bullying and harassment and promote a social, healthy and inclusive club culture.

Policy MEDIUMS The club will engage in online communications (including but not limited to Facebook, club website and email) with clear rules for engagement outlined for players, parents, committee and anyone involved with Scorpions NC. Facebook (inc. interaction on or with personal/private, corporate or club pages or accounts):

• Postings will only feature positive club news and events; • Personal information about members will not be disclosed; • No statements will be about the club or any players, parent, coach, umpire or

anyone associated with Scorpions NC that are false or likely to injure the reputation of another person/club member. This will not be tolerated;

• No statements will be made that could bring the club into disrepute; • Members will not engage in negative or destructive content; and • Offenders of the above will be deleted and blocked from engaging with any

club page(s) or group(s). Website:

• Information on our competition, latest news, policies, sponsors, upcoming events, forms, rules or anything deemed fit by the committee will be placed on the club website;

• No offensive content or pictures will be uploaded; • Permission will be sought from parents/guardians under the age of 18 on their

registration form to upload photos during the current season. New permissions will be sought at the beginning of every new playing season

Email

• Club information and advice as required by committee officials will be delivered from the official club email address (scorpionsnetball@hotmail.com)

• Coaches can communicate with players and/or parents directly from their private email addresses

• All information sent via email concerning club or team matters must keep in mind it is representative of Scorpions NC and must ensure it is not defamatory in any respect.

• Email addresses will be kept confidential by club representatives and will send all ‘bulk’ emails with the use of the ‘bcc’ field, unless express permission is given for the sharing of email addresses.

BREACH OF POLICY All players, parents, committee members or anyone involved in the club are expected to engage with online communications appropriately and abide by the above parameters. Anyone found to have sent inappropriate electronic communication, uploaded inappropriate website content or engaged in discussions that could be conceived as harassment, offensive, intimidating or humiliating will be disciplined against the following:

First offence Second offence Third offence • Written warning to

player/ parent if the player is under 18 years.

• Copy forwarded to coach and noted in club records

• Written warning to player/parent if the player is under 18 years. • Copy forwarded to coach

and noted in club records

• Written request to offending player informing them of their permanent cessation of club membership

• Copy forwarded to coach and noted in club records

Player is benched for a full game – irrespective of player availability for the game. If this causes the team to be down players and not be able to take the court, The Committee will arrange for fill in players (from a lower grade).

Player is benched for three (3) full games – irrespective of player availability for the game. If this causes the team to be down players and not be able to take the court, The Committee will arrange for fill in players (from a lower grade).

The player will be asked to leave the club with no option of fee refund.

*Please note: for any offence that is deemed continued bullying/offensive – parents and/or authorities may be asked to come in and mediation undertaken.

Authorisation

Scorpions Netball Club

9 June 2014      

We hope that all your questions have been answered. Please email us if you require clarification on any of the information you have received. Scorpions Netball Club

www.scorpionsnetball.com.au