DIAMOND CREEK FORCE NETBALL ASSOCIATION

DIAMOND CREEK NETBALL ASSOCIATION CLUB The Diamond Creek Netball Club has been in existence for approximately 23 years. We started with two teams and sixteen players. We now have 50 teams and approximately 500 players. With a lot of hard work over many years we have been lucky enough to have our own club- rooms built on the Diamond Street site in Diamond Creek. There are eight outdoor lit courts and the club room complex. This complex is used not only by the netball club but many community groups. The club has formed a steering committee and are presently lobbying council to build indoor courts in Diamond Creek. At Diamond Creek we try to cater for all level of players, from beginners through to the more experienced State League players. In 2002 Force Netball Club ceased to be a stand alone identity and re-joined Diamond Creek Netball Association. Therefore the name change to Diamond Creek Force Netball Club. Diamond Creek Force Netball Club now fields tTeams from 9 & under through to top level state league. As a club we welcome you as an old player returning for yet another season or as a new player coming into our/your club. We will endeavour to do our best to ensure that you enjoy your netball, whether this be as an under 9 player or a player striving to play at a higher level. TEAMS Once you have become a member of the Diamond Creek Force Netball Club, yYou will be placed in a team with players of your ability and age group. All players are expected to train. The club fields teams on Saturday's and in the Tuesday night competition which starts in February. Look out for notices about Tuesday night competition if you wish to play. TUESDAY NIGHT COMPETITION The Tuesday night competition runs from February to December split into two seasons. The competition consists of 9/U, 11/U & 13/U. There are NEW MIXED 14-18 year olds Tuesday evenings. NETTA NETBALL - A FUN WAY TO START Netta Netball is a game for young players starting out in netball. The age group is usually 6 - 9 year olds. They have a skills session on Saturday mornings and after a few weeks they are advanced into Netta Teams. This means they also learn the rules as well as playing modified games on Saturdays. No scores are kept and players must rotate positions. This has proven very successful over the last nine years. Cost is kept to a minimal amount and no uniform is required. TOURNAMENTS Diamond Creek Force Netball Association enters between 5 - 8 tournaments a year. 1 country and 4 - 7 suburban. All players may try out for these teams, competition for places is keenly sought and selection is a tough process for both players and selectors. Once you are placed in a team you are requested to attend all training sessions and tournaments. There is a cost involved and the purchase of a uniform is required. Girls must give considerable thought to tournament teams as the involvement level is high. Parents please think this through as you will also be giving up some of your free time. TRAINING Training night is: MONDAY Times are: 11 & Under and 9 & Under 4pm - 5pm 13 & Under, l5 & Under and Open: 5pm - 6pm 1. Training is compulsory for all age groups. 2. If there are good reasons for non attendance please phone your coach ahead of time so she can inform the Monday night coordinator. Sessions have to be planned in advance, so numbers matter. 3. Parents are most welcome to observe training and participate. Tea and coffee are available at training free of charge. 4. Collect children on time at the conclusion of training sessions. The coordinator often has other commitments and cannot be responsible for the safety of players after training. 5. Bring a water bottle in the summer months. There is no training: If it is wet (If you are not sure don't send players as there may not be anyone at the club rooms). If it is hot and above 34 degC do not send players. We have a heat stress policy. GAMES 1. Again, regular attendance, punctuality and advance information when absent are important. 2. The club wishes parents to be a positive influence, giving encouragement to players and coaches and setting high standards in attitude toward officials. The club expects all spectators to behave in a professional manner and not show poor conduct. 3. Please learn to score and fill out score sheet. Ask if you don't know. 4. Keep courts clean. No smoking inside the clubrooms and night venues. 5. Please bring exact game fee (your coach will tell you how much) to all games. Change is often not available. The team manager is not responsible for paying for your child. 6. Make sure you arrive at the game 10 minutes prior to game time, ready to play. No jewellery and no long nails. Be in uniform with your shirt tucked neatly into your skirt. 7. Learn some key rules- for instance holding the ball for three seconds, throw in rule. Rule books are available from the front booth. COMPETITION RULES Only players that have taken place in the game can be on the score sheet. If someone does not show up cross them off the score sheet. Players must play three games to qualify for finals. Players can not play twice in the one age group on the one day. There is a full copy of rules at all venues. If you have a concern read them. THE EARLY ROUNDS OF COMPETITION Please note that in the early rounds there is some grading of teams and players. Don't worry. In most cases, matters sort out. But if by round 4 you think your child is under graded or over graded please inform the Club Coordinator. UNIFORM Diamond Creek Force netball club uniform is: Skirt: Royal Blue $20.00 Shirt: White polo with club logo $25.00 or $30.00 Jacket: Royal Blue depending on size from $42.50 Visor: Royal blue, soft brimmed $3.50 These can be ordered at registration night, purchases may be made throughout the year. All Diamond Creek Force Players are expected to be in uniform from the first game in February. To order a uniform please see Jo McGaw on a Saturday or at training on Monday night. For tournament or DC Force uniform see Debbie Taylor JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Talented players from the age of 11 are eligible for this program by invitation only. Players then advance through to State League 15 & under, 17 & under then Open age. Additional training sessions will be held at a date to be advised. CANTEEN The team you are placed in will be required to do canteen duty once a season. This involves a Saturday morning or afternoon and approximately 3 hours to be divided amongst your team. Teams are given plenty of notice and have to work out their own roster for this time. Younger teams are to be represented at canteen duty by their parents. END OF YEAR BREAK UP At the end of each year the club holds it's annual break up party. This always an enormous success. It is held on Grand Final Day in December. At this event trophy's are given to the Club Player Of The Year in each age group. Other trophies are Presented in each age group for different categories. CLUB PLAYER OF THE YEAR In each age group a trophy is presented. These are awarded not on PLAYER performance BUT on CLUB performance. What players have contributed to their team or the club. This is taken on: training attendance, attitude to coaches, umpires, officials, opposing teams and attitude on the court. KEEP INFORMED 1. Read all notices given out at games and training, read the information boards in the clubroom windows. 2. Make sure your team gets a copy of the club newsletter. Watch for the next issue. 3. Contact Club Coordinator if you have a problem, not the office as they will not be able to do anything but pass on second hand information regarding your problem. 4. Look in the Diamond Valley Leader newspaper for all results. 5. Visit the web site THE COMMITTEE President: Secretary: Treasurer: Club Coordinator: Competition Coordinator: Coaches Coordinator: Jikka Representative Tournament Coordinator: Umpires Coordinator: Media: Enrolment Officer: Other Contacts Uniforms (normal): Uniforms (tournament): Roger Pike Carol Szecfki Heidi Weatherly Amanda Gardiner & Veronica Hyde Sue Taylor Julie Gannon Janet Baker Leanne Davenport Kath McCann Kaye Ralph Julie Jones Jo McGaw Debbie Taylor Glenn Williams (coach)

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