Please print and complete both forms below and bring with you to Registration as it will help our Committee greatly. We have also included a copy of the 2012 General Information Letter. There is a lot of information here and we welcome you to contact a committee member.

Our aim is to provide opportunities for girls and women to play club and representative netball and to advance their skill level in a friendly inclusive social environment from ages five through to seniors.

UBNC is a new netball club having our very successful inaugural year in 2008, but with over 160 members and growing each year, we are already a very well established and well known club throughout the Woy Woy Peninsula and currently play in the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Associations winter and summer competitions.

We aim to create a successful future for our club through innovative leadership, a strong commitment to skill development for players and the provision of development opportunities for our coaches.

Feel free to investigate our web site and contact any one of the committee members if you are interested in becoming involved in anyway with this wonderful club.

Full uniform must be worn to take the court. Shoes must be closed in with a supportive sole and grip. Skate Shoes or Volleys are not accepted.

Coaches

Nominations are open for coaches for the 2012 season.  Club activities will be run throughout the year and all coaches and managers are invited to attend.

If you know anyone who is considering coaching please see one of the committee. All coaches appointed must hold or be willing to obtain an orientation to netball coaching certificate. All courses governed by the WWPNA and Netball NSW.

Managers

Managers will be appointed by team coaches and will be required to complete the necessary paperwork to complete working with children check.

Umpiring

Each team will have a weekly umpiring to fulfil. UBNC has introduced a fee of $40 per player to cover annual umpiring costs if players do not wish to fulfill their requirements and request an umpire. All game umpires will be remunerated. If you opt to umpire you own all penalties that apply for non attendance will be passed over the team and individual to pay.

We encourage our junior umpires and will assist their development with a senior runner (when applicable), attendance at umpiring clinics governed by WWPNA are also available. Juniors interested are asked to see their coach.

Duty Umpiring

Duty umpiring is separate to weekly umpiring. Each team will have an estimated 2 duty umpires per season. Duty umpiring requires 2 team players to sign in at the tower on their designated day and time slot. If for some unfortunate reason another club does not fulfill their weekly umpiring duty the duty umpire will be called to umpire. In no circumstances would a duty umpire be given a game beyond their ability. A $60.00 Club fine payable to UBNC will apply to teams who do not fulfill their umpiring duty. The majority of this money is then payable to WWPNA. Junior’s duty umpire will be supplied for each team and covered in weekly costs. Seniors are to do their own duty umpire or make prior arrangements or individual fill-in.

Canteen Duty

Canteen duty will be required for all teams. Allocated day and time slot will be advised. Canteen duty requires setup and pack up of bins, post protectors and general rubbish around the courts. Teams will be required to provide 3 adults or children over 15 yrs to fulfill maximum 30 minutes canteen duty. Rosters will be drawn up and issued. UBNC are allocated at least 3 canteen club duties per season.

Training

Training days and times will be set by the team coach on the days allocated by WWPNA. Any parent or guardian who is not playing or affiliated with the club, which would like to assist with training, must become a non player member of the club. The cost is $30.00 & all proceeds are paid to Netball NSW to cover insurance.

Training Cancellation

Training is at the discretion of team coach and managers. Managers should arrange a calling tree to save costs. The coach has final decision over training and if decides to cancel should give plenty of notice to team manager, the manager will then proceed to ring 1st person on list, 1st person contacts second and so on until all players are notified.

If parents are not completely satisfied with their child’s coach, they are encouraged to approach an executive member to assist in resolving any conflict. UBNC have a conflict and complaints procedure to ensure the well being of each member. Complaints in writing are preferred so the matter is not overlooked.

Wet Weather

Games will be as usual in wet weather.  Teams may agree to cease play at half-time and the score will stand. LTP will be decided by the coach on the day no later than 1 hour before the game. Extreme weather cancellations will be made by WWPNA on the morning of the game. Teams wishing to forfeit must contact an Executive as soon as possible, notice must be given to WWPNA and opposing team.

Meetings

Umina Beach Netball Club anticipate holding monthly executive meetings in accordance with club constitution. 6 meetings in total must be held throughout the year and 3 meetings must be attended to obtain voting rights.

All UBNC committee and club members are encouraged to join Woy Woy Leagues Club for the purpose of attending meetings and other club related functions. Meeting are held at Woy Woy Leagues club and advised accordingly. Anyone interested in attending are to see a Committee member for details.

Fundraising

Fundraising is paramount to the sustainability of many nonprofit organisations. All monies paid for fees do not in any way benefit UBNC and therefore we require support to continue the development of the club.  Registration fees are paid direct to Netball NSW to cover insurance and playing fees for each player . 

UBNC endeavors to keep our fund raising activities to a minimum and will spread the activities we do throughout the year. We value your support and encourage any input to assist the club.

A Calendar of Events will be advertised on our website and newsletters once dates and events are confirmed.

Complaints Procedure / Conflict Resolution

If for some unfortunate circumstances a dispute or complaint does erupt and can not be sorted diplomatically or fairly between the involved parties then the complaints must be forwarded in writing to Secretary UBNC- Email:uminabeachnetball@gmail.com  or 260 Empire Bay Drive Empire Bay. A special meeting will be called between the senior executives to resolve the situation. An independent person will be invited to resolve if committee are indecisive or your feel you are being unfairly handled by our Executive and Committee. 

Child Protection

In today’s society we aim to ensure the safety and well being of each child. All committee members are asked to sign a child protection form allowing us to conduct back ground checks if applicable, these forms will be updated every two years to comply with Child Protection Act.UBNC will have a “SAFE BASE” for any children who do get separated. Please let your child know to go there if you ever become separated. It is also the place to see an Executive Member, pay fees, and obtain all club correspondence.

Major Sponsor & Team Sponsors

The aim of UBNC is too encourage local business to sponsor our club as a whole. Sponsors will be advertised on website and will be invited to the end of year presentation to collect a small gift of appreciation.  We thank the current committed sponsors and encourage club members to utilise their services as often as possible.

Website/ Club Facebook

UBNC will maintain an updated club website www.ubnc.org.au (with maximum privacy). Permission must be given and children under 18 must have parent’s permission for use of names and photos on any club material. Privacy is given priority and in no way would any information be misused. The website will contain weekly draw, notified cancellations + loads more...Contact ubnc@bigpond.com for website inclusions or ubncmedia@hotmail.com  to be added to facebook. We welcome your ideas and input.

Remember you can also keep up to date with other members on Facebook.

Code of Conduct

Umina Beach Netball Club is responsible for the control and conduct of their members who include Players, Coaches, Managers, Umpires, Administrators & spectators.

All members of Umina Beach Netball Club and spectators attending games and/or events are required to adhere to the appropriate Codes of Conduct relative to their particular circumstance as follows, Umina Netball adopt and adhere to all policies of netball nsw. We have enclosed a few policies for you, full details of all Netball NSW policies and therefore adhered to by Umina Netball Club. visit www.netballnsw.com.au select

Policies & Forms -

Netball NSW Policies

• Netball NSW Member Protection Policy

• Netball NSW MPP – Part B (Child Protection Policy)

• Netball NSW MPP – Part D (Code of Behaviour)