Welcome to the 2015 Season
Hills Pumas Football Club – formally Pacific Hills Dural Soccer Club – was formed in 1999. We have changed our name to better reflect the community club that we are, and to encourage players from outside the school community to join our club. We play in the Gladesville-Hornsby Football Association and the North West Sydney Women’s Football competitions. We have teams ranging from U6 right through to the highest level possible, the GHFA Premier League.
2014 was a very successful year for the club, with 24 teams competing, four premiers, four grand finalists, and two champions. The club came 3rd out of 26 teams in the GHFA, which is an amazing effort.
The clubs mission “To provide an organised and safe environment for team sport, fellowship, sportsmanship and growth for the students and friends of Pacific Hills Christian School” is at the core of everything we strive to achieve. We are not exclusively a school club; on the contrary, we actively encourage players, parents, coaches and anyone else interested in sport to join our club. We value fair play, inclusiveness, development, sportsmanship, and a commitment to the community we are part of, and above all we want everyone who is involved with our club to be richer for the experience.
The club has an exciting future. The committee is made up of several very talented and committed individuals who share a vision to take the club forward. Our aim is to provide the community a strong club that caters for players of all abilities, from the most talented through to social players; one that is focused on participation not winning at all costs. It is our intention to provide training for coaches, managers as well as players and to develop a group of skilled, enthusiastic individuals who can take this club from strength to strength.
We need you to be involved, whether it is as a player, coach, manager, spectator or committee member – get behind the club – support it – it’s your club. There are many volunteers without whom this club would not exist, please respect and thank them for the time they give up. When we do things well, please tell us and others, when we could do better, please tell us that too.
Lastly, get out on the field, try your best, and HAVE FUN, win, loose or draw
Go the PUMAS
The Committee
1. Calendar of events
2015 Club Calendar
Club registration Days / Sat 31st January 2015: PHCS 10am-2pm, Les Shore Oval 3pm-4:40pmFri 6th February 2015: PHCS
Mini Teams Fun Skills and Allocation Day U6 – U8’s Only / Sun 1st March 3:00pm – PHCS Oval
U8 players who requested to be graded and U9 – U17 Club Grading / Weds 18th Feb 4:00pm. Players will be advised if they will need to attend grading.
Managers & Coaches Meeting / TBA – Glenorie RSL 7:30pm
Managers & Coaches Meeting / TBA – Glenorie RSL 7:30pm
Training Starts / 1st Week of March, Weds or Thursday afternoon / evening – Team times to be advised
Trial Games / 27th & 28th March – times TBA
Competition starts / Premier League – 28th March
U9 –AA Teams – 11th April
U6/7/8 Teams – 18th April
Photo Day / TBA
Club Presentation day / 30th August – Juniors
12th September - Seniors
2. 2015 Committee Members
Office / Name / Mobile / EmailPresident / Mike Luker / 0422 994 569 /
Secretary / Graeme Walker / 0416 241 068 /
Treasurer / Kim Oschadleus / 0432 301 977 /
Director of Coaching/Academy / Pat Polistina / 0404 148 249 /
Mini Team Coordinator (U6-U8) / Craig Gates / 0419 282 187 /
Junior Team Coordinator (U9-U17) / Craig Gates / 0419 282 187 /
All Age Team Coordinator (Mens) / Erik Maasepp / 0431 489 665 /
Premier League Coordinator / Greg Smith / 0418 478 611 /
Ladies Teams Coordinator / Erik Maasepp / 0431 489 665 /
Registrar / Sarah Sumskas / 0430 883 385 /
Uniform Manager / Melanie Cabral / 0410 110 765 /
Grounds Manager / Peter Alcock / 9980 9109
Grading Coordinator / Mike Luker / 0422 994 569 /
Media and Marketing / Harminder Midder / 0437 067 386 /
Web Editor / Erik Maasepp / 0431 489 665 /
Should you have questions please contact the relevant committee member.
3. Volunteers
The club depends on volunteers- without them the club would not exist.
We strongly encourage you to become involved – it’s very rewarding even if there’s no pay. Your children will love the fact that you’re involved (mostly) and you choose how involved you want to be – it can be just bringing oranges to the game, a coach or manager, committee member, or a sponsor of the club – whatever it is – please join in.
4. Registration
No player is permitted to begin playing with HPFC until all documentation is completed, and fees paid in full.
HPFC fees include the following:
· GHFA competition fees & levies
· FNSW levies
· Players insurance
· Training ground hire
5. Small Sided Games – U6 to U11
All games are played on Saturdays
U6 through to U11 age groups play small sided games. The aim of SSG is to develop skills, with more touches on the ball, children are more involved, with less emphasis on winning. There is a progression through the age groups with different number of players and different field sizes.
Age Group / Number of players / Field Size(m) / Time / Competition tableU6 / 4 vs. 4 – no Goalie / 20 x 30 / 15 min halfs / No
U7 / 5 vs. 5 – no Goalie / 20 x 30 / 15 min halfs / No
U8 / 7 vs. 7 / Qtr pitch / 20 min halfs / No
U9 / 9 vs. 9 / Half pitch / 25 min halfs / Yes
U10 and U11 / 9 vs. 9 / Half pitch / 25 min halfs / Yes
Neither results, nor competition tables are kept for U6 to U8 games, U9 to 11 are competitive divisions
6. Competitive Games
U9 – to all age teams play competitive football against other teams with similar level of skill in the GHFA competition. Teams compete throughout the season, culminating in a championship final series and a Grand final. All Mini and Junior games are played on a Saturday. Lack of field availability will require some senior games to be played on a Sunday.
7. Grading of Players
It is a requirement that all players from U9 to U17 be graded within HPFC so that they can play with other players of a similar skill and ability. As we sometimes do not have enough players within an age group to form more than one team this may or may not be required. Players / parents will be advised if attendance at grading is required.
The purpose of grading is simple – to maximise the players enjoyment. It is important where possible to match the players ability with that of their team mates and opponents. Grading is conducted by the grading panel, made up of experienced coaches and players. Please be mindful that this grading panel has been appointed by the HPFC committee and is made up of volunteers. If you have any concerns please speak initially with Peter Fawcett – our Director of Coaching, and as a last resort Mike Luker.
Grading for U8 players is voluntary. Players may request to be graded when registering. The grading committee will endeavour to form both graded and ungraded teams in the U8’s, allowing players the choice to play in a graded team or to continue to play with their friends.
8. Equipment
PHDSC provides the following equipment on a loan basis:
· Shirts (loan only) – a $100 fee applies for any shirts not returned at the end of the season
· Match Balls
· Training equipment
Players are responsible for providing:
· Football Boots
· Shin Pads (compulsory – no pads – no play)
· Club Socks (available from the club)
· Club Shorts (available from the club)
· Drink bottle
9. Coaching, Training and Refereeing
The PHDSC committee is committed to improving the standard of football played within our club. A major part of this is ensuring all our coaching staff has access to training by skilled and experienced trainers. We will be conducting in-house training as well as offering specific courses as appropriate.
We also strongly encourage those interested in becoming qualified referees. The GHFRA (Gladesville-Hornsby Football Referees Association) runs courses for anyone 14yrs and over. Please contact Mike Luker on 0422 994 569 if you are interested.
10. GHFA Code of Conduct
HPFC endorses the GHFA code of conduct – it applies to players, coaches, mangers, parents, spectators and officials – please read and respect it.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Winning at any sport is a part of sporting tradition but this is not as important as the “spirit of the game”.
Referees, Assistant Referees and Other Match Officials.
-abuse of referees and assistant referees will not be tolerated in any form.
Abuse includes derogatory comments about the match official’s performance or ability, repeated or vocal criticism or challenging of the match official or their decisions, and any form of insulting, offensive, aggressive or intimidating behaviour or language directed at a match official.
Abuse of referees, assistant referees, players, coaches, managers, parents or spectators etc may result in penalties against the individual, team or club concerned. Those penalties include fines, bonds, loss of competition points and suspension.
Coaches and Managers Code of Behaviour.
- be reasonable in your demands on young players.
- players play for fun and enjoyment. Don’t ridicule mistakes.
- teach players that the rules of sport should be followed, not broken.
- develop team respect for opponents and officials from both teams.
Parents and Spectators Code of Behaviour.
encourage players and accept results without disappointment.
- never ridicule or yell at a player for making mistakes or losing the game.
- players are involved for their enjoyment, not for their parents or spectators.
- volunteers deserve your respect and consideration.
- eliminate verbal and physical abuse from all sporting activities.
Players Code of Behaviour.
- play by the rules.
- respect officials.
- abuse of opponents or officials is not allowed in any sport.
- treat all players the way you would like to be treated yourself.
- play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents, spectators and coaches.
- respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players, coaches and officials.
- accept defeat with dignity and don’t seek excuses for defeat or blame the referee or anyone else.