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Coaches and Managers Handbook

Part B

Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

DUTY OF CARE FOR ALL COACHES AND MANAGERS .......................................................................................................................................... 2

SHIN PADS FOR TRAINING AND MATCH PLAY .....................................................................................................................................................2 YELLOW FOLDERS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 PLAYING STRIP ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

MOVEMENT OF PLAYERS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

CANTEEN AND BBQ ROSTERS....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

FIRST AID............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Medical Insurance. ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Blood Injuries - Protective Gloves ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Disposal of Bloodied Clothing and other material .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Washing of Blood Stained Articles ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Plaster/Fibreglass Casts........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Other ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

KANGA CUP – CLUB POLICY ON THE PARTICIPATION OF BEL WEST TEAMS ................................................................................................ 4

COACHES AND MANAGERS RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 FUTSAL EQUIPMENT...................................................................................................................................................................................................6 COACHING HINTS........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

And Tips................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Do’s & Don’ts .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

TRAINING GROUNDS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 SAMPLE TRAINING SESSION - ROOBALL................................................................................................................................................................ 8 GAMES FOR TRAINING - ROOBALL.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 FINISHING UP ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 WET WEATHER AFFECTED - TRAINING GROUNDS ............................................................................................................................................ 11

GAME DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

CHECK LIST................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 CHANGE OF STRIPS – JUNIORS ONLY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 HALF TIME REFRESHMENTS................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 PLAYER’S INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Jewellery................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Players wearing caps........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Zero Tolerance ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

WET WEATHER PROCEDURES – GAME DAY........................................................................................................................................................ 13

CODES OF BEHAVIOUR ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

REFEREE ABUSE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 PLAYERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13 COACHES AND MANAGERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR ........................................................................................................................................... 13 PARENTS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 SPECTATORS – ALL AGE GROUPS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

COMPETITIVES - UNDER 12 TO UNDER 18............................................................................................................................................................... 15

DURATION OF GAMES AND STARTING TIMES ....................................................................................................................................................15 SEND OFFS AND CAUTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 PROTESTS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 JUNIOR MATCH CARD COMPLETION .................................................................................................................................................................... 16 TEAM SIZE AND INTERCHANGE RULES................................................................................................................................................................ 17 VISITING OR HOSTING TEAMS POLICY................................................................................................................................................................. 17

BEST AND FAIREST AWARDS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

BELWEST FOXES SOCCER CLUB INC. P.O. BOX 155

KIPPAX ACT 2615

ABN 504 318 07345

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GENERAL INFORMATION If you have any question about rules, please consult with the committee. An up to date copy of the Junior League Rules and Regulations is available at the Club House. Please note that individuals are not to be in contact with Capital Football direct, all notifications are to come through to the Belwest Delegate.

DUTY OF CARE FOR ALL COACHES AND MANAGERS Through you, the Belwest Foxes Soccer Club has a “duty of care” to provide a safe environment in which to play for all of the registered players of this Club. Would you please take the time to check the playing area for “foreign objects” i.e. broken glass and syringes etc. The Club has a “sharps container”. Contact a Committee Member should syringes be identified and please advise a committee member of any problems.

SHIN PADS FOR TRAINING AND MATCH PLAY Under the football governing body FIFA, the wearing of shin pads during a training session and on game day play is compulsory for ALL junior and senior players. Coaches and Manages, please ensure that if a player in your care is NOT wearing shin pads during training or during a match day game, then that player is to take no further part in training or game play until that football player has the protection of shin pads. Please be vigilant in this matter.

YELLOW FOLDERS

A yellow folder will be allocated to each team with the teams name on the front. Please check your folder for any information every home game as this is a vital link between the Belwest Committee and yourselves. The folders are located near the notice board in front of the toilets.

Please remove and distribute the contents of the fol der, leaving the folder in the box for future notic es.

PLAYING STRIP It is compulsory for all Belwest team members to be dressed in Belwest playing uniform for all games.

Belwest Rooball teams play in white shorts and red/white socks with Belwest embroidered on the side.

U11’s and above age groups play in white with red stripe shorts and red/white embroidered socks with Belwest embroidered on the side. U10’s have the choice to play in plain white shorts or the white and red.

Wearing of Skins

Players equipment Law Change- Please note there has been a change to the Players Equipment Rule in the FIFA Laws of the Game. Details are listed below . Laws of the Game Law 4 The Player’ Equipment Shorts – if undershorts or tights are worn, they must be of the same main colour as the shorts. This means that players are now allowed to play a fixture with full length skins, however they MUST be the same colour as the shorts. This means black shorts and black skins. If a player breaches this rule, (for example wears white shorts with black skins) they will be asked to remove the undershorts or tights. Referees are only complying with the Laws of the Game and there should be no problems or further confrontation with their request. This law can be found and referred to on page 11 of the FFA Laws of the Game 2012 edition.

(Strips are supplied by the Club)

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MOVEMENT OF PLAYERS The committee welcomes Coaches and/or Managers approaching them requesting the moving of players up or down the divisional scale, so that each player gains the maximum enjoyment from the game. We are not talking about pressuring the players, but we would like the Coaches to be aware of the ability to move players, and not to ignore the possibility of enhancing the player's enjoyment. Younger players grow and mature at different levels, it is important that this is considered when requesting players move up an age group. No player will be allowed to play two years above his or her age without a full assessment being completed and approved by the committee. Should you feel a player needs to be moved, the players’ registrar must be informed. The committee will need to give final approval.

Note: Under no circumstances are players to be moved from one team to another without approval.

Junior League Regulations states

5.2.12 – Except with the permission of the JSC a player registered in a given age group and division shall not be permitted to play:

a) In a lower division of that or any older age group

b) In a younger age group in which he/she is eligible to play by virtue of his/her date of birth.

5.2.13 – Where a club has more than one team in the same division of an age group, a player shall play in that division only with the team in which he/she is registered (after round 4), unless permission is granted to move between the teams by the JSC.

5.2.14 – In the event of a team being found guilty of fielding a player who is not eligible to play in that team, including by virtue of being suspended, the opposing team shall be awarded the normal competition points. Regardless of the result of the game, three goals to nil result shall be recorded against the offending team, and the offending club shall be subject to a financial penalty.

CANTEEN AND BBQ ROSTERS

Teams will be rostered on at least once a season. All we ask is for your support for this activity. In the front of the folder you will find the roster for the season. Teams will also be reminded when they are rostered on by an email.

FIRST AID

Belwest will attempt to have a designated First Aid person with each team as well as at our home ground – Latham playing fields.

Coaches and Managers have a Duty of Care to all their players.

For home games a First Aid kit and ice packs are available at the main compound, please ask a committee person for assistance if required. Coaches should always carry the team First Aid kit to all games and training sessions.

For insurance and player safety purposes a register of injuries is on hand in the main compound area. All injuries are required to be completed in this regis ter and in the event of an injury U12’s and above a re to be noted on the match cards.

Coaches/Managers should carry ice to every game.

An injury to any player is a concern and must be treated accordingly. Common sense must prevail and the safety of the player is paramount. Referees are instructed that their first priority is the safety of all players.

In the event that an incident or injury occurs please have the designated First Aid person attend the player and do not move the injured player unless absolutely certain that all is in order. Coaches and Managers must report any significant injury to a committee member or the designated First Aid person immediately. In the case of away games most clubs have a policy on First Aid and a designated First Aid contact. The appropriate course of action to treat any injured player will be determined collaboratively between the designated First Aid person and the coach/manager. Belwest requests that coaches and managers do not take matters into their own hands, please discuss with your designated First Aid person. Be confident that the appropriate action will be taken immediately. Do not arrange for an ambulance without consulting your designated First Aid person and if required, a Belwest committee member first.

Medical Insurance.

Please note that our insurance coverage has limited benefits. If families do not have their own ambulance cover then additional costs may be incurred, we recommend families take out separate ambulance cover. For a copy of the insurance details please see the Capital Football website.

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Blood Injuries - Protective Gloves

Do not treat any blood injuries without wearing gloves. Each coach, manager and any other person treating a player must wear protective gloves. Gloves are provided in your teams First Aid Kit, or are available from the canteen, compound and First Aid person.

A player shall immediately leave the playing field, where the referee is of the opinion that the player is bleeding or has blood on any part of his or her body or uniform. Upon being directed to leave the playing field, a player shall not return or take any further part in any match until and unless: - (a) the cause of any such bleeding has been abated; (b) the injury is securely covered to the extent that no blood emanates from the covered wound; (c) any blood stained article of uniform has been removed and replaced; (d) any blood on any part of a Player's body has been thoroughly cleansed and removed:

(e) The referee or game organiser must give permission for that player to return to the field of play.

Disposal of Bloodied Clothing and other material

Each team shall ensure that: (a) any bloodied item of uniform or clothing of a player is placed as soon as possible in a hygienic sealed container and laundered to ensure the removal of all blood; and (b) all towels, wipes, bandages, dressings and other materials used in the treatment of a bleeding player shall be placed in a hygienic sealed container and discarded or destroyed in a hygienic manner.

Washing of Blood Stained Articles

All clothing, equipment and surfaces contaminated by blood must be treated as potentially infectious. Household bleach in a 1:10 solution may be used to wash contaminated areas.

Coloured clothing - as our Belwest strips are white/r ed they should be soaked in disinfectant for 30 min utes then washed at high temperatures on a long cycle.

Plaster/Fibreglass Casts

These casts are deemed dangerous and referees will not allow players wearing such casts to play in a match.

Other

Belwest will place a copy of each child’s registration form that has answered to a Medical condition. At the beginning of the season ask your players and parent to advise you of any medical condition that there may be, e.g. asthma or diabetes. Please check with them at the beginning of each game that they have their medication and that you know where it is in case it’s needed. Check at the beginning of the game if a player has any injuries, and again at half time – if it’s minor you may decide to give him/her a game, but keep an eye on the situation. If players have a mouth guard they should wear it. Glasses should be secured by elastic around the back of the head.

KANGA CUP – Club Policy on the participation of Bel west Teams The KANGA Cup is an international soccer competition held each year during the July school holidays for players 10 years and above. The KANGA Cup philosophy is “Uniting the Youth of the World through Football”. It is the belief of this Club that ALL players should have the opportunity to take part in a competition of this nature, not just those perceived as our elite players.

Policy

1. The Belwest Committee will appoint a KANGA Cup Co-ordinator at the beginning of the season. The duties of the KANGA Cup co-ordinator will be to:

2. Advise teams of competition dates.

3. Co-ordinate the nomination of teams.

4. Collect monies, nomination forms and team lists from teams.

5. Submit nominations and final payment of fees to the appropriate authority by the relevant closing dates.

6. Pass on any relevant information to the nominated contact on the nomination form.

Note: Once teams have been nominated, all relevant tournament details will be passed to the nominated contact person by the KANGA Cup organisers.

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7. Coaches/Managers are not to take an elitist approach and are to encourage maximum participation by players in their team. Where teams are unable to nominate a full squad, they can approach others teams from within the club, to provide players who wish to take part. All approaches to players in another team must be with the knowledge of that player’s Coach.

8. Each squad nominated is to have a minimum of fourteen (14) players and all players are to be given approximately equal playing time during the competition.

9. The team list is to be submitted to the co-ordinator for validation that all Belwest fees have been paid prior to participation in the KANGA Cup.

10. Coaches/Managers are to nominate and pay the team deposit prior to the closing date for nominations (a club closing date will be set by the co-ordinator). The KANGA Cup co-ordinator will not accept late or incomplete nominations.

11. Teams are to play in Belwest approved strips.

12. As teams are representing Belwest, all players and officials are expected to behave in accordance with the Codes of Behaviour as outlined in this Manual.

COACHES AND MANAGERS RESPONSIBILITIES Ideally, all junior soccer coaches should have the training, personal approach and commitment necessary for them to provide excellent learning experiences for young players.

As a local community organisation Belwest Foxes Soccer Club is committed to the provision of quality coaching for all players and endeavours:

To provide a supportive environment for Coaches and Managers.

To encourage the development of our Coaches through participation in the respective Coaching Scheme courses.

To provide access to quality Coaching resources.

To encourage Coaches to be role models.

To encourage more Coaching role models from senior players within Belwest.

To provide regular updates on rule changes, training methods and safety issues.

Appropriately trained Coaches and Managers are vital to the development of quality junior players. Belwest accepts its responsibility to help young people develop soccer skills and to foster positive attitudes towards soccer and other physical activities. The club’s objectives are to encourage the enjoyment of soccer by;

Catering for varying levels of player ability so that all players have a “fair go”.

Providing equal encouragement for girls and boys to participate, acquire skills and develop confidence.

Setting realistic objectives for our players.

Assisting coaches to prepare and conduct training sessions on sound coaching principles.

Recognising exceptionally talented players and giving them the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

Providing safe playing conditions.

Educating players, parents and others on health and safety in soccer.

Ensuring that the consequences of inappropriate behaviour are clearly understood.

Setting an example of good sporting behaviour for the rest of the community.

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EQUIPMENT Each Manager is responsible for the safe custody, maintenance and distribution of shirts, balls, nets and posts where issued for use by their team. In each Coaches and Managers Folder you will find the listing of your strip and training equipment for your team for the season. If for any reason there is a problem, or something does not match please contact a committee member. Strips should be kept in team sets. The team Manager should arrange a roster amongst parents for the weekly washing of strips.

Playing strips MUST NOT be issued to individual players. This practice has , proven to be responsible for the loss of up to 20 strips ever y season. With playing strips costing around $35 per shirt they are very costly to replac e.

Sponsored strips belong to Belwest Foxes Soccer Clu b and not the sponsor.

If strips are too small please contact the strip/equipment officer for exchange.

At the end of the season, ALL equipment MUST be returned to the equipment officer; dates of equipment return are advised in the front of this folder.

CLUB SHIRTS MUST NOT BE WORN AT TIMES OTHER THAN MA TCHES

MATCH BALLS MUST NOT BE USED FOR TRAINING

Equipment issued to coaches, managers and players remains the property of the Belwest Club. Training and match equipment is to be used for those purposes only and is to be returned intact to the Belwest Equipment Officer at the end of the season. Equipment needed for pre-season matches may be provided upon request and, if approved, will be returned clean to the Equipment Officer.

FUTSAL EQUIPMENT While Belwest, as a Club, appreciates the value of indoor soccer to player development, the structure of Indoor is such that the Club receives no monetary return for its involvement and this then represents an un-recoverable cost which is borne by all club members. Should a Coach or Manager have a need for equipment for Indoor Soccer then a specific request is to be made, in writing or by email, to the Belwest Equipment/ Strip Officer.

COACHING HINTS You will notice in this Handbook that duties are suggested for Coaches and Managers. It is up to the individuals concerned as to how they define their duties and as long as each is clear as to what his/her duties are. On match day it’s recommended that the Coach be free to organise the team and the Manager does the paper work, ensures individual water drinks are available, all the shirts are collected after the match and given to the appropriate person for washing. Whatever the situation, try to lead by example and behave as you would have your team behave. Enjoy the season and please talk to the committee about any problems you may have. We are here to help and appreciate the valuable contribution of Coaches and Managers. If you have any skills which you think may be of use to the Belwest club please advise the committee and we’ll contact you during the year to discuss further.

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TRAINING It is generally accepted that soccer players develop, become fitter and improve skills through the process of regular tuition and training. However, the question is often asked, “How much training is needed in order to improve?” or perhaps, more importantly, in terms of a child’s safety “How much is too much?” For elite soccer players there is a definite relationship between their skill level and the number of practice hours. Young children, however, are likely to have other interests and commitments and whilst still growing, are at risk of over training injuries.

Objectives

In developing a training program for young soccer players it is generally recommended that there be a maximum of three contacts per week (two training sessions and one game), although for younger players (under 10 years of age) one training session and one match per week is probably sufficient. The table below suggests minimum and maximum training times. The ideal Coaching session should last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on a range of factors such as: the age of the players, their ability to concentrate, and their fitness levels.

To sustain the interest of players:

Vary the activities in each part of the session.

Conduct skill practices that are appropriate for the team’s age and skill level.

Provide frequent rest periods, to aide physical recovery and to assist in maintaining concentration.

And Tips

1. Create a Positive Environment

Learn names quickly

Smile

Praise and encourage

Answer questions

Be patient

2. Set Achievable Goals

Keep the stage of skill development in mind

Set realistic challenges

Work progressively with the players, it is a learning experience

3. Vary the Session

Provide equal opportunities for all players

Work as individuals, in pairs or group work

Do not create a competitive environment

Remember team work

Provide free play time

4. Teach One Skill at a Time

Or one section of a skill at a time

5. Demonstrate

A picture paints a thousand words

If you can’t demonstrate, choose someone who can

Demonstrate what to do, rather than what not to do

6. Involve all Children in Activity

7. Provide Instant Feedback

8. Use your voice Well

Do not shout

Encourage

Don’t talk too much

Do’s & Don’ts

Provide encouragement and praise at every opportunity

Have fun yourself

Wear appropriate training gear as Coach

Organise your sessions

Encourage fair play

Encourage good habits – punctuality, warm ups, warm downs

Do not give fitness sessions for primary age kids, e.g. push ups

Do not shout at the children

Do not smoke or swear in front of the children

Do not set unrealistic goals

Do not discourage

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Limit the amount of time that individual players are not actively participating with the group.

Coaches should not fall into the trap of thinking “more is better”. A well-planned and organised weekly session lasting 60 minutes is of greater value than two sessions that start late, are disorganized and attended by only some of the team’s players. Also, it is important to remember that players can practice at home. In fact, one of the most effective things a Coach can teach players is some skill development exercises that they can practice by themselves or with a friend. Encourage extra “private” practice as much as possible.

Coping with players who do not turn up to training. There will obviously be times when players, for one reason or another, cannot attend training. The Coach and Manager should establish some form of process whereby players are expected to contact the Coach or Manager to inform them of the reason for any absence from training or non-availability for a match. Where transport is a problem there may be other parents that can help. By keeping an attendance book, the Coach/Manager can maintain a record of the training sessions where a player is absent; this also confirms with all team members that attendance at training is taken seriously by the Coach. If missing training becomes a regular occurrence, the Coach should outline to the player the commitment they have to the club and to the team, and explain that they are letting themselves and the team down. It may be necessary to follow this up with a brief talk with the parents. If there are further problems, the Belwest Committee may need to be consulted.

There should be no need to make training ‘compulsory”. By ensuring that sessions are of an appropriate duration; start and finish on time; are well planned and conducted with the enhancement of players’ skills in mind and then there should be no problem in enticing players to attend – in fact, it will soon become a highlight of the week which they eagerly look forward to.

TRAINING GROUNDS Belwest has booked and paid for grounds for training and as such they are no longer public grounds. If you are training on one of these grounds and a group or individual is interfering with your ability to train, you have the right to ask them to move. If any problems are experienced in this regard please advise a member of the committee. During periods of inclement weather, a message is available from the Sport Ground Office advising of ground closures for training only on 6207 5957.

All playing fields get quite worn in front of the goal area. For practising goal shots please have your team play in the area behind the posts thus preserving our fields for Saturdays.

Rooball teams usually practise for one hour each week. Competitive junior teams need a little more time, generally 2 training sessions a week. Try to make training fun and interesting by changing routines.

It is Club policy that each competitive team is entitled to half a field for training. This can cause complications when every one wants to train on the same ground on the same day, so commonsense is to prevail, the Rooball teams are to use the outside areas to allow the full field teams to use the fields. Should any team wish to organise a game on training days then all users of the field are to be consulted in advance to allow for other arrangements to be made.

Due to the number of teams wishing to use the lights at Scullin and Page ovals you are required to check with the Grounds and Fixtures coordinator for an available time before committing yourself to a training schedule.

Junior teams are to vacate the grounds by 6:30pm wh ere a senior team is training at 7:00pm as advised by the Grounds and Fixtures Officer.

NO TEAM HAS EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO FULL FIELD USAGE

SAMPLE TRAINING SESSION - ROOBALL This sample training session should be used as a guide to help you plan your training sessions. The soccer season starts in May and finishes in September (approximately 16 weeks) so you will need to prepare for each of your training sessions and have an idea of what you want to achieve at each session. A well-planned session creates a good environment and sets you up for the weeks ahead.

The session detailed below is to give you an idea on how to plan your session, break it up in to easy to manage chunks. You may find with your team that you spend longer on some activities and less on others. Always try to plan a session with a couple of spare activities, just in case some things do not work. Sometimes the mood of the team at a training session means that certain activities are not going to work, yet another night everything goes smoothly. The mood of the players can throw your session into confusion if you are not prepared and flexible in your training schedule. Don’t be concerned when this situation occurs, it happens to everybody, on these occasions go with the flow and adjust your training session to the mood of your players.

This session contained elements of passing, dribbling and kicking and is a good general session. With Roo Ball you will need to always include at least two elements to keep them interested. Remember plenty of little games

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GAMES FOR TRAINING - ROOBALL The use of games helps keep your players interested in training and are a lot of fun, whilst still teaching them soccer skills. Below are some good games for training. You will soon get a feel for your player’s favourites, and feel free to invent some of your own. Always set up a grid, as this encourages players to play within a controlled space and it is easier for you to keep track of your players. The size of the grid will vary depending upon the type of exercise or game.

Explode

Every player has a ball. You get them all around you dribbling balls as close as they can get in a designated grid area, the size of the grid depending on the number of players. Make sure they begin their dribbling using the insides of both feet. Encourage them to keep control of the ball and not let it run away from them and do not let them run into one another or dribble their ball into another ball or another player. Keep telling them to get their heads up so they can see where they are going. Yell "Explode!" at which point they all run away (dribbling their balls) as fast as they can to designated areas normally cones set up away from the grid.

Tag

This drill is based on the common kids' game of tag. Mark off a grid or circle. Everybody needs a ball. Whoever is "it" must dribble to another player and tag him/her. The other player avoids being tagged by dribbling away from "it." If the player being chased loses his/her ball outside the grid, dribbles out of the grid, or is tagged, he/she is "it" and the game continues.

Dribble Relay

Set up an 'obstacle-course' with cones as 'gates' - and team 'A' races team 'B', - they have to go out and back - If they lose control and miss a gate, they have to regain control and go through the gate. A variation is to have a small 'square' at the end. They have to stop the ball in the square, then sprint back and high-five the next player before he/she can take off. Another variation is to have several parents positioned at different places along the 'course' and have a different one hold up a number of fingers at random times during the race - and award points to the player that sees it and correctly yells out the number first. This is to encourage the players to look up.

Circle Game

Set up a 20x40 meter grid, make a centre circle, and split players into teams that can be identified by a colour. Have all the players dribble their balls in the centre circle. Call out a colour. That team dribbles toward their goal. The other team leaves their ball and runs to slow the attackers down trying to get them to a sideline and to dribble out-of bounds, or not get to their goal line before the Coach counts to 7 or else award 1 point for each out-of-bounds and 1 point for each player "held" for the Coach's count. Attackers get 1 point for each "goal". Play to 10 points.

Warm up

Juggling (it a good idea to have some juggling at every session, give the players a challenge to see who do the most at the end of the season)

2 minutes

A game of Simon Says – involve toe tapping, bouncing and catching the ball etc 5 minutes

Main part of Session

Set up 5 cones 2mtrs apart, have the players dribble around the cones 3 minutes

Game of Red Light Green Light – encourage them to dribble the ball with inside of feet only 4 minutes

Practice passing – in pairs pass ball to each other (correct technique) 5 minutes

Game of Rob the Nest – Set up cones for players to dribble back through the cones.

Set up for players to pass the ball back to next player

5 minutes

Set up cones (like skittles) – players are to kick the ball using laces to try and knock over the cones. 5 minutes

Game of Explode 4 minutes

Finish session with a game 15 minutes

Warm down

Game of Simon Says – Stretching exercises 2 minutes

Total time for Session – 50 minutes

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Run and Shoot

Have the players in two lines in a grid 10 to 15metres from a goal. A player from one line starts moving towards the goal and passes him/her a ball from beside the goal. They have to dribble toward the goal and shoot. Normally avoid any drills with line-ups; however this one works because the players move quickly through the line. You should have lots of parents to help collect balls and keep players moving through the lines. You can let the players take turns to be the goalkeeper, or to add some fun, get one of the parents to go in goals.

Numbers

The exercise is good for 1 vs 1 dribbling skills. It is especially good on a hot day as the players defending can rest a bit. Divide the players into 2 groups. If you have ten players, assign each player a number between one and five. So each team has a number one, a number two, etc. Try to make sure the players with the same number are evenly matched. Set up two very wide "goals" with cones. Spread the five players on each side across each goal line. Call out one or more numbers, and those players come out to play 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, etc. and the rest of the players stay spread across the goal line as defenders. Throw a ball from the sideline into the center and let them play it until a goal is scored, the defenders stop it, or it goes out of bounds.

Pirate (or Monster)

Coaching points: concentrate on the player's close dribbling and screening techniques. Everybody inside a circle (center circle is fine) with a ball. One player without a ball is the Pirate. Everybody starts dribbling around. The Pirate player tries to steal a ball from any player and pass it out of the circle - now; the two players are Pirates and go after the others, then three, then four. Finally only one player is left with a ball. He/she becomes the Pirate the next game.

Variation: Bomber. Just like above except the "IT" player has a ball and tries to roll/throw it at the other player's and knock their ball out of the circle.

Egg Hunt

Have more balls than players. Have the player’s line-up across one end of the field. Take their balls and spread them out around the field, these are the eggs. At the other end of the field is a goal called the "basket". Blow the whistle and turn them loose. The object of the game is to get all the "eggs" in the basket as quickly as possible. They are all on the same team, and aren't allowed to take a ball away from another player. Time them to see how fast they can accomplish the task. The players really like this game. The more balls (eggs) the better. You should see them score, and turn right around and go back for more balls.

Ball Tag

Everyone has a ball and dribbles in a confined area. The player who is "it" must pass his/her ball so that it hits another player's ball. The player whose ball was hit then becomes "it."

Shark and Minnows

Teaches players with the ball to shield it from an opponent and teaches players without the ball how to take it away from an opponent. Use pylons to create a 15-yard square. One player, the shark, starts outside the square without a ball. All other players, the minnows, start inside the square with a ball. When the Coach yells, "Shark's getting hungry!" the shark starts running around the outside of the square and the fish start dribbling around inside the square. When the Coach yells, "Shark attack!" the shark enters the square and has 30 seconds to send as many balls as possible outside the square. When a ball leaves the square for any reason, the corresponding fish must leave the square and stay out until the Coach gives the "Stop!" command at the end of the 30 seconds. A fish has done well if still alive. The shark has done well if few fish survived. Choose a new shark and play another round until every player has been the shark once.

Musical Chairs

One less ball than the number of players in the drill. Players run around in goal areas in a scramble until the whistle is blown or the Coach yells out. Players race to get the ball from the grid and dribble to score in a goal previously set up. Those players without a ball help retrieve the balls and place them back in the grid, repeating this until only one player left. Make sure to keep things moving along, don't wait very long to blow the whistle. Once players have concept start adding in defenders. One more that may work for you is using a ball as the goal. Have players match up by ability. Throw one ball out as the goal. Throw a second out that the two players will try and possess and score. First player to ball is attacker, second defends goal (ball) and tries to gain possession of ball. If successful, roles reverse. Only run this for 30-45 sec depending on effort of the players. Have 2-3 pairs doing this at once each with their own goal (ball) and playing ball.

Rob the Nest

A favourite for Coaches as you can introduce lots of variations. This game has many variations and you can use so many of the skills drill in this game. Set up a small grid (2mtr by 2mts) in the center (the nest) and around the outside set up other grids (home). The number of grids will depend on the number of players, as you want 3 to 4 player in each outer grid. The aim of the game is to run to the nest and bring back a ball to your home. The team that collects the most balls wins. Set up the return path to the grid with cones for the players to dribble the ball through, or you can make it a requirement that they must pass the ball back to there team mate before the next person can go. You will be able to think of other ways for them to get the ball back from the nest to their home.

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FINISHING UP Always allow time for a game at the end. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for a game.

You should always finish on time as the parents may need to get home to other kids or to get tea on the table. Allow time at the end of training to hand out notes otherwise your training session goes over time you may find kids being dragged away by impatient parents before you can hand out the notes.

WET WEATHER AFFECTED - TRAINING GROUNDS At some time during the season you can expect to have your training schedule interrupted by wet weather. Please phone Sports Grounds on 6207 5957 for a recorded message on ground availability. If the message is that the grounds are closed to training then that’s what it means, it is not a subjective decision on your part. If you proceed to train knowing that the grounds are closed and a player is injured our Insurance cover is compromised and you can be held personally liable.

GAME DAYS

CHECK LIST Check all noticeboards Check and Empty your Yellow Folders

Set up fields (if rostered on) Take down fields (if rostered on)

Warm team up and down Complete match cards (where applicable)

Sign match cards (where applicable) Pay referee (where applicable)

Remember the Codes of Behaviour Have Fun

Encourage all Players

CHANGE OF STRIPS – Juniors Only When there is a clash of colours the home team must use the bibs or alternate shirts supplied in the clubhouse at the ground. The bibs or alternate shirts MUST be returned to the clubhouse at the end of the game.

HALF TIME REFRESHMENTS It is the responsibility of each player to provide his/her own water bottle and NOT share water bottle s

PLAYER’S INFORMATION Jewellery

Tongue Piercing:

Rings/studs through the tongue are discouraged for the players’ own safety. Should the referee detect a tongue piercing, the referee will ensure it is removed.

Beaded Hair: If a player is wearing hair beads the hair must be tied in a bun or covered by a hair net. Loose beaded hair should not be allowed.

Rings: For the purposes of this interpretation wedding bands are not considered jewellery and worn. Only flat wedding bands will be allowed. All other rings must be removed. Under the safety provisions they must be made safe by taping.

Watches: Players, but not match officials, must remove all watches.

Referees: Within the spirit of these guidelines, referees are expected to conform to the standards set for players, with the exception of the need to wear watches.

Earrings: No earrings are acceptable. The practice of taping earrings is not acceptable.

Necklaces: All necklaces must be removed. Medical alert necklaces only may be worn but they must be taped securely to the chest.

Facial rings: Any kind of jewellery around the eyes must be removed. Jewellery in any other part of the face must be removed.

Body Piercing: Any Piercing not visible to the referee is not of concern. Should the piercing become visible the referee will ensure it is removed.

Bracelets: All bracelets [including metal, rope, fabric, etc] must be removed. Medical alert bracelets only may be worn but must have all but the medical information covered by tape.

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Players wearing caps

This is clarification on Capital Football’s position in relation to player’s wearing hats (caps). This is necessary to ensure there is no confusion amongst referees, players, Coaches and Managers. This interpretation is to ensure that the below policy is consistent throughout the junior league. If players are concerned about the sun, they may wear floppy hats, which do not present a danger to themselves or other players. This advice supersedes any previous advice you may have heard or received. There is nothing dangerous with players wearing beanies and they are permitted under the laws of the game.

Rooball – Peewees to 11’s In Rooball matches, no players should wear caps where the brim of the cap is hard or non-collapsible. This is a safety precaution to ensure young players are not inadvertently injured if for example, they accidentally collide with the brim of someone’s hat in attempting to head the ball.

Junior League – U12’s to U18’s In Junior League matches, the policy is relaxed to allow goalkeepers to wear caps. All other players are not permitted to wear caps where the brim of the cap is hard or non-collapsible.

Zero Tolerance

The prevalence of swearing in football is a problem that we want to eliminate from our sports. The Laws of the Game provide for a player to be sent off for using foul, abusive and/or insulting language, but the definition of foul language has widely varying interpretations. The Zero Tolerance Policy (ZTP) is intended to have a two-fold affect.

To educate players not to swear, and

Ensure that all players, spectators and officials enjoy the World Game

What is the Policy?

Simply put, the policy represents a punishment for swearing. A referee will caution a player for Making Unsporting Remarks if:

a) The referee hears the player swear and can identify that player: or

b) Upon a report from an assistant referee officially appointed to the game who has heard the player swear and can identify that player: and

c) If the swearing is considered to be self directed.

A ZTP caution will be treated the same as any other cautionable offence.

A referee should still send a player from the field R12 (offensive, insulting or abusive language) if the swearing is considered to be directed to others.

What is considered swearing?

Words that a reasonable person would consider to be swearing should be penalised under ZTP. Racial, religious and sexual slurs may be considered to be abusive and should be punished under existing offences.

ZTP applies to all Capital Football Under 11 and older competitions. For Under 10 and younger competitions, Clubs can devise their own policies to counsel offending players, and should instruct their referees accordingly. In doing this, clubs should be mindful that some younger players may be involved in inter-club competitions, and policies should be devised for their own players without having implications for players from opposing clubs.

Referee’s discretion

There will be times when an injured player swears and the context of the swearing will have to be considered by the referee. An injury that leaves the player in pain or in tears may result in an expletive from that player. In these cases, the referee will use their judgement in determining whether a yellow card is warranted. A reminder to the players to be careful of what they are saying may be sufficient in the circumstances. If the swearing is self-directed (for example, if the player makes a mistake), the referee should caution the player. Where it (swearing) is a self-directed, quiet expletive, the referee may issue a warning instead of a yellow card. If the swearing is directed at another person then the referee will have no discretion but to send the player from the field.

Penalties under this policy.

The penalty will be as prescribed by the relevant Regulations/By Laws under which the game is being played. The League Manager or Disciplinary Panel may make any other determination they are allowed to make under the relevant Regulations/By Laws.

Season 2010 - 13 -

WET WEATHER PROCEDURES – GAME DAY In the case of periods of inclement weather on a Saturday the following will apply:

1. If sportsgrounds are closed notification will be advised over radio stations SSS FM (103.9), FM104.7, 2CC, FM106.3 and 2CA if known in advance. Cancellations may occur as a result of the ACT Sportsground Office closing all ACT grounds or on the decision of a Belwest committee delegate in the interests of player safety. Please also check the Belwest website www.belwestsoccer.com

2. Unless grounds are closed by individual clubs (notification on the radio) then it is to be assumed that all games will proceed as scheduled and teams are to turn up at the grounds where a decision may be made for Rooball and U10 and U11 at the regular kick off time - if it is decided that these games are to be cancelled then they do not need to be replayed.

3. If in doubt then all competitive games U12 – U18 are to assume that the games are on and turn up, failure to do so may mean you lose the game on forfeit and are fined or the team is forced to play short.

4. If you find you need to reschedule a game for a valid reason then you need to refer to the Junior League Regulations. At least 21 days notice is required for the Belwest committee to approach the Junior League to seek approval. This does not mean that approval will automatically be given.

CODES OF BEHAVIOUR

REFEREE ABUSE It is against the spirit of the game and club policy for Coaches, Managers or Parents to engage in loud vocal criticism of referees; this applies to away games as well as home games. The young referees involved in Rooball are in a learning phase and should be encouraged. If you have any problems then a word to a committee member will be sufficient for some action to be taken by the club. It should be remembered that a decision is required to be made by the referee every time a player touches the ball and not every decision will be right for all of the people all of the time. If you have a problem with a referee’s performance then a written report to the club will be given consideration.

PLAYERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR Play by the rules.

a) Never argue with an official. If you disagree ask your captain, Coach or Manager to approach the official during a break or after the competition.

b) Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviour in sport.

c) Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit; so will you.

d) Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether your team or the opposition makes them.

e) Treat all participants in your sport, as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.

f) Co-operate with your Coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.

g) Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and Coaches.

h) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

COACHES AND MANAGERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.

Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.

Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.

Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and encourage your players to do the same.

Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.

Season 2010 - 14 -

Avoid overplaying the talented players; the just average players need and deserve equal time.

Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.

Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved within the sport. This includes Opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, parents and spectators. Encourage players to do the same.

Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a parent, doctor or physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.

Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.

Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

PARENTS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment NOT yours.

Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.

Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

SPECTATORS – ALL AGE GROUPS Parents and spectators can get excited over decisions. Managers are requested to use their considerable influence to ensure the spirit of soccer is maintained and the players are not subjected to situations of any verbal abuse or physical intimidation.

For all groups U11 and above players, coaches, managers are to be on one side of the field (at Latham this will be in the vicinity of the cricket pitch area).

Spectators are required to be on the opposite side of the field. All spectators must be at least 1.5 metres from the sideline to allow sufficient room for the referee’s assistant to have a clear passage on the sideline.

MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY Belwest endorses the Capital Football Member Protection Policy.

For further details please see the Capital Football website www.capitalfootball.com.au

Season 2010 - 15 -

COMPETITIVES - UNDER 12 TO UNDER 18

DURATION OF GAMES AND STARTING TIMES

5.8.1 - All games are to start on time, however, a match will be considered abandoned and a forfeit will apply where:

a) a team has advised of its non-availability; or

b) a team is not ready to commence a match within 10 minutes of the scheduled start of play for Under 10 to

Under 11 games, or within 15 minutes of the scheduled start of play of Under 12 to Under 18 games: or

c) fewer than 7 players from a team are available for a match

5.8.2 - In circumstance (a), the Area Appointments Officer responsible for referee appointments for the match should, if possible, be notified in time to cancel those appointments. In circumstances (b) and (c), the match referee is responsible for abandoning the match.

SEND OFFS AND CAUTIONS At the completion of matches, Managers must inform the referee of the names of players cautioned or sent off. At no time must Managers or Coaches question the referee’s decision; however you are entitled to clarify a send-off. Coaches/Managers must inform the Belwest JLAC deleg ate by email or telephone. (Email address is on the committee list) of any send-offs as soon as is practical after the incident has occurred. It is a junior league regulation that all send offs are an automatic one-match suspension as a min imum. Players will be suspended for the next schedu led game. In addition the Belwest committee will review the circumstances of the send off and additional g ame penalties may be incurred by the offending player.

PROTESTS Like us, referees are human and sometimes make mistakes, and in the spirit of the game, trivia should be treated as such. Nevertheless, if a serious breach of the spirit of the game occurs, and it warrants a protest, tick the box on the match card marked “Signed under protest”, you MUST submit your protest in writing to the President within two (2) working days of the match. Once the protest is lodged it will be forwarded to the Protest Committee of the Junior League. The club reserves the right to proceed or not with the protest depending on the circumstances presented.

AGE GROUP

KICK OFF TIME

NUMBER OF PLAYER ON THE FIELD inc.

Goalies DURATION OF GAMES

HALF TIME BREAKS (MAX.)

BALL SIZE

Under 12 1:45pm 11 vs 11

Interchange players 4 30 min halves 5 Minutes 4

Under 13 12:30pm 11 vs 11

Interchange players 4 30 min halves 5 Minutes 4

Under 14 1:45pm 11 vs 11

Interchange players 4 35 min halves 5 Minutes 4

Under 15 3:10pm

11 vs 11

Interchange players 4

40 min halves – open teams

35 min halves – girls teams

5 Minutes 5

Under 16 3:10pm

11 vs 11

Interchange players 4

45 min halves – open teams

40 min halves – girls teams

5 Minutes 5

Under 18 3:10pm 11 vs 11

Interchange players 4 45 min halves 5 Minutes 5

Season 2010 - 16 -

JUNIOR MATCH CARD COMPLETION

Match cards are in carbonised triplicate and need to be completed correctly otherwise the club will be fined. If any coach or manager requires assistance in how to complete these forms please contact Toni Dodd details below, who will assist in making sure that you are comfortable with how to complete these forms. Procedures to be followed for completion of this mat ch card is as follows:

• Home team is to provide the match card.

• Match Card must be completed in Biro (not pencil or felt tip)

• Home team will complete the Home Team player details including, ID number (FFA #), players name and shirt number.

• Home team will also complete match details, date, time, division, grade (Age group) and ground.

• Home team will hand match card to Away team who will complete Away Team details. Please ensure you give plenty of time for this completion, the referee will require the card before kick off.

• Referee will complete the score, cautions and complete his/her details as necessary.

• Any injuries should also be recorded on the match card at this time.

• Managers from both teams will sign off on the match card after the referee has completed, please insure the score is correct before signing.

• Home team will keep original and blue copy .

• Away team keeps green copy.

• All copies of the match card should be returned to the Club Point’s registrar

• The match card should then be put in the match card box at Latham no later than 5:30pm. Should you be later than 5:30pm, the match card needs to be deliv ered to the Points Registrar on the Saturday evening for inputting of the results to avoid a fine. Scores nee d to be processed by 7pm Saturday evening.

• The match card can be placed in the letterbox of Toni Dodd, 39 Kinchela Crescent, Latham - 6254 1930 or 0409 910 412.

Season 2010 - 17 -

TEAM SIZE AND INTERCHANGE RULES A maximum of 15 players allowed per team. Games are to be played between two teams of 11 players, 1 (one) of who shall be the goalkeeper.

N.B. Seven (7) players constitute a team therefore i f for any reason you only have 7 players, the team must take to the field, less than 7 will result in a forfeit. Th is rule applies for the duration of the game. More than 11 players on the field will require a restart of the game, with results for that half cancelled and that half of th e match may be shortened to allow the game to finish at the prescr ibed time.

Up to four (4) interchange players may be used in Under 12 to Under 18 i.e. a player already replaced may go back onto the field. The numbers of times you interchange are unlimited BUT you must however tell the referee and the interchange may only be made during a stoppage in play. The referee may use his/her discretion to refuse any interchange if in the opinion of the referee the interchange is being used to slow the game down to gain an unfair advantage. Interchange is to be made from the half way line.

Interchange Rules

a) In games where interchange is to be used an area one metre either side of the halfway line, shall be marked off the field of play. This area shall be known as the ‘Interchange Zone’.

b) All interchanges shall take place within this zone.

c) An interchange is one which is made when the ball is out of play, and for which the following conditions shall be observed: -

i. The player leaving the field shall do so from the touchline crossing over at the sector called the interchange zone.

ii. The player entering the field shall also do so from the interchange zone but not until the player leaving the field has passed completely over the touchline.

iii. A player, nominated for interchange, shall be subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee whether called upon to play or not.

iv. The interchange is completed when the player, who was off the field, enters the field. From this moment they become a player and the player whom they have replaced ceases to be a player.

d) The number of interchanges made during a match is unlimited. A player who has been replaced may return to the field for another player.

e) If during an interchange, an interchange player enters the field before the replaced player has completely left it, the referee shall ensure the replaced player leaves the field, cautions the interchange player and then restart the game.

f) If during an interchange, an interchange player enters the field or a replaced player leaves it from a place other than the interchange zone; the referee shall caution the offending player.

VISITING OR HOSTING TEAMS POLICY With the increase in football’s profile in Australia, more and more clubs and teams are looking to host or attend tournaments or travel to play games outside of the ACT. Often, teams are unsure what approvals to obtain, what sort of insurance they’ll require and where to find answers too many other questions. The Capital Football website www.capitalfootball.com.au will have all your answers in regards to the requirements that are needed to be met in order to obtain sanctions for team visits. Please note that you are required to contact the Belwest Delegate in these circumstances and not go to Capital Football direct.

BEST AND FAIREST AWARDS Each year the club awards a perpetual trophy for the overall Belwest Club Best and Fairest Male and Female Player of the year. This award is only available for players in the competitive age groups (U13 and above) and is in conjunction with the age groups best and fairest for boys and girls. U10 and above will also receive a coaches award for each team. Throughout the playing year we try to present an encouragement award to each player in all age groups. This may depend upon sponsorship availability. All competitive teams will be given voting slips for the whole season and it is intended that the Coach or Manager is to award points on a 3-2-1 basis, if this is not possible it is suggested that a parent be selected on a rotation basis for this task and that the slips be put in the match card box at Latham each week. It is in the best interest of all players that Managers submit these slips. A delegate will be appointed by the committee to ensure the transparency and legitimacy of the Best and Fairest awards process. The appointed committee representative will not be accepting the slips for the whole season at the end of the season ; this will automatically disqualify the players co ncerned.

Any player that receives a red card throughout the playing season is automatically disqualified from t he Award.