Welcome to the 2014 Season
Hills Pumas Football Club – formally Pacific Hills Dural Soccer Club – was formed in 1999. We have
changed our name to better reflect the community club that we are, and to encourage players from
outside the school community to join our club. We play in the Gladesville-Hornsby Football
Association and the North West Sydney Women’s Football competitions. We have teams ranging
from U6 right through to the highest level possible, Super League 1.
2013 was a very successful year for the club
Premiers: 11/3, 18/2, AA11 Pennant winners: AA15 Grand Finalists: 10/3, 11/3, 18/2, AA11, PL1
and Reserves Champions: PL Reserves
The Pumas have also wrapped up 3rd in the Club Championship – this is a great achievement by all
the teams at the club. Well done Pumas!
The clubs mission “To provide an organised and safe environment for team sport, fellowship,
sportsmanship and growth for the students and friends of Pacific Hills Christian School” is at the
core of everything we strive to achieve. We are not exclusively a school club; on the contrary, we
actively encourage players, parents, coaches and anyone else interested in sport to join our club.
We value fair play, inclusiveness, development, sportsmanship, and a commitment to the
community we are part of, and above all we want everyone who is involved with our club to be
richer for the experience.
The club has an exciting future. In 2014 we will be introducing a club coach for training U6/7/8
teams. The committee is made up of several very talented and committed individuals who share a
vision to take the club forward. Our aim is to provide the community a strong club that caters for
players of all abilities, from the most talented through to social players; one that is focused on
participation not winning at all costs. It is our intention to provide training for coaches, managers as
well as players and to develop a group of skilled, enthusiastic individuals who can take this club from
strength to strength.
We need you to be involved, whether it is as a player, coach, manager, spectator or committee
member – get behind the club – support it – it’s your club. There are many volunteers without
whom this club would not exist, please respect and thank them for the time they give up. When we
do things well, please tell us and others, when we could do better, please tell us that too.
Lastly, get out on the field, try your best, and HAVE FUN, win, lose or draw
Go the PUMAS
1. 2014 Calendar of Events
Club registration Days
Mini Allocation Day U6 – U8’s Only
U8 players who requested to be
graded and U9 – U17 Club Grading
Grass Roots Training
Managers & Coaches Meeting
AGM and Election of Club Officers
Training Starts
Dural Cup Trial Games
Competition starts
Photo Day
Club Presentation day
Juniors
Seniors
Film Night
Friday 31st Jan 2.30- 5.00 PHCS
Friday 31st Jan 2.30- 3.30 Glenorie Public School
Sat 1st Feb 10:00am – 2:00pm PHCS
Sun 23rd Feb 4:00pm – PHCS Oval
Only if Required
Sat 22nd Feb 4pm PHCS
Back up day Sun 23rd Feb – Les Shore Oval 4pm
Players will be advised if they will need to attend
grading.
Weds 26th Feb 7.30pm Les Shore Oval, Glenorie
Weds 20th March – Glenorie RSL 7:30pm
Weds 20th March – Glenorie RSL 8:30pm
1st Week of March – Team times to be advised
Fri / Sat 28/29th March – times TBA
TBA
Sat 3rd May
Sun 24th August
Sat 6th September
Sat 6th December 7.30pm Les Shore Oval Glenorie
2. 2014 Committee Members
Office
Name
Mobile
Email
President
Mike Luker
0422 994 569
[email protected]
Treasurer
Kim Oschadleus
0432 301 977
[email protected]
Secretary
Graeme Walker
0416 241 068
[email protected]
Junior teams
Coordinator (U6-U17)
Craig Gates
0420 282 187
[email protected]
All Age Teams
Coordinator
Erik Maasepp
0431 489 665
[email protected]
Super League 1
Coordinator
Greg Smith
0414 478 611
[email protected]
Registrar
Sarah Sumskas
0430 883 385
[email protected]
Uniforms Manager
Melanie Cabral
0410 110 765
[email protected]
Grounds Manager
PHCS
Peter Allcock
0417 486 383
Grounds Manager –
Les Shore
Chris Stacey
0407 542 750
[email protected]
Media / Marketing
Harminder Midder
0437 067 386
[email protected]
Web Editor
Erik Maasepp
0431 489 665
[email protected]
GHFA Representative
Mike Luker
0422 994 569
[email protected]
Missions Co-ordinator
Melanie Cabral
0410 110 765
[email protected]
Should you have questions please contact the relevant committee member.
3. Volunteers
The club depends on volunteers- without them the club would not exist.
We strongly encourage you to become involved – it’s very rewarding even if there’s no pay. Your
children will love the fact that you’re involved (mostly) and you choose how involved you want to be
– it can be just bringing oranges to the game, a coach or manager, committee member, or a sponsor
of the club – whatever it is – please join in.
4. Registration
No player is permitted to begin playing with HPFC until all documentation is completed, and fees
paid in full.
HPFC fees include the following:
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GHFA competition fees & levies
FNSW levies
Players insurance
Training ground hire
5. Small Sided Games – U6 to U11
All games are played on Saturdays
U6 through to U11 age groups play small sided games. The aim of SSG is to develop skills, with more
touches on the ball, children are more involved, with less emphasis on winning. There is a
progression through the age groups with different number of players and different field sizes.
Age
Group
U6
U7
U8
U9 to U11
Number of players
4 vs. 4 – no Goalie
5 vs. 5 – no Goalie
7 vs. 7
9 vs. 9
Field
Size(m)
20 x 30
20 x 30
Qtr pitch
Half pitch
Time
Competition table
15 min halfs
15 min halfs
20 min halfs
25 min halfs
No
No
No
Yes
Neither results, nor competition tables are kept for U6 to U8 games, U9 to 11 are competitive
divisions
6. Competitive Games
U9 – to all age teams play competitive football against other teams with similar level of skill in the
GHFA competition. Teams compete throughout the season, culminating in a championship final
series and a Grand final. All Mini and Junior games are played on a Saturday. Lack of field
availability will require some senior games to be played on a Sunday.
7. Grading of Players
It is a requirement that all players from U9 to U17 be graded within HPFC so that they can play with
other players of a similar skill and ability. As we sometimes do not have enough players within an
age group to form more than one team this may or may not be required. Players / parents will be
advised if attendance at grading is required.
The purpose of grading is simple – to maximise the players enjoyment. It is important where possible
to match the players ability with that of their team mates and opponents. Grading is conducted by
the grading panel, made up of experienced coaches and players. Please be mindful that this grading
panel has been appointed by the HPFC committee and is made up of volunteers. If you have any
concerns please speak initially with Peter Fawcett – our Director of Coaching, and as a last resort
Mike Luker.
Grading for U8 players is voluntary. Players may request to be graded when registering. The
grading committee will endeavour to form both graded and ungraded teams in the U8’s, allowing
players the choice to play in a graded team or to continue to play with their friends.
8. Equipment
PHDSC provides the following equipment on a loan basis:
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Shirts (loan only) – a $100 fee applies for any shirts not returned at the end of the season
Match Balls
Training equipment
Players are responsible for providing:
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Football Boots
Shin Pads (compulsory – no pads – no play)
Club Socks (available from the club)
Club Shorts (available from the club)
Drink bottle
9. Coaching, Training and Refereeing
The PHDSC committee is committed to improving the standard of football played within our
club. A major part of this is ensuring all our coaching staff has access to training by skilled
and experienced trainers. We will be conducting in-house training as well as offering specific
courses as appropriate.
2014 will see the introduction of a club coach to assist team coaches train U6/7/8 players.
We also strongly encourage those interested in becoming qualified referees. The GHFRA
(Gladesville-Hornsby Football Referees Association) runs courses for anyone 14yrs and over.
Please contact Mike Luker on 0422 994 569 if you are interested.
10.
GHFA Code of Conduct
HPFC endorses the GHFA code of conduct – it applies to players, coaches, mangers, parents,
spectators and officials – please read and respect it.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Winning at any sport is a part of sporting tradition but this is not as important as the “spirit of the
game”.
Referees, Assistant Referees and Other Match Officials.
-abuse of referees and assistant referees will not be tolerated in any form.
Abuse includes derogatory comments about the match official’s performance or ability, repeated or
vocal criticism or challenging of the match official or their decisions, and any form of insulting,
offensive, aggressive or intimidating behaviour or language directed at a match official.
Abuse of referees, assistant referees, players, coaches, managers, parents or spectators etc may
result in penalties against the individual, team or club concerned. Those penalties include fines,
bonds, loss of competition points and suspension.
Coaches and Managers Code of Behaviour.
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be reasonable in your demands on young players.
players play for fun and enjoyment. Don’t ridicule mistakes.
teach players that the rules of sport should be followed, not broken.
develop team respect for opponents and officials from both teams.
Parents and Spectators Code of Behaviour.
encourage players and accept results without disappointment.
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never ridicule or yell at a player for making mistakes or losing the game.
players are involved for their enjoyment, not for their parents or spectators.
volunteers deserve your respect and consideration.
eliminate verbal and physical abuse from all sporting activities.
Players Code of Behaviour.
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play by the rules.
respect officials.
abuse of opponents or officials is not allowed in any sport.
treat all players the way you would like to be treated yourself.
play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents, spectators and coaches.
respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players, coaches and officials.
accept defeat with dignity and don’t seek excuses for defeat or blame the referee or anyone
else.