AFL MASTERS VICTORIAN METROPOLITIAN
SUPERULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)
CLUB
MANUAL
Prepared for season 2004 / Revised season 2006/ Updated Season 2008/Updated Season 2012
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
1. At all times it shall be the responsibility of the respective Club President to implement and
oversee the following process.
2. The Club President shall explain to all prospective players, the insurance cover that is available
to the Club not the individual, through AFL MASTERS.
3. Prior to playing, all players shall sign an indemnity form, in signing this form the player shall
understand that it is solely their responsibility prior to every game that they inspect the ground
and all ancillary equipment to be used on that particular day.
4. On signing of the team sheet at every game by the individual, AFL MASTERS deem that the
inspection of the ground and ancillary equipment has been completed by all participants and
that the said ground and equipment has met with the individuals approval.
5. The club President shall have all players sign the team sheet prior to entering the ground; no
player may take to the ground that has not signed the team sheet.
6. In line with the Associations duty of care, it shall be the responsibility of each Club President to
supply adequately trained First Aid assistance at every game.
e.g. Level 2 First Aid, First Aid Provider (with defibrillator)
7. In conjunction with point 6, it shall be the responsibility of each Club President to supply to the
association, a list of suitably trained personnel.
8. An emergency response plan is required from each club on their procedure to handle a serious
or life-threatening incident. This is to be displayed clearly within the Club and Change rooms.
9. CLUB REQUIREMENTS
To be made available to the AFL Masters VicMetro Superules League:
a) Incorporation Certificate,
b) Risk Management Policy incorporating an Emergency Response Plan.
c) Code of Conduct
d) Player Registrations
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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN
SUPERULES LEAGUE (INC.)
Player Registration Form (Club )
Club:
Surname:
Ist. Name:
Address:
Post Code:
Phone ( Home ):
Fax:
Phone (Business):
Fax:
Mobile:
Email:
Date of Birth:
/
/
Drivers Licence No.:
I declare that I have obtained a copy of the match rules and agree to play AFL MASTERS – Victorian
Metropolitan Superules Football according to these conditions and associated penalties.
Signed:
Signed:
(player)
(Club Official)
Name:
Date:
/
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LEAGUE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Club must have the above form and the Membership and Consent Form filled out by each player.
Club must register / update all players online at Sporting Pulse detailing Name, Address, Mobile
contact number, Date of Birth, email address and President needs to sight Drivers License as proof
of age.
(Failure to do so will incur a penalty of $100)
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Members and Players Membership Consent Form
I………………………………… of ………………………………………………………………….
(Full Name)
(Full Address)
as a member/player of the ……………………………………………….Football Club Inc. trading as
the ………………………………………………………..Superules Football Club (“The Club”) agree
to be bound by the following:
1. As a member/player I am responsible for the provision of my own Accident, Life, Income
Protection & Health insurance covers.
2. I understand “The Club” from time to time may collect fees for basic insurance cover for the
following:
 Public Liability: $20,000,000 any one claim
 Products Liability: $20,000,000 any one claim
 Professional Indemnity: $1,000,000 any one claim
 Directors & Officers Liability: $1,000,000 any one claim
 I understand the above insurances are provided by AFL Masters VicMetro. Superules Football
Association Inc. of which “The Club” is a member and are not provided by “The Club” itself.
3. I understand “The Club” is not responsible for processing any Insurance claims or covers
for me.
4. I intend to have a great time being a member/player of “The Club” and accept that any risk
associated with being a member/player of “the Club” is my responsibility.
5. I…………………………. agree not to issue any claims against “The Club”, Committee or
members now or in the future.
6. I agree to indemnify the Club, Committee or members if somebody issues claims against
any of them in connection with injury, loss or damage I suffer or cause.
7. If I participate in a game I agree to be deemed to have accepted voluntarily all and any risks
associated with playing sport on the playing surface and its’ associated equipment.
In signing this membership consent I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above terms and
requirements and hereby agree to be bound by all such terms, conditions and requirements.
Medical Benefit Fund:
Coverage:
Membership Number:
Expiry Date:
Signed: ………………………………………..
/
/
Date …….. / ………….. / …………..
Full Name: ……………………………………………………………………
(Please Print)
President: ………………………………………..
Date …….. / ………….. / …………..
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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN
SUPERULES
FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)
Club Information/Registration Form
Supers
Club Name
Ground Name
Location
Melways Ref.
Masters
Telephone
President:
Name:
Correspondence Address
Mobile
Email
Phone (H)
(B)
Fax (H)
(B)
Secretary:
Name:
Mobile
Email
Phone (H)
(B)
Fax (H)
(B)
Treasurer
Name
Address
Club must register / update details of their organisation, Contacts and confirm your Locator
information is correct online at Sporting Pulse prior to the season starting. (Failure to do so will
incur a penalty of $100)
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Email
Phone:
Fax:
VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN
SUPERULES
FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)
FEES - Affiliation
Details are provided at the start of each year
Insurance
PAYMENT of FEES
Normal Procedure
Affiliation Fees are set after a budget has been done following the AGM of the previous year.
Fees are to cover all costs and to gain enough revenue for the League to maintain its financial
independence.
Fees are to forth coming in the following manner:
1.
25% of the fess to be paid before the first game.
2.
75% of the fees to be paid by the end of the financial year – June 30
3.
The final instalment to be paid by the end of the second week in August.
If the fees are not paid by these certain dates these penalties will be brought to bear
1 a.
Non inclusion in the draw
2 a.
Continue in the draw but no points awarded for a win until fees are paid.
2b.
If full fees are not paid by the final payment date disqualification from the League.
3a.
As above
For a Club to be reinstated into the League they will have to reapply to the League and pay all fees
outstanding plus the required fees for registration and 100% of fees for the up coming season prior to
the season commencing.
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COMPLETION OF MATCH REPORT
On a computer with internet access log on to
https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/
Enter your CODE - Enter your Password - Click enter.
In left menu click Match Results
Click PRE GAME of your side that is playing.
Make sure you have the correct team in white.
Either add players or minus players from Selected Players
VERY IMPORTANT - Click SAVE
Click on Team Sheet.
Print 2 Team Sheets
At the game –
1. Adjust player’s names to truly reflect all players of the day.
2. Get all players to initial their name.
3. Present to the umpires before or at half time
4. After the game get your team sheet back and add goal kickers/best
5. Away team give completed sheet to Home Team Manager
6. Home Team Manager to collect both Team Sheets, Goal umpire
cards and Umpires vote cards and Umpires Report and post on
Monday to
The Administrator AFL Masters
P. O. Box 342
Niddrie
3042.
After the Game 1.
On a computer with internet access log on to
https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/
Enter your CODE - Enter your Password - Click enter.
Click Match Results - Click PRE GAME of your side that is playing.
Make sure you have the correct team in white.
Adjust Selected Players either add players or minus players
VERY IMPORTANT - Click SAVE
1. Go to POST GAME
Enter Full Time Scores make sure you Select Won and Lost
Click - UPDATE MATCH SCORE
2. Click on your Clubs Players Score and enter Goals / Best
Click – UPDATE PLAYER SCORE
JOB DONE – LOG OFF
Below is a Team Sheet if things do not work as above.
Complete this and hand to umpires.
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Match Report Team Sheet
Division:
The Following Players Represent ………………………………………… V ……………………………………………
FIRST NAME
Goals
SURNAME
Best Player
Jumper
No.
Initials
PRINT NAMES CLEARLY
Super Goals
Played at ………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ……. / …….. / ………..
FINAL SCORES
Team:
…………………………
……………………
V
Team: ………………………….
Score:
Score: ………………………….
UMPIRES:
Field: ……………………………
……………………………
Goal: ……………………………
…………………………....
Boundary:
……………………...
…………………….
Time Keeper:
…………………………………
Coach:
…………………………………..
Runner:
…………………………………
I certify that this is a correct list of
registered players that qualify for AFL
Masters and correct scores for the
game.
Signed: ………………………….
Team Manager
Contact Phone Number: ………………………..
…………………………………
Football Club
Comments:
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Umpires Match Report
GAME
vs
DATE:
ROUND
Team Sheet received by half time
Proper player attire
If no, how many
Proper trainer& runner attire
If no, how many
Game played in Masterules Australia Football spirit
Goal umpires supplied / properly attired
Boundary umpires supplied / properly attired
Adequate bell / siren
Proper ground markings
Goal & behind posts padded
Scoreboard operating
Umpires room satisfactory
Home Team
Yes / No
Yes / No
Away Team
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Numbers
Numbers
DETAILS OF PLAYERS SENT FROM GROUND
No.
Name
Club
Card Colour
Quarter
Additional Comments / Reports - [Any Red Card must have detailed report attached]
Umpires Name(s) 1.
2.
[PRINT NAMES]
Umpires Signatures: 1.
2.
Phone Nos.
2.
1.
To be completed and returned to HOME TEAM manager
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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN
SUPERULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)
Report on Field Umpires
GAME
vs
DATE:
ROUND
Umpires Name
1.
V.G.
2.
Good
Fair
Poor
V.G.
Good
Fair
Poor
HOLDING THE MAN. (not in possession)
HOLDING THE BALL. (reasonable time
for, and method of disposal )
TACKLING ( penalise incorrect tackles;
protect the ball player )
INTERFERENCE ( Penalise ruck &
marking infringements )
CONSISTENCY ( Interpretation of the rules)
MARKING ( control of ball; consistency )
CONTROL ( General play; incidents; player
on mark )
COMMUNICATION WITH PLAYERS
30 METRE PENALTY
BALL UPS & SCRIMMAGES ( packs
allowed to develop; unnecessary ball ups )
CONCENTRATION ( Alertness; lapses)
POSITION (Anticipation, correct side of
play)
FITNESS
PRESENTATION & APPEARANCE
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
RATING OUT OF 10
CLUB:
TEAM MANAGER
Contact phone number
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Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League
FAIREST & BEST VOTING COUPON
Match ……………………………………….. vs. ……………………………………………………..
Division ……………
Number
Round ………..
Date …………………
Club
Name
3 VOTES
2 VOTES
1 VOTE
Umpires Names …………………………………….
……………………………………………….
Phone ……………………………………………………………………
Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League
FAIREST & BEST VOTING COUPON
Match ……………………………………….. vs. ……………………………………………………..
Division ……………
Number
Round ………..
Date …………………
Club
Name
3 VOTES
2 VOTES
1 VOTE
Umpires Names ……………………………………
……………………………………………..
Phone ……………………………………………………………………
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Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League
Date:
Home Team:
Quarter
Super
Goal
9 Pts.
Division:
Visitors:
GOAL
6 Points
BEHIND
1 Point
Super
Goal
9 Pts.
GOAL
6 Points
BEHIND
1 Point
1st.
2nd.
3rd.
4th.
TOTAL
Goal Umpire
Goal Umpire
Score Card to be checked and signed by both Goal Umpires
Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League
Date:
Home Team:
Quarter
Super
Goal
9 Pts.
Division:
Visitors:
GOAL
6 Points
BEHIND
1 Point
Super
Goal
9 Pts.
GOAL
6 Points
BEHIND
1 Point
1st.
2nd.
3rd.
4th.
TOTAL
Goal Umpire
Goal Umpire
Score Card to be checked and signed by both Goal Umpires
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AFL Masters Playing Rules with Vic
Metro Modifications - 2012
Match Rules & Umpiring Instructions for
AFL Masters Matches.
All matches shall be conducted under
LAWS of AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL 2009
in conjunction with the rule modifications
detailed below:
1. SCORING
To be on the following basis:
1.1 Behind - kicked by any type of kick is1
point. Kick out after flags are waved.
1.2 Goal - kicked by punt kick is 6 points
1.3 Supergoal - kicked by drop-kick (or
attempted drop kick) outside the Goal
Square (irregardless of where the mark has
been taken) will be awarded 1 goal and 3
behinds, being 9 points on the score.
1.4 Supergoal signal shall be signalled by a
goal umpire waving 1 white flag and 1
coloured flag.
1.5 Should a doubt arise about the validity of a
super goal, the field umpire shall adjudicate.
Should both field and goal umpires be
unsighted then a six (6) point goal shall be
awarded.
2. RUCKING
2.1 At all times the ball shall be thrown up and
not bounced.
2.2 Only one nominated ruckman from each
team to contest all ruck knocks.
2.3 Involvement in contest of a third or
subsequent player shall result in a free kick
against third or subsequent player.
2.4 A free kick shall be awarded against any
ruckman who raises his knee or leg against his
opponent when contesting any ruck knock,
2.5 At boundary throw ins only one nominated
player from each team to contest the ruck.
However if throw-in is poor or misdirected the
umpire is to immediately call play on and not
recall the throw-in. If throw-in is satisfactory
any third or subsequent player involvement in
the rucking contest will result in a free kick
against such player.
2.6 If there is no boundary umpire
(SUPERS), the home team will be required
to throw the ball in.
2.7 At centre ball-ups the white line (or
imaginary line) shall be used. No two circle
rule.
3. MARKING
The player in front of the pack competing for a
mark is to be given every protection and
opportunity to take the mark. Any unnecessary
or deliberate interference by an opponent
player/s in attempting to mark or prevent the
player in front of the pack from taking the mark
shall result in a kick being awarded to the
player in front of the pack. The interference
could take the form of a knee or boot being put
into a player’s body.
4. HOLDING THE BALL / PRIOR
OPPORTUNITY RULE
These rules replace the previous barging rules.
4.1 A player in possession of the ball who has
had reasonable time (prior opportunity) to
dispose of the ball MUST when legally held by
an opponent firmly enough to retard his
progress, dispose of the ball by a kick or
handball with in a reasonable time of being
held, otherwise a free kick shall be awarded
against the player for failing to dispose of the
ball in a legal manner.
4.2 The field umpire shall throw the ball up
when the player with the ball has the ball held
to his body by an opponent, unless the player
has had a reasonable time (prior opportunity) to
dispose of the ball prior to being tackled, in
which case a free kick shall be awarded for
holding the ball.
4.3 A player in possession of the ball who has
had reasonable time (prior opportunity) to
dispose of the ball MUST when legally held by
an opponent firmly enough to retard his
progress, dispose of the ball by a kick or
handball with in a reasonable time of being
held, otherwise a free kick shall be awarded
against the player for failing to dispose of the
ball in a legal manner.
4.3 Holding The Ball In: A player who elects to
dive on the ball and or drag the ball under him
when he is on the ground will be penalised for
holding the ball if he does not immediately hit
the ball clear when held legally.
4.4 When a player is fairly bumped in the side
and the ball falls from his hands - the call is
play on. Like wise when a player is either
knocked on the arms causing him to drop the
ball - the call is play on.
5. PLAYER PROTECTION
5.1 All players making the ball their objective
are to be given the utmost protection by the
umpire. Any contact other than a legal side
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bump or legal tackle (between knee and
shoulder) shall be deemed unduly rough play
and a free kick awarded.
5.2 Charges (shirt front) are banned
irrespective of ball proximity. A charge means
an act of colliding with an opposition player
where the amount of physical force used is
unreasonable or unnecessary, irrespective of
ball proximity.
5.3 Slinging players to the ground, whether the
player is in possession of the ball or not is
illegal and shall result in a free kick being
awarded or if it happens after the ball has been
disposed of, a free kick shall be awarded down
the field where the ball lands.
5.4 Late contact, in any form, when the ball has
been disposed of, will result in a relayed free
kick being paid down the field.
5.5 Chopping with a clenched fist will result in
a free kick being awarded.
5.6 A free kick shall be granted against a player
who deliberately kicks at the ball whilst an
opposing player has his hand on or near the
ball or is on the ground in the immediate
vicinity of the ball.
6. PENALTIES / ADVANTAGE
6.1 30 metre penalty - A 30 metre penalty
only shall be applied in all instances.
6.2 AFL Advantage Rule - To be paid at all
times:
6.2.1 The ball shall be kept in motion. The field
umpire shall call "Play On" even though a free
kick should have been awarded, but by doing
so would penalise the team offended against.
6.2.2 If the field umpire has sounded his
whistle for a free kick. he may cancel such a
free kick by calling " Play On" or "Advantage"
if the side offended against will be penalised by
enforcing the free kick. Should the field umpire
cancel a free kick, he may reverse the decision
if it is obvious that it is not to the advantage of
the team concerned.
7. ORDER OFF RULE
Field umpires shall carry red, yellow and green
cards for all matches.
7.1 Players can be ordered off for the following
indiscretions:GREEN CARD: Any player who commits the
following offences: May be Replaced
 using audible abusive, insulting, obscene or
threatening language to another person
which may be an opposition player, team
mate or spectator,
 wasting time shaking goal posts either
before, during or after a kick for goal.
 engaging in a melee
 pushing and shoving players
 incidents that are considered non – violent
against another person.
Green Card Penalty shall be automatic sendoff for remainder of current quarter plus one
additional quarter
YELLOW CARD: Any player who commits
any of the following offences:
NOT TO BE REPLACED
 throwing a player to the ground after the
ball is out of play
 attempting to strike another player;
 charging another player;
 engaging in a severe melee;
 engages in rough play - including shoulder
charges to the back of an opposing player;
charges on shepherding players, or
unnecessary vicious pushes and shepherds.
 Acts of misconduct.
Yellow Card Penalty shall be automatic sendoff for duration of current match and the
remainder of the current game day.
RED CARD: NOT TO BE REPLACED
Any player who commits the following
offences:
 unduly interferes with or assaults or uses
threatening language to an umpire or
behaves in a threatening manner towards an
umpire.
 assaults another player or official, kicks or
attempts to kick another player or official,
intentionally or attempts to trip by hand or
foot, front on shoulder charging (shirt
front)
 Acts of gross misconduct.
Red Card Penalty shall be automatic send off
for remainder of game and the remainder of the
current game day.
This is an automatic 2 (two) game
suspension.
A THIRD OFFENCE of a Green Card,
SECOND OFFENCE of a Yellow Card (or a
combination of 2 Green & 1 Yellow Cards)
will automatically attract a Red Card. (in the
current season)
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Normal appeals process is in place. A fee of
$100 will be levied on any appeal.
7.2 When an emergency umpire is in
attendance, he shall have the power to issue
cards for any indiscretions.
8. RACIAL ABUSE
8.1 No player, spectator or official shall act
towards or speak to any other person in a
manner, or engage in any other conduct which
threatens, disparages, vilifies or insults another
person on the basis of that person's race,
religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic
background.
8.2 In the event that a person has contravened
Rule 8.1 an umpire, club or player may lodge a
complaint in writing within 24 hours to the
Executive Director, who shall call a tribunal
meeting.
9. BEST &FAIREST AWARDS
Any player receiving a RED card (or
equivalent) is not eligible for a best and fairest
award.
10. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Should any umpire submit a written report
following the red carding of a player, the
League Board or it's appointed Tribunal shall
meet to adjudicate on the case as per Rule 7.1.
An umpire must submit a written report
following the RED Card send off of a player;
the Vic Metro Board will meet to decide if
any additional penalty is to be imposed.
In this case a representative of the
offender’s Club or the offender needs to be
at such a meeting.
Any other matters must be submitted by a
written report no later than WEDNESDAY
after the incident.
11. BLOOD BIN
11.1 No person - ie: players, umpires, trainers,
runners, etc. shall participate in a game if he is
bleeding or has blood on his uniform or person.
A bleeding person will leave the field when
directed by the field umpire and may be
replaced.
11.2 The bleeding person cannot return to the
field, until the cause of the bleeding has
stopped, the injury is securely covered and
blood has been cleaned from the uniform and
body to the satisfaction of the field umpire.
11.3 PROCEDURE: Only the field umpire in
charge of play has the responsibility to send
bleeding person from the ground. On noticing
the blood or having the matter brought to his
attention the field umpire shall stop play at the
next available break in play (score, out of
bounds, ball up) and then direct the person
from the field. Person leaving the ground must
do so from the nearest point with field umpire
acknowledging entry of replacement player, if
the bleeding person is a player. Such
replacement player may enter the field of play
and take up his position before the bleeding
player has left the field of play.
12. Boundary Umpires
12.1 If there is no boundary umpire
(SUPERS), the home team will be required
to throw the ball in. Central umpire may
throw up the ball 10 metres in from where the
ball went out. (Masterules Reserves, Legends).
12.2 Centre Square Rules to operate if
boundary Umpires are available.
13. NEGATIVE TACTICS
13.1 No player is to impede the path, touch or
harass an opposition player when the ball is out
side 5 metres.
13.1.1 When any such act of harassment
occurs one of the field umpires must
immediately give a free kick
13.1.2 This free kick is to be given, even if it is
by the second umpire who is not in control.
13.1.3 The free kick shall not disadvantaged
the team offended against.
13.2 If the player repeats the act of
harassment, that player is to be carded
according to the severity of the incident.
13.2.1 The report shall be for misconduct in
that the player committed a breach of the laws
against an opponent in a deliberate and/or
violent manner.
13.3 Goal/Boundary umpires are instructed
that they are to inform field umpires at the next
appropriate break in play (after a score, ¼,½,¾
time), when these tactics are noticed by them.
14. BEHIND THE PLAY INCIDENTS
Many times things happen on a football field
that neither the umpires or officials have
witnessed, although it is obvious that
something untoward has occurred, with a
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player who has been hit and is in distress.
Previously, this act could not be reported by
the umpire because it had not been witnessed.
Umpires having observed that such an incident
has occurred are now required to list players in
the vicinity and call for names of any
witnesses. Names of players remonstrating
after the act are also to be included. Umpires
are request to recommend if they feel any
action should be taken, but the Board reserves
the right to call a hearing if they feel this
course of action is necessary.
players shown a green, yellow or red card
during the game. The names of players shown
cards must be circled on the sheet with card
colour noted alongside their names. If a player
is shown a red card a separate written report is
to be completed in readiness for a tribunal
hearing. The team & umpires sheet along with
any red card reports are to be handed to the
Home Team Manager.
16.5 Communication: - Any concerns or issues
relating to the officiating are to be directed to
VicMetro Umpires Coordinator.
15. INSURANCE
JLT national insurance for 2011 registration on
line.The League Administrator can supply
relevant information. It is important that you
remind all your clubs that the policy does not
include personal accident and that it is
available at the player’s choice and the player
must take up the insurance themselves through
JLT if they wish to do so.
17. Officials minimum Age: 14 years for all
on-ground officials
16. PAPER WORK
16.1 Team Sheets: - Officiating umpires must
receive from each team a copy of the team
sheet which details a complete list of
participating players signed by the respective
team managers prior to commencement of play.
The team sheets are to be handed to the Home
Team Manager at the completion of the game
and posted to the Administrator immediately.
16.2 Correct Match Scores: - At the completion
of the game field umpires must ensure the
correct match score is agreed upon by goal
umpires and that this is recorded on the goal
scoring cards and handed to the Home Team
Manager after the game along with the team
sheets. These are to be phoned to the
Administrator before 5:30pm on match day.
16.3 Best and Fairest Votes: - At the
completion of the game field umpires are asked
to consult each other before awarding votes on
a 3,2,1 basis to the players who they believe
deserve votes. 3 votes shall be for the best
player and so on down the scale. Votes are to
be recorded on the vote cards provided and
handed to the Home Team Manager ASAP
after the game.
16.4 Penalty Cards and Reports: - Officiating
umpires must record the numbers of any
18. Procedure for Umpires and Club
Officials when a count of players is called.
1) Timekeepers and goal umpires are to mark
the score card at the time when the count was
called (record the time & score in the relevant
quarter) Umpires are to ask the timekeepers
and goal umpires to mark the score card at the
time when the count called (record the time in
the relevant quarter)
2) Game is to continue as it would normally
after the count. Under AFL Rule 5.5
3) As soon as practicable after the Match,
report to the Controlling Body that a request
has been made to count the number of Players
in a Team and the number of Players actually
counted. Ensure the goal cards and time
keeper’s cards are correctly marked. Sign all
relevant cards. Record such on the umpires
report sheet.
4) President or representative to follow normal
procedure re paperwork.
5) AFL Masters VicMetro Board to adjudicate.
a) Allow full time score to stand.
b) Remove score in the quarter up to the
time of the count
c) Remove the score for the entire game
(of the offending side) up to the point of
time when the count was called.
d) Communicate as soon as possible to
both sides in the game of the result of
their decision.
20. National Carnival Eligibility
A minimum of three matches.
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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES
Match Rules - Superules
21. The game shall consist of:
a) Supers and Reserves - Four (4) x twenty minute quarters with no TIME ON ADDED.
b) Over 45s and Over 50 - Two (2) x twenty (20) minute quarters followed by Two (2) x
fifteen (15) minute quarters with no TIME ON ADDED.
c) Both teams to accept responsibility for appointing a suitable timekeeper for all matches.
22. Up to six (6) interchange players may be used.
a) the interchange position shall be the position of the coaches bench.
b) Players interchanging may do so only when the player being interchanged has left the field.
Exceptions
Reserves, Over 45s and Over 50 may have unlimited interchange players during the regular
season.
When the Reserves play in their Final Series they are restricted to a maximum of 6
interchange players
23. AGE:
All players to be aged 35 or over in the year that they first play AFL Masters Football.
Evidence of age shall be required prior to any player participating in the
competition. i.e. Drivers licence, birth certificate.
PENALTY FOR NON COMPLIANCE.
Loss of game points, percentage, plus additional loss of four (4) premiership points.
24. When an underage player competes with the permission of the opposing captain, the team
playing the ineligible player shall lose match points in the event of a win.
25. In the event of any team being short of players and receiving assistance with numbers from
their opponents (FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME), the team receiving assistance shall not
lose match points in the event of their winning the match.
26. ORDER OFF RULE (Refer Umpiring Information)
a) Audible Obscenity, Abuse, Unwarranted Dissention, Fighting, Unduly Rough Play
(Shirtfront, charge etc.)
The field umpire shall order the player off the ground, using the card system.
Green Card -the remainder of the present quarter plus the next quarter.
(This player can be replaced)
Yellow Card-the rest of the game & current day (this player can NOT be replaced)
(2nd yellow card incurs a red card penalty, any after this means a tribunal appearance.)
Red Card-automatically disqualified for the rest of that day, NO REPLACEMENT, and 2
match suspension, Tribunal appearance at the Umpires discretion.
Normal appeals process is in place. A fee of $250 will be levied on any appeal.
2nd Red card player must face the Disciplinary Committee
27. NOTIFICATION OF MATCH SCORES.
a) HOME TEAM
It shall be the responsibility of the home team to notify the administrator the exact scores
before 5:30 p.m. match day.
b) PAPER WORK
The results of each game plus team sheets, best and fairest votes, goal umpires cards and
umpire match reports are to be forwarded to the administrator by the Thursday after the
game. (A $100.00 fine will be imposed if they are not received.)
c) PROTESTS/COMPLAINTS
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Any team desirous of lodging a complaint or protest resulting from a game must do so, in
writing, not later than Wednesday following the game.
Protests/Complaints received later than the required time will only be considered at the
discretion of the administrator.
Any protest/complaint received will be investigated by the administration whose decisions
will be final at all times.
Following a resolution of the investigating committee the member or Club may, within 7
days of notice lodge with the Board a notice to the effect and stating he or it wishes to
appeal the resolution
Normal appeals process is in place. A fee of $250 will be levied on any appeal.
28. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
a) Approval to play for a team other than the team for whom a player has previously fielded
must be obtained from the President of the Club concerned through the correct clearance
procedure at Sporting Pulse. It must be lodged online.
b) The Competition Director will have the power certify a player, who is considered to meet
the stated guidelines, play in the next higher age group.
The guidelines are:
i. This rule does not apply players under 35
ii. The player must be no more than 3 years younger that the age group they
wish to play in
iii. The player must have played in AFL Masters for the previous 3 years
iv. The player must have not received a red card in the past 5 years
v. The team cannot drop an older player to include a younger player
vi. The player must be certified by the Competition Director and added to the
team sheet in Sporting Pulse prior to playing. (This will not happen on
game day)
vii. The Competition Director can show discretion where considered
appropriate
This rule is designed to allow teams that are struggling to make team numbers, supplement
the team with younger players. The Competition Director can withdraw the certification
where it is considered the player is too strong or too good for that age group. This change
is to take effect immediately and will finish at the end of season 2015 where the rule will
change to the current rule of no underage players at all for season 2016.
c) Players who are under a suspension
No players to play while suspended by any other league without exception
a. First offence
i. The Coach and Team Manager will face the tribunal
ii. Penalties for a first offence will be 4 games (8 weeks)
b. Second offence
i. The President, Coach and Team Manager will face the tribunal
ii.
Penalties for second offence will be 8 - 11 games (16 weeks life ban) .
c) Application for such players must be submitted to the Board for approval before said
player can play in any VicMetro sanctioned game.
29. TEAM COLOURS
All players to be correctly attired in the registered colours of their Club, including socks
and shorts. If there is a clash of colours the away team are to alter their colours.
30. UMPIRES
Home teams to be responsible of the appointment of:
a) 2 suitably qualified and registered field umpires. (if not provided by the League)
b) 2 suitably qualified and attired boundary umpires -14 years or older
c) 2 suitably qualified and attired goal umpires - 14 years or older
All of whom are to be competent and fully conversant with the rules relating to AFL Masters
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Football. The away team may bring an umpire for Masters or Legends games.
31. HOSPITALITY
The home team shall arrange for umpires refreshments at all quarter time breaks.
It is an unwritten law that the home team provides ‘suitable’ refreshments for the away team
immediately after the match.
It is an unwritten law that the home team provides a ‘suitable’ award for the oppositions
best player in their welcome and presentation after the game.
It is an unwritten law that the away team enjoys the hospitality of the home side in their
Club room after the match.
32. MATCH REQUIREMENTS
The home team shall provide for all home matches:
a) A suitable match ball and spare
b) A suitable scoreboard attendant.
c) A suitable time keeper – AWAY TEAM – the away team is to supply a suitable time keeper
Both shall be fully conversant with Rule 1 and 36.
33. MATCH TIMES
All matches are to be made up of four (4) -twenty (20) minutes quarters with NO time on unless
serious injury or unforseen circumstances prevail [commonsense is to prevail at all times]
Superules to begin at 2:45 p.m.
Masterules/Reserves to begin at 12:45 p.m.
Legends to begin at 11:00 a.m. ( 2 x 20 minutes then 2 x 15 minute quarters)
[Unless prior agreed arrangements have been made, including notification to League
Administrator and Umpires Advisor]
34. COMMUNICATION
It shall be the responsibility of the home team to arrange contact with their opponent at least
7 days prior to the scheduled game to ensure that the game is conducted in the required manner.
35. PREMIERSHIP POINTS & PERCENTAGES
Awarded in the usual manner.
36. QUARTER BREAKS
Breaks will be observed between quarters in the following manner, with both teams leaving the
oval at half time.
a) Quarter Time: 3-5 minutes
b) Half time: 10 minutes ( this may be adjusted with permission of both Captains )
c) Three quarter time: 3-5 minutes
37. FINAL SERIES
A final series will be conducted at the conclusion of the home/away games. The qualifying
Finals shall comprise two matches with officially appointed field, boundary and goal
umpires.
Competing teams shall provide a competent timekeeper and scoreboard attendant.
The timekeeper must be familiar with the VicMetro Superules playing rules.
Premier Division
a) Teams finishing 2 & 3 shall play a curtain raiser match for a position in the Grand Final.
b) Teams finishing 1 & 4 shall play a match for a position in the Grand Final.
c) The winners of the qualifying finals shall play a Grand Final match to determine the
competitions Premiership.
Zone Finals Games – Applies to both North & South Zones.
d) Teams finishing 2 & 3 shall play a curtain raiser qualifying final for a position in the
Semi Final.
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e) Teams finishing 1 & 4 shall play a qualifying final for a position in the Semi Final.
f) The winners of the Semi Finals shall play a Grand Final match to determine the
competitions Premiership.
All Finals Games
a) In the event of a draw. The game shall consist of two five minute halves. Teams shall kick
initially towards the opposite end to the end they were kicking at the time of the siren being
sounded. This continues until a winner is found.
b) All quarters will be 20 minutes.
2012 Reserves Finals (Trial) Premier & Zone
This is to be played in the same manner as the Premier Division Final Series
38. FINALS ELIGILITY
To compete on finals day each player must have played at least four (4) games for his team
during the current season.
A player included on the team sheet must participate in the relevant match dressed in full
Club attire.
39. PREMIERSHIP
A Premiership Cup/Shield will be awarded to the Premier Club in each Division / Zone /
Reserves
40. LEGENDS
All Legends games are played under the same conditions outlined except that there is no limit to
interchange players, on field equalisation of player numbers is mandatory and no Finals are
played.
41. FORFIETS
1. Forfeit is as per the AFL Rules, see rules for Forfeiture
a. consequences of 10.7.2
b. of match, general rule 10.7.1
c. Player numbers 20.7
d. refusal to leave playing surface 9.4.2, 20.6.2
e. variation of percentage by controlling body 10.7.3
2. If forfeiting club notifies the league and other club 7 days prior to game, then $250
compensation paid to other club.
3. If forfeiting club notifies the league or other club less than 7 days prior to game, then
$500 compensation of $300 may be paid to the home club if the Board approves and
rest paid to League to review fixture and make changes if required
4. Second forfeit – instant removal from fixture for rest of year, need to show cause to
be admitted next season
The levy is to be paid before the next scheduled game for that Club.
Where the levy remains unpaid and the club does take the field, the four points for that game will
be awarded to the opposition, and the club will be liable for further penalty.
The levy will apply for each game in which a club forfeits.
If a club forfeits in two rounds during a season, they will be suspended from the competition for
that season, and will need to re-apply to the League for admission in any ensuing season.
Where the offending club amalgamates with another club in the competition, any outstanding levy
incurred will become the liability of the amalgamated entity.
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42. CLUB REQUIREMENTS
Insurance / Incorporation / AFL Masters VicMetro Duties / Team List / Uniform /
Risk Management Policy / Emergency Response /Code of Conduct /
Communicable Diseases Policy / Privacy Policy / Legal Liability /
Equal Opportunity Policy / Professional Conduct/ President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer.
VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES
FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)
ABN 81 583 285 147
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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN
SUPERULES LEAGUE (INC.)
ABN 81 583 285 147
Process to handle a game not being played due to the
condition of the ground or its surroundings.
1. Home Clubs to make sure the ground is suitable.
2. Home Club to change location and inform away Club.
3. Play at away ground if suitable.
IF UNPLAYABLE ON THE DAY
1. Game abandoned
2. Suitable arrangements to be made between the 2 Clubs to play the game
the next available time.
3. League to be part of this process at this stage.
4. If a suitable solution can not be reached.
5. Home side gives a forfeit.
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BLOOD RULE
To be read in conjunction with Rule 11 BLOOD BIN
11. INFECTIOUS DISEASES
11.1 THE MEANING OF ACTIVE BLEEDING
In this Law 11, the term "Active Bleeding" means the existence of an injury or wound,
which continues to bleed, Active Bleeding does not include minor bleeding from a graze or scratch,
which has abated and can be readily removed from a Player or any part of his uniform
11.2 PARTICIPATION IN MATCHES WHEN ACTIVELY BLEEDING
(a) Unless Law 11.7 applies:
(i) a Player must not remain on the Playing Surface for so long as he or she is Actively Bleeding
(ii) a Club or Team must not allow any of its Players to remain on the Playing Surface for
so long as the Player is Actively Bleeding.
(b) Unless immediate treatment needs to be given, having due regard to a Player's health
and safety, a Club or Team must not allow any Player who is Actively Bleeding to be
treated on the Playing Surface.
11.3 ACTIVE BLEEDING — ROLE OF UMPIRE
11.3.1 Role of Umpire
Where a field Umpire is of the opinion that a Player is Actively Bleeding, the field Umpire must
stop play
at the first available opportunity:
(a) direct the Player concerned to immediately leave the Playing Surface;
(b) subject to Law 11.3.3, wait a reasonable period to allow the replacement Player to take
up position before recommencing play; and recommence play.
11.3.2 Player to Follow Directions of Field Umpire
Where a Player is directed by a field Umpire to leave the Playing Surface because he or she is
Actively Bleeding, the Player must leave the Playing Surface immediately through the Interchange
Area. The Player must not re-enter the Playing Surface or take any further part in any Match until
and unless:
(a) the cause of such bleeding has been abated:
(b) the injury is securely bound to ensure that all blood is contained;
(c) any blood stained article of uniform has been removed and replaced: and
(d) any blood on any part of the Player's body has been thoroughly cleansed and removed.
11.3.3 Replacement Player
A Player directed to leave the Playing Surface may be replaced by another Player listed on the
Team Sheet. A replacement Player may enter the Playing Surface while the Player that he or she is
replacing is leaving the Playing Surface. If a replacement Player has not entered the Playing
Surface by the time the directed Player has left the Playing Surface, the field Umpire must
recommence play immediately.
11.3.4 Refusal to Leave Playing Surface
Where a Player refuses to or does not immediately leave the Playing Surface when directed to do
so by a field Umpire, the following will apply:
(a) the field Umpire must warn the Player that a Free Kick will be awarded and that the
Player may be reported if he or she does not leave the Playing Surface;
(b) if the Player still refuses to leave the Playing Surface, the field Umpire must award a Free
Kick to the Player of the opposing Team who is nearest to where the warning was given or
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where play was stopped, whichever is the greatest penalty;
(c) if the Player refuses to leave the Playing Surface:
(i) the field Umpire shall report the Player for misconduct in failing to follow a direction of
an Umpire;
(ii) the Match will immediately end and be forfeited by the reported Player's Team.
11.4 PROCEDURE WHEN PLAYER NOT ACTIVELY BLEEDING;
Where a field Umpire is of the opinion that a Player is not Actively Bleeding, but the Player has
blood on any part of his body or uniform the following will apply:
(a) at the first available opportunity, the field Umpire must signal and direct the Player to
obtain treatment. After the signal is given, play will continue;
(b) the Player may remain on the Playing Surface after the signal is given by the field Umpire,
but must at the earliest opportunity:
(i) in the case of blood being on any part of his uniform have the piece of uniform removed
and replaced; and/or
(ii) in the case of blood being on any part of his body, have the blood removed and the
cause of any bleeding (if any), treated and covered so that all blood is contained;
(c) if after receiving treatment, the field Umpire is of the opinion that blood is still appearing
on any part of the Player's body or uniform, the Player is deemed to be Actively Bleeding
and Law 11.3 will apply.
11.5 VARIATION BY CONTROLLING BODY
A Controlling Body may adopt its own rules to specify that Law 11.3 applies to all bleeding.
11.6 FAILURE TO OBEY DIRECTION
(a) A Player's refusal to promptly obey a direction of a field Umpire given under Law 11.3 or
11.4 is a Reportable Offence:
(b) Any fine, period of suspension or other sanction determined by a Tribunal or other body
hearing the Reportable Offence shall be in addition to any sanction which may be imposed
by a Controlling Body under Law 11.14.
11.7 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE END 01 A QUARTER
A Player awarded a Mark or Free Kick may Kick the football after the field Umpire has signalled
that play has come to an end, even though he is at that time Actively Bleeding. However, this Law
is subject to commonsense prevailing.
11.8 DELIBERATE SMEARING OF BLOOD
Regardless of any other provision in these Laws, if a Player intentionally smears or otherwise
causes blood to be placed on another Player's body or uniform, the field Umpire must
immediately stop play and allow that Player such time as is necessary to have the blood removed or
item of uniform removed and replaced.
11.9 PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Each Club or Team must ensure that any doctor, trainer and any other person treating Players of a
Team wears protective gloves as may be approved from time to time by the relevant Controlling
Body.
11.10 DISPOSAL OF BLOODIED CLOTHING AND OTHER MATERIAL
Each Club or Team must ensure that:
(a) any bloodied item of uniform or clothing of a Player is placed as soon as possible in a
hygienic sealed container and laundered to ensure the removal of all blood; and
(b) all towels, wipes, bandages, dressings and other materials used in the treatment of
bleeding Players must be placed in a hygienic scaled container and discarded or destroyed in
a hygienic manner.
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11.11 DRESSING ROOMS
Each Club or Team must ensure that all dressing rooms and other areas occupied by the Team prior
to, during or immediately following the completion of any Match are kept clean and that no blood
remains on any surface, equipment, hand basin, toilet, shower, hath or other area.
All such surfaces, equipment and areas must be cleansed and disinfected immediately after contact
with blood.
11.12 HYGIENE
Each Club or Team must ensure that:
(a) Players do not urinate (other than in a toilet) in or about any dressing rooms or on the
Playing Surface prior to, during or immediately following the completion of any Match;
and
(b) each of its Players observe a high standard of personal hygiene.
11.13 TRAINERS
Unless Law 11.4 applies, a trainer or other personnel responsible for the treatment of Players shall
not provide treatment to a Player on the Playing Surface for any cut, abrasion or other injury
involving the discharge of blood.
11.14 SANCTIONS — CONTROLLING BODY
A Controlling Body may impose a sanction upon a Player. Club or Team for a breach of any
obligation imposed under this Law 11
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Code of Conduct
AFL Masters - Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League Inc.
[VicMetro]
1. Philosophy and Code of Conduct – 2012
“Insert name of your club ” is committed to the ideals, principles and disciplines of AFL Masters as
expressed in the attached Philosophy and Code of Conduct.
The Executive Committee of “Insert name of your club ” requires all members, players and
supporters to commit to and abide by the Philosophy and Code of Conduct.
All members, players and supporters should take the time to read them carefully and acknowledge their
commitment by signing the attached Members Code of Conduct Form and returning it to the Club.
The Members Code of Conduct Form must be signed by the member, the President and witness prior to
the member being accepted as a member of the Club.
Umpire penalties for on field offences
All players are reminded of the Order-Off-Rule that may be imposed by all field umpires and AFL
Masters VicMetro Superules Football League Inc. Executive Committee members.
A Green card penalty being automatic send-off for the remainder of the current quarter plus the next
Quarter. Player can be replaced.
A Yellow card penalty being automatic send -off until the end of the Current Day.
Player cannot be replaced.
A Red card penalty being automatic send-off until the end of the Current Day plus automatic next
2 games suspension. Player cannot be replaced. (Tribunal can be called if necessary.)
2, Insurance, Injury and Member Consent Form – 2012
Due to the excessive rise in the costs of insurance cover, the National Board of AFL Masters, in
conjunction with all AFL Masters State Associations has made the decision NOT to seek personal
accident cover or loss of wage insurance for players and officials.
All players and officials are STRONGLY ADVISED to make provision for their own Accident, Life,
Income Protection and Health insurances to protect themselves in the event of injury sustained whilst
participating in Masters Australian Football.
Consequently, every participant in VicMetro will be required to
complete and sign a Members and Players Membership Consent Form prior to undertaking any
playing or non-playing role with their respective clubs.
The Members and Players Membership Consent Form must be signed by the member, the President and
witness prior to the member participating in any game of football in which the Club is involved.
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Philosophy of AFL Masters – 2012
The most important aspect of our game is that it is "FOOTBALL FOR FUN".
All AFL Masters participants should adhere to this philosophy and accept the following guidelines:
1. Egos are to be left at home.
2. We should recognise good performance and applaud the efforts of both teams and umpires.
3. Criticism of other player's performance and ability is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
4. The game is played for fun and enjoyment by all.
5. Disputing an umpire's decisions or abuse of any umpires is totally unacceptable and will not be
tolerated.
6. On field and off field fighting, violence or bad language is totally unacceptable and will not be
tolerated.
7. Games Selection Criteria.
We obviously need far more players to get through a season than can take the field at the start
of any given match, and whilst every player will be given the chance to play, selection cannot
help but be influenced by the following:-
paid membership, attendance at training, participation in club activities and duties and willingness
to travel to away games.
The above does not mean that players who cannot train or play regularly will not be welcomed
and get a game, however they must be prepared to accept and understand our priorities, just as we
understand that at our age there are a variety of factors that prevent some players being available each
week.
8. Not withstanding point 7, every effort will be made to give all players equal time on the ground.
9. Hospitality to visiting teams is very important. As we partake of other team's hospitality during our
travels to away games, all players should recognise the importance of returning the favour.
10. AFL Masters recognises the importance of involving our families in our activities and will continue to
make a conscious effort to do so.
11. New players are always very welcome, but should be made fully aware of the Philosophy and Code of
Conduct and adhere to what is required of them as a representative of the club and AFL Masters.
Remember, at our age, it is not how many games you win, but how many games you play. For that reason
we have modified rules and modified attitudes to playing in order to minimise the risk of injury and keep
us playing and enjoying our great game even longer.
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Code of Conduct – 2012
Introduction
The Code of Conduct covers both on-field and off-field activities. It covers verbal as well as physical
conduct and applies to all members, players, umpires, coaching staff, support staff and supporters.
The Code of Conduct is for the benefit of all members, players, spectators, their friends and families.
Code of Conduct Principles:
1. The Rules of AFL Masters VicMetro shall be adhered to at all times.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The Philosophy of AFL Masters shall be adhered to at all times.
Disputing the Umpire's decision will not be tolerated.
Violence, fighting or threatening behaviour at any game or club function will not be tolerated.
Swearing, abusive and threatening language at any game or club function will not be tolerated.
Racial or religious abuse, vilification or actions that may offend another will not be tolerated.
Members, players and supporters shall respect and abide by directives of the Club administration.
Procedures for Reporting of Breaches.
Any person (the complainant) who witnesses a breach of the AFL Masters Code of Conduct shall report
such incident directly to any member of the Club Executive Committee.
Reports of minor indiscretions or incidents may be reported verbally. Incidents of a serious nature can
initially be communicated verbally but must be followed up in writing.
Investigation Procedures.
Any verbal or written report of a breach of the Code of Conduct shall be heard by the Executive
Committee who shall convene a meeting at the earliest possible time in order to investigate the alleged
incident.
The complainant may, if desired, remain anonymous to all but the Executive Committee who shall keep
the person’s identity confidential.
The Executive Committee will fully investigate all aspects of the reported incident and must consult with
all parties involved, all the time maintaining the complainant’s confidentiality if requested.
The Executive Committee shall have the power to impose any or all of the prescribed penalties.
The Executive Committee shall report the outcome of their investigations firstly to the offending party,
secondly to the complainant, thirdly to all Club Members and be fully reported in the Minutes of the next
Executive Committee Meeting. The opposition club shall also be informed in writing of the action taken.
The Executive Committee have the authority and power to impose any or all of the prescribed penalties
on any complainant if the Committee deems the complainant’s report to be frivolous, unjust, spiteful or
intended to unfairly injure or discriminate against any person or persons.
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Disciplinary Actions and Prescribed Penalties.
In all reported cases, the Executive Committee shall counsel the offending person(s) and instruct them in
the Philosophy of AFL Masters and how they should conduct themselves.
Where the incident is considered to be a minor offence:
The offending person(s) may be cautioned and receive a warning not to re-offend.
A second or subsequent breach of a minor nature will be treated as a significant offence.
Where the incident is considered to be a significant offence:
(The umpire deems more than a red card - 2 match penalty incident must be investigated.)
The offending person/s or Club may face match suspension and /or are to be placed on a bond (a
monetary amount deemed suitable by the Executive Committee) - any number of matches may be placed
on a (12) twelve month suspended sentence.
The offending person(s) will have their membership suspended for a period determined by the Executive
Committee.
The offending person(s) will be suspended from playing for a period determined by the Executive
Committee.
The offending person(s), not being a member of the Club, will be suspended from attending Club games
or functions for a period determined by the Executive Committee.
A second or subsequent breach of a significant nature will be treated as a serious offence.
Where the incident is considered to be a serious offence:
If that person/s or Club re offend within that (12) twelve month period they lose the bond, start with the
number of games that were suspended and then face the investigating committee for further penance.
The offending person(s) will have their membership cancelled indefinitely.
The offending person(s) will be suspended from playing indefinitely.
The offending person(s), not being a member of the Club, will be suspended from attending Club games
or functions indefinitely.
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Members Code of Conduct Form
We as a member of the “Insert name of your club” Football Club
trading as the “Insert name of your club” Football Club (“The Club”) agree to be
bound by the following:
1. We have read and understand the Philosophy and Code of Conduct of AFL Masters
VicMetro.
2.We agree to conduct ourselves according to the Philosophy and agree to be bound by
the Code of Conduct.
3. We agree not to issue any claims against “The Club”, Committee or members now or
in the future for any action they may take or penalty imposed upon us should we
breach the Code of Conduct.
4. We agree to indemnify “the Club”, Committee or members if somebody issues claims
against any of them in connection with injury, loss or damage we suffer or cause.
In signing this Code of Conduct form, we acknowledge that we have read and
understood the above terms and requirements and hereby agree to be bound by all
such terms, conditions and requirements.
President:
………………………………………..
Date
…. /……….. / …………..
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE
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COACH / PLAYERS AND SUPPORT STAFF
“Insert name of your club” SUPERULES CODE of CONDUCT
PRINT NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE
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RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Incident
3.
Is St. John’s in attendance?
Is the defibrillator to be used?
1.
Check the patient’s vital
signs.
Level 2 First Aide makes
assessment of situation
2.
Is first aid required?
Does the patient require CPR?
4.
5.
Has an ambulance been
called?
Re assess patient’s condition.
6.
Has someone checked the
ambulance has been called?
7.
Review emergency
Process Plan.
Steps 1. – 6.
Coordinate Emergency Services
on site.
8.
9.
Provide information to
Emergency Services on
arrival
10.
Assist Emergency Services
if required
11.
Liaise with family on incident
and patients condition.
12.
Pack up all gear that has been
used in emergency incident
13.
Debriefing session and
written report of incident.
14.
Liaise with family on patient’s
condition.
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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN
SUPERULES LEAGUE (Inc.)
ABN 81 583 285 147
RACIAL & RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE
Section 1 Commitment
1.1. The AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League is committed to an environment which
promotes racial and religious tolerance by prohibiting certain conduct and providing a means of redress for victims
of racial and religious vilification and/or racial discrimination.
1.2. The League is bound by the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic), the Racial Discrimination Act
1975 (Cth), and the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) (the legislation). This Policy is consistent with the
legislation and the Australian Football League’s Rule 30 and the Victorian Football League’s Rule 7.3. This Policy
is not in substitution of the legislation.
1.3 The League will ensure that this Policy is communicated to spectators and participants of the League. It will
also ensure that participants of the League receive anti-racial and religious vilification and racial discrimination
training on an annual basis.
1.4 Nothing in this Policy prevents a person lodging a complaint in relation to racial and religious vilification
and/or racial discrimination under the legislation. In the event a complaint is made under this policy the League
shall ensure that the parties are informed of their rights
Section 2 Definitions
In this Policy“complaints process” means the procedure outlined in sections 6, 7 and 8 of this Policy.
“Club” means any football Club that is a member of the AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football
League.
“engage in conduct” includes use of the internet or email to publish or transmit statements or other material.
“League” means the AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League.
“detriment” includes humiliation and denigration.
“discrimination” means for the purpose of this Policy, conduct based on a person’s race, religion, colour, descent
or national or ethnic origin. Discrimination may be direct or indirect.
Direct discrimination means treating or proposing to treat another person less favourably on the basis of a person’s
race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. Indirect discrimination means imposing or intending to
impose a requirement that a person of a particular race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin cannot
comply with, but which a higher proportion of people without that attribute (or with a different attribute) can, when
it is not reasonable in the circumstances to do so.
THE AFL MASTERS VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE
THE RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE POLICY
“participant” includes a player, director, officer, employee, volunteer to and agent of a Football Club that
participates in the League.
“spectator” is a person that attends a football game or event conducted by a Club or the League.
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Section 3 Prohibited Conduct
3.1 Racial and Religious Vilification
No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her duties
or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall engage in conduct that offends, humiliates,
intimidates, contempt’s, ridicules, incites, threatens, disparages, vilifies or insults another person on the basis of
that person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.
3.2 Serious Racial and Religious Vilification
No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her duties
or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall intentionally engage in conduct that he/she
knows is likely to incite hatred against another person, or threaten physical harm or incite hatred in others to cause
physical harm to a person or to a person’s property because of that person’s race, religion, colour, descent or
national or ethnic origin.
3.3 Racial and Religious discrimination
No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her duties
or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall engage in conduct that discriminates, directly
or indirectly against another person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national
or ethnic origin.
3.4 Victimisation
3.4.1 No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her
duties or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall victimise another person.
3.4.2 A person will victimise another person (the victim) if:
(a) the person subjects or threatens to subject the victim, or a person who acts as a witness, to any detriment
because the victim (or a person associated with the victim) intends to or has lodged a complaint in contravention of
this Policy; or
(b) the person assists, requests, induces, encourages or authorises another person to subject the victim, or a person
who acts as a witness, to any detriment because the victim (or a person associated with the victim) intends to or has
lodged a complaint in contravention of this Policy.
Section 4 Authorised Persons
4.1 The League will appoint a Complaints Officer (the League’s Complaints Officer) to ensure that any breach of
this Policy is responded to in an equitable and prompt manner.
4.2 The League shall appoint an Authorised Person as the senior decision-maker in the League’s Complaints
Process. Should the Authorised Person be absent for a significant period, he/she must nominate a person to act on
his/her behalf should the process need to be enacted.
Section 5 Confidentiality and Records
5.1 Confidentiality must be maintained throughout the complaints process. All parties to a complaint, the
Authorised Person (or Delegate), the League’s Complaints Officer, any witnesses and the Conciliator must all
agree, in writing, to the maintenance of confidentiality. No person involved in the complaints process shall publicly
comment on any aspect of the complaints process without the prior written agreement of all parties.
5.2 The League shall ensure that any documents relating to a complaint shall remain confidential and be retained
for 7 years from the date that the complaint is made.
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Section 6 Inter club Breach of the Policy
In the event that it is alleged that a spectator or participant has contravened this Policy:
6.1 an Umpire, spectator or participant of the Club may by 5.00pm on the first working day following the day on
which the contravention is alleged to have occurred, lodge a complaint in writing with Complaint’s Officer of the
Club;
6.2 the Complaint’s Officer of the Club where the complaint was made shall, by 5.00pm on the next working day
following the day that the complaint was lodged with the Club, lodge the complaint with the League’s Complaints
Officer;
6.3 the Club’s Complaints Officer will take no further action once the complaint has been lodged with the League
unless otherwise instructed by the League’s Complaint’s Officer.
Section 7 Management of Complaints
The League’s Complaints Officer shall:
7.1 make every effort to ensure that:
7.1.1 confidentiality is maintained at all times during the complaints process and that the outcome of the complaints
process remains confidential;
7.1.2 any breach of confidentiality is referred to the AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules League’s
Tribunal no later than 5pm on the next working day following the day that the breach is discovered;
7.2 inform the person alleged to have contravened the Policy of the complaint, the complaint procedures and
provide that person with an opportunity to respond to the complaint;
7.3 inform only the President of the League or Nominee, that a Complaint has been received by the Complaints
Officer;
7.4 obtain written statements from any witnesses identified by both parties to the complaint;
7.5 where available, obtain any other evidence;
7.6 Make available any witness statements or any other evidence obtained in the course of investigating a
complaint to both parties, with an opportunity to comment, as part of the conciliation process or prior to a tribunal
hearing.
7.7 arrange for the complaint to be conciliated, by a conciliator agreed upon by both parties except when the
complaint is referred to the League’s Tribunal in accord with clause 7.9.2 and 7.9.3 herein.
7.8 take all steps necessary for the complaint to be conciliated within 10 working days from the day on which the
incident is alleged to have occurred;
7.9 refer the complaint to League’s Tribunal:
7.9.1 when the Complainant informs the Complaints Officer that the matter has not been resolved through
conciliation. The Complaints Officer will if requested by the Complainant within one working day from the day on
which the conciliation failed, take all steps necessary for the complaint to be referred to League’s Tribunal in
accordance with clause 8.2 herein.
7.9.2 when both the League’s Complaints Officer and the Authorised Person have determined that the complaint
was lacking in substance and/or was made vexatiously;
7.9.3 when both the League’s Complaints Officer and the Authorised Person determine that under sections 24 or 25
of the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic) the complaint could be considered as “serious”, he/she will
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take all steps necessary for the complaint to be referred to the League’s Tribunal within 5 working days from the
day on which the incident is alleged to have occurred;
7.10 ensure that any time limit referred to in this Policy may be extended by the League if in the opinion of the
Authorised Person of the League it is just and equitable to do so;
7.11 ensure that where a matter is resolved by conciliation the only public statement that shall be made shall be
agreed to by both parties to the complaint and the Authorised Person and that the terms of any settlement are
finalised to the satisfaction of the complainant and respondent and signed by the parties and the conciliator.
Section 8 League Tribunal Process and Penalties
8.1 The League’s Tribunal will be constituted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the League.
8.2 Where a complaint is referred to the League’s Tribunal pursuant to clause 7.9,1 of this Policy or as a result of a
referral from a Club’s Complaint Officer arising from an intra club breach, the Tribunal will hear the complaint
within 5 working days of the complaint being referred.
8.3 The League’s Tribunal has the power to order any reasonable penalties or directions for breaches of this Policy
as are allowable under the rules and regulations of the League in force at the time of the hearing.
8.4 If found to have contravened this Policy a Club may be vicariously liable for conduct engaged in by a
participant acting as the clubs agent or employee, if the Club is unable to establish that it took reasonable
precautions to prevent the participant from engaging in that conduct.
Section 9 Appeals from the League Tribunal
9.1 Where a complainant or respondent is unsatisfied with the decision made by the League Tribunal, either party
may request that the Club’s Complaints Officer request that AFL Victoria establish a panel to hear an appeal from
the decision made by the League Tribunal.
9.2 The Club’s Complaints Officer must lodge the appeal within 5 days of the League Tribunal ‘s decision together
with a bond of $550 (inclusive of GST) made payable to AFL Victoria. 20% of the bond will be retained by AFL
Victoria as an administrative levy.
9.3 The panel to hear and determine the appeal will be comprised of 3 representatives of AFL Victoria’s Appeals
Board or AFL Victoria’s Independent Panel.
9.4 The panel established to hear and determine the appeal has the power to order any penalties or directions which
it decides are reasonable in the circumstances. Such penalties may include a monetary fine and/or exclusion from
attending or participating in any football matches conducted by the League for a period of time.
Section 10 Monitoring and Review of the Policy
The Policy will be monitored on an ongoing basis by the League’s Executive Committee.
Section 11 Policy Commencement
This Policy was passed by League’s Executive Committee on March 9th 2009 and will take effect from that date.
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