THURSDAY SPORT 2022
- COMMENCES THURSDAY, MAY 19TH
- A VERY HIGH STANDARD OF DRESS IS EXPECTED ACROSS ALL SPORTS. COACHES SHOULD NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO PLAY IF THEY HAVE NOT GOT THE CORRECT FOOTWEAR, SCHOOL PLAYING TOP, SHORTS/SKIRT AND SOCKS. COACHES MAY BE A LITTLE LENIENT ON UNIFORM FOR THE 1ST 3 WEEKS, (FOOTWEAR EXCEPTED) BUT BY WEEK 4 THERE SHOULD BE NO EXCUSES. SHIN PADS MUST BE WORN FOR HOCKEY AND SOCCER AND THE NHSSA STRONGLY ADVISES THAT MOUTHGUARDS ARE WORN FOR FOOTBALL AND HOCKEY. I ENCOURAGE COACHES TO NOTIFY ME IF THEY FEEL THAT A PARTICULAR OPPONENT IS NOT ABIDING BY THESE RULES.
- THERE SHOULD BE NO TOLERATION WHATSOEVER OF BAD OR UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR, BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD, BY COACHES/SUPERVISORS. MINOR DEVIATIONS FROM THIS POLICY SHOULD BE DEALT WITH QUICKLY AND FAIRLY TO MAKE SURE ANY ESCALATION IS NOT POSSIBLE. ANY MAJOR BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES AT A PARTICULAR MATCH MUST BE OUTLINED IN A REPORT (FORM EMAILED TO SCHOOLS) AND EMAILED TO ME ASAP AFTER THE MATCH. I WILL THEN MEET WITH THE PRINCIPAL AND RELEVANT STAFF OF THAT SCHOOL TO DISCUSS OUR OPTIONS RE SUSPENSION FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS.
- RULES AND REGULATIONS – WILL BE FORWARDED TO THUR CO-ORDINATORS. THESE SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED TO THUR SPORT STAFF
- CANCELLATION POLICY – AGAIN, WILL BE FORWARDED
- INDIVIDUAL SPORTS – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FOOTBALL– 2 DIVISIONS
NETBALL – 2 DIVISIONS
SOCCER – 1 DIVISION
- RESULTS. TO BE EMAILED TO EXECUTIVE OFFICER ASAP AFTER THURSDAY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR RESULTS WITH YOUR OPPOSITION AT THE END OF YOUR MATCHES
- UMPIRES – SENIOR STUDENTS APPOINTED BY THE SCHOOLS
- 1ST AID – UNFORTUNATELY NHSSA CANNOT PROVIDE 1ST AID AT THE OUTSIDE VENUES. SCHOOLS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN 1ST AID KITS.
- COVID PROCEDURE
COVID PROCEDURES AT COUNCIL FACILITIES (NTCA, HOBLERS BRIDGE, BIRCH AVE. PPK)
- COACHES ALSO MUST COMPLETE AND RETAIN THEIR WEEKLY, ACCURATE ATTENDANCE LISTS FOR EACH OF THE VENUES.
- SPECTATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- I WOULD STILL LIKE TEAMS TO CARRY THEIR OWN COVID KITS WITH THEM TO WIPE DOWN THEIR AREAS BEFORE LEAVING. HAND SANITISING TO BE INCLUDED.
- CHANGEROOMS CANNOT BE USED UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. STUDENTS TO COME READY TO PLAY. TOILETS AVAILABLE AT ALL FACILITIES
- SCHOOLS MUST MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM EACH OTHER AT THESE VENUES. SUPERVISORS MUST ENSURE THIS HAPPENS.
- WHILE SPECTATING PLEASE ENSURE THE 1.5M SOCIAL DISTANCING
- COVID REQUIREMENTS WHEN PLAYING AT OTHER SCHOOLS
(KM, QHS, PHS, SPC, LCGS)
- SCHOOLS WOULD PREFER FOR STUDENTS TO COME PREPARED TO PLAY RATHER THEN USE SCHOOL CHANGEROOMS (ONLY IF REALLY NECESSARY) TOILETS AVAILABLE OBVIOUSLY
- EACH TEAM TO CARRY THEIR OWN COVID KITS TO WIPE DOWN THEIR AREAS. TO INCLUDE HAND SANITISER.
- TEAM SHEETS MAINTAINED AS PER COUNCIL FACILITIES
- SOCIAL DISTANCING WHILE NOT PLAYING – COACHES TO ENFORCE
- SCHOOLS WELL SEPERATED FROM EACH OTHER ON THE SIDELINES
- SPECTATORS NOT ALLOWED
MY CONTACT: PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE AN ‘ISSUE’ ON THE DAY. I AM OUT AND ABOUT AND CAN BE AT MOST VENUES WITHIN 15 MINS. MY MOBILE IS 0419547471.
ANDREW