Manager duties

Thanks for volunteering to be a team manager at GUFC! Team managers play an important role in ensuring football is enjoyed by everyone at GUFC.  We appreciate your help.

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Below is a summary of your duties as manager:

• Every game day
• Pre season
• During the season

Every game day

Yellow jacket

Managers must wear the yellow jacket* at all times during games. This is so you are clearly visible to match officials.

Match sheets

U6-u10:

• Check and sign the match sheets, available at the venue ground control office

U11 and over:

• Fill in the match sheets, available at the venue ground control office correctly.* If you’re unsure ask a committee person or official.
• After the game - after the referee has signed the sheet - check the score on the match sheet and then sign the sheet. Don’t forget to tick the verification box.

Player identification cards (u10 over only)

• Sight ID cards on the field with the opposition manager and in view of the referee (who will note this on the match sheet)*
• Ensure you have all team ID cards after the match. If a player has been sent off, you will need to give the card to the referee.

Team behaviour

Always ensure you team’s behaviour (including players, coaches and spectators) is appropriate and in line with our codes of conduct

Match ball

Ensure the match ball is always at the game and is properly inflated. At Gymea Bay Oval, a pump is available in the male changeroom

Uniforms

Make sure all players:

• Wear the official GUFC uniform
• Wear shin guards
• Have their shirts tucked into their shorts

* Fines apply from the Sutherland Shire Football Association if this is not done. Click here to view the fines.

Pre season

Schedule training

Schedule a training time, in conjunction with their team and the GUFC committee. It's essential to consult the club - with so many teams, we need to ensure everyone gets fair use of the grounds. Email Michael Leitch Michael.leitch@baesystems.com

Shirt numbers

All players u13 and over are required to wear numbers of the back of their playing strip shirt. Arrange with GUFC Gear Officer Deanne Landers uniforms@gufc.com.au  to have shirt numbers put on prior to the season start.

Managers meeting

Attend the pre season coaches and managers meeting.Arrange a kit bag (if required)All teams are provided with a match ball, yellow jacket and goalie jersey (except u6-u10). If you require a kit bag - containing bibs and cones - contact Deanne Landers, GUFC gear officer uniforms@gufc.com.au

During the season 

Keep yourself informed

• Check your e-mail for the weekly manager’s bulletins
• Check you mobile phone for SMS alerts
• Collect material from your team pigeon hole every week. This is located in the Gymea Bay Oval ground control office
• Check this website regularly for club news and announcements

Keep your team informed

• Ensure all team members are aware of www.gufc.com.au
• Ensure all team members subscribe to the e-newsletter
• For team members who don’t have email, make sure you inform them of any key news/events
• Set up your own system for regular communication with your team (sms, email etc.) on game times, training and other team matters.

Ground control

Check the website and newsletter week to see if your team is rostered on for ground control
Understand what ground control involves.

When your team is rostered, coordinate your team members to undertake the duty. Liaise direct with other team managers if you’re rostered on with other teams.

Injuries

Complete an accident report form in the event of any injuries. On game days, these are available at ground control offices (any ground). For incidents at training, contact Cherie Donoghue secretary@gufc.com.au  who will complete a report for you.

Match reports

Submit match reports and/or photos from your team’s weekend game (or nominate someone else to do it). Go to the match reports section to see how>>

Wet weather

Wet weather occasionally forces training and games to be cancelled.

• Training. During the week, Sutherland Shire Council determines if fields are playable. If the grounds are closed, under no circumstances is training to go ahead, as Council can impose fines.  In the event of wet weather:
  • Check www.gufc.com.au for updates  (Note: You can call the Sutherland Shire Council Wet Weather Line 9710 0105 to find out if fields are open/closed. However, Council may leave grounds open, but GUFC may close our grounds, due to the state of our field, So it is always best to check www.gufc.com.au)
  • Inform your team.
• Game days. The SSFA determines if games are played. The Council Wet Weather Line doesn’t apply on the weekends. In the event of wet weather:

  • You will receive an SMS from GUFC if play is cancelled. You can also check www.gufc.com.au for updates.

  • Inform your team.For early games, the decision may not come before you need to leave for the game. Unfortunately, this is unavoidable, due to the grounds not being inspected by the SSFA until 7am. Also note that just because some games are called off, others may go ahead. Eg. morning games could be off, while afternoon games are on.

Team behaviour and member protection

At training, GUFC events and games, always ensure your team behaviour is appropriate and inline with our codes of conduct. Deal with any issues promptly, seriously and sensitively.  For general issues, contact the appropriate committee person. For sensitive issues, contact Cherie Donoghue, GUFC secretary secretary@gufc.com.au

Gear

The match ball, jacket, goalie jersey and any kit bag provided remains the property of the club. Team manager's are responsible for returning it at the end of the season. Details of where and when will be advised.