Ponsonby Rugby
2013 Junior Coaches & Managers
April 4th & 5th 2013
Junior Committee Presentation
AGENDA
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Welcome and Introduction
Training
Pre-season games and team development
Game day
The season
Other events
Club information
Q&A
WELCOME and INTRODUCTION
• Thank-you for being a coach or manager of a junior team
at this great club – your help is appreciated and we
couldn’t do it without you!
• Tonight is an overview of the upcoming season –
questions from the floor are welcome anytime.
• Please continue to stay in touch with any of the
junior team at the club – and if in doubt please ask
for help
TRAINING
• Training
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You chose your preferred venue, days, and times. Junior training should be completed by 6.15pm on
Tuesdays and Thursdays to allow for senior teams to train.
We recommend an hour duration – up to one and a quarter hours at most
Once agreed with your team, please advise the administrator and delegate. They will let the club
know who is training where
• Facilities
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Grounds at Western springs (outer fields and half field adjacent to the Tan) – with lights, gear shed.
Grounds at Cox’s Bay, with gear shed, no lights to speak of.
Grounds at Archibald park, gear shed and lights.
There is limited space and gear – please share with your club-mates
The “tan” – sawdust shed available for use during wet weather. Please advise the club if you are
heading up there. There are no “bookings” and space is limited so please share appropriately.
Where possible, please use the margins of the outer fields off the playing area – you will need to rely
on the field come the weekend. You cannot book a field.
Pre-season games and development
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Pre season games from this weekend. Useful and popular but not compulsory
Not part of the main draw – your delegate will advise the venue and time, a
local representative will add you to the draw. PLEASE advise your delegate of
your intention and update if necessary
Each team must have a referee. The ARU provided free course is simple and
short (2 hours, multiple dates). You must renew your referee ticket every year.
Each team must have an accredited coach. Again the ARU provide a free
course (2 hours, multiple dates).
It is recommended you may wish to have multiple parents attend the courses
– there is no limit on numbers and there are some benefits.
We suggest, with the parents permission, that you create a contact list that
can be shared amongst the team. It can assist greatly with last minute help
GAME DAY
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Where and when? How do I check the draw?
http://draws.nzrugby.co.nz/competitions/Fixtures.aspx?Provincial=2523&Name=Auckland%2
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Turn up on time and “locate” your opposition
Start on time and clear the field promptly at the conclusion of your game – there will likely be
another game wanting to start.
Gather up your cones quickly at the end of the game – they can easily go missing
Have your referee prepared (with their gear) to assist on an away game – no referee means
no game.
Give your parents a role – it helps you create an environment they are part of and enables
you to concentrate on the players. Roles can include sub’s management, record
keeping/statistics (be realistic), time keeping, medical help/comfort, keeping sub’s warmed
up with light drills, be the gear manager, etc, etc
Enjoy the day and set the right example – a supportive style always wins in the end
Let the junior administrator know your result
GAME DAY, continued
• What gear we provide – bag, jerseys, basic first aid kit, balls, cones,
handbook, tags,
• What we don’t provide – hit shields, flags, water bottle carriers, trophies
• We recommend you bring – ice in bags or cool pads,
• Injuries. Use common sense. Don’t play an injured “star”. Have a parent
assist with care and transport if required. Advise the club and delegate.
Seek professional help from a weekend accident and emergency clinic or
hospital.
• Visit the club! It is your club and you are welcome. There are home games
to watch and it can be a great opportunity to build friendships with teammates.
The SEASON
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Saturday games from mid May to late August. Every weekend including school holidays.
If your team cannot field a side during the middle weekend of the school holidays then
please advise the administrator and your delegate early.
Friday night games on occasion. The club has 15 nights of use on the main ground (subject to
condition). These games include junior games, schoolboy games, adult games. The club is
open and it is a great social opportunity for your team (and a weekend off!)
Player of the month (POM). Held once a month on a Saturday afternoon after games. Please
nominate your team recipient by the appointed time to ensure a certificate. Very popular
afternoon.
The club changing rooms and bistro are open on a Thursday night. This is a great opportunity
to organise a team night where the kids can shower/change in the rooms, and the family can
enjoy a meal and drink with team-mates families. If you want to bring a group, please advise
the club (to assist the bistro)
U10 (Prem reserves) & U11 (Prem’s) have ball boy duties for home games (6 boys per game)
OTHER EVENTS
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Mid-season raffle. This is the junior clubs biggest source of fundraising. Please
assist by ensuring your team gives it their best. Great prizes and recognition for the
best team effort
Club Quiz nights; 19th April, 24th May, 19th July. Great fun – get a team together and
come on down to test your knowledge!
End of Season;
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Photo night. Please ensure your team attends, on time. This is also the night we collect jerseys and
gear bags.
Prize-giving. Around mid-September on a Saturday morning.
End of year coaches and managers night – a social debrief and thank-you.
CLUB INFORMATION
• Contact information – see your handbook
• Policies – Trials, travel, fundraising, clothing – all on the website.
• Club staff structure;
– Susan Thomas – Club Manager
– Bryan Williams – Director of Rugby
– Sandra Ioane – Junior Administrator (part time)
• Volunteer administrators
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Brent Metson – Chairman, Junior section
Geoff Buchanan – Club JRC (ARU) delegate for city teams (rugby matters)
Craig Watt – Club JRC (ARU) delegate for Kelston teams (rugby matters)
Carly Puletiuatoa – U6&7 grade co-ordinator
Junior committee – hard working and there to help!
Chris Clews – Club Chairman
Ces Williams – Club President
QUESTIONS?
• Any questions or comments to share?
• Enjoy your season!