Please note that our club has and is committed to a full rotation of positions policy for U9 – U12 age groups, and an equal time policy for every team. U9-U12 all players are to be rotated through all positions, however some coaching decisions are allowed to ensure the safety of smaller players. U9 - U13 all players are to receive equal playing time, as of U13 (transitional year) the players can be played in designated positions but all players are to receive equal playing time. U14 onwards player positions and playing time are at the discretion of the coach to reflect the more competitive nature of the game at this age level. However the club encourages and would always expect a level of fairness to be displayed across all age groups including those through U14 to U17. In the U16 to U17 teams in particular, it is acknowledged that winning carries greater importnace for the participants and coaches at these levels will be encouraged to win games whilst retaining due recognition for the policy of fairness. 

 

Age Group's U/12 & below
In these age groups, the emphasis is placed on participation and enjoyment. Additional goals are the acquisition of football skills and the nurturing of physical and emotional development and well-being.  League policy allows for 25 players to play in U9-12 age group matches. The Club expects that all players are given equal playing time and be played in all playing lines, with the specific position within the playing line being subject to body size. The playing lines are: Full Back Line, Half Back Line, Centre Line, Half Forward Line, Full Forward Line, & Followers. The Coach should keep a record of how many quarters a player has played along with the positions played. The above policy will apply up to, & include, the end of season Lightening Premiership for U9 and U10 teams. Where U11 & U12 teams are playing finals the Club expects that each player will be guaranteed a minimum of 2 full quarters. Positional rotation is at the discretion of the Coach, however in the opinion of the Committee it would be preferable for full rotation and equal playing time to take place.

Age Group's U/13 through to U/17
The Club aspires to provide players the opportunity to play in the highest level within the league. A greater emphasis is placed upon individual and team performances. Our league policy allows for 25 players to play in an under-age match in these age groups. The Club expects that all players play a minimum of 2 quarters a game as far as practicable. Coaches must endeavour to provide the maximum number of players to participate. Player positional rotation should take place to a large extent in U13’s as a transitional year however no positional rotation is required from U14’s and above.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 August 2010 22:04 )