Team Manager
Training guide
The team manager plays a vital role on match day for the junior league, it could be the same person
every week or it could rotate depending on each individual’s availability. The team manager is
usually covered by a parent and it doesn’t matter about your level of netball knowledge your
daughter’s team/ club will always be grateful for a helping hand.
Remember: If in doubt please ask the umpires
Responsibilities on game day:
1. Organise the team to be on the right court ready to play at the allotted start time.
2. Bring the kit bag (contents see below).
3. Make sure the team are wearing the correct bibs, it may be necessary to change bibs if
both team colours are similar.
4. Pay the umpires, the club will provide this money earlier in the week at the training
session.
5. Organise the team into the starting positions. The team coach will provide information
on substitutions to be made and in what quarter to make them.
6. For high 5, support the team to rotate positions. (Appendix A)
7. Complete the score card (Appendix B) for the 12 named players and their usual team
taking part in the game and show this to the umpire prior to the game starting.
8. Complete the score card at the end of the match. Make sure that the score card is fully
filled out and contains the correct team name for the opposition. For example Wakefield
Wildcats A, B or C if the club has more than one team in the league.
9. Ensure that the scorecard is signed by the relevant people.
10. The result needs to be text to 07516804278 or submitted to the website
www.netballwestyorkshire.co.uk/submitscore
11. Send the score card to the relevant results secretary. This can be done by post or email a
picture or scanned copy of the scorecard. Scorecards need to be sent through to the
results secretary before the end of Friday following the game.
U16’s – Divison X – Carol Oldroyd – [email protected]
Division Y& Z– Helen Fermoyle – [email protected]
U14’s – Division A – Gerry Plant – [email protected]
Division B & C – Pam Hirlam – [email protected]
U12’s – Tracey Buchanan – [email protected]
High 5 – Louise Boocock – [email protected]
12. League rules stipulate that parents cannot be courtside, please remind them of this
where viewing areas are available.
Kit Bag
The team manager will have a kit bag for each match, this will usually contain:
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Stick on bibs
Over bibs
First aid kit
Score cards
Contact details for each player on the team.
Whilst being team manager it is important to:
Provide a positive role model for players, parents and other people at the facility.
Be punctual and have high standards in regards to language, manner and presentation.
Be prepared to undertake the tasks required of a team manager.
Be consistent and fair when rotating teams and making substitutions.
Be aware of the codes of conduct for players, parents, coaches and team managers.
Safeguarding
Team managers that have contact with the players on a regular basis (more than once a month) will
need to complete an England Netball DBS check. To complete the check please register at:
https://gbg.onlinedisclosures.co.uk/Registration/Registration
The organisation code needed is 100212 and when asked the secret word is hitchin. You will need to
use your own email address and password to create the account. Once registered, progress through
the website providing the identification documents suggested e.g. passport, driving licence and
utility bill. Once complete your club can arrange for the application to be verified.
Managing conflict
WYJNL are dedicated to ensuring that everyone involved in the league has an enjoyable, positive and
rewarding experience playing, watching and officiating junior netball games. There may be times
when you need to manage certain situations and ask parents and spectators to refrain from making
negative comments about players, teams or umpires. Your role as a Team Manager is to encourage
parents to use constructive and helpful language which in turn should promote a positive and
enjoyable experience for everyone. If unhelpful comments are made and the situation is not
immediately resolved then the Team Manager and/or Umpires may ask the person(s) involved to
leave the court side/viewing area and take no further part in watching the game.
Rotating players and substitutions
Clubs operate in different ways and will advise prior to the game in terms of rotations and
substitutions.
Appendix A
If the club has more
than one team in the
league make sure you
identify them correctly
Appendix B
Full names must be used
Please try to alphabetise this list
Make sure that each box
is signed by the correct
person
Score needs to be submitted as well as sending score card on to results
secretary (updated results secretaries on page 1).