BERWICK CITY SOCCER CLUB
Member Information
Handbook
2013
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Welcome to the Berwick City Soccer Club
The Club is a diverse and multi-cultural club at the gateway to the
south-eastern growth corridor of Melbourne, in close proximity to
Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and the new freeway extension,
offering opportunities for juniors and seniors wanting to participate in
sport.
The Club was established in 1974 and is affiliated with the Football
Federation of Victoria (FFV). We have membership in excess of 400
junior players, ranging from ages 5 to 18, with 18 teams, including 9
Small Sided Football teams and 9 Junior teams and a large FFV Small
Sided Football Under 7 Program.
We also field Senior Men’s and
Women’s teams with over 65 players.
The Club is run by a dedicated group of volunteers and relies on
players, parents and extended family to support these volunteers.
Committee
Joe Di Iorio
Lou Torelli
Graeme Lewis
Dianne Mackie
Dianne McCarron
Roxanne Mur
Owen Boulton
Jimmy McCarron
Brian Haughney
Adam Humphries
Liane Matthews
Coreen Grimwood
Lee Barber
Bernadette Laforgia
President
Senior Vice President
Junior Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Senior Coaching Staff
Carlos Retre
Tony Rafferty
Senior Mens Coach
Senior Womens Coach
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CLUB GROUNDS
The Club operates over two venues. Seniors train and play out of
Jack Thomas Reserve. Juniors train and play across both venues.
Small Sided Football Program operates out of Jack Thomas
Reserve.
Jack Thomas Reserve
Fox Road
Narre Warren North
Melways 108 E9
Sweeney Reserve
Dempster Way
Berwick
Melways 110 K10
CLUB POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 52
Narre Warren VIC 3085
CLUB WEBSITE ADDRESS
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CLUB EMAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]
CLUB COLOURS
The Club has a full range of playing apparel. Strips are provided
to players as part of a team set at the commencement of the
season and will be collected by Team Managers at the end of the
season. Shorts and socks are provided to all players registered as
part of fees. Additional apparel is available at the players cost.
Home Colours: Red Strip, Shorts and Socks
Away Colours: Blue Strip, Shorts and Socks
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REGISTRATION FEES 2013
Under 6/7
$200
Under 8/9
$310
Under 10/11
$365
Under 12-18
$440
Senior Women
$450
Senior Men
$520
Non Volunteer Levy $100
Discount of $20 for Concession Card Holders
Parental assistance is encouraged and is vital for the success of the
club. Assistance may include canteen duty, lines person, ground
marshal and putting up and taking down nets. Team Mangers will
make contact with parents/guardians early in the season to discuss
and allocate duty.
However if circumstances are such that
parents/guardians are not available to assist the club requires a Non
Volunteer Levy to be paid, per player.
SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP $100
Free entry to all Senior Men home games (11 games), Club Polo
and discount to all social functions.
BERWICK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Berwick City Development runs across four terms in line with
public and school holidays. It is overseen by Aaron Healey, Asian
Football Confederations / FFA Pro Diploma Coaching Accreditation,
current Level 2 Senior First Aid and AED Accreditation.
The program runs out of our Jack Thomas Reserve venue.
Age groups from U10’s through to U16’s
Term
Term
Term
Term
One - Pre-season 10 weeks @ 2 nights per week $200
Two – Regular Season 11 weeks @ 1 night per week $100
Three – Regular Season 11 weeks @ 1 night per week $100
Four – Summer Season 10 weeks @ 2 nights per week $200
Development Uniform purchased as a one off of $50
(training top, socks and shorts).
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CLUB AWARDS
The Club is a Level 3 Good Sports Club and was a finalist in the
Outstanding Club Award category of the 2009 Sport and Recreation
Awards. The Club has also achieved Level 1 ACE Accreditation as part
of the FFV Club Development Program.
CLUB VICTORY
The Club was invited to become an inaugural Club Victory member.
Launched in 2010, ‘Club Victory’ engaged twenty junior clubs around
metropolitan Melbourne in order to develop meaningful and
sustainable relationships with our young footballers and their
respective clubs.
It provides opportunities for Melbourne Victory player visits to the
Club and participation by our small sided football players on
Melbourne Victory home game days at Etihad or AAMI Stadiums.
PLAYER ACHIEVEMENTS
Berwick City is proud of its achievements in providing opportunities
for future soccer stars. The Club ethos is to provide a pathway for all
players to play at the highest level. There is a strong representation
of junior players going onto play Senior soccer at the Club. A number
of players have also progressed to play in the VPL and at State One
level. The Club is well represented with over 50 junior players
continuing their football development as part of the FFV Victorian
Champions League summer program. A number of the Clubs players
have also played at a Regional and State level. Some of our former
junior players have gone on to play at a higher level interstate and
overseas, such as: Matthew Park – Hearts, Scotland and Liam
McCormack - Brisbane Roar, Queensland.
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CLUB CODE OF CONDUCTS
“For the good of the game”
COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of conduct shall apply to coaches. Any breach thereof shall
be subject to disciplinary action by Football Federation Victoria (FFV)
and/or the Berwick City Soccer Club and may result in penalties, fines
(payable by the individual) or expulsion from the club.
1. Remember that players participate for fun and winning is only part of the
fun.
2. Never ridicule or yell at a player for making mistakes or for not winning a
game.
3. Be reasonable in your demands on a player’s time, energy and enthusiasm.
4. Always operate within the rules and spirit of the game and teach your
player’s to do the same
5. Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All
players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
6. Avoid overplaying the talented player, the less developed player need and
deserve equal time.
7. Ensure that the equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are
appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
8. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved in the sport.
This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media,
parents and spectators. Encourage players to do the same.
9. Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the
advice of the player, a parent or a medical advisor when determining
whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition
games.
10.
Obtain appropriate coaching qualifications and keep up to date with the
latest coaching practices and the principles of growth development and
conditioning of players.
11.
Any physical contact by the coach with a player should be appropriate
to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
12.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
13.
Be fair, considerate and honest with your player.
14.
Be a positive role model for your players on and off the field.
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PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of conduct shall apply to all players. Any breach thereof
shall be subject to disciplinary action by Football Federation Victoria
(FFV) and/or the Berwick City Soccer Club and may result in penalties,
fines or expulsion from the club.
1. I fully agree to play under the jurisdiction of the FFV as a registered player
of Berwick City Soccer Club.
2. I will not engage in the use of crude, foul or abusive language that may be
deemed offensive or engage in any conduct detrimental to the image of the
game or the Berwick City Soccer Club when on or off the field.
3. I will refrain from arguing with the referee and/or assistant referees
regarding decisions they make.
4. I will treat participants, officials and spectators with respect.
5. I will play by the laws of the game.
6. I will cooperate with my coach, team mates, referees and officials.
7. I will not use any banned substance or drugs of dependence throughout my
involvement with the Berwick City Soccer Club.
8. I will display good sportsmanship at all times.
PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of conduct shall apply to parents and guardians. Any breach
thereof shall be subject to disciplinary action by Football Federation
Victoria (FFV) and/or the Berwick City Soccer Club and may result in
penalties, fines or expulsion from the club of child and/or you from the
club.
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Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment , not yours,
Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by all
teams.
7. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting
activities.
8. Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
9. Show appreciation of coaches, officials and administrators. Without them
your child could not participate.
10.
Respect the facilities that being used.
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MAJOR CLUB SPONSORS 2013
Marco’s IGA
Letteri Property Group
Sponsorship Packages still available
Major Sponsor for Seniors or Juniors or Small Sided
Football - $4,000
Your company name/logo on all playing strips, two large signs at
Fox Road or Sweeney Reserve, one sign on sponsor’s board, your
logo on club website
Team Sponsor $2,000
Tracksuit naming rights for team of your choice, (16 tracksuits)
one large fence sign, one sign on sponsor’s board, your logo on
club website
Team Training Tops $600
16 training tops for team of your choice with your logo on the
back
Sponsors Board $100
One sign on club sponsor board located in social rooms
Ground Signage $1000
One large sign on main pitch fence at Jack Thomas Reserve
Please contact Club President Joe Di Iorio to find out more.
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CLUB FUNCTIONS
The Club holds a number of social and family events through out the
year and encourage all its members, families and friends to attend.
‘Back To The Club’ on a Sunday night will be a regular feature of the
2013 Season.
Social Rooms For Hire
The social rooms, which include access to the fully equipped canteen
and full bar facilities (no BYO), are available for hire to all members,
with the exception of 18th birthdays. Hire cost is $500, which
includes a $250 bond refundable if social room is returned cleaned.
Discount for Club Social members.
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SEASON 2013
The Club is governed by the FFV Senior Mens, Senior Womens and
Junior rules of competition, as well as the Optus Small Sided Football
laws. All disciplinary matters are governed by GDT By-laws & FFV
Registration Regulations. These rules, regulations and laws are
available for review on the FFV website: www.footballfedvic.com.au.
Season Commencement Dates
Senior Men competition commences 6 April concludes 21September
Senior Women competition commences 14 April concludes 8 September
Junior competition commences 14 April concludes 8 September
Small Sided Football competition U8’s through to U11’s
commences 14 April concludes 8 September
Small Sided Football Program for U6’s and U7’s
commences 14 April concludes 8 September
Game Days
Senior Men games are fixtured on Friday nights, Saturday afternoons
and Monday nights.
Senior Women games are fixtured on Sundays, but are also aiming to
fixture games on a Friday night in 2013.
Junior Under 12 and above are fixtured on a Sunday.
Small Sided Games U8s through to U11s are fixtured on Saturday
mornings.
Small Sided Games U5/6 and U7 program operates on Saturday
mornings from 9am.
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Gradings
Due to large numbers of participants in some age groups, players will
need to be grouped into current level of ability.
The FFV competition is split into leagues of varying player abilities
such as A, B and C, Kangaroos, Wallabies and Joeys. The club
reserves the right to allocate teams into leagues it feels will best
develop players. Grading dates for season 2013 will be available on
the Club website.
Preseason training
Dependant on City of Casey Council approval for ground access but
should be 6 to 9 weeks before competition commencement.
Commencement will be posted on Club website.
Season Training
Seniors – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm
Juniors U12 and U13 – Tuesday and Thursdays from 5.15pm
Juniors U14 and above – Tuesday and Thursdays from 7.00pm
Small Sided U8 through to U11 – Monday and Wednesday from
5.15pm
Small Sided 5/6/7 – Saturday mornings from 9.00am
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