West Coast

Amateur Football Club

2016 Players Hand Book

What do we do? Eat 'em alive!

Code of Conduct

West Coast Amateur Football Club is committed to provide recreational and sporting facilities for the Club’s members, to encourage the game of Australian Rules Football in our local community, all the way from Auskick up to WAFL level. In doing this, we expect our members to uphold the values that our club holds dear and adhere to the WAAFL's Spirit of the Game statement, with particular emphasis on the values of good sportsmanship, integrity and mutual respect.

 

The club maintains a strong volunteer culture - many hands make light work. We expect members to treat the club as if it was their own home. You are always welcome, but do not wait to be asked to help - show initiative, take ownership.

 

Clubs such as ours provide members of the local community with a chance to achieve something, as a group, which is far greater than that which any individual could achieve by themselves. The role of the Committee, Coaches and Leadership Group is to instil the club's values across the broader group, nurturing leadership skills in the next generation and helping to develop our members into well­-rounded young men and valued members of the community. Football is simply the vehicle by which we do this.    It is every member’s responsibility to ensure that this mantra is passed on to the next generation and that you leave the club in a better position than when you arrived. People pass through the club as part of different eras, but responsibility for the club’s legacy rests with you.

• Whether it be on a club jumper, shirt, singlet or otherwise, whenever you wear the mighty Tigers logo you represent West Coast Amateur Football Club and are expected to behave accordingly.
• Play hard, play fair - abide by the rules of the AFL and WAAFL competition at all times.
• The umpire is always right - we could not play football without them, we respect and value the crucial role that umpires play in our great game.
• Recognise and abide by the responsible consumption of alcohol policies according to the Club, WAAFL and Liquor Authorities. All drinking of alcohol is banned outside the licensed area and will be policed. 
• Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests whilst on club premises.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, race, religion, colour or cultural background. Vilification will not be tolerated under any circumstances. 

 

The club has adopted policies in respect of Vilification and Discrimination, Racial and Religious Tolerance, Respect and Responsibility, Disability, Bullying, Risk Management and maintaining a Healthy Club. These policies are available on the club's website and will be reviewed by the Committee from time to time. Members are expected to comply with the requirements of these policies, and may be subject to complaints processes in the event of any alleged breach.

Fixtures

Date

9th April

16th April

23rd April

30th April

7th May

14th May

21st May

28th May

4th June

11th June

18th June

25th June

2nd July

9th July

16th July

23rd July

30th July

6th August

13th August

20th August

 

27th August -

17th September

 

Round

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

BYE

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

BYE

17

18

 

 

A Grade Opponent

TAs

North Beach

University

Fremantle CBC

Wesley Curtin

Kelmscott

Hamersley Carine

Scarborough

GENERAL BYE

Kalamunda

TAs

North Beach

University

Fremantle CBC

Wesley Curtin

Kelmscott

Hamersley Carine

A Grade BYE

Scarborough

Kalamunda

 

A Grade

Finals Series

 

Ground

Bill Grayden Reserve

City Beach Oval

City Beach Oval

Morris Buzzacott Reserve

City Beach Oval

John Dunn Memorial

City Beach Oval

Millington Reserve

GENERAL BYE

City Beach Oval

City Beach Oval

Chas Riley Reserve

UWA Sports Park

City Beach Oval

South Oval

City Beach Oval

Percy Doyle

A Grade BYE

City Beach Oval

Ray Owen Reserve

 

A Grade

Finals Series

 

 

(A)

(H)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

 

(H)

(H)

(A)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

 

(H)

(A)
 

 

 

E2 Opponent

Warnbro

Bullcreek Leeming

Swan Athletic

Wesley Curtin

Kingsway

Willeton

Hamersley Carine

BYE

GENERAL BYE

Ocean Ridge

Warnbro

Bullcreek Leeming

Swan Athletic

Wesley Curtin

Kingsway

Willeton

Hamersley Carine

BYE

Ocean Ridge

E2 Finals begin

 

 

(H)

(A)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(H)

 

 

(A)

(A)

(H)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(A)

 

(H)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**

 

**

 

 

 

**

 

 

**

 

 

**

 

**

 

 

Regular bouncedown - Colts 10:40am, Reserves 12:35pm, League 2:30pm, Thirds 2:30pm             **denotes night game

Leadership Group

"Leadership Pods"

Each player in the club is allocated to a 'Pod'. As well as helping you get to know members from all teams in the club and different backgrounds, your Pod Leaders will be in charge of getting all players registered, and pass on any communication throughout the season. Pods may also be involved in different social meetings. 

League Captain

Colts Captain

Lee Stringer

Ben Hislop

Thirds Captain

Chris Wallman

Stats & Bomber

Vice-Captains

Reserves Captain

Josh Mewburn

Vice-Captain

Brad Nisbett

Leadership Group

Garvs, Lash, Rohan

Vice-Captain

Hobbsy, Eric

Registration

All players who take the field to play for the club must be registered:

1. on Sporting Pulse - the national database of every AFL footballer. This is especially important as it ensures that players are covered by Insurance as well as powering the transfer system for players who move between clubs. Email tigers@wcafc.com.au with any queries or speak to our Registrar, Josh Mewburn; and
2. to play for the club - which means paying your registration fees

 

The club offers a range of membership levels and payment options. Our preferred method is for you to register online and pay via TidyHQ - https://westcoast.tidyhq.com/public/memberships/new. Otherwise the club has Eftpos facilities where you can pay by card, or give cash directly to the Treasurer, Rob Kruit. 

Volunteering

$400

$100/mth

$250

$300

$500

$100

Volunteering is an important part of being part of our club. It takes a huge amount of time and money to run the club, members' volunteer efforts goes some way towards bridging that gap. Volunteering is also integral to the role we play in the local community, supporting initiatives like Activ City To Surf for many years, and more recently charity events such as the Forever15 game, which raised in excess of $30,000 for brain cancer research in 2015. 

 

As part of being part of West Coast Amateur Football Club, we expect all Tigers to commit to a minimum of 10 hours volunteering over the course of the season. This can be in support of club's on-field or off-field activities, charity work or a combination thereof. Volunteering Coordinators maintain a roster to help during the season. 

If you would prefer to just play footy then please select the "I Just Wanna Play Footy" Membership category.

Senior Playing Member

Senior Player Payment Plan

FIFO Playing Member

Colts Playing Member

"I Just Wanna Play Footy" Member

"Tigers Den" Social Member

Club Expectations

Training

Game Day

Colts train on Monday and Thursday evenings. 5:15pm, boots on to start from 5:30pm sharp. Seniors train on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Arrive from 5:45pm, boots on to start at 6pm sharp.

 

Training is not compulsory - this is amateur footy. If you can't make training all we ask is that you let your team mates know in the Facebook group.

 

If you are injured - Diagnosis and rehab program from qualified physio, trainers to oversee rehab. Attend training to complete rehab exercises and work on touch/conditioning (as appropriate). Wear a yellow vest in drills if you are on modified program, so players know you are in recovery.

 

Team selections take place on Thursday night. If you are unavailble for selection then please let your coaches know well in advance.

Colts are expected to setup bench area for game day (marquees, chairs, etc) and League players are expected to pack it down after games (and return equipment to the club if playing away).

 

Club uniform is navy blue shorts at home games, white shorts when playing away. Navy blue socks with gold hoops for all games. Club polo and/or tracksuit to be worn on arrival at the ground.

 

All players must obey the instructions of their Coaches, Team Manager and Game Day Manager

 

Players are encouraged to arrive early to support the team in prior game, and stick around to cheer in those that follow. If you are asked to run water or help in other ways then please do so.

 

Presentations take place on Saturday evenings - refer to the Event Calendar for venue and start times, which may differ for home/away games.

Development Pathway

Colts

Ressies

League

The development of our young players is crucial to the club's future. We invest heavily in our coaching staff and have implemented a structured "development pathway" program to support this.

We strive to provide the best environment for young footballers to play at the highest level appropriate

to their ability, age, size and fitness.

How it works

1. Development players identified

2. Players decide if they want to take part in pathway program, parental input required

3. Development players invited to join Senior training - the first step getting used to footy against bigger bodies

4. If/when coaches decide players are ready for elevation to Seniors - Colts players are picked in groups of 3-4. You will NOT be picked to go up by yourself - it is important to have mates up there with you

5. Colts players are elevated to Reserves and given a couple of weeks to settle. If players are comfortable at Senior level and keen to push on then they will be given the chance to push for selection in the League team.

Insurance

All WAAFL players are covered under a Personal Injury policy. Our club maintains insurance at the bronze level.

What it covers

- 50% of gap between Medicare and Private Health cover         (up to $2,000; $100 excess)

- $750k quadriplegia/paraplegia

What it doesn't cover

- Loss of Income is not covered

- Life Insurance  is not covered

The club recommends that all players maintain private health insurance cover.

More information is available on the WAAFL website

http://www.waafl.com.au/resources-/insurance

Concussion

If you believe that you, a teammate or another player may be concussed, please advise a trainer immediately.

- Any player with suspected concussion should be removed from play immediately.

- Trainers will then complete a Concussion Test and umpires advised if the player fails. They must take no further part in the game.

If you have been concussed

1) Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, do not drive 

2) Medical Clearance is required before you return for training or games. The club must submit your medical certificate to the WAAFL before you are cleared to resume playing

A player with suspected concussion should not be left alone. Wake them every 2-3 hours during the night to ensure they are OK

Competition Integrity

A player is only permitted to play in the WAAFL as an AMATEUR. 

The WAAFL defines an AMATEUR as one who does not receive or agree to receive, either directly or indirectly, any remuneration or reward whatsoever (eg. match payments, goal bonuses, expenses) in respect to their participation as a player in the WAAFL.

A paid coach may be permitted to play, however there is a salary cap per team and other restrictions in place, as per the By-Laws.

Players are permitted to receive match day awards, however these are limited to $500 per team, no more than $200 for an individual.

The club is required to report any player who asks for payment outside these rules. Fines / suspensions are prescribed by WAAFL.

If you have concerns regarding these rules, or anything else you see around the club which may conflict with Competition Integrity, please relay these to the Club Integrity Officer.

The club must obtain WAAFL approval for any player member who receives remuneration for any task (eg. bar work, cleaning, etc) and their exemption recorded on the WAAFL Register of Interests.

Committee

tigers@wcafc.com.au // www.wcafc.com.au

President:

Vice President - Footy Dept:

Vice President - Partnerships:

Treasurer:

Registrar:

Secretary:

Social Co-Ordinator:

Sponsorship:

Crispin Roberts 0422 556 917

Cam McKay 0430 585 167

Nick Mozley 0478 579 479

Rob Kruit 0410 626 117

Josh Mewburn 0438 904 007

Dave Marina 0437 054 774

Giann Leandri 0420 801 698

Harry Simmons 0409 687 159

Player Development:

Leigh Ashby 0435 423 344

Brent Luckman 0431 756 435

Volunteer Co-Ordinators:

Patty UD 0431 871 668

Rowan Gerrard 0430 740 341

Equipment & Merchandise:

Jake Luckman 0415 771 356

Thanks to our 2016 Sponsors

We are always looking for more sponsors - if you know anyone who might be interested in sponsorship opportunities for 2016 please contact us via email or download our Sponsors Pack

Staying in touch

The best way to keep up to date with everything that is happening "down by the sea" is to download our new West Coast Amateur Football Club app - this is available in Apple iTunes or Google Play app stores.

 

We also send semi-regular newsletters and post updates via the West Coast AFC page on Facebook.

 

 

For training updates and general banter, players also keep in touch via the West Coast Players Association and 2016 Colts private groups on Facebook.

 

If you are not already a member, ask one of your teammates to add you to the relevant group.

Website - www.wcafc.com.au

Email - tigers@wcafc.com.au

2015-20 Strategic Plan

Thanks again to all the supporters, friends and family who help make West Coast AFC the club it is!