Essendon Ladies Hockey Club is a small and very successful community-based club with
many junior players expected to register in 2014.
We have no paid staff and all that we achieve is the result of significant volunteer efforts,
especially by our players’ parents, as well as a small number of senior and vets players.
Barb and Keith have again offered to assist with the ELHC Underage (juniors) section of the
club, but we need some more helpers in 2014 as their work commitments take them all over
the state and country.
We ask for your involvement – there are lots of ways to help out – you can be a Ball person
coordinator, Canteen coordinator, Training night coordinator, Gala Day coordinator, Zone
Coordinator, Junior Social Coordinator or the New Player Welcoming officer, Team
managers, Team first aiders
Is 2014 the year that you will put up your hand to help us? We certainly hope so – because
the more people who become actively involved, the more the tasks are shared.
Your children will love you to be involved and you will enhance your enjoyment of their
hockey and life around our great club. You don’t need to be a hockey player yourself or to
know a lot about hockey either – we all learn as we go along.
So please indicate your willingness and interest and email us at junior.convenor@gmail.com
if you wish to help us.
**ELHC requires all volunteers assisting the club to hold a current working with Children’s
Check, these can be gained free to charge through any Australia post outlet or online.
Ball person coordinator:
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Each home game ELHC are required to provide ball kids for the ELHC
Premier League team
Players in u12/14 /16 will be asked to assist
4 ball people needed per game
Draw up roster for the season
Distribute to all players and note in ELHC newsletter each week to remind
players of their commitment but must notify you of changes
Ball kids can swap but must let you know
Advise Junior Coordinator of outcomes of PL team, player and parent liaison
and any issues which require resolution
Underage Canteen coordinator
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Liaise with Open age Coordinator to cover junior games delegated to ELHC
by Essendon Hockey Management
There is an expectation that all families will do at least two shifts during the
Winter Underage season and Underage Final series
Prepare roster and speak with families to inform them of the date of their shift
Put note in weekly newsletter to remind parents of upcoming commitment
Advise Junior Coordinator of outcomes of canteen coordination, player and
parent liaison and any issues which require resolution
Training night coordinator (first aid as well) could be a job share
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Be at training each week
Ensure Turf fees are collected from team managers and VOTES
Ensure club rooms are open, lights are on, equipment cupboards available for
coaches,
Have a first aid kit available and assist as required and ensure ice is available
for injuries
Have team lists available for the next round
Ensure all players at training tick off their names as being available
Speak with coaches re numbers at end of training to ensure we can field a
team for the next round
May need to meet with Junior Convenor to work out double ups as HV
Regulations must be adhered to
Advise Junior Coordinator of outcomes of coach, player and parent liaison
and any issues which require resolution
Gala Day coordinator
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Still to be determined as Hockey Victoria is still planning Gala Days but
possibly only need to be available if ELHC host a Gala day and we need
someone to ensure the day runs to time
Tigers Zone Committee Representative
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Be the ELHC club representative on the Zone committee
Attend Zone Meetings as called ( usually about 3-4 meetings)
Ensure all players are aware of upcoming nominations and the due dates
Ensure parents are made aware of what Zone Competition is about at the
beginning of the season
Speak with players who may be potential coaches
Advise Junior Coordinator of meeting outcomes, parent and player liaison and
any issues which require resolution.
Attend Trials as EHC to act as site coordinator if needed.
Underage Social Coordinator - Happy to have a small team
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Plan with team managers at least 2 things for each team for the season
Work with Open age Social Committee to get Underage families at Club
activities…
Assist in club fundraising
Assist in planning skills sessions/family fun activity
Plan end of year activity ( presentation night)
Advise Junior Coordinator of any meeting outcomes, parent and player liaison
and any issues which require resolution
Player Welcoming Officer
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Be available at training each week especially in the first half of the season
Ensure new players have a mouth guard shin pads before going onto the field
Take players to their respective age group /training group out on the field
Introduce them to the coach
Ensure parents are made to feel welcome and have their questions answered
Assist with registration if necessary, introduce to treasurer for payments
Give out new members booklet
Advise Junior Coordinator of outcomes of parent and player liaison and any
issues which require resolution
Team Manager
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Encourage & insist on fair play
At game time fill in team list
Ensure players are ready to take field on time ( mouth guard, shin pads, full
uniform & no jewellery)
Collect turf fees and record payment at each game
Give all moneys to Training night coordinator at training
Ensure coach and players vote after each game
Organise a parent roster for oranges (only)
Speak with Junior convenor if player issues arise
Assist Underage Social team to plan 2 social activities for the team