Riverside Junior Rugby Union Club Inc.
2011
CLUB INFORMATION BOOKLET
As updated on 10 January 2011
1.INTRODUCTION
2.CLUB ETHOS
3.2011 CLUB MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
4.VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
5.TRAINING & PLAYING TIMES
6.WET WEATHER PROCEDURE
7.ANNUAL CLUB PROGRAM AND SIGNIFICANT DATES
8.NEWSLETTER
9.MEMBERSHIP OF BULIMBA JUNIOR SPORTS CLUB Inc.
10.REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS
11.SPONSORSHIPS
12.ALLOCATION OF PLAYERS TO TEAMS AND TEAM SIZES
13.REGISTRATION FEES
14.TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS
15.APPLICATION OF THE PRIVACY ACT
16.JUNIOR RUGBY CODE OF CONDUCT
17.APPLICATION OF THE CHILD PROTECTION ACT
18.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
19.CLUB AWARDS
19.1The Riverside Award
1.INTRODUCTION
Riverside Junior Rugby Union Club Inccommenced operation in 2003 fielding four junior teams. We have steadily grown since from 41 registered junior players in 2003, to over 220in 2010. In 2011we aim to hold our playing numbers at a steady level to ensure we have adequate space for all teams to get the most out of the facilities.
A management committee comprising volunteers including a Club President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar and Football Manager manages the operation of the club. If any parents have any concerns regarding the management of the club, they can advise their team manager, or any management committee member, who will raise the matter at the next management committee meeting.
Riversideaims to foster a strong community spirit and provides the opportunity for members of our local community to contribute to the provision of organised sporting activities for our children. Volunteers are at the core of the club’s operation.
Riverside currently sub-leasesits club grounds and facilities at Bulimba Street, Bulimba from the Bulimba Junior Sports Club Inc. (BJSC). The membership fees for Riverside include payment for membership in the BJSC.
2.CLUB ETHOS
Riverside Rugby is about providing a fun,safe and - family atmosphere for children to learn and play rugby union. A key component of our ethos is that all players, regardless of gender, playing skills and ability, are to be given equivalent game time over the season, subject to their reasonable commitment to attending training and games.
3.2011CLUB MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
President Barry Slattery
Vice President Ian Perkins
- Treasurer Peter Sedgley
- Secretary Riaan Theron
- Registrar Sue Duke
- Football Manager Michael Maysreidl
4.VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
The club relies heavily on parents to fill a range of volunteer roles during the course of the year. Each team requires the following positions to be filled:
- Coach
- Manager
- Touch judge
- Field marshal
- Referee (for home games for U6 to U9 teams only).
For volunteer roles and responsibilities please refer to club website resource library page.
In addition, teams are expected to provide volunteers to help setup and pull-down fields for home games and to assist with the BBQ on Friday nights. Teams are rostered for these tasks. A season roster will be provided once the number of teams has been determined and details of each week’s roster will be included in the weekly newsletter. Volunteer support is critical to providing the right environment for your child to enjoy playing rugby and for the club to maintain quality administration. It also provides an opportunity for parents to meet others and adds to the already strong community spirit that exists within the club.
5.TRAINING & PLAYING TIMES
Regular club training night is Friday night from 6-7pmfor most juniors (Walla, mini, midi) unless otherwise determined for a particular team. Senior sides have the option of training until 7.30pm. Senior sides may also train Wednesday nights where teams require additional or alternative training. Season playing times are generally as follows:
Saturday / SundayU6 - 8.30am / U10 – 8.30am
U7 - 9.10am / U11 – 9.20am
U8 - -10.00am / U12 –10.20am
U9 – 10.50am / U13 - 11.20am
Confirmed playing times and venue for each week’s games are posted on the noticeboard at training each Friday night, and can be accessed through bjru.com.au. This will include any changes that may occur from time to time.
6.WET WEATHER PROCEDURE
Rugby is a game that can be played in the rain. It is the state of the field that determines if it is safe to play. If it is raining and has not been heavy for more than a day, matches will generally still be on. Our home ground at Bulimba is very well drained. A Brisbane Junior Rugby Union (BJRU) procedure exists to determine if fields are safe to play on.
On the morning of scheduled games a club official will liaise with the BJRU Regional Committee and a decision will be made. The decision to play or not will be communicated to the club by 6.50 am. Team managers will then be advised. Team managers will then be in a position to communicate the decision to team members from 7 am. Managers are encouraged to organise a telephone ‘tree’ among team members at the start of the season in order to share to the task of ensuring that all members of the team are notified accordingly. Team members are encouraged to keep off their contact phones during this time. Please remember that if you do not receive a call the game is still on.
7.ANNUAL CLUB PROGRAM AND SIGNIFICANT DATES
The club has produced a calendar of major events to which specific game details will be added once the season draw is known. A copy of the calendar is maintained and updated on the club website at
8.WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
A newsletter, ‘The Tide’ is produced and distributed to members by email. The newsletter contains details of weekend games, locations, upcoming events, meetings etc and is a valuable source of information. Please get your copy by ensuring that you provide us with your accurate email details. The Club Secretary produces the newsletter and all information that club members want included in the newsletter is to reach the Secretary by Tuesday evenings via email.
9.MEMBERSHIP OF BULIMBA JUNIOR SPORTS CLUB Inc.
Player registration at Riversidealso covers membership for up to two parent/carers in the Bulimba Junior Sports Club Inc. (BJSC), which manages the facilities and grounds Riverside Rugby operates from. The BJSC also holds the restricted liquor license for the clubhouse for the enjoyment of members and their guests.
10.REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS
Registration for 2011 will take place on Saturday 29 January from 9.00am – 12.00pm. The Club will also take registrations after that date on Friday nights at training. The principal point of contact for registrations is the Registrar. The Registrar will be located at the Clubhouse on Friday nights.
Players must provide proof of age with a full birth certificate or passport when registering. No player is permitted to play unless they are registered which includes full payment of fees.
11.SPONSORSHIPS
We endeavour to keep the ever increasing costs borne by members to a minimum through active fundraising and the attraction of sponsorships. Over the years we have been very strongly supported by sponsors from our local business community and club members.
The Club has a range of other sponsorship opportunities available. For details, please contact a member of the management committee.
12.ALLOCATION OF PLAYERS TO TEAMS AND TEAM SIZES
Every effort will be made to ensure that players who were registered at the Club the previous year and who register on Sign On day will be allocated to the same team as the previous year, unless they request otherwise. The club will also attempt to place previously registered players who register AFTER Sign On day in the same team as the previous year but it is not guaranteed.
All attempts will be made to place new players to the club in teams based on the player’s preferences, school or suburb affiliations, if vacancies exist in established teams. Otherwise, a new team will be raised for new players to be allocated to. Where possible, the club will limit team sizes to the following numbers to ensure that all players are given a fair opportunity to get equivalent game time and to assist coaches in what is a difficult job at times.
Age / Playing Numbers / Preferred Max. Team SizeUnder 6 and 7 / 7 / 10
Under 8 and 9 / 10 / 14
Under 10 and 11 / 12 / 16
Under 12 - 16 / 15 / 20*
* Competition rules on the number of trained players required for specific positions may require additional players up to 22 .
13.REGISTRATION FEES
The registration fees for players for 2011 are:
U6-U16:$210 GST incl.
Please note that these fees are all inclusive and that there are no other compulsory fees payable through the season. The fees are aimed at meeting actual costs and are subsidised by fundraising efforts. The precise cost per player fluctuate marginally depending on age and number of players per team however registration fees cover the following:
- BJRU player levy
- ARU insurance
- BJSC Grounds & facilities use
- Team Jerseys
- Team Photographs
- Team Balls
- Sports medicine
- Coaching/referee accreditation
Additional costs associated with managing the club such as training equipment, first aid equipment, administrative costs, postage, facilities development etc are covered through fundraising efforts.
14.TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS
Team photographs are normally conducted at a training night in the second half of the season. Managers will be advised of final arrangements during the season. Details will be provided in the newsletter.
15.APPLICATION OF THE PRIVACY ACT
The Club follows the policy of the ARU regarding the collection of personal information. A copy of the ARU policy can be obtained from the Secretary. In essence, the club does not divulge any personal details of players or parents to other parties without permission.
16.JUNIOR RUGBY CODE OF CONDUCT
Riverside is committed to maintaining its reputation as a club founded on the highest standards of conduct by its players, parents, volunteers and supporters. Riverside fully endorses, supports and complies with the Junior Rugby Code of Conduct provided by BJRU. All club players, members and supporters are encouraged to make themselves familiar with the code which can be accessed in the Resource Library page of the club website at Hard copies are available on request.
Any breaches of the relevant codes or any act, behaviour or conduct deemed to be prejudicial to, or not in the interests of, the club will be dealt with firmly by the Management Committee and may result in disciplinary action. Such action may include expulsion, suspension, exclusion or other action as deemed appropriate by the Management Committee.
17.APPLICATION OF THE CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999
The Queensland Government introduced the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act i 2000, to protect the interests of children and young people. As a member of the junior rugby community, Riverside must follow the procedures to ensure the Act is adhered to. To ensure that Riverside complies with the legislation and to ensure that all our players are suitably protected, it has been decided by the Management Committee that all coaches and managers and members of the committee are to submit an application under the Act for a Blue Card.
The club has a register of those volunteers who have submitted an application form and those volunteers who have received a suitability card. All volunteers in appointed positions including coaches & managers will be required to submit an application form prior to taking up their appointment each year if they have not received appropriate clearance from the Children’s Commission.
The suitability checksare free of charge for all volunteers. Further information can be accessed at
18.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
The club appoints appropriately trained sports medicine staff to attend all home games. Their advice is to be taken by game officials (referees, coaches, managers) and parents regarding injuries to players and the ability of the player to continue playing.
Coaches are to ensure that goal post pads are fitted for both training and games at all times.
19.CLUB AWARDS
In addition to team based awards as determined each season, the following club award is presented annually:
19.1The Riverside Award
The Riverside Award is presented to one player within the whole club from nominations put forward by coaches and parents. The criteria for the award will be to acknowledge a player who represents the highest levels of sportsmanship, who sets the finest example on and off the field and epitomises what Riverside Rugby aims to achieve in its players. The award is decided by the Management Committee. Nominations are invited from all club members (coaches, managers, volunteers & parents) throughout the season.
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