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NHJFC Constitution

The current constitution was proposed by Steve Jewell and Maree Hoyle and adopted on 28 February 1996. It was further amended by Steve Jewell and Maree Hoyle and adopted on 18 November 1998. The latest version was amended by Sonny Azzopardi and Rob Newitt and adopted on 15 April 2003.

1. Mission Statement

This Mission Statement contains the values, goals and principles which underpin the operations of the Club.

All players, parents, coaches and officials are requested to support the Club Committee by noting, observing and applying the following:-

The Club exists solely to provide players with an opportunity to play football and develop skills in a supportive, community environment.

We want to have a reputation as a caring and professional Club; a Club which plays by the rules and fosters a sense of community.

Our coaches, team officials and helpers are volunteers who generously give of their time and skills for the benefit of players. We expect players and parents to respect and co-operate with these people.

We play team football and promote fair play with a focus on personal effort and enjoyment; winning is only part of the fun.

We respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players – team-mates and opposition – and expect good sportsmanship from everybody attending a match.

The Club reserves the right to suspend any player, parent, coach or official whose behaviour is inconsistent with the above values, goals and principles.

2. Recognising Achievement

The Club has a policy of recognising player milestones and achievements. It also considers it important to provide players with a record of their year as a member of their football team.

3. Recording Games Played

The North Hobart Junior Football Club records the number of games played by each player.

4. Registration Fees

At the commencement of each season, the incoming Club Committee will determine registration fees.

NHJFC is a not-for-profit junior football club seeking to provide young Tasmanians with an opportunity to play the Australian game of football.

The Committee should adopt a budget which will enable the Club to perform its nominated functions without incurring debt.

Debt should not be carried forward from one season to the next.

Budgets should be drafted having regard for the following principles:-

1. Registration fees should be kept as low as possible.
2. Single player fees for juniors should be no more than 85% of the youth single player fee.
3. A family of two or more players should ordinarily receive a discount.
4. A maximum fee or upper limit to apply.

5. Out of Age

The North Hobart Junior Football Club believes that young people should play football with others of their own age.

It is the policy of the Club that players must seek registration in the team which is appropriate to their age.

6. Life Membership

Members who have completed 5 years minimum meritorious service may be considered for Life Membership. Recommendation for life membership shall be made by the Executive at an Annual General Meeting and elected by three-quarters of the members present. Life members shall maintain continuous voting rights and attendance rights for all meetings conducted by the club.

7. Team Numbers

The Club would like to provide the opportunity for as many young people as possible to play football. Team numbers impact on achieving this objective.

The Committee has deferred this policy.

8. Smoking

The Club proudly supports the participation of children in junior football.

Whilst providing children with an avenue to participate in their chosen sport, the Club is also endeavoring to provide them with a healthy environment in which to play football.

To assist in meeting this objective the Committee has made all Club venues where matches and training are held and all Club events 'Smoke Free'.

The Club will provide a separate designated smoking area away from all activities..

9. Jumpers

Link to Jumper Policy & Information

Age Limits

Parents and Guardians should ensure that players are registered in the team most appropriate to their age group. The by-laws of the STJFL allow for a player to play only one year above their correct age group. The Club policy is that players should compete at their appropriate age level; in certain circumstances the Committee may permit a player to compete one year above their correct age group. To seek approval an Out of Age Application must to be completed and submitted to the Committee for approval. In special circumstances the STJFL may approve Over Age players (a player older than their correct age group). Rarely will a player be approved to play 2 years above their correct age group.

Mouthguards

The policy of the Club is for all players to wear a mouthguard at training and during matches.

The Club Committee believes that wearing of a mouthguard helps to prevent injury whilst playing sport.

For an exemption, complete a Mouthguard Request form and provide substantial reasons and/or medical confirmation for an exemption.

Proof of Age

First year players registering with the Club (including a player from another club) must provide proof of age (proof of their date of birth).

Suitable documents, as below, must show day, month and year of birth:

• Birth certificate or extract
• Passport
• Baptismal certificate
• Health records or baby book
• Hospital birth record
• Immunization record
• Letter from school
• Student Id card
• Any other official document

Match Day Uniform

Link to Match Day Uniform

Insurance Auskick & U08-U18

Link to details of insurance coverage

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