Amateur Football Club

2018 Players Hand Book

What do we do? Eat 'em alive!

West Coast

Welcome to West Coast

Contents

Player Welfare

and Expectations

Club Governance,

Values and Strategy

Club Leadership and

Football Department

President's Welcome

Code of Conduct

Fixtures

Senior Coaches

Colts Coaches

Leadership Group

Registration

Club Expectations

Development Pathway

Insurance

Concussion

Competition Integrity

Committee

Sponsors

Communications

Strategic Plan

History & Premierships

Club Song

Welcome message

from President

Code of Conduct

West Coast Amateur Football Club is committed to providing recreational and sporting facilities for the Club’s members, supporting the game of Australian Rules Football in our local community, all the way from Auskick up to WAFL level.

In doing this, we expect members to uphold the values 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 with a chance to achieve something, as a collective, 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 players 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 move 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 Licensing guidelines. 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.

2018 Fixtures

Date

7th April

14th April

21st April

28th April

5th May

12th May

19th May

26th May

3rd June

9th June

16th June

23rd June

30th July

7th July

14th July

21st July

28th July

4th August

11th August

18th August

25th August

3rd Sept

10th Sept

Round

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

 

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

A Grade Opponent

Collegians

Kingsley

Mt Lawley

Thornlie

Hamersley Carine

Swan Athletic

Maddington

North Fremantle

GENERAL BYE

Whitfords

Collegians

Kingsley

Mt Lawley

Thornlie

Hamersley Carine

Swan Athletic

Maddington

North Fremantle

Whitfords

FINALS - ROUND 1

FINALS - ROUND 2

FINALS - ROUND 3

GRAND FINAL

 

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(A)

(H)

(A*)

 

(H)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

Social

Presentations

Presentations

Pod Olympics

Presentations

Pub Pressos

Bus Trip/Beer Pong

Presentations

Pub Pressos

GENERAL BYE

Past Players Day

Presentations

Quiz Night

Presentations

Pub Pressos

NAIDOC Day

Ladies Night

Pub Pressos

Presentations

Pub Pressos

E1 League

Roleystone

Kalamunda

Forrestdale

Kingsway

Hamersley Carine

Noranda

Swan Athletic

Scarborough

GENERAL BYE

East Fremantle

Roleystone

Kalamunda

Forrestdale

Kingsway

Hamersley Carine

Noranda

Swan Athletic

Scarborough

East Fremantle

FINALS - ROUND 1

FINALS - ROUND 2

FINALS - ROUND 3

GRAND FINAL

Female Footy

Grading Day

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-

Wesley Curtin

BYE

Bayswater

Kingsley

University

GENERAL BYE

North Beach

Quinns District

Wesley Curtin

BYE

Bayswater

Kingsley

University

North Beach

Quinns District

FINALS - ROUND 1

FINALS - ROUND 2

FINALS - ROUND 3

GRAND FINAL

 

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(H)

(A)

(H)

 

(A)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(A)

(H)

(A)

(H)

(*) denotes Night Game

 

 

 

 

(H*)

 

(A)

(H*)

(AS)

 

(H*)

(AF*)

(AS)

 

(H*)

(A)

(H*)

(A)

(H*)

(H) - Home    (A) - Away

(F) - Friday    (S) - Sunday

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 Registrars or your Pod Leader; 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. 

Volunteering

$350

$450

$150/mth

$300

$100 + $20/game

$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 charity events such as the Forever15 game, which raised in excess of $30,000 for brain cancer research.

 

As part of being a member 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.

Colts Playing Member

Senior Playing Member

Senior Player Payment Plan

FIFO Playing Member

Thirds / Casual Member

"Tigers Den" Social Member

Club Expectations

Training

Game Day

Colts training - Monday and Thursday evenings. Arrive 5:15pm, boots on to start at 5:30pm sharp. Seniors training - Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Arrive 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 Coach know by phone/SMS and advise your team mates 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.

Club Uniform - Navy blue shorts at home games, White shorts are to be worn when playing away. Navy blue socks with gold hoops for all games. Club polo / tracksuit on arrival at the ground.

 

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).

 

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. Players must obey the instructions of Coaches, Managers and the Game Day Manager throughout the day.

 

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

Bring A Mate

Competition

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.

 

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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.

Type 2 Permits

Senior Coaches

Head Coach - Andrew McDougall

After growing into the role of Assistant Coach in 2015 and 2016, we are proud to have Leigh continue to work with our young Colts group into 2017. A talented footballer himself, Lash is a two-time WAAFL State 23s player, as well as being a member of the club's 2016 Senior Leadership group and performing a Player Development role on the committee.

Assistants - Marcus Elliott

A former Captain and President, Cam returned to the club in 2016 having coached his son's junior teams with great success ever since his own playing days ended. Cam was recognised as Youth Coach of the Year in 2015 and is also Assistant Coach of Claremont District 16s Development Squad.

Reserves - Curtis Guglielmana

An experienced footballer, coach and school teacher, Rohan moved to WA in 2015 to join SEDA's Fremantle Dockers Sports Development Program. Originally from Victoria, he played and coached in a number of premiership sides in the TAC Cup, VFL and VCFL competitions, and represented VCFL and WACFL State sides in '14 and '15. In '16, Rohan was a finalist for Claremont District Senior Coach of the Year.

Assistants - Darren Griffiths

Colts Coaches

Head Coach - Rohan McHugh

After growing into the role of Assistant Coach in 2015 and 2016, we are proud to have Leigh continue to work with our young playing group as the Coach of our Brett Jones Colts in 2017. A talented footballer himself, Lash is a two-time WAAFL State 23s player, as well as being a member of the club's 2016 and 2017 Senior Leadership groups and performing a Player Development role on the committee.

Second Colts - Leigh Ashby

A former Captain and President, Cam returned to the club in 2016 having coached his son's junior teams with great success ever since his own playing days ended. Cam was recognised as Youth Coach of the Year in 2015 and is also Assistant Coach of Claremont District 16s Development Squad.

Coaching Director - Cam Tweedie

An experienced footballer, coach and school teacher by trade, Rohan moved to WA in 2015 to join SEDA's Fremantle Dockers Sports Development Program. Originally from Victoria, he played and coached in a number of premiership sides in the TAC Cup, VFL and VCFL competitions, and represented VCFL and WACFL State sides in '14 and '15. In his first year coaching at West Coast, Rohan was a finalist for Claremont District's 2016 Senior Coach of the Year.

Assistant - Scott Sablowski 

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 press 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.

2017 Committee

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

President:

Vice President - Operations:

Vice President - Partnerships:

Treasurer:

Registrar:

Secretary:

Crispin Roberts 0422 556 917

Andrew Murdoch 0411 391 449

Nick Mozley 0478 579 479

Rob Kruit 0410 626 117

Harry Dobson 0417 329 930

Rex Fleay 0437 611 912

Damian Verazzi 0437 328 957

Thanks to our 2017 Sponsors

We are always looking for more sponsors - if you know anyone who might be interested in sponsorship opportunities for 2017 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 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

Club History

West Coast Amateur Football Club commenced its involvement with the WAAFL in 1984, with players having previously represented Floreat Park AFC (1960), Marist Old Boys AFC (1970) and the City Beach "All Stars" (1975).

In 2001, the club merged with Cowan University, forming West Coast Cowan AFC, and going on to win the coveted WAAFL Champion Club award later that year.

 

Highlights in West Coast's short but decorated history include three consecutive Colts flags in the club's first three years; winning the A Grade "League" premiership in 1994, under esteemed coach, John Dimmer; and back-to-back "League" flags in 2006 and 2007, taking the club's premiership tally to an impressive twenty. 

 

This year marks West Coast's 34rd in the WAAFL competition and the 43rd of amateur football at City Beach Oval. In pursuing our Strategic Plan, the club recently completed a major upgrade to our clubrooms facilities and invested in match-standard floodlighting to provide the best possible environment for our young Tigers.

 

Now entrenched in the WAAFL's premier A Grade competition, and with a young list brimming with excellent footballers, outstanding coaches and a strong management committee, we look forward to continued on-field and off-field success in 2017 and beyond!

Premierships

1975

1979

1981

1984

1985

1992

1992

1994

1994

1996

1985

1986

1987

1987

1989

 

1997

2001

2003

2006

2007

E Grade (City Beach)

E Grade (Floreat Marist)

C Grade (City Beach)

B Colts (West Coast)

B Colts (West Coast)

D Colts (West Coast)

B Colts (West Coast)

B Grade (West Coast)

L Grade (West Coast)

F Grade (West Coast)

D Colts (West Coast)

C Colts (Cowan Uni)

A Grade (West Coast)

I Grade (Cowan Uni)

H Grade (West Coast)

F Grade (West Coast)

B Colts (West Coast)

B Grade (West Coast)

C Grade (West Coast Cowan)

B Grade (West Coast Cowan)

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