Bullants is going to have a big year this year with 17 teams taking the court. It has taken a huge amount of organisation to get to this point and I thank the Bullants Team of Volunteers for getting us here. We have arrived at the start of the season so here are a few details that you all should be aware of.
Code of conduct – SCNA has an extensive set of player, coach/official and parent Codes of Conduct. They are displayed on the noticeboard in the pavilion and dictate how we all conduct ourselves on or off the court. It was extremely disappointing to find out that some of our parents had already breached the code by being aggressive towards our volunteers sorting out the uniform last Wednesday (glitches happen but it was not their fault that you got your order in late or not at all). There is absolutely no excuse for rude and aggressive behaviour especially to our volunteers, coaches and umpires. Let’s not forget that we are all here for fun.
Coaches – We have a great coaching team this year. We ask that you allow the coaches to do their job during game time (they will most likely stand on the opposite side of the court to you – please allow them to do this). They are the only ones to give the players instruction while on the court. Yes, it is extremely tough to abstain from shouting out to your child to move down the court or to mark your player but it can also be very confusing if they are listening to you and we have given them an alternative instruction. If you can’t hold in your inner coach, then I still have a Senior team looking for a coach who might benefit from your words of wisdom. We do however need parents to be our cheerleaders, scorers and canteen and bbq assistants.
Uniform – We are still waiting on the supplier who is extremely busy at this time of year. Until the uniform arrives please wear black skirt and white or club tshirt. We will have some uniform available for pick up on Saturday but please note we also coach, umpire and coordinate at the District level so we may be busy.
Managers – We have 17 teams and only two of those teams have a manager. We rely on parents to help out in little ways such as organising scoring, working in the canteen and BBQ etc. Being a manager is not a difficult job…just some Saturday organisation. Please consider putting up your hand for this job especially if you haven’t contributed to the Bullants community before.
The Draw – Please make sure you check the draw regularly. Sometimes last minute changes are made. You can find it at http://scna.act.netball.com.au/common/pages/public/rv/draw.aspx?entityid=39129 Currently the NSG and Seniors are listed fixtures but Juniors and Inters grading draws are in the News Section of the SCNA website (go to the link above and click the home button).
Game times: NSG Set – 9:00am – 9:50am; Juniors grading – 10am – 11:50 am; Inters grading – 12pm – 1:50pm; Seniors 1 & 3 – 2pm – 3:10pm; Seniors 2 – 3:15pm – 4:30pm.
Be prepared and on time ready to start warming up about 30 minutes before your game. There is only a very small time frame between games and players need to move off the court quickly after a game so that the next game can begin. Warm up this year will be on the grass courts.
Jewelry and fingernails – All jewelry needs to be removed and nails clipped before arriving at the courts please. NO, Earrings can not be taped!
Parking – The best place is in the King Street Carpark; the Pavilion carpark is for SCNA Council and Executive members only and Disabled parking, and Makin Place can get very congested.
Dogs – All ACT Sports grounds are DOG FREE ZONES. This includes the pavilion area and the grass courts. Sorry but you need to leave your dogs at home.
Fees – All outstanding payments need to be finalised please. This ensures you are covered by insurance.
CANTEEN THIS WEEK – Chinook and Potawatomie 9am – 10 am; Cree 1:50-3pm (two week roster on SCNA website; full roster will go up after the grading rounds).
Kit bags – Coaches, the team kit bags are ready for pick up in the umpires room. Please check the team name inside the bag before taking it. Inters/ Seniors, we are still waiting on some of the stick on patches from the supplier, we have given you bibs until they arrive.
Umpires – Don’t forget to sign the sheet in the umpires room
Got a question…email bullantsnetball@gmail.com
See you at the courts
Ruth
Bullants Netball Club Inc. 