Captain Guidelines/Responsibilities

1.Training

1.1Be a point of contact, as well as Lead coach & Teamer, for availability and non-attendance to training/matches;

1.2Keep a register of teams attendance to training (or allocate), update Team Manager (Mel Clarke) and Lead coach (Hollie Wright) of any non-attendance as this will affect starting team line up;

1.3Take charge when instructed into team situation;

1.4Liaise withTeam Manager and Lead Coach for squad for upcoming match;

1.5Organise match arrangements:-

1.5.1Allocate refreshments for home matches;

1.5.2Sort travel arrangements for away matches;

1.5.3Jobs on match day (see 3, 4 and 5 below);

1.6Liaise with the umpire and check their travel arrangements – they may require a lift.

2. Post Training – Pre Saturday

2.1Receive and confirm receipt of ‘starting 7’ email from Team Manager. (This does not need to be relayed to the team until match day);

2.2Note Team Managers instructions if a player HAS to start a match due to category selections, and also possible rotations for the match;

2.3Ensure safety of any U18s within the squad i.e. lift sharing etc.

Match Day

3.Pre Match

3.1Arrive at the venue around 30-45 minutes before match;

3.2Warm up the squad (or allocate);

3.3Take team photo (to send with match report later);

3.4Speak to a level 2 coach (if they are staying to watch) and you would like assistance with coaching/tactics;

3.5Toss for centre with the other captain;

3.6Give the match ball to the umpires.

4.In the Match

4.1Play Netball!

4.2Captain/Vice-Captain (possibly Coach) chat at quarter times – discussing rotation of players if necessary;

4.3If there are any questions or disputes, the captain is the only one who can approach the umpires;

4.4If at home - half time, give sweets/oranges to the opposition (or allocate);

5.Post Match

5.1Lead 3 cheers for the opposition, umpires and spectators;

5.2Make sure the two scorers agree with the score;

5.3Thank the umpires & scorers;

5.4Cool down the squad (or allocate);

5.5Collect in all bibs, balls and other equipment (or allocate);

5.6Fill in the results/score sheet with starting 7 and any subs that played. Sign it when happy with the score;

5.7Hand to the umpires to sign & the opposition;

5.8If home team, keep the results/score sheet and send into the County Fixtures Secretaryand Umpiring Secretary (emails below) via email (take a photo).Make sure the date, teams & score are stated in the email subject line:-

  1. Zoe Zimmerman (Affiliations Secretary) –

5.9If at home, set up refreshments and start hot drinks (or allocate);

5.10Collect match fees (or allocate);

5.11Pay the umpire (Home £10, Away £15) (or allocate);

5.12If at an away match, pay the drivers as per the costs in the front of the subs book (or allocate);

5.13Squad to vote for Oppositions and Player of the Match (or allocate);

5.14Send starting 7 (and subs) to Affiliations Secretary (or allocate);

5.15Write up the match report (template online) and send into Marketing (Hollie Wright)with photo by Sunday 5pm (or allocate):

6. Other possible duties

6.1Act as a filter of information between the club, players and coach;

6.2Attend Captain’s meetings with the Lead Coach and other captains;

6.3Motivate players at training and matches;

6.4Ensure U18 emergency contact information is in the kit bag at all times;

6.5Ensure all players conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on the team and club;

6.6Ensure all social media is of an appropriate language for all ages and do not tag players. (See Social Media and Photography Policy – on website)

7. Jobs to delegate to your Squad

7.1Training register;

7.2Store and maintain equipment i.e. tube of balls, kit bag, bibs, money pot etc;

7.3Arranging refreshments for matches;

7.4Arranging travel arrangements of players/umpire;

7.5Collecting match fees;

7.6Conducting the team warm up/cool down;

7.7Player of the match voting organisation (after match);

7.8Writing the match report and taking team photo;

7.9Anything else you can think of!

Captains Roles/Responsibilities - YNC Season 2017-18