Redcliffe Dolphins
2016 Junior Handbook
For Parents & Primary Carers
HAVE FUN PLAY FOOTY
WITH THE DOLPHINS
CONTENTS
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About the Redcliffe Dolphins
Welcome / Legend / Contact Details
Fee Structure / Weekly Fees
Get Started Vouchers
Team Allocations / Good Sports
Grading Polidy
Playing Uniform & Equipment
Presentations / Team Photos
Communication / Finding Information / Complaints / Wet Weather
Volunteer Duties / Blue Cards
Insurance
Players Code of Behaviour / Player Breach Procedure / Code of
Behaviour - Parents, Supporters & Officials / Positive or it’s Pointless
Site Map - Tosser Turner Complex & Dolphin Oval
2016 Dolphins Dates
Merchandise / Season Tickets / NRL Trial / Redcliffe Dolphins App
About the Redcliffe Dolphins
The Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Incorporated is the full and proper
name of our football club.
Our charter is to foster the development of Rugby League to the highest possible level and
to play a leading role in the development of junior sport in the Redcliffe region.
Though you may know us as the Redcliffe Dolphins – there is much more to that name.
We are an individual business that runs independently from the other businesses that form
the Redcliffe Dolphins.
The other businesses you may also call the Redcliffe Dolphins:
 Redcliffe Leagues Club (dining, entertainment and community gaming)
 Dolphins Health Precinct (health, fitness and swimming)
 Dolphins Central (shopping centre)
Together, each of these businesses come under the corporate banner of the Dolphins
Group. Staff from each of the businesses interact and work with each other together with
common business values and objectives.
The Redcliffe
District Rugby
League Football
club Inc.
Dolphins Central
(Shopping Centre)
DOLPHINS
GROUP
The Redcliffe
Leagues Club
Dolphins Health
Precinct (Fitness,
2 &
swimming
creche)
WELCOME
Dear Parents, Primary Carers and Players
The Redcliffe Dolphins welcome you to the 2016 season
The Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc. was first constituted in 1965 and will always
place the welfare of the junior players as a priority.
Aims will be to provide a safe and risk free environment where the enjoyment of participating in a team
framework, the learning of new sporting skills, healthy physical activity and the opportunity to develop
positive community values will be of paramount importance.
Ongoing education in the areas of coaching instruction and codes of behaviour will be maintained to
best equip the Coaches, Players, Parents, Supporters and Officials.
To ensure that everyone involved has a pleasant season the following information will help achieve
this, so please take time to familiarise yourself with the contents of this booklet.
CONTACT DETAILS
There are a few different avenues available for people wanting to contact the Club, confirm game details or
keep abreast of current junior league interests.
Phone 3203 7333
Fax
3203 8377
Website
www.redcliffedolphins.com.au
Click on JUNIORS along the top menu. Scroll down the page & select the area you want: News, Team
Contacts, Junior Draw, Ground Locations etc.
Find us online today
Postal Address
The Secretary
Redcliffe DRLFC
PO Box 109
REDCLIFFE QLD 4020
Junior Staff Contacts
Coaching
Steve Crawford: [email protected]
Football Development Manager 0412 875 131
Steve Grant: [email protected]
Development Officer 0448 043 389
Administration
Vicki Appleton: [email protected]
Admin Asst (Team Manager Inquiries)
Brian Winney: [email protected]
Junior Coordinator (Referees, Draw Inquiries, Game Logistics)
LEGEND
RDRLFC: Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club QRL: Queensland Rugby League
SEQ Div : QRL - South East Qld Division
GBJRL: Greater Brisbane Junior Rugby League
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FEE STRUCTURE
The fee structure remains the same for this season as it was last year. Each player’s registration fees will be
required to be paid in full at time of sign on. When fees are paid players will receive their Club polo.
 $70.00 per player
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDED
Items included in the Dolphins fee structure ($70 registration, $6 week):

QRL Club affiliation

QRL-SEQ Division Team Levy fees

GBJRL Team Nomination fees

QRL Player’s Insurance program
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Referees Fees
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Administration costs

Grounds running costs

End of Year Presentations
WEEKLY FEES STRUCTURE: $10 per week
Game Fees
$6.00 is paid to the Club. This is payable to your Team Manager on game day. Exceptions are: If a player does
not play the game for any reason – no Game Fee is due e.g. illness. Chairman’s Trophy and Grand Finals
(Under 11-Under 18 ages).
If a player backs up to play a second game for another team e.g. to assist with numbers it is NOT necessary
to pay ANY MONEY to the Team Manager of the other team. If the additional game is played before the regular
team game, the game fee is still paid to the player’s normal Team Manager.
Any outstanding game fees or team funds will need to be caught up and outstanding amounts of more than 3
weeks will not be permitted. If a player has accumulated THREE weeks of outstanding Game Fees or Team
Funds they will NOT be allowed to take the field until that money is paid. If necessary the player’s team funds
will pay for any outstanding game fees.
Team Funds
This money is paid on game day with your Game Fees. The Team Fund amount for 2016 is $4.00 for ALL
players.
Each player within the team by the last game must have paid the same amount of funds. If any games are not
paid for, the funds are to be made up. All money collected by team managers is handed into the club for
banking and is not held by any one individual.
Social gatherings of the team will be paid for out of Team Funds. The Club has an expectation that all players
will have a break up day/party organised for them and/or small gift purchased on their behalf by the Team
Manager and Coach/es.
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
Redcliffe Leagues Club provides
financial and business support to
the Redcliffe Dolphins.
They also donate Team Awards to
the Under 13-Under 18 age
groups.
MAJOR SPONSOR
RealWay Property Consultants are
the Major Sponsor of the Junior
Dolphins. We thank Andrew and his
team for their fantastic support.
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR GET STARTED?
This information is about the Queensland Government’s Get
Started progam (GSV).
Get Started assists children and young people who can least
afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sport or a
recreation club. Eligible children and young people are provided
with a voucher of up to $150 to help pay for club membership
and/or participation fees (if eligible).
The Redcliffe Dolphins encourage any parent that holds a
current Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession
Card to apply. Further Information about the Get Started
Program can be found online via the Queensland Governments
Website. This is a fantastic initiative by the Queensland
Government and the Redcliffe Dolphins are a Get Started
registered club.
The next round of applications for opens on 27th January 2016.
To be a successful applicant you will need to apply for the
Voucher via the website listed above and complete the following
steps before your child will be registered to play rugby league
with us:
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Double check you have used your child’s details and the parent guardian details in the
correct places on your Get Started Voucher,
If correct PRINT it out and sign it immediately (if you have not done this correctly you will
have to contact the organization to have this corrected before continuing further),
You will need to submit the signed hard copy of the GSV to our Club (see contact below)
Once you have completed the above steps:
 The Club will apply for the final stage of approval of your GSV to the Government,
 The Club will then receive payment of the voucher from QGrants if successful,
 The Club will confirm with you the outcome of your success (or unsuccessful) registration.
The application of the Voucher and providing it to the Club is your responsibility and you will need to apply
for your voucher on or as close to January 27th as possible to increase your success rate.
Submit your GSV prior to Friday 19th February in order for your child to be registered to play, selected in
teams and receive their polo shirt before the first game. Children with a GSV will not be able to receive any
items from the Club until their GSV payment is received by the Club (by cash or successful voucher).
You can send in your child’s Voucher to Vicki Appleton at the Club in one of the following ways:
Email:
Scan and email it to [email protected] (check that it is signed)
Fax:
Attn: Vicki Appleton to 3203 8377
In Person:
Redcliffe Leagues Club reception. Bring it in an envelope marked Attn: Vicki Appleton.
If for any reason the voucher is not received by the Club, not approved by QGrants or payment is not
received your child will not be registered for 2016 and you will have to contact the Club immediately to
arrange to pay the Registration Fee directly.
An application for a Get Started Grant is not a guarantee you will be successful. The RDRLFC Inc. do not
accept the responsibility of completing this process, nor do they have any say in the approval process.
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TEAM ALLOCATIONS
Club Staff alone are responsible for the allocation and grading of players into teams. When registering, players
are registering to be one of the Redcliffe Dolphins – not a particular team member.
Existing Players: team selection has been applied to the online system which means there is an opportunity
for you to indicate your team preference.
To secure a place in your preferred team it is important that you complete the registration process including
full payment. In 2016 we expect the approximately nine fully registered children should receive their first
preference. However, changes to team may be necessary and parents who could not keep their first
preference will be contacted in January to finalize another preference.
If the team you are looking for is not shown when you go to register this means that the team is already full
and has been removed as an option. We therefore encourage you to register earlier rather than later to
maximize your chances for your first preference.
New players do not have the opportunity to request team placement. Club registrars complete all allocations
for new players in the under 6-under 10 age group.
You will receive confirmation on your child’s team via your Coach. This will occur after teams are finalized in
February (shortly after Sign On Day). Please make sure your contact details including mobile phone
numbers are correct as they will confirm your first training session with you.
PLAYER MOVEMENT BETWEEN TEAMS
MAY OCCUR WHERE NECESSARY
DECISIONS MADE BY CLUB STAFF IN
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE FINAL
Under 6 – Under 10
These age groups are not graded. Teams are finalized early in the year. Children are placed appropriately to
allow regular enjoyment, instruction and participation. If you have any questions relating to team allocations
please refer all queries to Steve Crawford – 3203 7333.
GOOD SPORTS
The Redcliffe Dolphins have commenced the accreditation process
to become a Good Sports Club joining the Healthy Eating and Food
For Sports Programs.
Stay tuned for some changes at the Redcliffe Dolphins as we adopt
the policies of these programs across the Club and watch our players
and members benefit.
Sporting clubs of all size and description benefit from a greater focus on young people and families and less focus on
drinking alcohol at high-risk levels.
It shows our club promotes a responsible attitude towards alcohol and that it aims to provide a safe environment for
players, members, families and supporters. It means that our players and members can celebrate wins, commiserate
losses and share a drink with each other safely and responsibly.
Good Sports is one of the most well-established, well-researched prevention programs operating at a national level.
From its beginnings in Victoria in 2000, the Good Sports program has grown to become a trusted and respected
national program involving over 5,000 community sporting clubs across every state and territory and reaching over
1.5 million Australians.
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GRADED AGE GROUPS
Under 11 – Under 18
Players who register to play at this Club do so knowing that they may not be able to play with their mates, but
rather will be placed into a team reflective of their abilities. Coaches must not make any representation to any
player that they will be in a particular team (should they register with the Club). Coaches do not make the final
decision on the makeup of a team, the grading Committee does.
These age groups play in Premiership competitions and are graded - taking into account displayed
performance, attitude, behaviour, experience and physical abilities. If you have any questions relating to team
allocations please refer all queries to Steve Crawford – 3203 7333.
GRADING POLICY
The information below is an abridged version of the Club’s Grading and Coaching Policy (the full policy can be
found on the Club website). Its purpose is to provide a brief understanding to players, coaches, members and
parents of the expectations and processes the Club plans to adopt in order to distribute players where multiple
teams are registered in competitive grades. The basic purpose for this policy is to ensure that the best players
play in the strongest available team.
APPLICATION: This policy will apply to all grades except for the following:
 Under 6s – Under 9s inclusive
 Under 10s – special grading will apply to Under 10s at the end of the season in preparation for selection in
a tournament played at the end of the season
GRADING PROCESS: A Grading Committee for relevant grades/years will be formed in accordance with the
Grading Policy, appointed by the Football Development Manager. Development Staff will sit across all Grading
decisions, however Grading Committee members will be responsible for Grading as follows:
 Under 11 through to Under 14
 Development Staff will review other grades as required
It may not be necessary for competitive teams to be graded, depending on player registrations and depending
on number of teams to be registered.
1. Where possible, coaches from previous years, rate known players (in preparation for the following year)
into Yes, No and Maybe – in relation to their potential to play in the highest possible grade.
2. Where possible one provisional (or head coach), appointed by the Football Development Manager, will
oversee initial training for that grade, i.e. Under 14s will occur together, with assistance available from the
nominated coach and assistant coaches of the second or third team
3. During training and trial matches, Grading Committee members, the Football Development Staff and
nominated coaches will discuss the attributes/skills of all players. Notes need to be taken for further
discussion.
4. During trial matches, all players must have an equal amount of time on the field to demonstrate their
skills. Coaches must develop rosters to ensure this happens.
5. At completion of the Grading period, the provisional coach and other coaches will prepare a list to
nominate their top team and subsequent teams. The Grading Committee (made up of two independent
members plus the Football Development Staff) will either endorse or amend the team, as required. The
Grading Committee will then forward that team for endorsement to the Football Development Manager
for endorsement.
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SAFETY
ITEMS
UNIFORM
PLAYING UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
ITEM
COST
SUPPLIER
CLUB POLICY
Club Shorts
Club Socks
Playing Jersey
$25.00
$12.00
N/A
Leading Edge Sports
Compulsory
Compulsory
Compulsory
Mouth Guards
U12-U18
Mouth Guards
U6-U11
Head Gear
Varied
Shoulder Pads Varied
U13-U18s
Varied
BOOTS U6-U12s
Varied
Provided by club
Redcliffe Smiles
Leading Edge Sports
Hornibrook Esp,
Clontarf
Ph: 3283 5200
STRONGLY
Recommended
Preferred
Optional
Optional
Moulded sole boots
Minimum sport shoe
- Mini, Mid, Mod
U6 Sports Shoe Only
UNIFORMS
The RealWay Junior Dolphins uniform for 2016 is pictured above. Our uniform is compulsory, and it is
necessary for all parents to have their children dressed in the correct full uniform, meaning all players required
to wear the above playing shorts and socks (jersey provided by the Club).
The Redcliffe Dolphins Official playing uniform is available from Leading Edge Sports (Clontarf). The store has
a full range of protective garments, equipment and playing boots you may wish to purchase. Safety items
including mouth guards are strongly recommended but they are not compulsory.
Leading Edge Sports supply all Dolphins with a 10% discount card for personal use. This card can only be
used in store on items not already reduced.
QRL safety codes have a limit of a soft rubber-soled sports shoe (joggers) as a minimum requirement for the
Under 6-Under 12 aged players. Players in Under 13 aged teams and older must have a minimum moulded
sole football boot aka footy boots.
Each fully registered player will receive a polo shirt from their Team Manager at the beginning of the season.
This polo short is to be worn to and from all games. It is not to be used for training.
MOUTH GUARDS
The Redcliffe Dolphins encourage the use of mouth guards by all our players. Redcliffe Smiles dentist is
located at Dolphins Central Shopping Centre.
It is not compulsory for any child or adult to wear a mouth guard. Therefore the Redcliffe Dolphins can and
only will continue to encourage the wearing of this item. Our club is not responsible for a decision that lies
solely with the parent or caregiver of our players. If you'd like your child to wear a mouth guard, that is a
conversation to have with your family.
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PRESENTATION DAY
Presentation Day for all teams will take place on Saturday 22nd October, 2016. Each child under 6-under 12
will receive a trophy, year book and photos.
Children aged 13 and older will receive a year book and photos, but trophies are awarded on performance for
these age groups.
Please schedule your day to attend ALL TEAMS receiving trophies, as it is important for all teams of the club
to enjoy the crowd support, applause and cheers whether they be the first team or the last team to receive
recognition.
TEAM PHOTOS
Photography is scheduled over two nights in July. Your team manager will confirm your team’s date and time
with you. Players are required to be in full playing uniform.
One team photo and one individual photo is ordered on behalf of each player from your registration fees. If a
child is not present at their team’s photo night, a team photo only will be ordered for them. Photos are given
out on presentation days.
FAMILIES WISHING TO PURCHASE ANY EXTRA COPIES OF TEAM PHOTOS OR PORTRAITS MUST
DO SO DIRECTLY WITH OUR OFFICIAL CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER – IMAGETEC.
THE CLUB DOES NOT DO THIS ON BEHALF OF ANY FAMILY. CALL THE IMAGETEC TEAM ON 33416148.
Above: action photo by Imagetec
The team from Imagetec also take action photos at junior games held at the Dick ‘Tosser’ Turner
Complex. Parents are then able to order those photos from the company directly. Speak with the
photographers in person at game day to find out more.
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The Redcliffe Dolphins Support the QLD Government’s
cross-football code initiative:
“Be Positive or Be Quiet”
If what you are saying isn’t positive, don’t bother saying it.
Referees, players, volunteers and officials of our game do not need to be abused,
mistreated or witness inappropriate language or behaviour.
If any person within our Dolphins community is guilty of such conduct the Code of
Behaviour – Breach Procedures will be enforced.
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COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLUB
Please remember to update your details with the club. You may miss out on important
information if we can’t reach you.
Where Do I Find Out GAME TIMES?
Allocation of all games for all teams is under the control of the GBJRL – not the Redcliffe Dolphins.
The GBJRL publish information on their website, however details available there may not be correct or updated
if game details are changed during the week. All relative changes are recorded on our own website for our
teams. Please check back at our website on Friday’s. It is the parent’s responsibility to check final game details
at our website before your game. This information publishes to our mobile App.
What about Other Stuff?
If you are looking for information during the week there are several places to visit that are convenient and
helpful.
1) Our WEBSITE: www.redcliffedolphins.com.au
2) The Redcliffe Dolphins mobile & smart APP – download it, it’s FREE and is a comprehensive pocket
version of our website
3) FACEBOOK is heavily utilized by our administration team for quick notices, updates, news articles
and special event info + all sorts of other things. We strongly recommend that even if you do not have
currently have Facebook to view our page regularly anyway. Find us & LIKE US at Redcliffe Dolphins
(Official)
E-News
Keep an eye out in your inbox for the new Redcliffe Dolphins Junior E-news. A monthly newsletter will be
emailed out to the registered email address of each junior family.
Team Managers
Your Team Manager will help you out with most queries you have. Our Team Managers are knowledgeable
about the club and willing to help you. Information you need to pass on to the club can be given to your Team
Manager. Items will be returned with game day information and will be received each Monday. During the
week, items can be marked: ATTN: Junior Football and left at Redcliffe Leagues Club Reception.
Get to know your manager and coaches. Ask them for their name and contact number and email address and
give them yours to keep the communication open.
Complaints
All complaints, no matter what the issue need to be submitted in writing.
If any one has a complaint regarding anything to do with the Club or at games, they will be advised by their
Team Manager to follow up with a letter/email, including written documentation from any other concerned
parties.
The complaint will be assessed and if further action is warranted a covering letter with team documentation
will be forwarded to the GBJRL and / or relevant department.
Please note: The GBJRL do not accept direct contact from individual parties i.e. parents, guardians or
supporters. If they receive a letter of complaint from an individual party they will return the letter and advise
that individual to contact our Club directly to address the matter.
WET WEATHER INFORMATION
The decision on field closure for training nights is made by 3pm
each weekday. A message is then posted on the Wet Weather
Notice page at our website & on Facebook/Twitter. Check there as
your first point of call. Coaches have the ability to cancel due to wet
weather independently from the club - they are required to contact
you regarding this directly.
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TEAM VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers are a very important part of our Club. As the biggest junior rugby league club in Queensland, the
mighty Dolphins have almost 270 volunteers.
This club appreciates the support you give to your team, in particular at games. When playing, each of our
junior teams need to provide helpers: Time Keeper, Touch Judge, First Aid Officer, Leaguesafe Officer and
Duty Officials. These volunteers need to be organised BEFORE YOUR CHILD’S GAME CAN EVEN BEGIN.
Assist your child’s team by nominating a position you are happy to help out with regularly. This will assist your
coach and team manager and the assignment of weekly roles to parents.
FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES
Long standing volunteer Jamie McDonald, coordinates meat tray raffles held at the Redcliffe Leagues Club
almost every Friday night of the year. A roster is published each season allocating junior teams to supply
volunteers to assist Jamie with the selling of these tickets. Team Managers will ask for parents to nominate for
this task. The roster is published early in the season and can also be found on our website in the Downloads
section. Teams who do not attend rostered shifts for Friday Night Raffles will be debited $100.00 from
their Team Funds.
BLUE CARDS
As our club has so many active volunteers working closely with children, the Redcliffe Dolphins maintain that
all junior club volunteers who have direct contact with players apply for a Working With Children – Blue Card
(regardless if you have a child in the team or not, or if you are employed in a capacity that does not require
you to apply for one of these cards e.g. school teacher, police officer).
As volunteers, there is not a fee to apply for the card. The form is easy to complete and is normally processed
within three months.
NOTE: If you have previously been disqualified from having a Blue Card it is an offence to sign a Blue Card
Application Form and the Club requests you to notify Staff of your current circumstances if this is applicable to
you.
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The support of sponsoring businesses like RealWay Property Consultants, the
Redcliffe Leagues Club and our uniform sponsors Telstra Store Kippa-Ring, Prestige
Painters Brisbane, Dolphins Health Precinct, Countrywide Embroidery and Tricolour
Concreting financially enable the Dolphins to provide development programs,
insurance fees, QRL nomination fees, game day jerseys, and the provision of staff to
coordinate game days.
However, on a daily basis individual junior teams at our Club rely on the assistance of
parents and supporters each and every week of the season. The Redcliffe Dolphins are
only so successful because of our volunteer base.
Parents are advised to be aware that their participation is not a request but a
necessity of junior sport in our community.
There are many roles you can assist with based on your abilities and fitness level.
Some may require formal certification or courses for volunteers to learn more from,
but the majority do not.
Jobs to fill include: Coaching, Leaguesafe, Team Managers, Touch Judges, timekeeping, fundraisers, First Aid Officers and jersey washers.
Have you been sitting on the sidelines watching other parents putting their hand up to
help each week and wondered how YOU could get involved too?
Junior Rugby League has a volunteer position to suit everybody, and we can suggest
several different ways that you could help our kids enjoy our game within a safe &
caring environment.
Volunteering Ideas For YOU:
- You can be a Team Manager responsible for organising weekly game paperwork and
player's social activities,
- Become an accredited Rugby League coach by completing a course online before
going to a group training session with the NRL development staff,
- Gain accreditation through the NRL as a Rugby League First Aid Officer,
- Officiating either as a Touch Judge for your team, or earning some extra cash as a
Club Referee will put you right in the middle of the action!
Other Volunteer roles at the Dolphins:
- Fund raisers to assist with Friday night raffles, particularly out of season. Friday
night raffles are held 50 weeks of the year,
- Coordinate Miss Redcliffe quest entrants each year,
- Be an official Host at game day corporate events greeting our guests and ensuring
they enjoy their visit,
- Apparel Stand attendant at Intrust Super Cup game days, and much more!
Call Steve or Kirsty today, or talk to them at Sign On about getting on board as a
volunteer with the Dolphins with either junior or senior game days. Phone 3203 7333.
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INSURANCE INFORMATION
All junior clubs pay a compulsory Insurance Premium set by the QRL. The Club deems this
cover as negligible to the needs of a rugby league player, in particular for players in the
international games age groups.
YOU CAN CLAIM A PHYSIOTHERAPIST APPOINTMENT VIA RUGBY LEAGUE
INSURANCE FROM A RUGBY LEAGUE INJURY WITHOUT A DOCTOR/G.P. REFERAL
Government legislation does not allow General Insurers to cover any costs subject
to a Medicare rebate. This means that any medical bill you might receive that you will
receive a reimbursement from Medicare for, WILL NOT RECEIVE A FURTHER PAYMENT
FROM INSURANCE COVER FOR. You may also still have other out of pocket expenses
applicable due to the schedule fee gap.
Parents/Guardians must be aware of these important points:
1. If your child injures themself at training or during a game they need to tell their TEAM
MANAGER;
2. Injuries must be reported so that the club has a record for future reference on
insurance claims;
3. A General Practitioner (your doctor) must provide you with a referral to a
Physiotherapist if you intend to make a rugby league insurance claim based on an
injury sustained during training or games;
4. If you have not been referred to a health specialist for further treatment by your GP,
payments due to those specialists are not considered to be Insurance claimable and
therefore the cost will be 100% your responsibility to pay.;
5. Insurance claims must be completed within 30 days from the date of injury;
6. Redcliffe Dolphins staff assist with the final stages of insurance claims. Our staff must
have evidence of your child’s injury during a rugby league activity with the Redcliffe
Dolphins before they can sign your forms for you;
7. Once you have your claim form completed, call our office on 3203-7333 and speak
with Kirsty Fields about what you need to do before making an appointment with her
for forms to be finalized;
8. A photocopy of the claim is retained on file for Club records. Arthur J. Gallagher will
send an Acknowledgement of Claim with a claim number directly to the player/parent.
Any other further requirements will also be advised at this time;
9. Due to the privacy act, all enquiries regarding insurance must be made directly to
Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance on 3367 5006.
Visit this website for further information and to download a claim form: www.ajg.com.au/
REMEMBER: your child must tell their Team Manager if they have hurt themselves.
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REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS
PLAYERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
1. Avoid unnecessary confrontation and allow match officials to control the game rather than retaliate to foul play or
abuse. Report any racial abuse to your captain to bring to the attention of the referee.
2. Treat team mates, opposition & officials as you would want to be treated. The Redcliffe Dolphins do not tolerate
verbal, physical or racial abuse of players, officials or spectators at any time.
3. Never, under any circumstances enter the field of play to join in a fight. Reserves from the bench and players who
have been dismissed or sin-binned, who unlawfully enter the field of play will face maximum penalties under this code
and junior league rules including automatic loss of competition points.
4. Always play the game within the rules of rugby league and show good sportsmanship at all times. Be sure to shake
hands with opposition after every match - win, lose or draw.
5. Remember, while you are representing the Redcliffe Dolphins on or off the field you should never act in a way that
would bring yourself, the game, or the Club into disrepute.
6. Most officials, coaches, managers and referees give their time free of charge so you can play for the Dolphins. Treat
all of these people with respect.
7. Adhere to QRL spectators Code of Behaviour when watching games.
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
PLAYER BREACH PROCEDURE
1.
WARNING AND PROBATION
a) Club to counsel player in the presence of parent/guardian and enforce a probationary period covering the remainder
of the current football season.
b) Club to inform player and parent/guardian of consequences of an offence during the probationary period.
c) Player to receive Behaviour Probationary Letter.
2.
SUSPENSION
d) A further breach within the probationary period will bring an automatic suspension covering the remainder of the
current football season and consideration of future registration at this club.
e) Player to receive Behaviour Suspension Letter.
The Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc. reserves the right to automatically suspend a player
for the remainder of the current football season, or for a longer period for more serious offences.
Redcliffe Dolphins Supporters Merchandise available online
www.redcliffedolphins.com.au
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CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
PARENTS, SUPPORTERS & OFFICIALS
Kids play junior rugby league for fun and enjoyment. By signing the Registration form allowing your child to represent
the Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc. – Dolphins, you agree to abide by all rules of the Queensland
Rugby League (version Nov/Dec 2009) and GBJRL and in particular:
1. The following:
a) Players and Coaches Rules
b) Drug testing Rules
c) Code of Behaviour
pp 44-45 inclusive (GBJRL)
(QRL)
pp 42-49 (GBJRL)
In addition to the above, the Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc. has a Code of Behaviour for Parents,
Supporters and Officials. Rules are as follows:
2. Any person attending a match under GBJRL and/or Queensland Rugby League control must not:
a) Use offensive or obscene language to any player, official or spectator
b) Use threatening behaviour to any player, official or spectator at any time
c) Strike, attempt to strike or intend to strike any player, official or spectator at any time
d) Enter or attempt to enter any change room, referees room or official enclosure at any time without official permission
e) Enter or attempt to enter the playing field at any time
f)
Exhibit racial intolerance by language, manner or conduct, to any player, official or spectator at any time
g) Demonstrate behaviour, which disturbs the enjoyment of the game of any player, official or spectator at any time
h) Attempt to confront a referee without the consent of the referee through the Ground Controller
i)
Not accept reasonable direction from the Ground Controller and/or GBJRL Official
j)
Not exhibit true sportsmanship for both teams and officials
k) Not abide by rules, regulations and Code of Behaviour policies set down by the QLR, GBJRL and Redcliffe DRLFC
Inc.
3. Persons found guilty of a breach of any item covered in points 1 or 2 will face the following penalties:
1st Offence: One year probation (This does not include striking which will incur a one year ban), attend a role
model workshop organized by the Club
2nd Offence: A second breach within the 12 month probation period will bring an automatic two year ban from
being on property owned or leased by Redcliffe DRLFC Inc. A second breach after a 12 month probation period
has ended will bring an automatic one year ban from being on property owned or leased by the Redcliffe DRLFC
Inc.
3rd Offence: Regardless of the time frame in which a third breach may occur, an automatic 50 year ban from
being on property owned or leased by Redcliffe DRLFC Inc. will be enforced.
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Any person found guilty of any offence may be reported to the Greater Brisbane Junior Rugby League.
The GBJRL penalties will apply to any person found guilty by the GBJRL of a breach of GBJRL Code of
Behaviour.
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Any person who assaults another person will be reported to the police.
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The Referee and Ground Controller have the right to terminate any match if they are not confident of the
security of any player, official or spectator.
Redcliffe Dolphins like the “3 Rules of Footy”
1) Always wear your uniform and wear it with pride
2) Please and Thank You follow you everywhere
3) Be on time
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FAQs
How much does is cost to play? $70 Sign on Fee + $10 per Game
Where do I buy Playing Uniforms? Leading Edge Sports at Clontarf. $25 Club Shorts + $12
Club Socks. Jerseys are provided by the Club. Current uniform items are compulsory.
When do I get my Polo Shirt? Prior to the first Game a Club Polo Shirt will be provided to
each fully registered player via your Team Manager. This shirt should be warn to and from all
games. It is not to be used for training.
Can I buy Supporter Gear for parents/siblings? Yes. A range of Supporter Gear can be
purchased online www.redcliffedolphins.com.au , an Apparel Stand is at all senior home
games on Dolphin Oval. A selection of apparel is also available at the Redcliffe Leagues Club
Bottle Shop.
When do we train? Initial training dates are in February, then individual teams set their own
training days & times in conjunction with Club staff. These are published on our website
under the Junior Menu/Team Contacts & Training Times. Make sure you get your Coach and
Manager’s contact details at the initial training night. If you missed the initial training night our
coaching staff Steve Crawford and Steve Grant will be able to assist you. U6 to U10s train
once per week and U11s train up to twice per week.
I have a child that plays at the Dolphins already and a 2nd child that is new to football,
Can I sign them on together? Your child that plays already needs to Sign On online
following the instructions provided, your 2nd child needs to come to the New Player
Registration week between the 1st-5th February (visit our Facebook event for more details).
My son played at another Club last year, do I need anything from that Club? No, you
and your child will need to come to the New Player Registration Day for Transferring Players
on Monday 1st February. We will request the transfer for you.
When are the Games played? Games are mostly played on a Sunday, there will be some
Friday night and Saturday games depending on the draw.
Where do I find the weekly Draw? The weekly Draw can be found on our website under
Juniors/Junior Draw menu or on the Redcliffe Dolphins App.
Where are the Games played? Home Games are played at the Dick ‘Tosser’ Turner
Complex on Klingner Road. The address of Ground Locations for away games can be found
on our website under the Juniors/Ground Locations men or on the Redcliffe Dolphins App.
Do we train and play in Wet Weather? Unless the fields have been closed due to wet
weather yes you still play and train. If the training fields are closed we will announce this on
our website, Facebook & Twitter. This decision will not be made until 3pm weekdays, your
coach also has the ability to cancel your teams training. Game Cancellations are posted on
the Junior Draw against your team if weather effects you.
What do I need to do? Get to know your Team Manager and Coach. Ask them for their
name and contact number and email address. Our team managers are very knowledgeable
about the Club and willing to help you.
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2016 DOLPHIN DATES
At the time of printing the dates below were still in draft format. Please be aware that changes may and will
occur. To confirm this information please refer to the Redcliffe Dolphins website or the Greater Brisbane Junior
Rugby League website during the year.
NEW PLAYER SIGN ON 1ST – 5TH February @ Redcliffe Leagues Club 2pm – 6pm
Mon 1st Feb
Transferring players – any player who last played rugby league at a
different rugby league club. School players are not transferring players, they are NEW.
Tues 2nd Feb
U13 years up to & including U18 years
rd
Wed 3 Feb
U13 years up to & including U18 years
Thurs 4th Feb
U6 years up to & including U12 years (children must have turned 5)
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Fri 5 Feb
U6 years up to & including U12 years (children must have turned 5)
PRE-SEASON TRIAL GAMES TO WATCH:
CC & MM Cup Trial
6th Feburary v Gold Coast @ South Pine Sports Complex
20th February v Souths Logan @ Burpengary Sports Complex
Initial Training Nights
Week 1 U11 – U18 year olds: Starting the week of Monday 8th February
More information will be confirmed the week of 1st February-5th February
Initial Training Nights
Week 1 U7 – U12 year olds: Starting the week of Monday 15th February
Team Coaches will contact you directly with your individual training details.
Initial Training Nights
Week 1 U6: Starting the week of Monday 7th March (TBC with the publication of
competition calendars). Team Coaches will contact you directly with your individual
training details.
State of Origin
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
1st June playing in Sydney
22nd June playing in Brisbane
13th July playing in Sydney
Phins Fun Day (Junior March Past) All teams, All ages Sunday 21st July @ 1:30pm
Junior Presentation Day All teams, All ages Sat 22nd October @ 9am
GET SOCIAL WITH THE DOLPHINS!
FACEBOOK
Redcliffe Dolphins (Official)
TWITTER
@dolphinsrlfc
INSTAGRAM
@dolphinsrlfc
YOUTUBE
Dolphins TV
SOUNDCLOUD
THE DOLPHINS POD
WEBSITE
www.redcliffedolphins.com.au
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