Bridgwater Netball Club

 BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB 

 Silver CAPS Accredited Club

 2009/10 HANDBOOK

 www.bridgwaternc.co.uk

EQUITY POLICY STATEMENT Bridgwater Netball Club is committed to ensuring that equality is incorporated across all aspects of its development.  In doing so, it acknowledges and adopts the following definition of sports equality: Sports equality is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them.  It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.   The Club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every individual and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.   The Club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.   All Club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.   The Club will deal with any incident of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to Club procedures – contact the Club Captain in the first instance.

 

HISTORY OF BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB

The club was formed around 1950 when Mrs. Irene Tester, a local youth organiser, spotted a group of girls from the local Life Brigade playing basketball against the boys from the Boy’s Brigade.  She suggested that they form a netball team and the Red Triangles were born.  They evolved into the Bridgwater Netball Club and started to play teams from Frome, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare.

Amazingly, in 1954, the touring Australian national side was persuaded by the same youth organiser to stay in Bridgwater for a week and during that time they played against Bridgwater and Somerset.  There is no record of the score but founder member and Club President Doreen Hodge, who played in both matches, remembers the local sides suffering heavy defeats!

In 1972, having expanded to two teams, the club amalgamated with a team at the YMCA to become the Bridgwater YMCA Netball Club.  Over the years the number of teams grew to six and the club enjoyed a long period of success with Jupiter dominating the Somerset Premier Division in the 1980’s

Following several different venues and club names over the years, the Club has now returned to its roots and is once again called Bridgwater Netball Club.  Approximately 10 years ago the Club sought better playing facilities for its members and as a result moved to Haygrove School.  This move proved very successful, as the Club has built very strong links with the school.

The Club has a very popular junior section, which has increased the Club size to 14 teams (5 senior and 9 junior).  This success is largely due to the dedicated committee members who strive to continually develop the Club further.  As a result of their efforts, the Club has achieved the Silver CAPS Award from England Netball.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

As President of Bridgwater Netball Club I am very proud to write this foreword.

I have always held the club in great admiration.  Although I am the only original member still involved with the club, I have watched many members become excellent players and more importantly loyal and hard working committee members. The success and smooth running of this club is a tribute to all their hard work. We also have a very successful junior club.

This club has made a great contribution to my life.  I have made wonderful friends, and travelled all over Somerset and England through my association with Bridgwater Netball Club, which started in a very small way by the efforts of Mrs. Irene Tester. She inspired and organised a small group to form a netball team, which went on to become the Bridgwater League, and then the Somerset Netball League. Enthusiasts all over Somerset now enjoy netball.

This club has a very proud heritage in Somerset, as netball started with our club.  My congratulations go to the committee and all our members.  My sincere and best wishes for all the seasons yet to come.

Doreen Hodge, Club President

 

 

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

As the new Chair of Bridgwater Netball Club, I face many challenges and exciting opportunities in the forthcoming season.  With so many new, old and returning faces keen to play in Bridgwater colours, we find ourselves entering a fifth team in the Somerset Netball League.  As a Club, we are well aware that the continued development of our juniors will secure the future and success of our senior teams.

We start the season with high hopes for the Knock-Out Cup Plate Winners, Jupiter, and newly promoted Saturn to contest at the top of the Premier Division in the Somerset League.  Neptune’s promotion to the First Division will provide the opportunity for inspirational performances from our talented young players, who should benefit from the support of our more experienced senior club members. Venus and Mars will provide the opportunity for junior players to be supported and mentored during their transition to senior netball.

The forthcoming season also sees the start of a new coaching structure for both juniors and seniors, along with a newly qualified Level 2 coach in the position of Senior Club Coach.  I am confident that her expertise, ideas, vision and discipline will enhance the performance of all players who commit to training.

Due to the continued support of our sponsors and the fantastic efforts made by the whole club in its fundraising earlier this year, the club will start the 2009/2010 season with new match and training balls, improved after-match facilities, new kit for 5 of the 9 junior teams and a club banner.

I would like to wish everyone a successful and enjoyable 2009/10 season. 

Cath Clark, Club Chair                          

 

 

SENIOR CLUB TRAINING AND MATCHES 

Venue:  Haygrove School Sports Centre, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7HW

Training: Wednesday evenings – 8.00pm – 10.00pm

Home ground: Haygrove School Outdoor Courts 

Matches are generally played on Saturday afternoons, on outside courts, at venues around Somerset.

Fees

The cost to play netball at the Club is as follows:

Senior member – £70

Senior member in full-time education – £35

Junior member playing senior netball – £35

X category players (to cover registration fees) – £35

Match fees – £2 per game

England Netball & Somerset Netball Registration Fees (£35) will become payable at 1^st September 2009. 

The balance of the Membership Fee must be paid by 30^th November 2009.

If this should cause hardship, a monthly standing order may be set up – please contact the treasurer.

 

Fundraising Incentive 

If senior members generate £30 or more of revenue for the Club, they will receive a £10.00 reduction in their subscriptions.

 

Teams

The Club currently runs 5 teams: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Venus and Mars.

Jupiter & Saturn play in the Somerset Premier Division

Neptune plays in the 1^st Division

Venus & Mars play in the 3^rd Division

 

  

Team Kit

Kingfisher blue skirt             

Navy shirt

Navy body warmer

Navy sweat top/hoodie

Navy waterproof jacket

The Club provides match skirts and tops. All other kit is available to purchase.

 

UMPIRES

‘B’ Award

Dawn Fothergill, 5 Portland Place, Bridgwater                             01278 459678

Chris Shaw, 77 Durleigh Road, Bridgwater                                   01278 457584

Chris Durant, 58 Woodbury Road, Bridgwater                              01278 426745

Norah Lewis, The Malt Shovel, Bridgwater                                    07974 998959

‘C ’Award

Elaine Bartlett, 14 Priestley Way, Burnham on Sea                      01278 793412

Julie McClean, 11 Fairwater Close, Taunton                                 01823 254595

Debbie Perry, 14 Alder Close, North Petherton                            01278 663386

Sally Haysham, 141 Holford Road, Bridgwater                             01278 428313

Baylea Charles, 57 Halyard Drive, Trinity Fields, Bridgwater      01278 427380

Hazel Hucker, 1 The Copse, Bridgwater   01278 446113

Rosie Hill, The Winches, East Street, Cannington  01278 652465

Lianne Fothergill, 33 Marina Row, Bridgwater                                    01278 445716

 

Beginners’ Award

Katy Cheese, 74 Camden Road, Bridgwater                                01278 456329

 

COACHES

Level 2                                              Level 1

Chris Durant                         Hazel Hucker              Sally Haysham

Dawn Fothergill                    Amy Shaw                   Emma Downes

Chris Shaw                           Lisa Durant                 Rosie Hill

Baylea Charles                     Katy Cheese             

Debbie Perry

FIRST AIDERS                       CRB ENHANCED DISCLOSURE

Chris Durant                           Chris Durant               Chris Shaw

Dawn Fothergill                       Dawn Fothergill         Cath Clark

Debbie Perry                           Baylea Charles           Lisa Durant

Chris Shaw                              Lianne Fothergill        Debbie Perry       

Cath Clark                              Lesley Margetts         Emma Downes        

Baylea Charles

Lianne Fothergill                         

Amy Shaw

Katy Cheese                                     

 

 

ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2009-2010 SEASON

President - Doreen Hodge

Vice President  - Chris Shaw

Chairperson - Cath Clark

Vice Chairperson - Julie McClean

Secretary - Chris Durant

Treasurer – Elaine Bartlett

Fixtures & Umpiring Secretary - Julie McClean

Club Coach - Baylea Charles

Club Captain - Dawn Fothergill

Publicity Officer - Dawn Fothergill

Selectors - Imma Stone,  Becky Palmer, Baylea Charles, Katy Cheese, Amy Shaw

Junior Coaches - Sally Haysham, Amy Shaw, Katy Cheese, Imma Stone,Emma Downes, Lisa Durant                                    

Junior Administrator - Chris Shaw

Development Officer - Dawn Fothergill

Life Members - Doreen Hodge, Mollie Gay, Norah Lewis, Dawn Fothergill, Chris Shaw, Chris Durant, Elaine Bartlett

Honorary Member - Lesley Margetts

 

CONTACT NUMBERS

Cath Clark, Chair                                          01278 452721                      07971080134

Julie McClean, Vice Chair                           01823 254595                      07843560565

Dawn Fothergill, Club Captain                    01278 459678                      07980459177

Chris Durant, Secretary                                01278 426745                      07949726974

Elaine Bartlett, Treasurer                             01278 793412                      07790243435

Baylea Charles, Senior Coach                    01278 427380                      07793022544

Imma Stone, Selector                                   01278 663484                      07792341773

Becky Palmer, Selector                               01278 456709                      07793033174

Baylea Charles, Selector                             01278 427380                      07793022544

Amy Shaw, Selector                                      01278 457684                      07760299335

Katy Cheese, Selector                                 01278 456329                      07830179359

Julie McClean, Umpiring                              01823 254595                      07843560565

Dawn Fothergill, Publicity                             01278 459678                      07980459177

Chris Shaw, Junior Administrator               01278 457584                      07870126799

Cath Clark, School Contact             01278 452721                      07971080134

 

JUNIOR CLUB TRAINING & MATCH INFORMATION

Venue: Haygrove School Sports Hall

Training Times:  Wednesday evenings 

Up to Y7          5.00pm – 6.00pm

Y8                    6.00pm – 7.00pm

Y9                    7.00pm – 8.00pm 

From the age of 14 (Y10), girls will be invited to attend senior club training sessions.

Fees:

£15 Annual subscription

£1   Wednesday training evenings

£2   Match/tournament fees

 

Junior Coaches are:

Sally Haysham – 01278 428313

Amy Shaw – 07760299335

Katy Cheese – 07830179359

Imma Stone – 07792341773

Emma Downes – 07849187721

Lisa Durant – 07871686926

  

Junior Administrator:

Chris Shaw – 01278 457584 or 07870126799

The teams play in kingfisher blue skirts and navy blue polo shirts.  Skirts are provided by the club, and polo shirts may be purchased through junior administrator.  Further kit, including hoodies and jackets, may also be purchased.

Help is much appreciated in transporting the girls to the matches.

The Club is represented in the Somerset County Junior League at U12-U16 level.

Most tournaments will be held at Wells Blue School (WBS) but there are two at Taunton Vale (TV).   Dates are as follows:

  

All Age Groups                  U16s Only                               U14s Only

04/10/09 WBS                20/09/09 TV                        13/03/10 TV

08/11/09 WBS                22/11/09 WBS

06/12/09 WBS

31/01/10 WBS                                 

28/02/10 WBS

21/03/10 WBS

25/04/10 WBS                                                         

Parents and players must make a promise to ensure fair play is

demonstrated by all

 

CODES OF CONDUCT

THE PLAYER’S PROMISE TO BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB

 Good sport is about positive attitude.  Play your part – play fair.

To the best of my ability I will:

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an official.
• Work hard to do my best at all times.
• Turn up to practice regularly.
• Be a good sport and recognise good players and good play by all involved.
• Remember to thank my coach, the officials, the opposition and supporters.
• Help others in my team when I can.
• Avoid putting people down or bullying them.

 

THE PARENTS PROMISE TO BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB

Good sport is about positive attitude.  You can set the right tone, and help make the game a success. 

Play your part – play fair.

To the best of my ability I will:

• Encourage my child and other people’s children in their efforts in sport.
• Insist that my child play within the rules.
• Respect my child’s efforts the same regardless of whether she has won or lost 
• Display self-control on the sideline.  Always be positive. Never shout at nor ridicule players.
• Watch my child play and let her enjoy the game.
• Show my appreciation to people who volunteer their time.
• Be a positive role model for my child.
• Never place undue pressure on my child to play or perform.
• Make an effort to understand the rules of the game.

 

THE OFFICIAL’S PROMISE TO BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB

Good sport is about positive attitude.  You can set the right tone, and help make the game a success.  Play your part – play fair.

To the best of my ability I will:

• Ensure that I keep up-to-date with my knowledge.
• Control the game in a fair and positive manner.
• Be consistent and fair in my decisions.
• Modify my approach to suit the participant’s level of ability.
• Help players understand the rules by explaining decisions where appropriate.
• Do what I can to make sure that everyone enjoys the game – including myself.
• Encourage fair play and not tolerate foul play at any time – always be firm but friendly.

 

COACH’S PROMISE TO BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB

Good sport is about positive attitude.  As a coach you set the standards.  Play your part to help make each game a success – play fair.

To the best of my ability I will:

•  Set standards of personal behaviour for myself and those I coach. 
•  Provide the same amount of time and attention to each player. 
• Provide every player with the same opportunities to play the game.
• Never encourage cheating or make excuses for losing.
• Always be positive.  Never shout at or ridicule players.
• Respect the effort made by each individual player.
• Encourage the respect of both the opposition and officials.
• Keep winning and losing in perspective with personal challenge and enjoyment.

 

 

THE SUPPORTER’S PROMISE TO BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB

Good sport is about positive attitude.  You can set the right tone, and help make the game a success.  Play your part – play fair.

To the best of my ability I will:

• Respect that people are involved in sport for fun and enjoyment.
• Support good play and applaud good performance from all competitors.
• Attempt to understand the rules of the game.
• Learn the difference between supportive and abusive comments and rule out the latter.
• Accept the decisions of officials and coaches.
• Always be positive. Never shout at or ridicule players.
• Show my appreciation to people who volunteer their time to make sport happen.
• Remember that we are all capable of making mistakes.

 

THE VOLUNTEER’S PROMISE TO BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarized below. To the best of my ability, I will: Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants before the development of performance. Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect. Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part. Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play). Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance. Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club. Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover. Never exert undue influence over participants to obtain personal benefit or reward. Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited substances. Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results. Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

 

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT Bridgwater Netball Club is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children and youngpeople to practise and play netball.  The Club has achieved this by: Adopting the EN policy for Safeguarding & Protecting Young People. Ensuring that the lead Coaches are CRB checked and that other volunteers complete a self-disclosure form. Ensuring that all volunteers adhere to the Club’s code of conduct and take responsibility to prevent the abuse of children whilst in their care. Adopting child protection procedures, which ensure swift and appropriate responses to all allegations of abuse. Appointing two child protection officers who have specific responsibility for child safety and act as the main point of contact for parents, children and outside agencies. Ensuring that access to confidential information is restricted to the child protection officers or the appropriate external authorities. Annually reviewing the effectiveness of the CP policy. The Club’s child protection officers are: Mrs Chris Shaw                            Mrs Dawn Fothergill 77 Durleigh Road                         5 Portland Place Bridgwater                                   Wembdon TA6 7JD                                        Bridgwater                                                       TA6 7QT Tel: 01278 457584          Tel: 01278 459678

 

BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB RULES

Bridgwater Netball Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members.  The Club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators, volunteers and parents associated with the Club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.  Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the Club.

As a member of Bridgwater Netball Club you are expected to abide by the following club rules:

•  All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
• All members must respect opponents.
• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions.  Senior members must inform the Selectors, whilst junior members should inform the Junior Club Administrator if they are going to be late, or are unable to attend.
• Members must give good notice for dates when they are unable to play, e.g. holidays, weddings, etc.
• Members must wear suitable sports wear for training and kit provided by the Club for matches, or as agreed with the coach.
• Members must pay any fees for training, matches or events promptly, as specified in the Club Handbook and Constitution. 
•  Members are not allowed to smoke on Club premises and should not smoke whilst representing the Club at competitions.
• Members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on Club premises or whilst representing the Club.

Please remember that Haygrove School is a no smoking site

If you have a concern or complaint you wish to discuss, please contact one of the following Club members:

Juniors – Chris Shaw, Junior Administrator

Seniors – Dawn Fothergill, Club Captain

BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB

CONSTITUTION

(Reviewed and amended May 2009)

 

1 Name         

The Club will be called  BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB and will be affiliated to ENGLAND NETBALL.

2 Aims and objectives      

The aims and objectives of the Club will be:

• to offer coaching and participation opportunities in Netball
• to promote the Club within the local community and England Netball
• to manage the Haygrove School Sports Centre 
• to ensure a duty of care to all members of the Club
• to provide all its services in a way that is fair to everyone
• to ensure that all present and future members receive fair and equal treatment. 

3 Membership

Membership should consist of officers and members of Bridgwater Netball Club.

All members will be subject to the regulations of the constitution and, by joining the

Club, will be deemed to accept these regulations and codes of conduct that the Club has adopted.

Members will be enrolled in one of the following categories:

• Full member
• Junior member
• Life member
• Honorary member

4 Membership fees

Club Membership Fees, which will include England Netball & Somerset Netball Registration Fees, will be set annually and agreed by its members at the Annual General Meeting.

England Netball & Somerset Netball Registration Fees will become payable at 1^st September.

The balance of the Membership Fee must be paid by 30^th November.

5 Officers of the Club

The officers will be:

• President
• Vice President
• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Fixtures Secretary
• Umpiring Secretary
• Selectors (min of 3)
• Senior Coach
• Junior Coach
• Publicity Officer
• Any other relevant position.

Officers will be elected annually at the Annual General Meeting.

All officers will retire each year but will be eligible for re-appointment.

6 Committee

The Club will be managed through the Management Committee consisting of

the officers named above. Only these posts will have the right to vote at meetings of the Management Committee.

The Management Committee will be convened by the Secretary of the Club and held no less than 6 times per year.

The quorum required for business to be agreed at Management Committee meetings will be 50% of its officers.

The Management Committee will be responsible for adopting new policy, codes of conduct and rules that affect the organisation of the Club.

The Management Committee will have powers to appoint sub-committees as necessary and appoint advisers to the Management Committee as necessary to fulfil its business.

The Management Committee will be responsible for disciplinary hearings of members who infringe Club rules/regulations/constitution. The Management Committee will be responsible for taking any action of suspension or discipline following such hearings.

7 Finance

All Club monies will be banked in an account held in the name of Bridgwater Netball Club. The Treasurer will be responsible for the finances of the Club.

The financial year of the Club will end on 30^th April. 

An audited statement of annual accounts will be presented by the Treasurer at the Annual General Meeting.

Any cheques drawn against Club funds must hold 2 signatures from 3 named officers, of which one is the Treasurer.

8 Annual General Meetings

Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be given by the Club Secretary, with not less than 21 clear days’ notice given to all members.

The AGM will receive a report from officers of the Management Committee and a statement of the audited accounts.

Nominations for officers of the Management Committee can be sent to the Secretary prior to the meeting, or nominated at the AGM.

Elections of officers are to take place at the AGM.

All members have the right to vote at the AGM.

The quorum for the AGM will be 25% of the membership.

The Management Committee has the right to call Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) outside the AGM.  Procedures for EGMs will be the same as for the AGM.

9 Discipline and appeals

All complaints regarding the behaviour of members should be dealt with through the Club Captain.

If the Club Captain is unable to resolve the issue, the matter will be referred to the Management Committee who will meet to hear complaints within 10 days of a complaint being lodged. The committee has the power to take appropriate disciplinary action including the termination of membership.

The outcome of a disciplinary hearing should be notified in writing to the person who lodged the complaint and the member against whom the complaint was made within 10 days of the hearing.

There will be the right of appeal to the Management Committee following disciplinary action being announced. The committee should consider the appeal within 10 days of the Secretary receiving the appeal.

10 Dissolution

A resolution to dissolve the Club can only be passed at an AGM or EGM through a majority vote of the membership.

In the event of dissolution, any assets of the Club that remain will become the property of Somerset County Netball Association or some other club with similar objectives to those of Bridgwater Netball Club. 

11 Amendments to the constitution

The constitution will only be changed through agreement by majority vote at an

AGM or EGM.

12 Declaration

BRIDGWATER NETBALL CLUB hereby adopts and accepts this constitution as a current operating guide regulating the actions of members.

                                                                                                                                        

CLUB SPONSORSHIP 

Major Sponsors

Maxwells

Pardoes

Match Sponsors

Dick Lovett (Bristol) Ltd

Platinum Toyota (Bath)

Waterman’s Garage, Spaxton

Platinum Nissan

Bristol Street Motors,  Exeter

Evans Halshaw Vauxhall

Astley Saab and Kia

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Browns Hair and Beauty

Delta South West

Multipak

Michael J Dodden

Somerset Carriage Company

Mrs K Selway

Mr T Staple

The West India House

Stacey’s Motors

Sedgemoor Heating and Plumbing

S. Notaro Ltd

Bridgwater Gas Tech

Legacy Property Services

L & G Group

PAW Engineering

Jeff Searle Photography

Gerber 

Bridgwater Netball Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all its sponsors for their generosity during the 2008/09 season and look forward to their continued support in the 2009/10 season.

THANK YOU!