HILLS SPIRIT

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Dear HSFC Parents,

Welcome all to the 2016 Football season and what promises to be a very exciting year for the Hills Spirit Football Club. There has been an enormous amount of activity during the offseason and many exciting changes for our club. On behalf of myself and our dedicated committee we hope everybody has a safe and enjoyable year with all games played in the intended spirit and sportsmanship.

It’s with great pleasure that I introduce our new major sponsors, The Island Oosh, in what promises to be a very rewarding partnership for both parties. All teams will get a chance to check out the new Island Oosh Recreation Centre via a free Bubble Soccer session being offered over the coming weeks at 10 Inglewood Place, Norwest Business Park. See also at the back of the newsletter information for The Island Oosh vacation care and for the open day for the recreation centre (to be held in April).

We also welcome back two of our long-term supporting sponsors:

Nunzio’s Pizza & Pasta Family Restaurant – Glenda and

Nunzio Vecchio are now in their 6th year of sponsorship.

Art In Images – Ian & Leonie Blazey – many years of contributing not only in financial sponsorship but also committee positions. Ian & Leonie also run our photo day each year.

A new season brings a new playing field for our teams. HSFC have secured Field 7 at Memorial Ave, which is the new playing surface at the back of the complex. New goal posts will be erected on this field and temporary lighting will be installed by the council prior to the season commencement. There is a side street carpark entrance to this field via the Kellyville Baseball Park entry.

The 2016 season kicks off on Saturday 2nd April. All junior games will be played on Saturday mornings. The draw hasn’t been released by the NSWCFA as yet, however, a draw (or at least the first few rounds) will be released this week. All coaches and managers will be advised when this has been released, and of course anybody can keep updated via the NSWCFA website, under the Match Centre.

http://www.nswcfa.com.au/

It’s important to remember what draws us to Hills Spirit as a community based Football

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PRESIDENT - Mark McCrea presidenthillsspiritfc@gmail.com

REGISTRAR - Craig O’Meara registrarhillsspiritfc@gmail.com

The aim of the club is to foster the game of soccer in the district and the school communities of Our Lady of the Rosary, Kellyville, St Angela’s Primary School, Castle Hill, and John XXIII, to manage and organise competitions for junior teams, and other such activities as may be determined from time to time.

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Club. The club has a long and proud history and offers a unique experience to the local catholic community. Our school based alignment means our teams are built upon the foundations of school and community based friendship rather than forced grading, as per other local clubs. This helps us build life-long friendships not just amongst our players, but our parents as well. From the Under 8s onwards our kids get to play on full width fields and play finals with our Grand Finals at Marconi Stadium. This is an experience only available to our kids through the NSWCFA at such a young age!

A special thank you as well to the committed group of people who willingly volunteer their time as committee members, coaches and managers, and to the others who also help out around the club. Some volunteers no longer have children playing at the club

but still unselfishly give up their time for the benefit of Hills Spirit FC. The club only runs successfully due to the commitment of these volunteers, and I thank you in advance for another successful and enjoyable season.

As an amateur club, we rely on the support of our community and I ask all parents to get behind their teams and their club, and to help out with the BBQ roster and field set-up when your team is rostered on for these duties. Without your help we cannot succeed!

Finally, I hope you all enjoy a fun and successful season and I look forward to seeing you all around the grounds!

Go Hills Spirit FC!!

Mark McCreaPresidentHills Spirit FC

The Secretary of the NSW Church Football Association would like to thank everyone for their patience in waiting for the full year draw to be finalised. The weather and subsequent washed out rounds has meant that the goal posts have kept moving.

Also just a couple of points of note to new coaches, managers and parents;

• There is to be no coaching or even supporting from behind the goal posts or end lines. All coaching and supporting must be at the side of the field. This can be very distracting and intimidating to children from both teams

• All coaches and supporters must remain a reasonable distance from the sideline to allow room for linesman to operate and for the referee to clearly see the outline of the field.

Many thanks for your ongoing support throughout the season.

MESSAGE FROM THE NSW CHURCH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

CLUB MISSIONCONTACT US

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Our weekly canteen plays an integral part in raising funds for equipment, clothing and our presentation day. We need all parents to get involved and help out with canteen duty, even if it’s for 30 minutes at a time. The BBQ can be run with 2 parents at any one time, however 3 parents would be preferable.A full season roster will be published once the draw has been released by the NSWCFA.

Open: 8AM – 10.30AMA parent will need to collect the groceries from IGA Rouse Hill (Adelphi St, Rouse Hill) no later than 7.30AM.Meat is to be collected from the butcher located directly across from the IGA. Other parents need to be at the grounds no later than 8.00AM for set up.Close: 10.30AM – 1PMPlease ensure your parents are at the BBQ in time for the 10.30AM handover. When packing up please ensure that things are put away neatly in the correct space so it makes it easier for parents who open to find everything the following weekend.

BBQ Roster

A ground official needs to be appointed each Saturday, and will be part of canteen duty. Each team on duty will need to appoint one parent as the Ground Official for the duration of their shift.

Each team will also be rostered on your ground set-up or pack up duty. Again, a full season roster will be published once the draw has been released by the NSWCFA. Points that may assist in the meantime include;

• If your team is playing first up at 8-8.30am it is a safe bet that you are required to organise some parents to turn up about 30 minutes earlier to help set up grounds.

• If your team is last on a particular ground or the last mid sized game it is a safe bet that your parents need to disassemble the goal posts etc. and pack them away.

• If you are on set up please make sure that nets are pulled tight and as far back as the design will allow and that all pegs are driven into the ground until they are flush with the turf or dirt. NO pegs are to be left protruding from the ground.

• If you see something un-safe please fix it.

• Teams doing ground set up please also set up the full field nets.

• If you are the last ‘mid-size’ field game please remove the goal posts immediately on completion of your game as the full size game will generally need to start very shortly after your match is completed.

• If you have any problems please let someone in the committee know ASAP.

CLUB INFORMATION

Ground Official

Grounds Roster

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTSThrough your encouragement and good example, you can help ensure that all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In NSW Amateur Soccer Federation, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun.

Support Your Child

Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important.Help your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory - that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game and set them up for a successful life.Always Be Positive

Parents serve as role models for their children. Become aware of this and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child’s team as well as good plays by the opposing team.Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports activities.Remember That Your Child Wants to Have Fun

Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you. It’s very important to let children establish their own goals - to play the game for themselves.Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them.

Don’t put too heavy burden on your child to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team. Children play for the fun of playing.Reinforce Positive Behaviour

Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and their natural fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one , remember its all part of learning, so encourage your child’s efforts and point out the good things your child accomplished.Don’t Be a Sideline Coach or Ref

Coaches and referees are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child’s youth soccer experience a positive one . They need your support too. That means refraining from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. As a volunteer organisation, there’s usually always an opportunity for you to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself.

As a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters.

SOME DO’S & DON’T’SDon’t talk about the coach and team manager with the other parents. If you have any issues please approach them directly and work out any issues together.

Please be on time to all training and games. It helps the coaching staff to develop the team when all players are ready to go at the scheduled times.

Be active in supporting the coaching staff when it comes to disciplining your child. At times the team’s enthusiasm can become overwhelming. Whilst that comes with the territory your unique role as a parent can be an important tool to help manage harmony and discipline within the team.

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Play for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach.

Play by the Laws of the Game.

Never argue with or complain about referees’ calls or decisions.

Control your temper. Most of all, resist the temptation to retaliate when you feel you have been wronged.

Concentrate on playing soccer with your best efforts. Work equally hard for your team as for yourself.

Be a good sport by cheering all good plays, whether it’s your team or your opponent’s

Treat all players as you would like to be treated.

Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good. Don’t be a show-off or a ball hog.

Co-operate with your coaches, team mates, opponents and the referee.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES & MANAGERS

Enthusiastically support and practice the “Everyone Plays”, “Good Sportsmanship” and “Positive Coaching” philosophies of the NSW Amateur Soccer Federation.

All Players, regardless of ability, deserve equal consideration when selecting your team each week.

Be reasonable in your demands on a young player’s time, energy, enthusiasm and performance on the field.

Impress on your players that they must abide by the Laws of the Game at all times.

Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of referees and opposing coaches.

Ensure that your players’ soccer experience is one of fun and enjoyment (winning is only a part of it). Players should never be yelled at or ridiculed for making mistakes or losing a game.

Set a good example and be generous with your praise when it is deserved. Children need a coach they can respect.

Check your equipment and facilities. They should meet safety standards and be appropriate for the age and ability of your players.

Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured child is ready to play again.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

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learning today!

Are you a drama Kingor Queen? I guess we'll

find out today! Joinus for puppeteering,

funny accents and even musical instruments!

Let's Celebrate Earth Day

Acrobatics and Dancing

Create a colourfulcandle using

crystallized wax andthen let your imagination

fly by creating amoulded masterpiece.

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Umpa Loompa Doopa dee do we have

something sweet for you. Join us at Krispy

Kreme and personalise your own doughnuts.

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Spend the morning building your very own

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Join us for a MammothAdventure and see

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masterpiece using colourful crystallized

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Acrobatics and Dancing

Cartwheels,breakdancing and

handstands you say?These are just some ofthe fun things we'll be

learning today!

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Grab your mini trowels and head over

to Mount St FrancisReserve for some tree

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