Brunswick Hockey Club
2014
Junior Information Pack
Brunswick Hockey Club : www.brunswickhockeyclub.org.au
Hockey Victoria : www.hockeyvictoria.org.au
Introduction
Welcome to Brunswick Hockey Club and the 2014 hockey season. This pack contains helpful
information for new players, players who have played previously and parents. It provides information
about the club, the HV 2014 season, club contacts, registration etc.
The 2014 season will commence on Friday 2nd May and will consist of 14 home and away games.
The HV age groups for 2014 and will be U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16.
About the Brunswick Hockey Club
Since its creation in 1923, Brunswick has maintained high standards not only across hockey fields in
this state, but also off the field where our committees have proven to be innovative, creative and
forward thinking.
Over the last few years Brunswick has developed initiatives that will be beneficial to the club’s
longevity and competitiveness in the Victoria Hockey Association. After securing our own ground in
March 2008, the Brunswick Hockey Club has continued to grow and provides excellent team spirit
both on and off the field.
We cater to the needs of hockey players great or small, young or old, and of varying abilities. We
realise most people join a sporting club not only as a release from everyday stresses and to keep fit,
but also to be entertained.
With some extraordinary junior talents coming through the ranks and many loyal and focussed
members, the Brunswick Hockey Club is only at the beginning of what may prove to be the most
exciting and prosperous period in our 90-year history.
Our Vision:
To be a leading hockey club
Our Mission:
To provide a sociable and responsible club where hockey can be enjoyed by everyone.
Our Values:
Service to our members and player growth.
Development of our club and players
Professionalism and ethics in all our actions
Competitiveness and a will to win
Teams
In 2013 the club aims to field teams in the following age groups and divisions:
Under 10 – Sat mornings
Under 12 – Sat morning
Under 14 Pennant and District– Fri night
Under 16 Pennant and District– Fri night
Registration & Transfer Information
Players wishing to play for BHC in the winter season need to register for 2014. Unregistered players
will not be permitted to play. If you have played for another club you will need to request a clearance
first. Speak to Eddie or Wendy and they will request the clearance online for you.
Hockey Victoria have changed their registration process for 2014 and no longer use the Sporting
pulse website. The new platform will be known as HockeyNet and will require all members to register
via MemberDesq. A MemberDesq button will be available on the Hockey Victoria website.
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As MemberDesq is new in 2014, all hockey participants across Australia will be accessing the
membership system for the first time. Participants will need to complete a brief self-registration
process and will be provided with a login and password once they have completed this.
Uniform
Brunswick uniforms are available from the canteen. The cost of the uniform is as follows:
Shirt
$ 49
Socks
$9
Shorts
$ 41
Skort
$ 51 (Plain black shorts, skirts/skorts are also acceptable)
There are also BHC Hoodies available for $40. Check them out, they look great!
Note: U/10 players do not need to purchase a uniform in their first year. The club has a set of junior
shirts that can be borrowed and returned at the end of the season.
Annual Fees
Brunswick Hockey Club is a community-based amateur sporting body that operates on the
presumption that all of its members are financial members of the club. 2013 Fees are as follows:
Under 10’s
$150.00
U/12 – U/18
$280.00
Second child
$270.00
Third Child
$230.00
There is a $10 discount per membership if paid before Round 1.
Note: Unlike some other clubs Brunswick Hockey Club does not charge players match day fees. All
match day expenses are covered in the annual fees.
How to pay your fees:
Eftpos/Credit card facilities are now available in the canteen.
Cash – please place money in an envelope with the name(s) of who the fees are for. Please
pass this on to your age group co-ordinator or a member of the Junior Committee
Cheques are to be made out to Brunswick Hockey Club Inc. Please place cheque in an
envelope with the name(s) of who the fees are for. Please pass this on to your age group coordinator or a member of the Junior Committee
Bank Transfer
Brunswick Hockey Club Inc.
Westpac Bank
BSB; 033174
Account number; 184429
Note: Be sure to include the name(s) of who the fees are for in the description section
otherwise it is difficult to determine who has paid!
All fees are to be paid by Round 5. Failure to do so will class a player as an ‘un-financial player’ and
as such no un-financial player may take the field from Round 6 onwards up to and including finals.
The exception to this rule is where an arrangement is made with the Treasurer to pay off fees over a
longer period of time.
Any families experiencing difficulty paying fees are very much encouraged to contact the club
treasurer Marrit Postema to arrange a payment plan. Email : [email protected]
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Junior Committee Members
The 2014 Junior Committee is:
Eddie Castaner 0488 772 273
[email protected]
Minnie Frysteen 0409974001
[email protected]
Charles Hardy
0402857786
[email protected]
Wendy Vincent
0413 837 934
[email protected]
The Brunswick Hockey Club President is John Vincent [email protected]
Age Group Co-ordinators
There is an Age Group Co-ordinator for each of the age groups. The responsibilities of the Age
Group Co-ordinators are:
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Where necessary find team managers.
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Find / recruit a “canteen roster manager” for each team
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Assist in recruiting for that Age Group (if and where necessary).
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Ensure that equipment needs are met (field players, goalies)
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Ensure Team Managers have a list of current players and contact details.
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Ensure good communication flow between Club > Families > Players and vice versa.
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Represent the interests of those players/families on the Junior Section Committee.
The 2014 Age Group Co-ordinators are:
Under 10
TBA
Under 12
TBA
Under 14
TBA
Under 16
TBA
Coaches
Coaching appointments for the 2014 season have not yet been finalised. Final appointments and
contact details will be on the website as soon as possible.
Training times
Training will commence Tuesday 12th March, after the long weekend. Age group training details are:
Under 10
Thursdays 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Under 12 & 14
Tuesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Under 16
Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Hook in 2 Hockey programs will run on Wed nights from 5.00pm to 6.00pm
*Some times may change depending on coaches, numbers and ground availability.
Attendance at training is an important part of player/team development. Commitment to quality
training allows, amongst other things, the development of match skills/technique, the improvement of
fitness, and the enhancement of team bonding.
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All players are expected to train each week unless exceptional circumstances occur (injury, illness,
family / school commitments). If any of these circumstances do occur, players should advise their
coach before the training session affected. The emphasis of these sessions is on player / team skill
development, not on hard physical work-outs.
Junior team sport is a valuable way to prepare young people for the levels of reliability, commitment,
listening and learning required to function effectively through their education and in the workplace.
Coaches will expect punctuality, attention and effort at all training sessions.
All players whether at training or during games MUST wear a mouthguard and shin guards at
all times. All goalies MUST be fully kitted-out while in the net. No protective gear – no play.
TEAM SELECTION
For the younger age groupings, the club promotes the development of skills in preference to the
competitive aspects of hockey. Consequently, the selection of Under 10 B teams will be on the basis
that each team is of approximately equal strength, and selection shall take into account friendships
and the home addresses of players. This is intended to encourage participation by players and
parents and simplify transport arrangements.
In older age-groups team selection is necessary in grades where Brunswick Hockey Club will be
fielding more than one team in an age group. In such grades, pre-season selection trials will be
conducted.
All registered players eligible to play in a certain age group, and who wish to play in the first eleven,
must be given an opportunity to participate in the trial process.
The selection of players for all underage teams is the responsibility of the coaches in that age group
(working together to select the highest squad). Coaches may be aided by invited independent senior
personnel where available.
The coaches will be looking for physical attributes such as speed, strength, agility, endurance, power
and flexibility; and skill attributes such as technique, tactical awareness, potential, coachability,
positional qualities and specialist skills
The coaches will take into consideration:
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Previous form (e.g. last year for those who played for Brunswick – see below)
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Attendance at training.
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Performance and attitude at training.
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Performance and attitude in Selection trials.
Regarding previous form, it is essential that coaches seek / receive feedback from coaches of
the children in the previous season, and other recent programs.
The prior knowledge any selectors have of a player may be considered as a factor in selection, but
will be balanced against the performance of the player during the trial process. New players to
Brunswick will be given a full and fair opportunity to display their skills and abilities.
The ‘First Eleven’ in any age group is the flagship for the Club and is the indicator of our strength in
that age-group. This team has first call on players in that age group all year. Players should be shared
equally (numerically) between teams in the same age group, i.e. if we have 21 players, the first eleven
will consist of 11 players and the second eleven will consist of 10 players, with the gap to be filled by
a ‘double up player’ from the next below age level. If we have 22 players, each team will consist of 11
players. If we have 23 players, the first eleven will consist of 12 players and the second eleven 11
players. The first eleven will always have a minimum of 11 players.
Within an age group, players can be moved between teams, depending on their form and
development. While it will be desirable to stabilise a squad of players early in the season, players may
still be moved between teams anytime during season.
All player movement decisions will only be communicated with the players involved following
discussion between the coaches in the relevant age group. It is the responsibility of the coach to
constructively explain to the player the reasons for the move. The coach will also communicate with
the parents explaining the reasons for the movement.
For this system to work, correct communication is essential;
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We must always know well in advance if a player is going to be unavailable for a match (tell
us by the training night immediately prior to a match at the very latest)
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The coach of the 1st eleven should advise the 2nd eleven team coach of the need for a topup player/players, and ways of minimising the disruption to the second eleven team (if at all
possible) should be discussed. The player/players so selected will only be approached after
the above discussions have taken place.
If a player / parents are not happy with the result of the selection process, the matter should be
discussed with the Age Group Coordinator. It is important for players and parents to remember
though that the selection process is sometimes painful for both players and officials. Some players set
themselves unrealistic goals.
Frequently an athlete’s own assessment, or more commonly, their parent’s assessment is not
objective. Our aim with this policy and the Selection Trials is to be as objective about each child as is
possible.
JUNIORS PLAYING SENIORS
Where appropriate, and taking into account a player’s playing / training workload, players playing in
U14 age levels and higher may be approached and encouraged to make themselves available for
selection in senior teams. The senior divisions are very proactive in welcoming young players into
their ranks and providing support and mentoring for those juniors.
The cost for a junior playing seniors will be an additional $100
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
As members of our hockey community, it is expected that all parents will assist in the smooth running
of the club. We need a number of parents to volunteer for positions such as Team Managers,
however it is expected that all parents will volunteer to do at least one duty in the canteen or on the
BBQ throughout the season.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
When registering with Hockey Victoria all players must tick the box indicating that they agree to abide
by the HV rules and regulations including the codes of behaviour which can be found at
www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/index.php?id=61
A copy of the codes of behaviour is included on the following page.
Hockey Ground Locations
The location of all hockey grounds can be found on the Hockey Victoria Website:
www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/FACILITIES/Hockey-Venues
Hockey Victoria Website
http://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/
Brunswick Hockey Club Website
http://www.brunswickhockeyclub.org.au/
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