WELCOME TO RANGITOTO!!
Greetings, and welcome to Rangitoto College Football for
2017!
To all year 9 students and parents we hope your first year with
us is an enjoyable one. To all of our returning students and
families we look forward to building on a great year in 2016.
Our football programme caters to players of all levels and
aspirations. If it’s your dream to become an All White or
Football Fern, we want to help you achieve that goal. If you
just want to play, have fun and make some new friends in a
school team, we’re excited about that too!
We pride ourselves on competing alongside the best
footballing schools in Auckland in the highest levels of school
football. We are very proud of our 1st XI Girls who continually
achieve top results nationally, placing 5th in the 2016
Nationals. Our first 1st XI Boys won the Malcolm Cowie
Tournament and were semi finalists in the Auckland knock out
cup in 2016.
This handbook will serve as a guide to football at Rangitoto
and will provide you with all the information you need. We
encourage you to go through the handbook along with your
child before the start of the season.
If you have any questions about our programme please feel
free to email us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fees
1st XI Boys and Girls $220
Competitive teams $180.
*Fees must be paid before the end of the term 1 holidays. No Pay = No Play
Enrolments/Trials
Term 1
Start date
Term 2
Competition venues
Boys -Greater Auckland and
North Harbour competitions
Girls -Greater Auckland and
North Harbour competitions
Students must provide their own transport to and from each game
Practice Times&Venue
Rangitoto College Training fields.
3:30 to 5pm OR 7:15am to 8.30am
dependingonyour team, coach, and grade
Game Days
13th&14thGrade - Saturday 9am
15thGrade&Senior – Saturday 10am
1stXI Boys – Saturday 12pm
Girls - Wednesday 4pm
CONTACTS
Football Coordinator
Paul Wilson
[email protected]
TIC Football (girls and boys)
Mo Pacha
For general information:
Visit our website
http://sporty.co.nz/rcfootball
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Rangitoto College Football
[email protected]
2017 TEAMS
BOYS
GIRLS
1st XI
1st XI
Reserves (2nd XI)
Reserves (2nd XI)
Senior Social Teams
Senior Social Teams
15th grade A, B Teams (year 11)
14th grade A, B, C Teams (year 10)
13th grade A, B, C Teams (year 9)
Junior Premier (yr 9 & 10)
Junior B Team (yr 9 & 10)
PLAYER CONDUCT
When playing football, I will:
 Abide by Rangitoto College school rules .
 Meet all of my financial commitments; no pay - no play .
(Note: Financial assistance is available through the TIC Football for
cases of genuine hardship - please ask as we are here to help you play.)
 Learn the rules of the game and play by them.
 Always give 110 %, no matter the scoreline.
 Play fairly - I won't cheat, complain or waste time.
 Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or
my coach/team manager. Swearing is not tolerated.
 Do what the referee tells me - without argument or dissent.
 Acknowledge the other team and referee at the end of the game.
 Listen to my coach/manager and respect what he/she says
 Attend all trainings and games. Should a conflict occur with another
commitment, it is my responsibility to communicate this to the coach and
reach a mutually agreed resolution.
 Not play if I am ill or injured and I will make sure I communicate full details of
any illness, injury or recovery programme to my coach/manager.
 Stay on the sideline with the other substitutes when I am not on the field;
watch the game at all times and be prepared to play as soon as required
by the coach.
 Wear the correct uniform to every game - I won’t be allowed on the field
unless I am in the correct uniform.
 Manage my time and be at training and games on time as defined by the
coach.
 Manage my social life (i.e. no late night before game day) so that it does not
affect my ability to play.
 Not do anything that could bring my team or school into disrepute by my
actions - on or off the field.
 Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents, coach, manager, teacher or
grade convenor if I have a football related issue—no matter how small.
Above all else - I will play to my potential.
PLAYER CONDUCT
As a Captain:
 I take on the responsibility of leadership and will always act in the best
interests of my team and the school..
 I will lead by example - on and off the field.
 I will act fairly, honestly and with respect in my dealings with other teams,
referees, the coach, manager and members of my team.
 I take responsibility for representing my team in communicating with the coach
and referee and understand that I will be called upon to speak publicly on
behalf of the team.
 I will raise any issues the team may be having with the coach, grade convenor
and/or the relevant TIC Football as soon as they occur.
As a member of the First XI:
 I know that my place in this team is a privilege I have earned, not a right.
 I understand that as a team we are training and playing to win and I may not
get to play every game; I accept that this is the coach’s decision.
 I understand that I am considered a role model and leader at school and will
act accordingly both on and off the field.
 I will play to the best of my ability at all times; always endeavouring to excel at
training sessions as well as in the games.
 I will always act in the best interests of the team - no exceptions.
 Should there be an after-match function, I understand that my attendance is
required and that I may be asked to contribute to the refreshments.
 I will endeavour to support other football teams at Rangitoto whenever I can
and help out with fundraising, training or coaching if I am able.
APA Football
Specialised Football Training
Rangitoto’s Athletic Performance Academy (APA) offers the
chance for our talented footballers to have specialized skill training
sessions. The development of techniques which will enhance
game play within the Rangitoto Football style. Strength and
conditioning helps the student achieve their goal of becoming a
better athletic as well as a more rounded footballer
Refereeing
There is a NFF Level 1 referee course on Sunday 26th February.
Refereeing is a great way to continue your enjoyment of the game.
If you are passionate about football then refereeing offers a
different challenge and gives you the best seat in the house. It’s
also a great way to keep fit, utilise and develop your people skills
and pursue a footballing path that allows for an individual training
schedule. You can maintain your current links within the game,
forge new friendships and give back to the game in a direct and
meaningful way. Refereeing can also open up travel opportunities
both within New Zealand and to the rest of the world.
For more information see Heloise in the Sports Department Office.
Important Dates 2017
1st XI Boys & Reserves Training/Trial: Week starting 13th Feb
1st XI Girls Training/Trial: Week starting 13th Feb
Year 9 Boys Trials: Week starting 27th Feb
Junior Girls Trial: Week starting 27th Feb
Year 10 Boys Trials: Week starting 27th Feb
15th Grade Boys Trial: Week starting 27th feb
Term 1 Holidays: 14th April to 30th April
1st XI Boys, Senior A, & 14A season kicks off 6th of May
Boys (all remaining) Season Kicks off 13th May
1st XI Girls, Senior & Junior season kicks off 3rd May
Queens Birthday Weekend no games 3rd Jun
No games during holidays 8th to 23rd July
Winter Tournament Week
4th to 8th of Sept
Trials dates are yet to be confirmed and are an indication only.
Once finalised they will be put up of the football website and Facebook
page.
UNIFORM
First XI Girls & Boys
Your uniform (shirt, shorts and socks) is provided. You will also need to wear your dress
school uniform along with blazer to games and to the after match functions. The blazer
should be worn to school one day prior to game day so you can be distinguished as a
premier football player.
All other teams
You will need to
purchase your
playing strip.
 Playing Shirt
 Shorts
 Socks
These are available from
Janbells in Mairangi Bay
Training:
You must bring to training:
 Boots
 Clothes that are not school uniform
 Water bottle
 Players should also be prepared to bring running shoes to training at the coaches request..
Games:
All players must wear the correct uniform to take the field. This includes socks and every other item in
the kit. Players will not be able to take the field without the correct uniform (including shin pads).
The wearing of jewellery (including watches, any piercings, ankle and wrist bands) is not permitted . It
must be removed prior to taking the field.
Fail to prepare , prepare to fail