WALNEY
TERRIERS
American football club
2017 player pack
Contents
Contents ..........................................................................................................................................2
Welcome ...........................................................................................................................................3
Benefits ............................................................................................................................................4
Fees and Equipment ......................................................................................................................5
Other Events ..................................................................................................................................5
Club Rules .......................................................................................................................................6
3 E’s
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Equality Policy Statement .......................................................................................................7
Valuables and Liabilities ..........................................................................................................7
CONTACT DETAILS ..........................................................................................................................10
Welcome
Dear Players, members and supporters of Walney Terriers American Football Club;
Walney Terriers American Football Club offers something for everyone now in its 6th year established
November 2011. The team started playing on a concrete area at Walney School before moving to its first
grass roots field at Earnsie Point Walney. It would take the Terriers a full year of hard work before being
recognized as a sport club with 45 members. Hawcoat Sports Club was to be the home of the Terriers for the
next 2 years in which 2014 the club succeeded in completing BAFA (British American Football Association)
strict affiliate process and were granted access into the North West division 2 BAFA league. After completing
two successful seasons at Hawcoat club the Terriers looked to widen the recruitment net and moved to Glaxo
Sports Club (present) hoping to recruit from the Lake District and North Lancashire areas.
If you were a previously members congratulations on making it to another successful season, if you are joining
us for the 1st time congratulations on becoming a member of Walney Terriers American Football Club and
becoming part of something new and exciting. If your thinking of joing up this pack will offer an insite into
what the Terriers are all about.
Like most amateur sports clubs in the UK the Terriers have a wide range of people who are proud to call
themselves Terriers. Our coaches, players and staff come from all walks of life and every sporting background.
The club boasts experienced rugby players, police officers, teachers, armed forces, students and players with
experience levels ranging from total rookies through to national squad players.
As a member of the coaching staff, we put safety and dedication to fundamentals and disciplined team play
above all. As a result, our practice is well organized, “up-tempo” and graduated ensuring total rookies are
able to train alongside experienced players with the same level of involvement, coaching and reward. No
player is left behind or not able to take part. Even if not interested or able to take part as a player, we
welcome all members that wish to help the club in a coaching role or as staff to the team.
Thanks again for taking the time to enquire about joining or progressing to the next season, we look forward
in meeting you and hope we can help you develop your game and continue to work towards becoming one of
the premier sides in the UK.
President
Phil Gillgrass
Benefits
Training
For the 2017 season, our Pre-season will started beginning of January. We believe in a short, sharp pre-season
to ensure maximum turn out from players and maintain focus from everyone. Even if you join mid-way
through the year we have enough coaches with experience to get everyone ready for game day!
Practices across the board are high tempo, skill focused and high involvement. It doesn’t matter if you’re a
total rookie or a GB National Team player; everyone gets reps, coached and improves as one unit. We do not
train on our main training day of Sunday fitness training; we train to be a better football player that involves
technique and skills required to play at a high level in the season.
Facilities
We boast a wide range of training equipment such as tackle shields, sleds, tackle bags, step overs, and for the
Offensive player’s game-day footballs. We are proud to be a section of Glaxo Sports Club located in Ulverston
South Cumbria that will host most of our home games this year as well as playing at Craven Park Stadium
based in Barrow-in-Furness previous years and future games hopefully this year, gone are the starter days of
the Terriers training on concreate. Bad weather we aim to train at the indoor facilities at Glaxo or on a local
artificial field.
We also aim to make game-day as much a great experience as possible for everyone. For fans, players,
coaching staff and visitors to our ground we aim to be the best at our level of sport. What this ensures is that
when a Terrier invites his friends, family or work colleagues to watch they can be assured it will look
professional, well managed and that all will be comfortably accommodated and really feel part of the day and
part of the Terrier pack.
For all match days the Terriers will have a Game Day Manager, Equipment Manager and over 10 other
members of volunteer staff who all work as a team to make sure everything runs on time and effectively.
What the Terriers Home Game Day Experience offers:
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Full length, fully marked field (the Gridiron)
In game commentary. Football can be a confusing game & at the Terriers we make every effort to help
fans enjoy the game by explaining calls & plays as they happen.
Game day program, game day program (online) showing advertisements for the team as well as
information on the Terriers. (We are always looking to increase our sponsors that can be included in the program and
other advertising and supporter privileges.)
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Club Shop. Buy with confidence at the game (or online from the Club’s website). It’s always good to see
the Terriers supporters sporting the Club apparel.
Fully licensed bar, serving hot, cold and alcoholic drinks all game.
Meet and greet the players in bar afterwards and be there for the MVP awards for the game at food
sponsors The Mill at Ulverston from 6pm game days.
Fees and Equipment
Walney Terriers pride themselves on having ‘club kit’ to provide for all. As is the case, many players after 6 to
8 weeks training feel the commitment to purchase their own equipment. Club equipment is available at
discount cost and we have discounted rates on many of the UK American football outlets.
All players are required to provide their own boots and gum shield for practice and games.
We are a ‘not for profit organization.’ All monies raised either by sponsorship or player funding is put to use in
the club.
Monthly subs are taken via standing order from player bank. We have a wide range of payment options
available. All monthly subs include as standard:
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loan of equipment (where possible)
2 structured training sessions per week run by qualified coaches (Wed night 18:30 start Easter and
Sunday’s 10:30 start – 12:30)
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121 fitness coaching and diet plans if required.
GSK yearly section Fee.
BAFA insurance and registration fee.
All 10 league games.
1 pre season game.
Game day Home Food.
Travel to and from away games from designated pickup points.
Bottom set and game jersey in game time.
First aid if required.
Not Included:
 boots, gum shield, socks, belt.
Simply put once you pay your money……
we won’t ask for you anymore!
Other Events
At the Terriers we believe in
adding back to our community.
Various events are held
throughout the year and we
like all to be involved. We hold
events such as charity raising
funds and helping at local social
events, media days and local
carnivals.
We also have several Terriers themed nights such as Xmas party and
Terriers Awards night. The team SuperBowl night is a great event
with the players and fans all set to enjoy the most watched sporting
event around the world as the top 2 American teams shoot it out on
the big screen. Thanks Giving Day end of November is another great
night watching 3 full NFL games in 1 night and we also host fun days
such as a Summer BBQ.
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Grab yourself some quality supporter and training gear in official
Terriers colours. This is the only official Walney Terriers
merchandise!
http://www.footballamerica.co.uk/teamstore40/
Club Rules
Walney Terriers American Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all
its playing members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents
associated with the club should, at all times, show respect, encouraged to be open and to share any concerns
or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club. As a member of Walney Terriers American
Football Club you are expected to abide by the following Club rules:
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All players must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions
All players must play within the rules, respect officials and their decisions.
All players and members will respect their teammates and must respect opponents.
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions
or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
Players must wear correct equipment as stipulated through BAFA.
Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
Playing Members are not allowed to smoke on Club premises or whilst
representing the club at competitions.
Playing Members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any
kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club in game or
training time.
As members of the BAFA family WE ALWAYS Support positively and
applaud good play. Respect officials and opposition players. Behave as
good role models on the touchline. Congratulate the opposition and
make their supporters welcome.
Recognize the coach’s authority
Understand the spirit of sportsmanship.
Players that pickup a BAFA fine will pay this and uphold BAFA authority.
Above all, remember that it should be fun!
3 E’s
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E = EDUCATION – Know your job.
E = EXECUTION – Do your job.
E = EFFORT – 100% VIOLENTLY finish your job; work harder than your opponent to win.
Equality Policy Statement
This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing
so, it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:
Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognizing inequalities and taking steps to address
them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to
everyone in society.
The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the
context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or
social/economic status.
The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of
intimidation, harassment and abuse. All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behavior
and promote equality of opportunity.
The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behavior seriously, according to club disciplinary
procedures.
Valuables and Liabilities
The club does not accept liability for the loss, damage or theft of
personal belongings on the Club premises. It is advisable not to
leave valuables (i.e. jewelry and watches) in kitbags in the
changing rooms, as these may not be secure. Cars parked in the
club car parks, and all contents therein are left at the owner’s risk
and the club will accept no liability for loss or damage in respect
thereof.
Basic rules of the game
THE FIELD
The field measures 100 yards long and 53 yards wide. Little white markings on the field called yard markers help the players,
officials, and the fans keep track of the ball. Probably the most important part of the field is the end zone. It's an additional 10 yards
on each end of the field. This is where the points add up! When the offense - the team with possession of the ball-gets the ball into
the opponent's end zone, they score points.
TIMING
Games are divided into four 15-minute quarters, separated by a 15-minute break at halftime. At the end of the first and third
quarters, the team with the ball retains possession heading into the following quarter. That is not the case before halftime. The
second half starts with a kickoff in the same way as the game began in the first quarter. The clock stops at the end of incomplete
passing plays, when a player goes out of bounds, or when a penalty is called. The clock starts again when the ball is re-spotted by an
official.
SCORING
The object of the game is to score the most points. There are four ways to score points in football.
TOUCHDOWN = 6 POINTS
A touchdown is the biggest single score in a football game. It is worth six points, and it allows the scoring team an opportunity to
attempt to get an extra point. To score a touchdown, the ball must be carried across the goal line into the end zone, caught in the
end zone, or a fumble recovered in the end zone, or an untouched kickoff recovered in the end zone by the kicking team.
EXTRA POINT and the TWO-POINT CONVERSION = 1 or 2 POINTS
Immediately following a touchdown the offense has two options. Usually the offense will kick an extra point, also called the point
after touchdown, conversion, or PAT. If the offense successfully kicks the ball through the goal posts, it earns one point. The offense
can also score two points by running or throwing the ball into the end zone in the same manner, as you would score a touchdown.
FIELD GOAL = 3 POINTS
If the offense cannot score a touchdown due to lack of downs, it may try to kick a field goal. Field goals are worth three points and
often are the deciding plays in the last seconds of close games. They can be attempted from anywhere on the field on any down, but
generally are kicked from inside the defense's 45-yard line on fourth down. For a field goal to be "good", the placekicker (or field
goal kicker) must kick the ball through the goal-post uprights and over the crossbar
SAFETY = 2 POINTS
The safety is worth two points. A safety occurs when the offensive ball carrier is tackled behind his own goal line.
THE PLAYERS
Each team has 3 separate units: the offense (see section below), those players who are on the field when the team has possession of
the ball; the defense (see section below), players who line up to stop the other team's offense; and special teams that only come in
on kicking situations (punts, field goals, and kickoffs). Only 11 players are on the field from one team at any one time.
THE KICKOFF
A game starts with the kickoff. The ball is placed on a kicking tee at the defense's 30-yard line, and a special kicker (a "placekicker")
kicks the ball to the offense A kick return man from the offense will try to catch the ball and advance it by running. Where he is
stopped is the point from which the offense will begin its drive, or series of offensive plays. When a kickoff is caught in the offense's
own end zone, the kick returner can either run the ball out of the end zone, or kneel in the end zone to signal a touchback - a sign to
stop the play. The ball is then placed on the 20-yard line, where the offense begins play.
FIRST DOWN
All progress in a football game is measured in yards. The offensive team tries to get as much "yardage" as it can to try and move
closer to the opponent's end zone. Each time the offense gets the ball, it has four downs, or chances, in which to gain 10 yards. If
the offensive team successfully moves the ball 10 or more yards, it earns a first down, and another set of four downs. If the offense
fails to gain 10 yards, it loses possession of the ball. The defense tries to prevent the offense not only from scoring, but also from
gaining the 10 yards needed for a first down. If the offense reaches fourth down, it usually punts the ball (kicks it away). This forces
the other team to begin its drive further down the field.
MOVING THE BALL - The Run and the Pass
A play begins with the snap. At the line of scrimmage (the position on the field where the play begins), the quarterback loudly calls
out a play in code and the player in front of him, the center, passes, or snaps the ball under his legs to the quarterback. From there,
the quarterback can either throw the ball, hand it off, or run with it depending on what the coded play was set as.
THE RUN
There are two main ways for the offense to advance the ball. The first is called a run. This occurs when the quarterback hands the
ball off to a running back, who then tries to gain as many yards as possible by eluding defensive players. The quarterback is also
allowed to run with the ball.
THE PASS
The other alternative to running the ball is to throw it. Usually, the quarterback does the passing, though there are times when
another player may pass the ball to confuse the defense. A pass is complete if the ball is caught by another offensive player, usually
the "wide receiver" or "tight end." If the ball hits the ground before someone catches it, it is called an incomplete pass.
THE DEFENSE TACKLE
The defense prevents the offense from advancing the ball by bringing the ball carrier to the ground. A player is tackled when one or
both of his knees or elbows touch the ground. The play is then over. A play also ends when a player runs out of bounds.
TURNOVERS
While trying to advance the football to the end zone, the offense may accidentally turn the ball over to the defense in one of two
ways:
THE FUMBLE
When the ball carrier or passer drops the ball, that's a fumble. Any player on the field can recover the ball by diving on it or he can
run with it. The team that recovers a fumble either gets-or retains-possession of the ball.
THE INTERCEPTION
An aggressive defense can regain possession of the ball by catching (intercepting) passes meant for players on the other team. Both
fumble recoveries and interceptions can be run back into the end zone for touchdowns.
THE TWO SIDES OF THE BALL
THE OFFENSE
Whichever team has possession of the ball is the offense. While only the quarterback, the wide receivers and tight ends, and the
running backs can legally handle the ball, it is the quarterback who is the leader of the team and the playmaker. In fact, he's a man
of many talents - he not only throws the ball, he outlines each play to his team.
THE OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
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The quarterback ("QB") passes or hands off the ball.
The center snaps the ball to the QB and blocks the defense.
Offense Line - 2 guards and 2 tackles keep the defense at bay with the center in the middle.
2/4 wide receivers catch the ball thrown by the QB.
1 or 2 running backs take the ball and run with it.
1 or 2 tight ends block the defense and can also catches passes.
THE DEFENSE
The job of the defense is to stop the offense. The 11 men on the defensive team all work together to keep the offense from
advancing toward the defense's end zone.
THE DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
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Linebackers defend against the pass, and push forward to stop the run or tackle the QB.
The defensive line (ends and tackles) battles head-to-head against the offensive line.
Cornerbacks and safeties defend against the pass from the QB to the wide receiver and help to stop the run.
CONTACT DETAILS
Website: http://walneyterriers.com/
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