Marist Auskick News Edition 1 2015

Auskick News
Welcome to the 2015 Auskick season. Firstly I would like to extend a huge thank you to Rocky Condo. Rocky has been the Auskick Coordinator for the last few years and has created a tremendous environment for all, including a participants in the Auskick program at Marist record 350 FC last season. All the best Rocky in your new role as VP Juniors. The Auskick program at the Marist Football Club is committed to providing a safe and happy environment for kids to learn and grow, and where families can come together and watch the development and increase in self‐
confidence in their children. Through the hard work of the Coaches, Managers, volunteers and parents, Committee, and financial support from our Sponsors, Marist Auskick has grown to be one of the largest and most successfully run Junior Sports programs in the State. As the saying goes “many hands make light work”; if you would like to volunteer for any of the aforementioned roles, have an interest in becoming a Sponsor and/or have a query or suggestion, we welcome your contact via email at [email protected] Clint Booth Marist FC Auskick Coordinator Fees for Auskick registration are $170 for season 2015. When you register on‐line through the NAB AFL Auskick site, the data base run by Sporting Pulse, applies an on‐line fee of approx. $7. The Fees cover the costs of the Auskick Back‐Pack, Marist Shirt, Insurance, District Fees, NSA Fees, Team Photo, Trophies, Wind‐Up, Gala Day, property plus associated costs for running of the program. Registration is made on‐line by following the instructions on the Marist Website http://www.maristfc.com.au/auskick/registration/ Please contact our Auskick Registrar, Alicia Mason on [email protected] or 0421 079 925 if you have any queries on the registration process. Marist FC Auskick News 2015 Edition 1
About Your Club
Registration
Footy Gear
Marist Shorts, Marist Socks and football boots
Major Sponsors of the Football Club, Sports Specialists, will again be selling the Marist shorts and socks, as well as boots. They will be in attendance on Registration Day, and they are located at Floreat Forum Shopping Centre should you wish to purchase during normal shopping hours. Please note that these items usually sell fast, so it’s first in best dressed (literally)!
Mouthguards On the Club’s Opening/Registration Day, registered players will be able to have their mouthguard fitted by Shane McCamish from Complete Mouthguards. Please note that Age Groups from Year 3 and up are required to wear Mouthguards. “Free Foot Screenings” Matthew & Stacey Keating from Medifoot Podiatry will be offering “Free Foot Screenings” for registered players. Last Year’s Boots If last year’s boots are still in good condition why throw them away? Please clean them up, tie the laces together and bring them to Registration Day. New/younger players will have the benefit of using them, with any surplus boots donated to those in need. Merchandise With the kids wearing their shirts, shorts and socks, you will also be able to purchase additional items. This year Club coloured beanies (kid’s size), scarves (for the adults), stubby holders and back‐packs will be available. As has been the case in past seasons, the Marist Jacket and Marist Caps will also be on sale. Committee Roles
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The Marist Football Club Each Season, the following key Committee positions are mandatory; Centre Coordinator, Coaching Coordinator, Auskick Registrar, Property Manager, General Committee members. In addition to the Committee, ALL Teams must have a Coach, Assistant Coach and Manager – these 3 roles must be filled before a Team can take the field. In addition to these roles, we have a Registration Team, which is in place. If you would like to be involved in any of these roles, please contact us at [email protected] Parents are the driving force behind NAB AFL Auskick and ours is no different. Their role as coordinators, coaches and volunteers is fundamental to the success of the program. Why do parents have to do a roster? In order to achieve our objectives, we depend very heavily on parent participation. As a rule of thumb, 1 parent is required for every 3 Auskicker’s registered. Participation may take a variety of forms including Committee, Coaches or Managers. If you are not part of these roles, you will be required at various stages throughout the seasons for rostered duties that will include weekly set‐up and pack‐up, BBQ preparation and serving, and involvement on key dates. What if I can’t do my roster? The rosters will be set prior to the start of the season, and will be posted on the website. You can either swap with someone on another week’s roster or send another family member along. What if I am new and don’t know what to do? Please do not be too concerned if you know little about Auskick and how our Game Day operates as others will same position. We will look for experienced be in the parents to be involved weekly, and will also have Committee members on hand to provide support where necessary. Game Day
and Parent
Participation
website
has become the hub of all information relating to our program and future communications. On the Auskick part of the site, you will find information on fixtures, latest news, sponsorship, Coach’s guides and Fun Stuff for the kids, plus much more! Please add www.martistfc.com.au/auskick/ to your Favourites (or even make it your home page ). Facebook
For those wanting immediate access to information throughout the season why not like us on Facebook?
We will keep the communications small and not too often, but certainly comes in handy for those who are attached to the phone, i‐pad or laptop! You can also follow the Marist Football Club on Twitter
and check out some cool footage on our You Tube Channel! Start
Times
. Thank-you
to our major sponsors
Rowan Keilar 0414 448 083 [email protected]
www.nab.com.au As with last season, 2 time slots are assigned to ensure we can get the weekly training and game in each week for all grades  Pre‐Primary and Year 1’s started at 9.00am and finished at 10.15am.  Year 2’s commenced at 10.30am and finished at 11.45am.  Year 3’s commenced at either 9.00am or 10.30am, and ended 90 minutes later. Note: the majority of our Games are played on Sunday mornings, with at least one Friday Night Football game, and possibly one Sunday afternoon fixture. For every drawn down NAB Home Loan or Business Loan referred to NAB by the Marist FC will include a fee membership for 1 child for next season Shop 4, 1 Howtree place, Floreat ‐ 9284 1322
www.sportspecialists.com.au
[email protected]
Mario Zulberti – 9328 5154
www.rosewoodcare.org.au
[email protected] Tom and Renee Meahger
9388 3100
www.murfett.com.au
[email protected] Sponsorship
A massive thank you is extended to our sponsors old and new. Our club cannot exist without your generosity and we are most grateful. Sandra Brewer
www.exactus.com.au
0418 501 030 The Marist FC is currently working on details of the Sponsorship Packages that will be available, so stay tuned for details on these shortly. We would like to however, make note of National Australia Bank (NAB) whom will continue on from their great support shown last season. For every drawn down NAB Home Loan or Business Loan referred to NAB by the Marist FC will include a fee membership for 1 child for next season. So If you are in need of finance, please contact Club President, John Penniment 0439 988 533 or call NAB Mobile Banker, Luke Riley direct on 0457 516‐713 and mention Marist Football Club. Would you like to see your
logo in this space and on
Marist Auskick
communications
and media?
We always have openings for more sponsors, so if you are interested in becoming a Major Sponsor or a Team Sponsor please contact Clint at [email protected] Please visit our website www.maristfc.com.au for details of some of our other Sponsors from season 2014. Committee Members
We are looking for parents whom would like to be involved in an overall capacity with our Auskick program. They would be involved in our meetings and will assist in many of the minor requirements we have, and that will ensure that our program continues to run smoothly on and off the field. Coaches and Managers
Coaches A mandatory requirement for each team is to have a Coach and Assistant Coach. This is a fulfilling role that will see you run the weekly training and game for a Team of approx. 12 kids (PP‐Y2) or approx. 15 kids for Year 3. You will be able to attend free workshops and an accreditation course, and will have access to a wide range of tools, information and training guides, as well as a point of contact for Coaching Coordinator, that will assist in you developing the skills and confidence in our Auskicker’s. Kardz 4 Sportz
We will again be arranging for the team at Kardz 4 Sportz to attend one of our weekly fixtures, where all Auskicker’s will get the opportunity to have their photo taken for their very own personalised Footy Card.
Managers The Team Manager is another mandatory role for every team. They will be required to communicate weekly to the parents of their team on matters such as fixturing, rostering and ensure that everyone is aware of the various communications and information that comes out for the Auskick program. This role requires someone with great organisational skills as your Coaches and Team members will come to rely on you throughout the 2015 season. Hoping that you can identify a role in one of the above and
become a part of a great Team within our Auskick Family!
If you’re interested email Clint at [email protected] Year 12’s Mentor Day
The Mentor Day is an initiative of former Auskick Coordinator Rocky Condo, in an effort to connect the Marist Football Club from the Top to the Bottom. It is a fantastic day which is enjoyed by everyone involved. The Year 12 playing group are invited to spend the morning with our Auskicker’s. They assist the Coaches and Assistant Coaches with their training and share their skills and experience with them. Check out the footage on our You Tube channel highlighting last year’s Mentor Day! To all of our Auskick
Family, we wish you a
fantastic season for 2015!