Kincumber Roos Football Club Incorporated
By-Laws

1. Reasons for and Upkeep of the By-Laws

1.1. These By-Laws have been written and shall be maintained by the Executive, Football and Management Committees to assist Players, Coach's, Managers, Office Bearers and other Members to understand the way in which the CLUB is administered. We seek your cooperation in following these By-Laws so that the CLUB can continue to function in a smooth and efficient manner.

1.2. The By-Laws may be amended or altered from time to time at the Annual General Meeting (A.G.M), monthly General Meeting or Extraordinary Meeting. Any proposed changes to the By-laws must be conveyed to all CLUB members fourteen (14) days prior to the upcoming meeting.

1.3. A majority of two thirds of the members present at that meeting shall be required before any alterations or amendments to the Club's By-Laws are accepted.

1.4. The Executive, Football and Management Committees of the CLUB are elected at the A.G.M, held between the final day of competition and the last day of November.

1.5. The Executive, Football and Management Committees are responsible for the administration of the affairs of the CLUB as specified in the Constitution and Rules of the CLUB, and to ensure all requirements of the Central Coast Football Ltd (CCF) are met and adhered to.

1.6. The Members of the CLUB must act in accordance with the Constitution, Rules and By- Laws of the CLUB and with the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Regulations of CCF.

2. Executive Committee: Duties & Responsibilities

2.1. PRESIDENT – shall:

2.2. VICE PRESIDENT – shall:

2.3. CLUB SECRETARY – shall:

2.4. TREASURER – shall:

2.5. FOOTBALL CHAIRPERSON – shall:

3. Football Committee: Duties & Responsibilities

The Football Committee shall:

3.1. FOOTBALL CHAIRPERSON (see 2.5)

3.2. AGE COORDINATORS:

3.3. JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

3.4. COACHING COORDINATOR

3.5. WOMENS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

3.6. CADET REFEREE COORDINATOR

3.7. CAUTIONS COORDINATOR

4. Management Committee: Duties & Responsibilities

4.1 REGISTRAR – shall

4.2. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR - shall

4.3. FIXTURES OFFICER - shall

4.4. SOCIAL and EVENTS COORDINATOR – shall

4.5. WEBSITE MANAGER - shall

4.6. CANTEEN MANAGER - shall

4.7. MERCHANDISING OFFICER – shall

4.8. EQUIPMENT OFFICER – shall

4.9. PRIMARY DELEGATE to CCF – shall

4.10. SECONDARY DELEGATE to CCF – shall

4.11. SPONSORSHIP and MARKETING OFFICER – shall

4.12. PUBLIC OFFICER – shall

4.13. GROUND CONTROLLER – shall

4.14. LICQUOR LINCENSEE / BAR STEWART – shall

4.15. MEMBER PROTECTION OFFICER – shall

4.16. ALL OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOT LISTED

5. Sub Committees

5.1. Delegation by the Executive to Committees

The Executive may delegate to one or more Sub-Committees (consisting of such Club members as the Executive determines) the exercise of such powers and functions as the Executive so determines.

A Sub Committee shall;

5.2. Election of Members of a Committee

5.3. Termination of a Sub Committee

6. Members of the CLUB
7. The Club Captain/s

The Club Captain shall:

8. Club Spectators and Supporters
9. Club Presentations and Major Awards

Junior and Senior presentations shall be held at the completion of each season. All players shall be informed of the time, date and venue for their respective presentation. The major awards that shall be presented by the CLUB are:

The Dave Storey Memorial Award for Youth Development

  1. A person who has helped player development from a team or individual perspective— and/or
  2. A person who has coached multiple junior teams—and/or
  3. A person who has developed the players in a junior team moving them from a lower to a higher grade e.g. D to C, B to A etc. —and/or
  4. A person who has continually stepped up to coach a junior team over multiple seasons—and/or
  5. A person who has successfully transitioned youth players into senior grade teams.
  6. A person who has developed players through an academy system for the benefit of Kincumber Football Club—and/or
  7. A person who contributes to the development of multiple teams players through a Youth Development Officer role
  8. A senior player who regularly donates their time between multiple teams to assist with player development.

The award to be given yearly, if there is no candidate who has met 3 to 4 of the above, then it would be at the discretion of the club /executive committee to nominate a person who exemplifies the values that Dave Storey Senior brought to Kincumber Football Club in regards to youth development.

If there is no candidate then the award will be held over for the next years nominations.

 

BRIAN SPENCER MEMORIAL NON COMP PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Or
BRIAN SPENCER MEMORIAL NON COMP COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

Same guidleines as all other major awards—nominated by club people and voted on by Football Committee

10. Player Awards
11. 10, 20 and 30 Year Awards
12. Offensive Language

All CLUB officials, including Team Coaches and Managers, must deter CLUB Members, Players and Spectators from using obscene and/or abusive and intimidating language whilst at matches and/or training. Players, Members and spectators using obscene and/or abusive language may be summoned to appear before the Executive Committee to explain their actions. The Executive Committee shall then decide the appropriate action that should be taken.

13. Official Table and Ground Official

The CLUB must provide official table at all home games both Saturdays and Sundays.

This official table must be supervised at all times by a member of the Management Committee. The duties of the Ground Official supervising the official table include the checking of players, Registration Cards, collecting and passing on referees fees and adjudicating in disputes should any arise. The Ground Official shall be responsible for the adjustment of the playing field and/or associated equipment if so requested by the referee or a member of the Management Committee. It is the responsibility of the Ground Official to notify the first and any subsequent official referees that he/she is the Ground Official. The referee must also be informed if the role of the Ground Official is transferred to another person during the day

14. First Aid and Injuries

First aid equipment including ice packs and a First Aid Kit are available at the CLUB canteen.

Similar first aid equipment is usually available from the canteen of other clubs. Unfortunately, due to occupational Health and Safety requirements the CLUB is unable to supply each Team Coach with a full first aid kit. Team Coaches and Managers should supply any equipment required outside that supplied by the CLUB.

If a player is injured on the field and is not able to get up on his own, the referee is to stop play and an ambulance is to be called immediately. Under no circumstances is the player to be moved from the field if the full extent of his injuries is unable to be determined.Team Coaches or Managers must notify the CLUB Secretary of injuries to Players within 48 hours of the accident taking place, irrespective as to whether the injury occurred during a competition game, a trial game or at training. Full details of the event together with the extent of the injury need to be provided so that notification can be forwarded to the C.C.F. Ltd. An official CLUB injury book is held in the CLUB house and full details of the injury and circumstances MUST be entered by the Team Coach or Manager as soon as possible.Failure, to follow these procedures could cause problems should compensation claims need to be lodged on behalf of the player.

Appendix A: Coach and Manager Responsibilities and Information

  1. Coach and Manager; Duties and Responsibilities
    • Whilst the position of Team Coach and Manager are voluntary within our CLUB, it follows that having accepted the position, the welfare of each individual player is paramount.The following points are aimed at assisting you and making your task that much easier
    • If we are to teach by example, the Team Coach and Manager must set a good example
    • If we expect the players to be punctual and well behaved the Team
    • Coach and Manager must be punctual and well behaved
    • Look like a coach and as if you are taking it seriously.
    • Dress appropriately
    • Have patience, understanding and tact, but never be weak and indecisive
    • Be confident, enthusiastic and organized. It will rub off on the players
    • Praise good work and encourage real effort, try to be positive cheerfully
    • Prepare your coaching sessions beforehand and know exactly what you intend to attempt in the time available. Ensure the equipment you require is available
    • Evaluate last weeks game and think of next weeks game
    • Vary the training program so as to maintain the players interest; boredom is deadly
    • Introduce new techniques and tactical elements progressively
    • Keep as many players as possible occupied as constantly as possible. Avoid long spells of inactivity as this will break concentration and cause boredom
    • Involve the player's parents. Break your team up into groups at training with set exercises under the eye of a responsible parent whilst you concentrate your attention where it is required most
    • Make sure the floodlights or sun is behind your players so that they are not blinded when doing set exercises
    • All exercises should be conducted in four ( 4 ) steps
    • without the ball ii. with the ball at slow motion iii. with the ball at speed iv. under pressure or at match conditions
    • Show one (1) exercise at a time. A solid demonstration is far more effective than almost any amount of description. All demonstrations should give a clear picture of the exercise
    • If the players do not respond to a particular point, it should not be repeated over and over again, but should be shown and explained in another way
    • Use players of higher ability in demonstrations
    • You must accept that in every group of players there will be varying levels of advancement and natural ability and you must be prepared to encourage and spend more time with the least able players
    • See that the basic skills are properly mastered and mistakes are eliminated
    • Do not talk unnecessarily. Allow your players to learn things by doing rather than listening
    • Speak slowly and clearly. Use the correct terms so that everybody can understand what you mean
    • See that the players are comfortable and relaxed and able to see and hear you without difficulty
    • Team Coaches and Managers should not show dissension in front of their players
    • Maintain discipline at all- times and do not permit slackness
    • There is absolutely no excuse for bad language, or for vehement criticism or abuse
    • It might be bad for our Canteen, but players should not eat pies etc, before they take the field to play. Encourage suitable dietary habits prior to matches
    • Do not coach from the sidelines, constant instructions during a game may confuse your players and is often lost by the general noise. Avoid strong criticism of players at half time, or even at full time. Save your criticism for training sessions
    • Team Coaches and Managers must ensure that they do not pressure the players to the extent they are deprived of all enjoyment through participation in the sport, and subsequently find them leaving the code before they really start
    • Do not extend the players beyond their physical limits
    • Insist on full authority as Team Coach Do not listen to "friendly" advice from either parents or committee members. Without being rude, point out to them that you are in sole charge of the team, that you have been appointed Team Coach and that you would appreciate being left alone to do the job
    • Knowledge should be increased by attending the Coaching Meetings and attending approved coaches clinics
    • The Junior Development Officer and Club Coaches are at your disposal for guidance and advice
    • Man-of-the-match awards should be used as an incentive to each and every player in the team. Do not simply award it to the best player. Look for players who, although their skills may not be as good as others, have excelled in their own way during the game. To constantly give the award to the same players each week will not assist team harmony
    • Inclement weather is not a valid reason to cancel training. All Team Coaches should be prepared for times when the playing fields are unable to be used. During wet weather, the team can meet and watch soccer videos, discuss the previous week's game or rehearse moves on the blackboard. Even general discussion will maintain their interest in the game
    • A Team Coach should concentrate on the task of coaching the team, whilst the Team Manager should control the administrative duties for the team
    • Team Coaches and Managers must not abuse or assault referees or lines persons. If you have a complaint about the people who officiated your game, report the matter to the President or Club Secretary who will take what ever action is deemed appropriate.
  2. Team Coach
    • Any person wishing to be considered for the position of Team Coach must submit a written application to the CLUB Secretary.
    • Each applicant for a Coaching Position will be interviewed by a representative from the Clubs Football Committee, who will submit recommendations to the Executive Committee.
    • The appointment of the Team Coach shall be approved by the Management Committee and the decision of the Management Committee shall be final.
    • The Team Coach shall nominate a person, to fulfil the position of Team Manager.
    • The responsibility of the Team Coach is to ensure that each player of his/her designated team is taught the correct techniques and principles of the game of soccer. To increase their coaching knowledge, Team Coaches should endeavour to attend approved coaching clinics. A Team Coach who cannot, attend training or the game must arrange for a responsible person to take the team on his/her behalf.
    • The Team Coach should make every endeavour to attend the regular Coaches Meetings conducted by the CLUB.
    • It is recommended that the Team Coach delegate the administrative functions for the team to the Team Manager so that he/she can concentrate on the task of coaching.
    • The Team Coach must be conversant with the By-Laws of the CLUB and the Regulations of the C.C.F.
    • If players misbehave whilst under your supervision, the Team Coach can stand the player aside at training and/or refuse to let the player participate in the next game. Persistent misbehaviour should be reported to either the Junior or Senior Teams Representative who will decide what further action should be taken.
    • Under NO circumstance resort to verbal or physical abuse of a player
  3. Team Manager
    • The Team Manager shall be nominated by the Team Coach. This nomination shall then be ratified by representatives from the Clubs Management Committee and subsequently approved by the Management Committee and the decision of the Management Committee shall be final.
    • The responsibilities of the Team Manager are to co-operate with and assist the Team Coach and provide administrative assistance to the team.
    • The Team Manager should be conversant with the By-Laws of the CLUB and the Regulations of CCF Ltd.
    • The Team Manager is responsible for the erection or clearing of the grounds if the team is either the first or last the use of the ground.
    • The Team Manager shall liaise between the parents and the Team Coach.
    • Rosters for assistance in the Canteen and parent attendance at General Meetings must also be developed.
    • The Team Manager shall be responsible for the distribution and collection of all raffle tickets and monies.
  4. Team Coaches and Managers Check List
    • Playing shirts
    • Match ball
    • Registration Cards
    • Players name, telephone numbers and addresses
    • Black pen (a biro, not a felt pen)
    • First aid equipment
    • Watch
    • Whistle
    • Referee fees
    • Match report sheets
    • Match awards (if applicable)
    • Training balls (for warm- up)
    • Canteen roster
    • Competition draw
  5. Transportation
    • It is the responsibility of the Team Coach and Manager to ensure that each player has access to transport for all games. It is however, not inferred that the Team Coach and Manager are to provide a "bus" service and it is emphatically discouraged. For Players needing transport to a game, it is suggested that they meet at a predetermined time, giving everybody sufficient time to arrive at the ground before kick off. After games and training, Team Coaches and Managers must ensure all players are collected or sent home safely. It is the Parents/Guardians responsibility to assist the Team Coach and Manager in the transportation of the players and ensure they arrive at the ground no less than thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled kick off time.
  6. Referees Fees and Team Sheets
    • Enquiries should be made before each competition game to determine if an official referee has been appointed to control the game. If no official referee, the home team is responsible to appoint a volunteer referee. If Kincumber is the home team, it is the responsibility of the Ground Official to appoint a volunteer referee.A game team sheet will be available at the home team official table. Pencils or felt pens are not to be used when filling out the team sheet. The full names and registration numbers of all players who will either take the field or be a reserve must be entered on the team sheet. The player's full name, as it appears on the Registration Card, must be written on the team sheet, not just their initials. The registration number of each player must also be entered in the appropriate column. The player's shirt numbers must correspond to the team sheet. Depending on C.C.F. Ltd requirements players must sign the game sheet prior to the game, subject to their age group. The Team Coach or Manager should not sign the team sheet until after the game, when the scores must be checked. If playing at home, make sure scores are recorded at the official table. When playing away the game score needs to be phoned to the fixtures officer no later than six (6) pm on the day of the game. Only pay the referee if he/she is an official referee and has been appointed to control the game, volunteer referees are not eligible for payment. The Team Manager before the start of the match must pay referee fees. The Team Coach or Manager should always carry their own whistle in case a volunteer referee is required. Team Coaches or Managers must NOT physically or verbally abuse or assault referees and lines persons and must endeavour to prevent players and spectators from harassing the referee and lines persons. You should appreciate the worth of the referee and lines persons and assist them where possible
  7. Training
    • Training shall commence as soon as possible after the first grading day, subject to the Team Coach's discretion and the approval of the Senior and Junior Teams Representatives will be allocated at least one (1) training day and a specified time frame and area at Frost Reserve following discussions between the Senior and Junior Teams Representatives. It is a Management Committee decision as to the extent of training times that shall be made available to each team. Night training shall be available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights upon application to the Senior and Junior Teams Representatives and Non comp and Girls/Women's Representative. If CLUB equipment, above the standard issue, is required for training, a request for such must be made to the Club Secretary. In the case of inclement weather ground closure signs will be erected on playing fields, canteen wall and posted on the CLUBs website and wet weather hot line. All playing fields, MUST NOT be used for training under any circumstances unless approval has been received from the Club Secretary
  8. Website Match Reports
    • The Team Coach or Manager may complete a weekly match result sheet, supplied by the CLUB, after each home and away game .After completion, this weekly match result should be deposited in the mail box of the CLUB or handed in at the Official table at Frost Reserve. A team shall not be featured in the website if the Publicity Officer does not receive match report sheets.

Appendix B: Parent and Guardians Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Parents and Guardians; Duties and Responsibilities
    • Parents and Guardians are required to:
      • assist the Team Coach and Manager in the running of the team where required
      • ensure that your child is properly attired in the approved CLUB outfit
      • notify the Team Coach or Manager if your child is unable to attend training or the game
      • ensure that your child arrives at the ground at least half an hour prior to the starting time of the game
      • not expect the Team Coach and Manager to transport your child everywhere
      • support the team and not individual players
      • eliminate verbal and physical abuse
      • treat the game as enjoyment for your child and promote good sportsmanship
      • contact the Team Coach or Manager for any information or enquiries —
      • DO NOT phone the Club Secretary or other Committee persons. The Team Coach or Manager should be able to answer your questions but will contact the Management Committee if they cannot
      • attend, on behalf of both your child and his/her team, at least one monthly General Meeting each year and the A.G.M. of the CLUB
      • ensure that your child is in an approved Hospital and Medical fund
      • demand good behaviour from your child whilst he/she is in the care and control of the Team Coach or Manager
  2. Player and Parent/Guardian Enquiries
    • Players and Parents/Guardians requiring information or having enquiries must contact the Team Coach or Manager. If further information is required, the Team Coach or Manager can contact a representative of the Management Committee who will be able to supply any additional information required
  3. Supporters Gear and Attire
    • The Club has a range of clothing and merchandise available to all members and supporters The Management committee reserves the right after consultation with Club members to alter or change the range of clothing or merchandise on a yearly basis. Any player or member wishing to vary or change in any way the standard range of clothing or merchandise must write to the Executive Committee seeking approval. Under no circumstances can any player or member utilize the Club logo, emblem or wordings without written approval from the Executive Committee.

Appendix C: Player Responsibilities

  1. Players Responsibilities
    • Players must always behave themselves whilst in the care and control of the Team Coach or Manager. Players are recommended to be insured in an approved Hospital and Health FundPlayers are eligible to be graded into a team when the said player's registration fee has been paid in full. Players shall not be entitled to play in any age group or grade unless they possess a current registration card. Any player, due to a surplus of players who can not be included into a team will be given every assistance to transfer to another club. After teams have been selected, players will only be permitted to play in a higher. grade team if there are insufficient team players available for that higher aged team. All players (where practical) must play at least half a game each week on a rotating basis. Players should be given every opportunity to play in all field positions during the season, particularly in the noncompetition age groups. Players temporarily playing up in a higher age group, irrespective of how higher are only permitted to play one (1) division lower in that higher age group. An "A" division player can play in a higher age group in "A" or "B" division only. A, "B" division player can play in a higher age group in "A" 'K B" or 's c" division. A "C" and 'S D" division player can play in a higher age group in any division. Any questions surrounding players temporarily playing in a higher age group must be referred to the Club Secretary for clarification.
  2. Competition Games
    • Each Team Coach or Manager will be informed of the competition games for the team as soon as it is known by the Fixtures Officer of the CLUB. It is the responsibility of the Team Coach or Manager to inform the players when and where they are to meet each weekend. It is suggested that players are informed at training each week or advised to view the notice board at the Canteen where the venue and time of all games for the following weekend are posted. Times can easily be forgotten or mixed up, so write down the venue and time of the game and hand it out to the players each week at training.
  3. Registration Cards
    • Registration Cards for each player will be supplied at the beginning of the season; once the player has been registered with the C.C.F.Ltd. All Registration Cards must be taken to each game in which the player participates and made available at the official table for sighting by an official of the opposing team. A player cannot take the field for a competition game unless the Team Coach or Manager posses a Registration Card for the player, even if the player is from a younger age group. Failure to produce a Registration Card can result in the forfeit of the game and/or a fine for the CLUB. The Team Manager must sight the Registration Cards at the official table. Registration Cards are the property of the CLUB and must be returned to the Registrar immediately after the last game of the season. In the event of a player being sent from the field of play by the referee, the Registration Card must be handed to the referee after the game for verification.
  4. Protests and Player Send-Offs
    • Protest should only be lodged if there is a valid and sound reason.
    • Protests, are discussed and settled at the Board sittings and Match Committee meetings of the C.C.F.
    • To lodge a protest, the Team Coach or Manager must present this protest in writing within twenty-four (24) hours to the CLUB secretary, and record on team sheet as per CCF guidelines.
  5. Home Ground Preparation
    • To the best efforts of designated people Playing fields must be properly checked and marked out and nets, corner/halfway posts erected properly by the team having first use of the ground. Similarly, teams having last use of the field must take down the nets and posts and stow them in the Clubs storage area. Team Coaches and Managers must determine prior to their match whether they have to attend to the ground preparation or dismantling. Grounds must always be left in a neat and tidy condition
  6. Playing Gear and Equipment
    • Junior Team Coaches shall be provided with one (1) C.C.F. approved match ball, a set of playing shirts and a variety of training equipment. Senior Team Coaches shall be provided with one (1) to three (3) C.C.F. approved match ball, a set of playing shirts and a variety of training equipment. This equipment must be cared for during the season and returned to the Equipment Officer immediately after the last game of the season. The Equipment Officer must be informed immediately of the loss of or damage to any equipment so that replacement equipment can be provided. One person at the end of each game must hold shirts. Under no circumstances are individual players to retain their shirts.
  7. Trial Games
    • Trial games shall be organized by the Fixtures Officer. If Team Coaches would like extra trial games for their team, games can be organized by contacting another Team Coach of the CLUB, subject to the approval of the CLUBs Management Committee.
  8. Playing Attire
    • Players must be properly attired in the CLUB outfit before they shall take the field. The approved CLUB outfit is:
      • CLUB shirt — supplied by the CLUB
      • Shorts Maroon with Gold Stripes for males and females
      • Maroon and Gold socks
      • Cleaned football bootsWith the exception of the playing shirts and socks all attire must be provided by the Player or the Parent/Guardian. The shorts can be ordered and purchased from the Clubs Equipment Officer
  9. Inclement Weather
    • In case of wet weather it is the responsibility of every player to contact their respective Coach or Manager regarding field closures. If unable to contact Coach or Manager the following should apply
      1. Phone the Club wet weather hot line
      2. Check the Club website (www.kincumberroosfc.com.au)
      3. Listen to local radio stationIf not sure of ground closure attend your game as per draw.Under no circumstances phone committee member's phone lines need to be open to receive Central Coast Soccer Association updates.
  10. Canteen and Roster
    • All teams will be rostered to work voluntary in the canteen BBQ at least once per season. No child under the age of 16yrs is permitted to work in the canteen / BBQ area. The Executive Committee reserves the right to vary the canteen operations and team allocations on a yearly basis subject to the Club future directions and needs
  11. Competition and Monetary Reward
    • All competition prizes and monetary rewards obtained or won by teams playing for or representing the Club remain the sole property of the Club. The Executive Committee reserves the right to award the competition prizes or monetary reward to the said team on a yearly basis.

Appendix D – Club Policies

  1. Grading Policy
    • ALL PLAYERS
      • All players must register in their correct age group.
      • No player shall be permitted to play or register in a higher age group without the approval of the Football Committee.
    • NON-COMP
      • Under 5
        • Central Coast Football regulations request that these teams not be graded. These teams will attend Muster day so as to be placed in teams on the basis of being with friends from their own age group and to help out with transport etc...
      • Under 8
        • This age group teams increase from 9 to 12 players and move to the larger non-comp field & hence it is important that children don't get left out of the game when competing against faster & better skilled players . It is our club policy that players attend skills assessment days if possible to assist in grouping players of similar ability. The purpose of this is to help ensure ongoing participation through the year as well as the following years U9 grading being based on players being compared against other players of similar ability. This will be overseen by the Age Coordinator & helpers as chosen by the Non Comp Manager.
      • Under 9
        • Central Coast Football requires this age group to be graded on ability. The players should attend all grading days set down by the club. These teams will be graded by a grading committee comprising the non-comp rep and at least 2 other members. They will select 12 provisional players per team depending on numbers. The players, parents and coach will be advised that they may be changed to another team during or after trial games have been completed. The selection of the final team will be made by the grading committee and the coach, after the final trial game.
      • NON COMP APPEALS PROCESS
        • As this is Non comp, it is our club policy that children wishing to play together can continue do so at the lower level of skill shown by the players wanting to play together with the parents consent. Children will be assessed by the age coordinator & helpers as chosen by the Non Comp Manager. Once the assessment is made, parents who are not happy with the assessment made should approach the Non Comp Manager with their concerns.The Non Comp Manager will review the assessment with the age manager, helpers & then arrange independent assessment if thought necessary to ensure the process was fair & reasonable. After reviewing the above recommendations & process, the final assessment decision will be made by the Non Comp Manager.
    • JUNIOR COMP — Mixed and Girls teams
      • Under 10 — Central Coast Football requires these age groups to be graded on ability. Players should attend all grading days set down by the club. These teams will be graded by a grading committee comprising the junior comp rep and at least 2 other members. They will select 13/14 provisional players per team depending on numbers. The players, parents and coach will be advised that they may be changed to another team during or after trial games have been completed. The selection of the final team and number per team will be made by the grading committee and the coach, after the final trial game.
      • JUNIOR COMP APPEALS PROCESS
        • At the completion of grading either, players I parents or guardians who feel they have an issue with the grading decision should approach the Age Manager with their concerns. Then either the Junior Representative or Women's Representative will then review the issue with the Age Manager to close and advise a resolve in a timely manner.
      • ALL AGE MEN 1 WOMEN (AIA2 to A/A8)
        • There is no set grading rules for these Divisions and it is up to the individual coaches of the teams to organise grading and selection. They may refer to the 1st Grade coach and Senior teams Representative for direction and help, HOWEVER players moving down from a higher division from the previous year they played — will need the approval of the Football Committee to play in that lower grade.
      • 1ST GRADE MENS AND WOMENS
        • The 1st Grade/Reserve and AA/I players will be graded at Senior Training and during trial games by the coaching staff and players not selected will be offered a place in and All Age team subject to their ability.
      • DISPUTES
        • Any disputes arising out of grading will be dealt with by the appropriate rep, grading committee and football committee chairperson, if required. The grading of players registered after the grading days will be made by the Grading Committee through the Registrar of the CLUB
  2. Heat Policy
    • Coaches and managers should be aware of the following:Games and sporting activities involving moderate to high intensity exercise should be scheduled to avoid conditions where ambient temperature exceeds or is likely to exceed 36 degrees Celsius.If games or activities are to be conducted after long periods of cooler conditions, participants should strive to be fully acclimatised prior to participation.The more athletes sweat, the more fluid they must consume to avoid dehydration.High levels of dehydration may increase the risk of heat stress. To diminish the risk of heat stress fluid should be consumed before, during and after activity.In conditions of high risk participants should be provided opportunities to rest through the use of player interchange or substitution.Light coloured, loose fitting clothes, of natural fibres or composite fabrics, with high wicking (absorption) properties that provide for adequate ventilation are recommended as the most appropriate clothing in the heat.It needs to be remembered that children have greater difficulty getting rid of heat than adults. Coaches of young children need to remember:When activities are conducted in hot conditiOns they must provide sufficient shade and regular drinking opportunities. This is particularly critical where the fitness and state of acclimatisation of the young participants is uncertain.
  3. Uniform and Clothing Policy
    • NO PLAYER TO WEAR KINCUMBER ROOS F.C. PLAYING STRIPS AFTER THE GAMES OR TO TRAINING. Any player breeching this policy will be subject to disciplinary action from the club.Players must wear the approved Kincumber Roos F.C. uniform with NO alterations allowed.The "KINCUMBER ROOS F.C." Logo is not to be used by any player, parent or business entity without the approval of the Executive Committee.
  4. Member Protection Policy
    • All coaches, managers, club officials and any other volunteer personnel within our club will need to read and sign a Prohibited Declaration Form. Please contact the club's MPO if you have any concerns, which will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Central Coast Football, Football NSW and the Department of Sport and Recreation have put out guidelines for all members to follow.Verbal or physical abuse of any kind towards players, parents, supporters or officials will not be tolerated and any person from our club reported for any of the above will face disciplinary action and maybe report to authorities.All members of our club are to abide by Kincumber Roos F.C. and C.C.F. code of conduct, any breeches of this code of conduct will incur a hearing by either or both organisations which will result in suspension and or deregistration.The above policies form part of your agreement to register yourself or members of your families with Kincumber Roos F.C.