WEST HARBOUR RUGBY CLUB
CLUB HANDBOOK
SEASON 2005
Football Office – Burwood Sports Club
28A George Street, Burwood
Phone:
9745 2461
Fax:
9745 2644
Website: www.westharbour.rugbynet.com.au
E mail: whrfc@iinet.net.au
P.O. Box 112 BURWOOD NSW 1805
MAJOR SPONSOR
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Board of Directors & Staff Contacts
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President’s Welcome
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Coaching and Management Staff
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Club History
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2005 Club Sponsors
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Rugby Academy 2005
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Role of a West Harbour Player
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Club Selection Policy & Playing Principles
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Role of the Coach/ARU Coaching Accreditation
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Role of Management Staff
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ARU Sports Injury & Liability Insurance
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Medical Policy & Physiotherapy
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Training, Registration & Wet Weather Information
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Australian Rugby Union Code of Conduct
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ARU Medical and Safety Directives
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Nutrition and Dietary Information
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Player Recovery
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Muscle Cramps
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Club and ARU Harassment Policy
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Club & ARU Pregnancy Policy
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Club and ARU Anti Discrimination Policy
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ARU Drug Policy
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2005 Season Draw
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Standard Match Times 2005
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NSW Premiership – Playing venues
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Womens & Wests Suburban Draw
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Bundaberg Rum – Australian Matches 2005
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2005 Super 12 Draw
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Club Achievements
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2005
Phone
E-Mail
President
Lloyd MILLS
0412 411 758
lmills@caltex.com.au
Vice President
Geoff MOXHAM
0416 012 563
gmox@bigpond.net,au
Treasurer
Michael GRAY
0418 456 495
whrfc@iinet.net.au
Secretary
Steve ADAMS
0411 253 345
skadams@ozemail.com.au
Committee
Peter BRETHERICK
0423 093 105
0418 976 839
0412 338 557
0419 461 454
Peter.Bretherick@fire.nsw.gov.au
bob@rawlinsons-cre.com
khowell@australtextiles.com.au
melmorson@bigpond.com
Bob ELLIS
Keith HOWELL
Melanie MORSON
RUGBY STAFF CONTACTS:
Director of Coaching and Development:
Joe Barakat
9745 2461 Ext 2
jbarakat@iinet.net.au
0400 344 665
Rugby Administration:
Mark Docking
mdocking@iinet.net.au
9745 2461 Ext 3
0407 256 459
COLTS CLUB CAPTAIN:
Nick White
0403 643 587
CLUB CAPTAIN:
Luke Stewart
0417 209 482
DEVELOPMENT CAMPS:
Stephen Reynolds 0417 496 385
Website: www.westharbour.rugbynet.au
The Club website is updated on a regular basis and contains relevant Club Information and
links to sponsors and other Rugby websites.
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Club, NSW and Australian Rugby News
Competition Draws and updated competition results and tables
Club Training Information
Club Contact Details – Board, Staff and Coaching & Management Staff
Photo Gallery
Sponsorship and Ticketing Packages
Club Social Events and Tours
West Harbour and Wests Juniors
West Harbour Rugby Academy
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President’s Welcome
I would like to welcome, on behalf of the West Harbour Board, all players and officials as
we look forward to the challenge of the 2005 Season.
Season 2005 could be one of the most important years in the Clubs history and it is up to
all players and officials to ensure the high standards set over the last few years are
maintained. A National Club Competition is being mooted again and it is up to all
concerned that West Harbour is near the top of the Club Championship.
We have not had a large turnover of players in 2005 and this leads to continuity and
stability, also with a number of quality Colts players now entering the Grade ranks
competition for positions will be fierce. A number of players have also chosen to come or
return to our Club as they see West Harbour as a successful Club with the opportunity to
advance their Rugby career because of the infrastructure we have in place with quality
coaching and support staff.
We as a Club must recognise the role our major sponsors play in the success of our Club
and the continued support of our major sponsors being Burwood RSL, The Pine Inn and
Devine Real Estate is encouraged.
I trust everyone will enjoy themselves in 2005 both on and off the field with attendance at
our social functions and look forward to us all sharing in West Harbour's success.
Lloyd Mills
PRESIDENT
THE PINE INN
“Proud Sponsors of West Harbour Rugby”
19 Parramatta Road, Concord 9747 4688
Venue for all West Harbour Post Match Functions
TAB Facilities, Sky Channel & Fox Sports, Bistro open for lunch & dinner 7
days, Big Screen ideal for Super 12 & Test Matches, Childrens’ Playground,
Children welcome in the bistro area accompanied by an adult
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COACHING AND MANAGEMENT STAFF 2005
History of West Harbour Rugby
West Harbour R.F.C. was founded in 1900 as Western Suburbs D.R.U.F.C. with Stan Wickham who could play five-eighth or centre with distinction - as foundation captain. The club originally
fielded only two grade teams but still won the Sydney Premiership at its third attempt in 1902.
Since then the club has won one other championship - in 1929 - when the great Sid King was
among the players in our firsts.
Western Suburbs grew from a club originally known as Burwood that played in the Sydney
competition before the electoral system began. The club had to change its name to Western
Suburbs to satisfy municipal aldermen when it sought a lease on St Lukes Oval, later Concord
Oval. Ward and Wheat Prentice followed Wickham, the club’s first international when he played
against Great Britain and New Zealand between 1903 and 1905, into Test rugby.
Western Suburbs enjoyed a golden era after World War I when Secretary Francis Joseph Herlihy
co-opted T.C. (Iron Guts) Davis, Larry Wogan, and Charlie Rea to help lift the club's fortunes.
Davis became Western Suburbs' captain-coach with Wogan and Rea assisting him both on and off
the field. They built a playing strength that enabled Western Suburbs to figure prominently in the
competition for years and to win it in 1929
Western Suburbs' boundaries were far-reaching in its early days because the club could draw on
players from Concord to the Harbour, south to Port Hacking, north to the Parramatta River, and
west to the Blue Mountains. When Parramatta, St George, Drummoyne, Gordon and Eastwood
joined the competition these boundaries were reduced.
The brothers Geoff (1929) and Keith Storey (1936) entered international football from Western
Suburbs followed by Sid King (1929), M.R.Blair (1931), T.S.Lawton (1929), A.Thorpe (1929),
P.K.Collins (1937), R.L.F.Kelly (1936), R.E.M.McLaughlin (1936), T.P.Pauling (1936), and Cecil
Ramalli (1938). Phil Hardcastle was an established Test player when he joined us from Easts in
1948.
Western Suburbs were unceremoniously bundled out of the Sydney 1st Grade competition in 1951
to eliminate the need for a bye in the weekly match draw. Western Suburbs were brought back in
1966 because of a desire to introduce the University of NSW to 1st Grade.
Western Suburbs faired poorly until Rufus Miahere joined as 1st Grade coach in 1970. Miahere
began with seven wins in 1971 and eight wins in 1972. In 1973 he lifted us back to the glories we
enjoyed in the 1930’s by winning 17 matches in a row. Western Suburbs won the Club
Championships that year and the season was flawed only by our loss to Randwick in the Grand
Final. That year Laurie Monaghan became our first test player since World War II, followed shortly
after by one of Sydney’s true Rugby characters, Mick Ellem.
The Club was relegated to 2nd Division again in 1980 and promoted back to 1st Division in 1981. In
1982 the Club had discussions with the Sydney Rugby Union regarding the upgrading of Concord
Oval. The Club made a donation of $250,000 to the NSWRU, which allowed the State Government
to provide a further $1 million.
In 1987 more than 25,000 people attended Concord Oval to watch the World Cup match between
Australia and France. In recent years concord Oval has come under the auspices of the NSWRU
who have almost abandoned the arena for games despite the fact that it is still the best Club ground
in Australia.
The 1980’s and 90’s saw resurgence in the Club’s strength. Stephen James represented Australia
in a number of Test series from 1986 and Fili Finau wore the green and gold on a French Tour in
1993. In 1997, Fili Finau again represented Australia, this time against New Zealand in the
Bledisloe Cup. Jason Madz and Fili Finau also featured prominently for the NSW Super 12 side
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during this period. Steve Devine represented NSW and Australia U/21’s and played with the
Waratahs before taking up a Super 12 contract with the Auckland Blues. Steve has been a member
of the All Blacks squad since 2002. Pierre Hola capped off a fine 2001 by being selected in the
Tongan national team and was a member of the Tongan 2003 World Cup Squad and is playing in
Japan.
Club stalwart Des Tuiavii played for the ACT Brumbies in 2000/01 before taking up a NSW
Waratahs contract for the 2002/03 seasons. Des won both the Sydney Morning Herald’s Player of
the Year and the NSWRU Ken Catchpole Medal in 2001 and played his 100th 1st Grade game for
West Harbour in 2003. Des finished a remarkable 2003 season by playing for the Samoan side in
the 2003 World Cup.
A number of other players have also reached NSW U/19 and U/21 representative levels during this
time including Danny Naylor, Bill Young, David Basha, Daniel Parks, Matt Dunning, Rob Shehadie,
Nathan Mc Lachlan, Brendan O’Connell, Salesi Ma afu, Matt Skillecorn, Rodney Blake, Alesana
Muliaina, Chris Siale, Elia Tuqiri, Peter Sullivan, Pierre Hola and Ben Tull.
West Harbour currently has a number of players in the NSW Waratah and Junior Waratah squads..
Lote Tuqiri,, Chris O’Young and Elia Tiqiri all represented the Waratahs in 2004. Chris Siale and
Rodney Blake represented the Australia U/21 side in the IRB Championships in Scotland. Both
have subsequently signed two year Super 12 contracts – Chris with the Waratahs, Rodney with the
Reds. Lote Tuqiri continues to play a starring role for the Wallabies. Des Tuiavii also played in the
Samoan Rugby World Cup side. Viliami Fililava and Salesi Maafu are full time members of the
Waratah Junior Academy – others including Mark Howelll, Lewis Farrar, Khan Taylor, Fotu Aalua,
James King, Dave Rimmer and Chris Moore have been part of the 2005 NSW Academy Program.
Peri Maika, Chris Siale, Elia Tuqiri and Nick Reily all represented Australia in the IRB Sevens at
various stages throughout 2004.
The Club established a Rugby Academy Program in 2002 to provide local junior and school players
with the opportunity to be involved with the Club and take part in advanced training sessions, attend
information session regarding diet and strength programs, meet current Waratah players to discuss
career paths and professional Rugby, as well as becoming part of the NSW and ARU Talented
Identification Program. The Academy Program was expanded in 2003 to include scholarships and a
separate Junior and Senior Academy Program.
Wests Juniors continue to expand their operations and provide the Club with a valuable source of
talent for the future. The Club has grown from two teams nine years ago to encompass all age
groups from Under 6 to Under 17’s. These sides have also represented West Harbour at the NSW
State Championships. The Junior Committee is run independently of the senior club and has done
a magnificent job in promoting Rugby in the inner western region. The West Harbour U/13 District
side won the NSWJRU State Championships whilst the Unders 16’s had a tremendous series
before going down in the Final.
The 1999 season saw a new era in Wests Rugby with the introduction of a Womens team to our
ranks. The Women won their 5th premiership in 2004 – runners ups in 2003. 7 West Harbour
players (Penny Anderson, Louise Ferris, Charmain Smith, Debby Hodgkinson, Tui Ormsby, Nyree
Osieck, Pearl Palaialii) represented the Australian Wallaroos in last Womens World Cup
Tournament in Barcelona (Spain) . Debby Hodgkinson was named the SMH “Player of the Year” for
the 2004 season.
The Club changed its name in 1995 to West Harbour Rugby Football Club to more truly reflect the
Clubs location in the inner west. The Club is one of 13 sides competing in the NSW Rugby Union
Premier competition – The Tooheys New Cup. Our Licensed Club (The Pit) amalgamated with
Burwood RSL in 2002 and is scheduled for redevelopment in July 2005. Our home ground is
Waratah Rugby Stadium (Concord Oval) which was home of the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
The Club had a successful 2004 season with 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade, 1st , 2nd & 3rd Grade Colts and the
Women all progressing through to their respective Final series. The Women were once again
Premiers. West Harbour won the Colts Club Championship and the Club was placed 4th in the
overall Club Championship.
Overall 21 players have been chosen directly from Wests to represent the Wallabies.
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MAJOR SPONSORS 2005
Contact:
Andrew Anderson
96 Shaftsbury Road, Burwood 2134
PO Box 26 Burwood 1805
9744 7444 Fax 9747 6204
Website: www.burwoodrsl.com.au
THE PINE INN
Contact:: Kristie Paterson
19 Parramatta Road, Concord 2137
9747 4688
Contact:
Simon Vibert 0418 416 596
71 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 2066
9413 6300 Fax 9420 1346 vibert@ali.com.au
Contact:
Steve Devine
9747 1144
50 The Boulevarde, Starthfield 2135
www.sre.com.au
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MAJOR SPONSORS 2005
Contact:
Adriana Catozzi
Allso Eyeware
419-431 Canterbury Road Campsie 2194
9789 6666 Fax 9787 3815
acatozzi@allso.com.au
Contact:
Mick Gray
28A George Street BURWOOD 2134
9744 8686 Fax 9745 2644
THE WATERFRONT
PO Box 6688 Silverwater BC 1811
9739 9515 Fax 9746 0495
arooke@thewaterfront.com.au
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Contact:
Phil Jenkinson
0419 285 916
Locked Bag 58 SILVERWATER 1811
9647 9314 Fax 9647 9437
www.tooheysnew.com.au
SPONSOR OF THE PREMIER RUGBY COMPETITION
THE TOOHEYS NEW CUP
CORPORATE SPONSORS 2005
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS TELEVISION
Contact:
Ian Frykberg – Media Consultants
Juniper Hall, 250 Oxford Street, PADDINGTON 2021
9380 4866 Fax 9380 4877
istv@ozemail.com.au
CLASSIC SPORTSWEAR
Contact:
Scott Mc Gregor – Sporting Goods
PO Box 319 STRAWBERRY HILLS 2012
9318 2000 Fax 9318 3252
scott@classicsports.com.au
BARTERCARD
Contact:
Anthony Williamson
Suite 3, 72-74 Bathurst Street, Liverpool 2170
anthony@bartercardssw.com.au
SELECTPRINT
Contact:
Leslie Smallwood – Commercial Printing
16 The Crescent, HOMEBUSH 2140
9746 6434 Fax 9746 0495
select@zip.com.au
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WINES
Contact:
Doug Hamilton 0417 211 246
2/7 Reston Grange, Bella Vista 2153
douglas@boutiquewines.com.au
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CLUB SUPPORTERS 2005
CHRIS FERRIS – National Australia Bank
0412 192 474
MICK GOODRICK – Stanley and Williamson
9923 2666
ANTHONY HARPER – Pharmacy Supplies 0415 952 369
PAUL LICCIONE – HQ Home Loans
0412 035 517
RON LIPOVAC – Commercial & Private Investigations 0412 369685
LUKE RIGNEY – NSW Institute of Sports Medicine 0410 415 410
DAVE TRODDEN – DTA Solicitors
9810 7800
RUGBY ACADEMY SPONSORS 2005
BURWOOD RSL CLUB
9744 7444
GRANT FENN
0407 062 749
GREG LINEHAN – Progressive Glazing Services
9748 6811
PETER ROWLING – Bankstown Grammar School
9725 7566
GREG WALSH – Solicitor
9645 3766
ROBERT WOOD - Workers Compensation Solutions
0414 995 668
BEIERSDORF AUST LTD - Andy Hannelly 0414 570 064
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RUGBY ACADEMY MEMBERS 2005
Junior Academy
CALAVASSY
HANNA
HORROCKS
JONES
LEAVER
LESUI
LIND
LITTLE
MANUTA
MATAKAIONGO
MOEAKIOLA
NICHOLLS
O'REILLY
PELE
PEMBERTON
REARDON
SAWFORD
SHREEVE
SIALE
TEDESCO
TITUS
TOSICH
TUIGAMALA
VAITAKI
WINDON
Anthony
Jacob
James
Barton
Dominic
James
Jeremy
Sean
Wesley
Saletili
Fine
Darren
Robert
Pao
Grant
Gerard
Rhys
Blayne
Edgar
Brent
Luke
Alex
Jimmy
John
Liam
Senior Academy
St Patricks College
St Patricks College
Normanhurst Boys
Trinity Grammar
Trinity Grammar
DLS Ashfield
St Patricks College
Homebush Boys High
Holy Spirit Lakemba
Trinity Grammar
Newington College
Holy Cross
Trinity Grammar
Trinity Grammar
Concord High
St Patricks College
Trinity Grammar
St Josephs College
St Patricks College
Trinity Grammar
DLS Cronulla
Trinity Grammar
Wests Jnrs
Homebush Boys
St Patricks College
BALALAS
FARRAR
HUTMAN
IONGI
JACKSON
KEAST
KING
LONSDALE
MAFITI
MAGAGNA
MASINAMUA
MUA
O'TOOLE
PEARCE
RAYMOND
SELLECK
SIALE
SIDEY
STRATTON
SUA
TALANOA
VAIVAKA
WHITE
WIHAPI
Scott
Lewis
Joseph
Junior
Hadley
David
James
Ben
Michael
Walter
Jeffrey
Tito
Jarred
Todd
Sam
Chris
Lupini
Rory
Chris
George
Wesley
Sosaia
Nick
David
RUGBY OFFICE STAFF
Coaching and Development
Joe Barakat
0400 334 665
9745 2461 Ext 2
jbarakat@iinet.net.au
Board
Mick Gray
0418 456 495
9744 8686
whrfc@iinet.net.au
Rugby Administration
Mark Docking
0407 256 459
9745 2461 Ext 3
mdocking@iinet.net.au
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ROLE OF A WEST HARBOUR PLAYER
The game of Rugby is one that has a strong team emphasis. We involve ourselves in this
game so we can join others with a similar interest to achieve a common goal. It is the role
of the player to present himself in the most appropriate physical condition so he can help
others achieve this goal. It is said that there are three main ingredients that allow players to
achieve any level of success. The first is sacrifice. If you do not create extra time or put
yourself out to do extra work to achieve your goals, you will not succeed. The second is
commitment. You need to maintain the discipline to continue to do the extra work, so you
can grow stronger and be able to achieve your goals. The final ingredient is the most
important, but can only be achieved if the other two have been worked on. Mental
Toughness can only be real if you have sacrificed the time and committed yourself to
achieving excellence. Mental Toughness means that you know that you are better than
your opponent. You have achieved this confidence because you have worked hard to get to
this level.
Remember, ‘there are no short cuts to success’.
All players are expected to be at training at 6:15 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. start. Players who fail
to attend training and do not contact their respective coach will be dropped from the team
they are graded in. Players are expected to be committed at training and perform at the
level at which they expect to play the game.
Game day is the most important day of the week. To support other grades in the club
means that you truly have the success of the club at heart and it is a good way to prepare
for your game. On the field, your behaviour needs to be of the highest standard and you
should always play by and abide by the rules of the game. To do otherwise will just be to
the detriment of the team.
All players are to attend aftermatch functions and support the sponsors of the club by
wearing the appropriate uniform that is provided or bought. Without our sponsors and the
assistance they give us, a club like ours would not exist. If you have a choice to purchase a
product or a similar sponsor’s product, support our sponsor. You know that when you do,
the club will benefit from it. Always represent the club, which has such a proud tradition,
with pride.
Becoming a financial member of the club is also important before you can play games for
West Harbour. Being ‘financial’ means that you are covered by a broad health scheme with
the A.R.U. and you have entitlements within the club. It is also recommended that all
players have private health insurance to cover some of those ‘out of pocket’ expenses.
Last but not least, it is your role to make sure our preparation is good enough so we can
win games and promote this great club of ours. Club morale can only be maintained if we
continue to be successful, that is the bottom line.
We play Rugby to WIN, not just to compete.
Are you ready to WIN?
Joe Barakat
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Club Selection Policy
The selection policy of any club is the most important facet that will either maintain or
destroy player morale. All players must always feel that they have the opportunity to
progress to the next grade, if their form warrants the progression. Most of the players in
our Club play Rugby to get into the highest possible grade and this pathway must always
remain real to those players in our care.
The selection policy of a club should not be complicated, but kept simple for all, including
our players, to understand. It needs to be fair, consistent, rewarding to those who deserve
promotion and helpful to those who are struggling with form. Remember, our club is all
about developing the skill level of the players, keeping player morale as high as possible
and winning games of Rugby.
Policy
The next best player in any position must be in the next grade. We need to make sure that
the appropriate selections are made early in the season and also continually liaising with
the coaches in the grades below us to make sure the appropriate players are present for
selection if warranted. If a player in your grade needs to be replaced, the player must
come from the grade directly below you. For example, a 2nd grade selection can only be
made from 3rd grade. Only through exceptional circumstances and in consultation with the
Club's Head Coach should a player be selected from any other team outside of the team
directly below yours. The player in the team directly below yours who was next in line for
selection should also be consulted as to why he was not selected
The same Policy should also exist for the relegation of players to lower grades. Because of
poor form, or the exceptional form of a player in a lower grade, changes will need to be
made. A player being relegated can only go down one grade at a time. This player
must also be informed before team selection on a Tuesday night and he must be given
appropriate reasons as to why he was relegated. He will also need to be informed on the
areas he will need to improve on and ways of achieving these skills so as to get back into
the higher grade.
When a player is selected in a team, he is committing himself to a minimum of two training
sessions a week and at least 3 hours on a Saturday. A player at our Club fulfills his
obligation to his team by making himself available as a reserve for the next match. If he is
classified as the next best player in that position, the obligation is his to stand by as a
reserve and take the field if necessary. A player will put his position in jeopardy if he
chooses not to stand by and has no reason for his action. If a player is injured and has his
injury ratified by the team Physio, this player is not obligated to stand by. A player every
now and then will have a commitment soon after his game, which may prohibit him from
standing by. As long as he gives his Coach at least Two days notice and it is not occurring
regularly, he will not be penalised.
All players will be given the appropriate phone numbers of all the coaches prior to the
competition beginning. If a player fails to turn up to training and has not informed his
coaching staff, he does not deserve to be in the team he was selected in. Another player
should be selected who has the ability to play the higher grade and has turned up to train.
Players, for what ever reason every now and again will miss out on a training session. As
long as the coach was informed in the appropriate amount of time and the reason was
legitimate the player will hold his position in the team. A player must train or at least be at
training once in the week leading up to a game to hold his selection in the team. In
exceptional circumstances, in consultation with the Head Coach can a player hold his
position in a team if he has not been able to train during the week.
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WEST HARBOUR RUGBY – Playing Principles
Restarts
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Good early calls
Specific Roles – be pro-active
Must contest their catches
Lineouts
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Execution of lineout skills needs to reflect
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Must know our lineouts and the oppositions
Effective decision making is essential – Correct calls are necessary
Always attack our opponents’ ball. No easy plays.
How do we measure success?
Call, Execution Success
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- Excellence
- Consistency
Tackle Contest
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Must take the defender on – Win advantage line focus – Run smart lines
Second man target ball - Hammer
- Clean Out
Communication and options must be given to the ball carrier by support
3rd and subsequent players make decisions based on the number of defenders
Defence Principles
How do we want to be viewed by others?
 Aggressive from 1 to 15
 No easy yards
 Flexibility
 Committed maul defence
 Very disciplined and organised
What is important to us defensively?
 Organised defensive positions
 Getting off the line quickly
 Keep the line
 Head up, eyes open
 Communication and trust
 Controlled aggression
 Gang tackling
 Effective first up tackles
 Well organised kick chase
 Pride in our defensive line
How will we measure the performance of our defence?
 Minimum 90% tackle success
 Number of behind the advantage line tackles (line speed)
 Low defensive penalty count
 The number of opposition line breaks
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Forward Principles
How do we want to play?
 Direct
 Aggressive
 Positive decision making
Dominate contests
 Set piece
 Phase play – In attack and defence work hard to communicate
Increase tactical superiority
Scrums
Win the hit with aggression and control
Must be able to attack from both sides
How do we measure success?
Call, Execution Success
Back Principles
First Phase Execution – Perfection
Ball runner to hit the ball at pace, timing initially, but an emphasis on keeping depth of alignment
Conversion in ‘A’ zone
Ball to be received early – simple direct plays
Ball security – second man in. Be strong and responsible if isolated.
Attacking from counter – First option to think, then run, pass or kick return
Positive options from ‘D’ zone
Flexibility in personnel – players switching positions to allow quick recycling of the ball
Forwards to use passing skills – as they attract defenders
Wide breakdowns require the ball carrier to ‘Lay the egg’
Don’t discount offloads
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ROLE OF THE COACH
The role of the coach is to continually challenge and aim to develop the individuals within
his care. It is important that when players sacrifice the time each week to attend training
that they leave us as better players. The feedback we give our players needs to be
accurate and constructive. Players need to be challenged to always meet the goals set out
by the team and make sure that team goals are never compromised because of individual
goals. The key to a coach’s success is to develop team unity and harmony. If everybody is
heading in the same direction and players are willing to look after one another, you have
done your job and success is immanent. Other essential characteristics required by the
coach:
 A knowledge of coaching techniques and methodology at a high level
 Demonstrate a positive contribution to the game of Rugby
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A background of successful strategic planning in the management of players in his care
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A basic understanding of Sports Science and how it can be applied to assist players in
your care
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High standards of work behaviour and personal performance
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High level of communication skills with an ability to educate, organise and co-ordinate
working relationships
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Demonstrate the ability to show innovation and forward thinking in the planning of
Rugby sessions.
My role as Director of Coaching is to assist you in any way possible. Remember that we are
also a team and all the above criteria refer to our organisation as well. Good luck with the
upcoming season.
Joe Barakat
WESTS JUNIOR RUGBY UNION
Ages Under 6 to Under 17
President: Susan Geoghegan 0414 540 563
susan.geoghegan@cba.com.au
Registrations: Dianne Debreczeni 9705 7472 mihaly@ihug.com.au
West Harbour State Championship Teams
Kevin Thomas
0412 524 319 KIDY_Thomas@bigpond.com.au
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NSWRU Coach Accreditation and Education Courses.
The NSW Rugby Union conducts approved coaching courses, which provide accreditation
with the Australian Coaching Council. All courses are professionally staffed and all
instructors receive specialist training in ARU course delivery. Courses are specifically
designed for the age of the players and the experience of the coach.
As all Australian Coaching Council accreditation is only valid for a four (4) year period, to
maintain qualification all coaches must maintain an activity log. These activities will secure
update points of which to be considered for re-accreditation. The ARU, in consultation with
State Unions have agreed that the following reaccreditation procedures for accredited
coaches will apply from 1 November 2002. Individual coaches will have to provide
evidence of complying with the following prior to being re-accredited.
Level I
A Level I coach will have to complete the following:

A Law and safety update with a pass mark >90%
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To have coached for three of the last four years(reference/documentation required
from club/school)
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Sign the Code of Ethics Agreement form (ACC)
On completion, the coach will be deemed to be re-accredited at Level I.
Level II
A Level II coach will have to complete the following:

A Law and safety update with a pass mark >90%
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To have coached for two of the last four years (reference/documentation required
from club/school)
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To produce a season diary for the last year of coaching a team
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Sign the Code of Ethics Agreement form (ACC) attached
On completion, the coach will be deemed to be re-accredited at Level 2.
Level III
The following will come into force from 1 November 2002. Prior to this time,
Level III coaches will have to provide proof of gained 100 points as per the re-accreditation
points system. A Level III coach will have to complete the following:

A Law and Safety update
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To have coached at a high level for two of the last four years (if not at a 'high' level,
then the coach will have to forward a technical paper of no less than 1500 words)
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To produce a season diary for the last year of coaching a team
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To have acted as a mentor for two sessions for other accredited coaches
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To have attended two technical sessions during the last four years, run either by
their State Union or the ARU
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Sign the Code of Ethics Agreement form (ACC)
Introduction to Pathway Coaching and Refereeing Course
This course deals specifically with the game of Walla Rugby, Mini Rugby and Midi Rugby
and includes the coaching and law aspects of each game. . This course is very valuable to
all coaches and referees even those with current level 1 or 2 accreditation. It is an excellent
introduction to the coaching and refereeing principles and extremely valuable for all Under
7 to Under 12 coaches.
Level I Foundation
This course provides an introduction to coaching and refereeing the 15-a-side game. The
course has an emphasis on the core skills, game elements, coaching and refereeing
principles involved at all levels of Under 19 and senior rugby. Upon completion of the
course participants will receive a foundation coaching and refereeing certificate. For
coaches and referees who then wish to become accredited as a level 1 coach or referee
they will need to complete the accreditation requirements.
Level 2
This course is designed specifically for senior coaches. As such there is a greater
emphasis on the tactical aspects of each part of the game as well as the technical skills. It
is the aim that all Level 2 coaches are creative as well as knowledgeable so that the game
and players can benefit from individual enterprise.
This course is designed specifically for senior coaches. As such the level 2 is only open to
coaches of grade, colts & U14 and above.
Advance Coach Education Scheme (ACES)
The 'Advanced Coach Education Scheme' or ACES has been designed to assist current
level 2 coaches develop into quality candidates for the level 3 accreditation course. The
ACES program runs for a 12-month period and consists of both face-to-face seminars and
assessment style learning. NSW Rugby Union are keen to create a 'talented coaching
pathway' and provide further opportunities to those coaches who excel in the program. The
program will be targeted at the top end coaches (i.e. premier rugby, colts, first grade,
representative etc) and will include education from both Super 12 coaches and National
High Performance Unit coaches.
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ROLE OF THE MANAGEMENT STAFF
I feel that this is a real strength area of the club. There are some very good relationships
currently looking after the needs of the players. Our aim this year is to make the players
feel like ‘KINGS’ on game day. In other words, coaches will satisfy physical and strategic
needs of players prior to Saturday and the role of the manager is to make sure all the other
needs of the players are met. If we satisfy all the needs of the players, they then have no
excuse coming off the field defeated. All they have to do is run on and play well and win.
The manager has an important role of looking after all those other duties off the
football field. These include assistance in getting all players ready, attired
appropriately and ready to take the field. If players need laces, electrical tape or a
pair of shorts, these need to be supplied directly. A stack of regular items need to be
kept on hand ready to be used by our players.
The manager is the organiser of game day affairs. His role takes care of all the team
details, allowing the coach to concentrate on his job; coaching. There must be an excellent
relationship between the coach and manager. If there is a dispute between the coach and
manager, this must be kept away from the players and resolved immediately.
The manager is a person who needs to get fairly personal with the players in his care.
Quite often it is the manager who finds out more about the player, because players at times
are more comfortable to open up to a manager, not the coach. This is why the relationship
between the coach and manager needs to be perfect. The manager will know that it is
important to always relay the point of view of the coach when addressing controversial
areas with the players.
Joe Barakat
MATCH DAY ARRANGEMENTS
 Jerseys – Tom & Julie Williams (9638 4205) co ordinate the washing, repair and
supply of jerseys for all sides each week. Tom will organise to have jerseys at
training on Thursday night for away games - jerseys are available from the laundry
on match day at home games. Managers are asked to collect, count and return sets
of jerseys to Tom (or Mark Docking) at the end of their respective matches. Please
ensure players turn their jumpers the right way round before placing them in the
jersey bag.
 Training & Pre Match Equipment – each side is supplied with 6 footballs, a set of
water bottles and a selection of cones. These should be brought to training and used
for team warm ups prior to the game. The home Club is responsible for supplying 3
Gilbert Barbarian Balls for competition matches.
 Physiotherapy – Luke Rigney organises the supply of physiotherapy staff on match
days. Strapping tape is supplied by the Club on match days only and should only be
applied by suitably qualified/experienced staff – please do not leave boxes of tape
open and unattended for players to help themselves. Strapping tape cost the Club in
excess of $20 000 last year.
 Match Result Sheets – copies of these will be distributed to managers in hard copy
and via e-mail. These must be returned to Mark Docking on match day. Please
make sure that all players used and scorers are recorded legibly – it is important that
Mark Docking has all sheets on the night of each match for recording on internet.
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THE AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION SPORTS INJURY AND LIABILITY
INSURANCE SCHEME
The ARU Sports Injury and Liability Insurance Scheme provides a basic level of insurance for all
players, members and officials associated with rugby. The level of benefits provided through this
plan are not 'comprehensive' for all persons, and as such the ARU encourage all players and
officials to take out Private Health Insurance and 'Top Up' coverage over and above the coverage
provided by this insurance.
All clubs affiliated with the ARU and/or the various State Unions and their affiliated unions are
automatically covered under the plan. ALL PARTICIPANTS (Players, Coaches, Officials) MUST
BE REGISTERED WITH THE CLUB AND THE ARU IN ORDER TO OBTAIN COVERAGE
Injured players and officials need to obtain a CLAIM FORM from Mark Docking at the Club to make
a claim under the scheme. Players/Officials must fully complete the claim form (including the
section to be completed by the employer if claiming for loss of earning) and then pass it back to the
club. The claim will be acknowledged within 14 days of receipt by GAB Robins Australia. The Club
will sign and verify details stated on the claim form in the appropriate section on the first page of the
claim form. Please note that it is the Secretaries responsibility to ensure that all questions are fully
answered and the claim form is signed. The main delay with the processing of claims is incomplete
information on the claim form. The completed form needs to be mailed to the QBE's authorised
agent within 30 days from the date of injury.
GAB Robins Australia Pty Limited
PO Box 7732, Baulkham Hills N.S.W 2153
Phone: (02) 8858 6000 Fax: (02) 9899 6999
Players to submit paid accounts and Health Fund rebate statements as they come to hand. The player must
have the attending Physician's statement completed prior to submitting claimed accounts (if this report has not
been sent off with the original claim form then ensure that it is submitted with the first claimed accounts).
DO NOT WAIT FOR THIS PAPERWORK BEFORE SUBMITTING THE CLAIM FORM.
All claims for loss of income must contain the following information:
If an employee, the section of the claim form titled 'IF EMPLOYED
AS A WAGE EARNER' (bottom of second page) must be fully
completed by the player's employer
Doctors Certificate certifying the period of disability
Fully completed Attending Physician Statement. Please note If the
disability is continuing medical certificates should be forwarded
every two weeks
If the player is self employed then they need to attach proof of
earnings such as a tax return.
ALL CLAIM FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY GAB ROBINS AUSTRALIA WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF
THE INJURY OCCURRING. BENEFITS MAY BE REDUCED WHERE YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THIS
TIME LIMITATION. ACCOUNTS AND REBATE STATEMENTS MAY BE SENT AT A LATER DATE
ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID BY THE INSURED PERSON BEFORE SUBMITTING THEM TO GAB
ROBINS AUSTRALIA.
ALL CLAIMS UNDER THE NON MEDICARE MEDICAL EXPENSES SECTION MUST BE CERTIFIED
NECESSARY BY A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER FOR THE SERVICE BEING CLAIMED.
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When is coverage provided? All players, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators,
voluntary workers, selectors, referees, touch judges, ball boys, medical officers,
physiotherapists and ambulance officers; and all directors, officers, employees, executive
officers, office bearers, members and committees of the Insured. Insurance coverage is
provided when involved in the following activities:
Engaging/Playing in any official club match/activity including championship, club or State
representative match/activity

Engaging in organised training of practice

Travelling directly between matches/activities described above and the person's residence
or place of employment

Staying away from home during a tour for the purpose of participating in representative
matches/activities

Engaging in administrative or organised social activities of the club.
What benefits does the scheme cover?
Capital Benefits. Death $100,000 or, if under 18 years, $10,000.
Permanent Quadriplegia or Paraplegia $300,000.
Other Permanent Disability (as per table) up to $300,000.
Medical. Payment of 80% of non-Medicare medical expenses (incurred within 12 months of injury)
after any reimbursement from your health fund. These expenses include private hospital
accommodation, physiotherapy, pharmacy, ambulance and dentistry. The maximum benefit payable
is $2,000. An Excess of $250 applies to each claim.
Due to the National Health Act, no coverage is provided under this insurance for medical expenses
which are payable (whether fully or partly) by Medicare. All medical treatment must be certified
necessary by a medical practitioner.
It is strongly recommended that separate Private Health Insurance be taken out.
Weekly Benefits. Weekly Benefits are payable as below whilst you are temporarily totally disabled
and wholly and continuously prevented from engaging in any occupation and/or attending school
and/or studies.
Income Earners. 80% of gross income (net of business expenses) up to a maximum of $250 per
week for 52 weeks. 28 day excess applies. Non Income Earners. 80% of authorised domestic help
up to a maximum of $250 per week for 52 weeks. 28 day excess applies .Full Time Students. 80%
of authorised tutorial costs up to a maximum of $250 per week for 52 weeks. 14 day excess
applies.
Parents Inconvenience Expenses. Reimbursement of necessary additional expenses incurred in
visiting a hospitalised injured person up to a maximum of $100 per day. Maximum benefit is $2,000
(2 day excess).
Public and Products Liability.
Legal liability up to $10,000,000. Includes Professional Indemnity. Excess $1,000 each and every
loss.
Note: This is a summary only of the main points of coverage. Please refer to the policy document
held by your club for the complete policy terms and conditions.
For all insurance queries, see the 2005 ARU Sports Injury Insurance Brochure or contact GowGates Insurance Brokers. Phone: (02) 9267 3199
Toll Free: 1800 811 371
E-mail: rugbyins@gowgates.com.au
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ARU INSURANCE MEMORANDUM
DATE:
12 August 2004
SUBJECT: MEDICARE COVERAGE
It has come to the attention of the ARU that there is an assumption by some clubs that
ALL players have access to Australia’s national public health care system (Medicare),
however in reality this is NOT always the case.
Medicare eligibility is generally restricted to persons living permanently in Australia who
are: Australian citizens; permanent Australian residents; New Zealand residents and
certain persons with permanent resident applications. Visitors and temporary residents
to Australia generally do not have access to Medicare (however visitors from some
countries with which Australia has a reciprocal health care agreement have restricted
access to Medicare).
Recently, there have be several instances of players being refused treatment at a public
hospital, as they did not hold a Medicare Card (or equivalent). In such instances,
players were not admitted to the hospital until a financial guarantee was given by their
rugby club to cover the player’s medical expenses that would otherwise have been
covered by Medicare.
NOTE: The ARU, Insurance Broker (Gow-Gates) and the Insurer (QBE) WILL
NOT provide this financial guarantee.
For clubs to avoid this situation, it is important all registered players (including overseas
travelers) have one of the following:
A current Australian Medicare Card or
Hold a passport from a Reciprocal Health Care Country; currently UK, Sweden,
Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Malta, Italy, NZ and Ireland (overseas students are
excluded from this agreement) or
Hold appropriate travel accident insurance (which does not exclude “Rugby”), or
Take out their own private health insurance whilst in Australia tailored for nonresidents.
Further information on health insurance for overseas visitors may be obtained from the
following government website: www.health.gov.au/hsdd/rcsap/visthlth/2000hlth.htm
Please circulate to all clubs and affiliates.
Yours sincerely,
Geoff Shaw
General Manager – Community Rugby
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MEDICAL POLICY
All players are covered by the Compulsory Insurance Scheme operated by the Australian Rugby
Union through Gow Gates Insurance Brokers. Contracted Players are required to have their own
Private Medical Cover in addition to the ARU Scheme. It is highly recommended that all players
have their own Private Medical Insurance.
The Club will not pay medical fees on behalf of players and will not accept liability for medical
expenses incurred by players. All contracted players are required to have Private Medical Insurance
– other players are strongly advised to take out their own Private Medical Cover.
CLUB DOCTOR:
Dr Jeni Saunders
M.B.B.S, F.A.C.S.P. Sports Physician
St George Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
Clinic: 9546 6880 Mobile: 0414 567 185 jm.saunders@unsw.edu.au
PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Club provides physiotherapy staff on match days for strapping and injury treatment. The Club
bears the cost of strapping tape for all players on match days only.
The Club does not cover the cost of treatment of players by physiotherapists. You should
make your own arrangements in respect to payment and claim your expenses on your own medical
insurance scheme. The ARU Scheme does cover physiotherapy treatment but has an excess of
$250 per injury making the scheme only worthwhile for major injuries where extensive treatment is
required.
Our Club physiotherapist, Luke Rigney, with the assistance of others, including Tim Cruikshank
& Kylie Tomich, is responsible for the organisation of physiotherapy staff on match days and can
provide additional information on the availability of physiotherapy services. Luke provides service at
a special rate to West Harbour players at the NSW Institute of Sports Medicine located at
Concord Hospital at $40 per visit (normally $55). Most of this can be claimed back through your
private health fund, which you all should be in.
The Institute provides the following services:

Treatment excellence for recreational and elite athletes

Manual and manipulative physiotherapy, electro and exercise therapy

Convenient access to sports medicine specialists and x-ray facilities

Highly specialised equipment for evaluation and treatment

Exercise programs for endurance, flexibility, speed and strength

Education on injury management and prevention

Correction of muscle imbalances, biomechanical abnormalities and sporting techniques

Acupuncture
Luke Rigney
B.App. Sc (Physio) M.A.P.A.
Post Grad. Dip. Sports Physio
APA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST
NSW Institute of Sports Medicine
Hospital Road, Concord 2139
Clinic: 9767 7925
Mobile:
0410 415 410
luke.rigney@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
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TRAINING SESSIONS
Club Training Nights:
Tuesday and Thursday 6.30pm sharp
 Additional sessions will be at the discretion of your individual
coaches
If you are going to be absent from training or delayed it is your responsibility to let your
team coach or managers know prior to training. Please do not rely on another player to
pass on messages as they often forget. Injured players or players with minor ailments
should attend trainings and participate in player/team meetings. Business card size contact
lists with a season draw on the reverse are available for all players.
Attendance records are kept by all team managers.
CLUB REGISTRATION FEES
The 2005 Playing fees are:
Grade & Women Players
$200 (including $18.18 GST)
Colts Players
$150 (including $13.64 GST)
The following items are included in the 2004 playing fees:* ARU & NSW Rugby Union Registration
* Compulsory player contribution to the ARU Insurance
Scheme & NSW Sports Injuries Compensation Scheme
* Membership of the West Harbour Rugby Club
* A NSWRU Season Pass for entry to matches
* Shorts and Socks
* Club Polo Shirt
* All training and match fees throughout the season.
* Provision of physiotherapy staff on match days
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Fees must be paid prior to participation in your first competition match.
Each player is required to complete an ARU Player Registration and Insurance
Form prior to participation in their first match.
No passes or gear will be issued until fees have been paid
Players should see Mark Docking if they have financial difficulties and wish to
arrange payment by instalments.
WET WEATHER INFORMATION
Training will proceed throughout the year regardless of weather – indoor facilities at
Concord Oval or local gyms will be utilised if Canada Bay Council closes the grounds.
Players should bring boots as well as running shoes to all training sessions as coaches
may utilise other training facilities throughout the year.
The Club will attempt to advise all managers/coaches as early as possible if games are
postponed or transferred due to wet weather. There will also be a recorded message left at
the Football Office (9745 2461 Extension 3 – Mark Docking) providing information for
players if matches are postponed or transferred.
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Australian Rugby Union Code of Conduct for Players, Coaches, Referees
and Administrators
Code of Conduct By-Laws
1 Interpretation
In these By-Laws:
“ARU” means the Australian Rugby Union Limited;
“Bookmaker” means a person or organisation in the business of receiving, negotiating, or
settling bets;
“Competition” means any match played as part of a structured competition or series, a
trial match, a friendly match, a match against a visiting team from another union or
matches, trials orany other competitions involving a Rugby Body;
“game” means rugby football;
“Laws of the Game” means the Laws of the Game of the International Rugby Board;
“match” means a rugby football match;
“Member Union” means a union in membership of the ARU;
“officer” means a director, other officer or employee of the Rugby Body;
“participant” means a player (including an amateur or non-contract player), a referee,
touchjudge or other match official, a selector, coach, trainer, manager or other team official,
or an individual involved in the organisation, administration or promotion of Rugby Football
including a director, other officer or employee of a Rugby Body;
“Rugby Body” means the ARU, any Member Union or Affiliated Union of the ARU, or any
Rugby Union, Club or other body in membership with or affiliated to a Member Union or
Affiliated Union;
“Rugby-related conduct” includes behaviour which occurs outside the playing enclosure
that may damage the image of the game or which may impair public confidence in the
integrity and good character of participants, including, but not limited to, conduct during
travel to or from either matches or authorised tours (whether within Australia or overseas),
conduct when on tour, conduct at rugby functions and promotional events and other
conduct where a participant is involved in activities connected with the ARU or its sponsors;
words in the singular include the plural and vice versa; anda reference to a gender includes
the other genders.
2 Object of these By-Laws
The ARU is committed to promoting and strengthening the positive image of the game and
its participants in Australia. In light of this commitment, the Code of Conduct seeks to
establish standards of performance and behaviour to ensure that participants act in a
professional and proper manner and to ensure that the game is played and conducted with
disciplined and sporting behaviour. The Code of Conduct also seeks to deter all on-field
and rugby-related conduct that could damage the game by impairing public confidence in
the honest and orderly conduct of matches and competitions or in the integrity and good
character of participants. In addition, these By-Laws seek to ensure that every participant is
liable to effective sanctions if they are found to have breached the Code of Conduct.
3 Code of Conduct
All participants in the game are bound:
(a) not to bet or otherwise financially speculate, directly or indirectly, on the outcome or on
any other aspect of a match or Competition which he or she is either involved in (whether
as a player, official or in any other capacity) or connected to;
(b) not to throw or fix a match, try to achieve a contrived outcome to a match or a
Competition, or otherwise influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of a
match or a Competition;
(c) not to provide information to a Bookmaker about a match or any aspect of a match
which he or she is either involved in (whether as a player, official or in any other capacity)
or
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connected to;
(d) not to seek or accept a bribe or other benefit to do anything mentioned in subparagraphs (b) and (c);
(e) to report immediately to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Office of the ARU in
writing any offer of a bribe or other benefit to do anything mentioned in paragraph (b)
and(c) or any attempt by any other person to do anything mentioned in paragraphs (a) or
(d);
(f) to promote the reputation of the game and to take all reasonable steps to prevent the
game from being brought into disrepute;
(g) not to engage in any Doping Practice as defined in the ARU’s Doping By-Laws;
(h) to comply with the ARU’s Safety Directives for Referees, Coaches and Players;
(i) not to repeatedly breach the Laws of the Game, including but not limited to, the Laws of
the Game relating to Foul Play or Misconduct;
(j) to accept and observe the authority of a referee, touch judge or other match official;
(k) not to abuse, threaten or intimidate a referee, touch judge or other match official,
whether on or off the field, or a selector, coach, manager or other team official;
(l) not to show unnecessary obvious dissension, displeasure or disapproval, whether on or
off the field, towards a referee, touch judge or other match official, his or her decision or
generally following a decision of a match official;
(m) not to use crude or abusive language or gestures towards referees, touch judges or
othermatch officials or spectators;
(n) not to do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult or humiliate another
participant on the ground of the religion, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour or
national or ethnic origin of the person;
(o) not to conduct themselves in any manner, or engage in any activity, whether on or off
the field, that would impair public confidence in the honest and orderly conduct of matches
and competitions or in the integrity and good character of participants; and
(p) not to do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the game, the
ARU,any Member Union or Affiliated Union of the ARU, or any squad, team, Competition,
tournament, sponsor, official supplier or licensee, including, but not limited to, any illegal
act or any act of dishonesty or fraud.
4 Officers of a Rugby Body
An officer must, in relation to the Rugby Body of which he or she is an officer:
(a) act in good faith and in the best interests of the Rugby Body;
(b) avoid all conflicts of interest between:
(i) the interests of the Rugby Body; and
(ii) his or her own interests or the interests of any other person, including another
Rugby Body; and
(c) not disclose to any person or use for his or her own purposes confidential information
obtained as a result of the officer’s relationship with the Rugby Body, including but not
limited to deliberations of the board of directors or other governing organ of the Rugby
Body.
5 Duty to Comply
Each Member Union and each Affiliated Union is obliged:
(a) to comply with, and to require Rugby Unions, Clubs and other bodies and persons in
membership with it or affiliated to it to comply with, these By-Laws; and
(b) to adopt procedures for monitoring and disciplining breaches of the Code of Conduct
approved by the ARU and notified to the Member Union and Affiliated Union from time
to time for monitoring compliance with, and imposing sanctions for breaches of, these
Bylaws by participants under its jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of Rugby Unions, Clubs and
other bodies in membership with it or affiliated to it.
A person may be an officer of more than one Rugby Body, in which case it is important for
the person to distinguish the separate capacities in which he or she acts as an officer; for
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example, a director of the ARU, when acting in that capacity, must act in the best interests
of the ARU in preference to the interests of any other Rugby Body of which he
or she is an officer.
Australian Rugby Union Safety Directives
for Players, Coaches, Administrators and Match Officials
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and the International Rugby Board (IRB) encourages
Clubs and Schools to take recommended measures to ensure that the game is both safe
and enjoyable to play. Following are directives and recommendations in the interest of
safety.
TACKLING
Statistics indicate that the majority of serious injuries are now occurring during or
consequent to the tackle, many of the serious injuries being to the tackler through hitting an
opponent headfirst.
Correct head positioning is an essential component of a safe tackle.
Illegal and dangerous tackling should be discouraged, such as crash tackling the
defenseless, tackling player's without the ball, early, late, 'stiff arm' tackling and tackling
around the head and neck.
Referees are to be particularly severe in dealing with offenders.
SCRUMMAGING
Scrum Engagement Sequence (All levels 19 years and over)
The 'phased sequence of engagement' is to be strictly observed and it has been directed
that referees verbally manage each step in the sequence CROUCH & HOLD and then
ENGAGE when both front rows are ready.
Front row players must adopt the CROUCH position before the engagement. Head and
shoulders must remain above the level of the hips with knees bent sufficiently to make a
simple forward movement into engagement.
Players should keep their chin up and head straight in order to maintain the normal and
safe alignment of the cervical spine.
The HOLD then is to give players time to see that this safe alignment has been made
before they ENGAGE.
Scrum Engagement Sequence (Under 19)
All levels Under 19 will continue to observe the sequence:
Front row players must adopt the CROUCH position before the engagement. Head and
shoulders must remain above the level of the hips with knees bent sufficiently to make a
simple forward movement into engagement.
Players should keep their chin up and head straight in order to maintain the normal and
safe alignment of the cervical spine.
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Crouch-Touch-Hold-Engage
Following the CROUCH a light TOUCH on the upper arm will establish a safe distance for
engagement. HOLD means to pause prior to the ENGAGE call from the referee, NOT to
hold or grip the jersey of your opposition. The referee will manage the entire sequence of
events in the engagement process.
Scrummage Collapse
In the event of a scrummage collapse the referee must whistle immediately so that players
stop pushing.
Mayday Call
The "MAYDAY" call is a safety technique put into operation when a scrum is considered by
a player to be collapsing, or has collapsed, or when a player believes that he/she is in a
potentially dangerous position.
It was considered necessary to have a recognised call Australia wide which would allow
people to have an understanding of what actions they should take when one of the above
mentioned situations occurs in a scrum.
The following is a description of the process to be followed by players, when the "MAYDAY"
call is heard. Referees should be acutely aware of the process, as they may well be the
person who can talk the players through the correct disengagement sequence.
The injured player should not be moved after the "MAYDAY" call. All other players should
follow the sequence below.
* The player makes a loud call, "MAYDAY". The referee should immediately blow
the whistle
* The Back 5 (locks, flankers and No.8) should immediately stop pushing to release
pressure on the front row.
* All players should then lower to their knees in a controlled manner. This takes the
majority of the weight off
* The second movement is to lower the top half of their body
* The front row then softly land on their face, which is termed a "face plant"
* Having collapsed into this position and taken the weight off, none of the parties
should look sideways. Rotation and flexion is the cause of many injuries
* For example if the hooker is injured, neither front rower should look sideways to
see how the hooker is, because that will also expose them to the same or similar
injuries
* Don't look sideways, just collapse straight to the ground
* The call is then made by the referee, "DOES ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM?"
* Certainly do not try and move the player. Leave them exactly where they are
* If there is no reply the referee asks the players to number off; 1, 2, 3, 4, etc
* The props should release their bind on the opposition
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On the referees instruction:
* The number 8 then moves back and away
* The flankers then release their binds and move outwards and away
* The locks then release their binds and move outwards and away
* The prop forwards then release their bind on the hooker and move outwards and
away
* As the hooker is in the centre of the scrum, this will leave the two hookers on the
ground
* This leaves everyone released and free
* If everybody moves free of another player, then there will be no further injury to any
player in trouble
* The player left on the ground is then left in that stable and still position, until
medical assistance arrives
* Certainly do not try and move the player. Leave them exactly where they are
Front Row Replacement
In the event of a front row forward being ordered off, or temporarily suspended, the referee
will confer with the captain of the players team to determine whether another player is
suitably trained/experienced to take their position; if not the captain shall nominate one
other forward to leave the playing area and the referee will permit a substitute front row
forward to replace that player.
This substitution may take place immediately prior to the next scrum, or after another player
has been tried in the front row. In U19 matches the replacement of players ordered off or
temporarily suspended, should occur at the time of ordering off or temporary suspension.
When no other front row forwards are available due to a sequence of players ordered off or
injured or both, the game will continue with non-contested scrummages defined as:
A normal scrummage except: there is no contest for the ball, neither team is permitted to
push, the team putting in must win it, and the referee must take additional care to ensure a
soft engagement.
ELIMINATION OF ILLEGAL AND FOUL PLAY
Pile Up, Foul Play and Retaliation
Correct body position in Scrummage, Ruck and Maul is critical.
Players should join in a safe manner, ensuring that their head and shoulders are above the
hips at all times.
The IRB has reiterated its position that the game can only be played by players who are on
their feet. Referees are directed to be strict with players not observing this requirement.
Referees are also reminded of the recommendation relating to body position in
scrummage, ruck and maul and to be particularly harsh when dealing with players who
engage in foul play or engage in any form of retaliation.
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Punch or Stomp Send Offs
For all competitions U19 and downwards it is mandatory for referees to send off players
who punch or stomp opponents. The ARU believes this is an appropriate measure to assist
in the elimination / reduction of foul play and to send a clear message to the community
that Rugby is serious about countering this sort of behaviour.
Team Selection
Coaches are requested not to select players who have been found guilty of repeated illegal
or foul play. Touch judges shall report incidents of foul play under Law 10.4.
Flying Wedge and Cavalry Charge
The formations generally described, as the 'flying wedge' and 'cavalry charge' are to be
regarded
as dangerous play and accordingly shall be penalised under Law 10.4.
Judiciary Committees
Judiciary Committees have been requested to take stern action with players found guilty of
illegal or foul play.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAYER CARE
The following are the minimum recommended requirements for Unions and Clubs and it is
a directive of this union that each be closely observed.
Each Union or Club should have a medically trained person in attendance at each match.
At least one stretcher is required that is suitable for the transfer of suspected spinal injuries,
preferably a scoop stretcher. A set of cervical collars of varying sizes must also be
available.
Each Union or Club should have access to a medical room, which is regularly cleaned,
equipped with adequate lighting (angle poise light), running water, first aid equipment and a
telephone.
A sign should be erected noting the emergency telephone numbers of your Union or Club
doctor, ambulance and nearest hospital.
Each Union or Club Medical Officer should ensure that appropriate items of first aid
equipment are available.
Your Union or Club is encouraged to provide appropriate safety instruction for match
officials, coaches, administrators and first aid attendants.
Further details on medical requirements for player care can be found at the Australian
Rugby Union web site www.rugby.com.au/communityrugby
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Players should be selected for positions appropriate to their physical build and stature.
Players should be physically fit to play Rugby when selected and those unfit should not be
selected.
All players should be encouraged to regularly carry out special exercises that strengthen
their neck, limbs and body. This is especially applicable to those in the scrummage who
should build their neck and back muscles as well as upper body strength. Players should
not be selected to play in the front row unless they have recent experience or have been
coached and supervised in a training environment.
All players are to be in-serviced in the ARU's Telstra SmartRugby Program by their team
coach. Telstra SmartRugby is designed to inform coaches and match officials of best
practice techniques, to minimise the risk of injury to players, and increase the level of
confidence that participants and families can gain from their association with the game. The
three main areas that the Telstra SmartRugby Program focuses on are the Tackle, Scrum
and Preparation for Contact.
Coaching manuals are available which provide details of exercises specific to these
requirements.
PREVENTING INJURY
Mouth Guard
Players should be encouraged to wear a specially made and fitted mouth guard during both
matches and training sessions.
Hydration
Coaches should ensure that an adequate supply of fluid, preferably water, is consumed by
players before, during and after training sessions and the match, so that appropriate levels
of hydration are maintained.
MANAGEMENT OF INJURIES
General Recommendations
Prompt medical advice (usually at an Emergency and Accident Department of a local
hospital) should be obtained if:
1. Unconsciousness, persistent headache, vomiting or nausea occurs after a
blow to the head, or a concussion injury
2. Breathing difficulties occur after an injury to the head, neck or chest
3. Severe pains in the neck occur, particularly if radiating to the arms
4. Abdominal pains occur, particularly if associated with shoulder tip pain
5. Blood is present in the urine
6. An eye injury occurs
7. If a player collapses separate to any trauma
8. There is any concern over a player's injury or health following training or a
match
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Treatment Of Injured Players Who Are Bleeding
A player who has an open or bleeding wound must leave the playing area until such time
as the bleeding is controlled and the wound is covered or dressed. Such a player may be
replaced on a temporary basis but if unable to resume playing within 15 minutes the
replacement becomes permanent.
Concussion
Attention is drawn to Regulation 10.1 (Concussion) of the IRB.
10.1.1 A Player who has suffered concussion shall not participate in any Match or training
session for a minimum period of three weeks from the time of injury, and may then only do
so when symptom free and declared fit after proper medical examination. Such declaration
must be recorded in a written report prepared by the person who carried out the medical
examination of the Player.
10.1.2 Subject to sub-clause 10.1.3 below, the three-week period may be reduced only if
the
Player is symptom free and declared fit to play after appropriate assessment by a properly
qualified and recognised neurological specialist. Such declaration must be recorded in a
written report prepared by the properly qualified and recognised neurological specialist who
carried out the assessment of the Player.
10.1.3 In age grade rugby the three-week minimum period shall be mandatory.
"Guidelines and Procedures for the Management of Concussion" as approved by the IRB,
are separately available from your controlling Union. It is the responsibility of coaches and
club administrators, in conjunction with medical practitioners to ensure that these
requirements are closely observed.
If referees are doubtful as to the ability of a player to continue in the game they should
exercise their prerogative under Law 3.9, which requires that player to leave the field.
Management of Concussion
Concussion Guidelines are regularly reviewed. The following guidelines for the
management of concussion were adopted, as guided by the IRB.
Please note that it is a directive of this Union that the procedures as outlined be strictly
observed.
Concussion occurs when the brain is injured following a blow to the head or face.
Concussion may occur without an apparent period of unconsciousness. The signs and
symptoms of concussion include any of the following:
* VOMITING
* HEADACHE
* LOSS OF MEMORY
* DOUBLE OR BLURRED VISION
* GIDDINESS OR UNSTEADINESS
* CONFUSION AND DISORIENTATION
* LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Being unaware of what happened, even for a few moments at the time of the injury is the
most consistent sign that the player is or has been concussed.
A player showing any of these signs or symptoms should be removed from the field and
referred for medical attention.
Prolonged loss of consciousness as a result of a blow to the head may be indicative of a
more serious injury, so the player should be immediately referred to a hospital for further
attention.
With a brief loss of consciousness, the player should be removed from the game for
immediate medical assessment.
Loss of consciousness for a period exceeding 4 or 5 minutes as a result of a blow to the
head may be indicative of a more serious injury so the player should be immediately
referred to a hospital for further attention.
All concussion episodes should be reviewed by a medical practitioner.
WARNING
Complications, potentially serious, may occur in the 24 hours after a seemingly
slight head injury.
Accordingly, deterioration of consciousness after apparent recovery or the onset of
symptoms such as headaches, increasing drowsiness, blurred vision and vomiting,
require immediate medical assessment.
Emergency Vehicle Access and Emergency Contacts
Ensure that ambulance and other emergency vehicles have clear access to playing and
training fields at all times.
It is recommended that all clubs and schools have an updated emergency contact list
available at all times (eg: Hospital, Dentist, Physiotherapist, Radiology, ARU Hotline etc.)
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
If a Tooth is Knocked Out
It should be replaced immediately in its socket (if dirty, wash it first with milk if available)
and mould aluminium foil over the replaced tooth and its adjacent teeth. The player should
then seek immediate dental advice.
If a Fracture or Dislocation is Suspected
The injured limb should be supported, ideally with a splint, while the player is lifted
onto a stretcher or helped from the field.
X-rays to confirm the diagnosis (or exclude injury) are essential and should be
performed as soon as possible.
If the fracture is found to be compound (bony fragments protruding through the skin)
the area should be covered with a clean towel while waiting for the ambulance.
The player should not consume food or drink until cleared by a doctor (in case a
general anesthetic is required).
If the Player is Unconscious
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Always suspect an associated spinal fracture.
If respiratory arrest occurs, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) should be
commenced.
RING THE AMBULANCE.
Determine the manner in which it happened and determine if there is sensory or
power loss.
If there is no one experienced in the management of this problem.
The PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE MOVED but given emotional support while
awaiting the ambulance.
Ensure the player is sufficiently warm.
Protocol for Serious Injury (Clubs Responsibility)
Send a team or club official with the ambulance and notify parents/spouse.
Call the ARU Serious Injury Hotline on 1800 036 156.
Complete the ARU Serious Injury Report available from your Club Administrator, or
Rugby Coordinator
Fax the ARU Serious Injury Report to (02) 9955 8789.
The ARU, in conjunction with the State Union and Club, will proceed with the Serious
Injury Management Protocol.
What is a serious injury?
Any head or neck injury that requires the player to be transported directly from the
ground to an emergency department, hospital or after hours medical center.
Any injury that results in the admission of a player into hospital after a game.
Serious injury reports must be completed within 48 hours of the injury occurring.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
The Club runs a series of Rugby camps during the School Holidays for boys and girls aged 5-14
years. These camps use a games based approach to enhance the skill development of players in a
fun environment.
1st Camp
Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd April
Featuring appearances by Waratahs Lote Tuqir, Chris Sialei & Elia Tuqiri
Cost for 3 days: This includes a drink bottle, West Harbour Cap, coaching and ground hire fees,
lunches & morning tea, drinks and prizes.Contact the Club (9745 2461) or see the website
(www.westharbour.rugbynet.com.au ) for Registration forms.
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ARU Blood Policy Guidelines
These guidelines are recommended for use both during training and games.
Blood borne Infections and Contact Sports
The potential for the spread of infection in contact and collision sports such as rugby union, has
been widely recognised for many years. As a consequence of heightened public awareness and
anxieties, increasing attention has been given in recent years to the possible risks of acquiring
hepatitis B (HBV) or HIV infection in sports where the spillage of blood may occur.
The risk of acquiring HIV or hepatitis B through playing rugby is minimal.
Players
It is the responsibility of all players to maintain strict personal hygiene by covering any cuts or
abrasions with
an impermeable waterproof dressing.
Open cuts and abrasions occurring during a match or training must be reported and treated
immediately
Players should avoid unnecessary contact with the blood of other players
All blood soaked jerseys, shorts etc, should where possible be removed and replaced by fresh
clean clothing as soon as possible. Blood contaminated clothing should be put through a hot
detergent wash
All players with a recent history of evidence of infectious disease should discuss the potential
hazards of
participation in sport with a doctor. Chronic carriers of blood borne diseases should also seek
medical
clearance and advice. They may not be excluded from participating in contact sports
Players and officials should be strongly encouraged to obtain immunisation against hepatitis B
infection
Referees, Match Officials and Team Attendants
Under Law 3 (6) (a), a player who has and open or bleeding wound (including nose bleeds) must
leave the
playing area until the bleeding is controlled and the wound is covered or dressed
When bleeding cannot be controlled, the player must not be permitted to return to the game.
Clothing and equipment contaminated with fresh blood should be replaced prior to the player
returning to the field of play
Persons attending to bleeding players shall wear disposable gloves. Disposable mouth-to-mouth
resuscitationdevices should also be available.
Team Preparation Areas
It is the responsibility of all clubs to ensure that dressing rooms, warm up areas etc, be kept clean
and tidy. Particular attention should be paid to hand basins, toilets and showers. Adequate soap,
paper hand towels and disinfectants should always be available. Household bleach (diluted 1 part in
10) should be used to clean up blood spills.
Key Points
Bleeding players must be removed immediately from the field of play (during games and training)
until the bleeding is controlled and the wound covered with an impermeable waterproof dressing.
Individual disposable wipes should always be used in preference to the communal sponge
Blood soaked equipment (jerseys, shorts etc) should be replaced by fresh clean equipment, and
put through a hot detergent wash
First aid kits should include disposable gloves
Players with a recent history or who are known carriers of infectious disease should discuss the
potential hazards of participation in contact sport with a doctor
Showering is preferable to the communal shower
Personal and environmental hygiene should be maintained at a high level at all times.
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SPORTS NUTRITION INTRODUCTION
Taken from the NutraFit Presentation to West Harbour Players at the Burwood RSL in
2002. See www.NutraFit.com.au for further information.
What an athlete eats and drinks can have a big impact on performance. If you want to perform like an
athlete you must eat like an athlete. To see how healthy your current eating pattern is fill out the ‘NutraFit
nutrition check list’. This paper is designed to give you some information, and practical tips, on the
different foods that make up your diet and how you can improve your nutritional intake.
CARBOHYDRATE
Carbohydrates are what give an athlete the energy to perform, and should be the main part of your diet.
Carbohydrate is stored as glycogen in the muscle and it has been found that the more glycogen in the
muscle the better an athlete can perform. The best way to make sure you have lots of glycogen in the
muscles the better an athlete can perform. The best way to make sure that you have lots of glycogen in
your muscles is to eat a lot of carbohydrate containing food everyday. Below is a list of some
carbohydrate foods:
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Bread
Breakfast Cereals
Rice
Fruit and Fruit Juice
Dairy Products eg Milk and Yoghurt
Pasta
Potato and Corn
Low Fat Cereal Bars eg muesli bars, breakfast bars
Cous Cous
Cordial
Sports Drinks eg Powerade
You should aim to have a source of carbohydrate with at least three meals and three snacks everyday.
Carbohydrates can easily be included in the following ways:-
Breakfast = cereal with reduced fat milk & sliced fruit
Morning Snack = fruit and/or yoghurt and/or low fat muesli bar
Lunch = sandwiches with low fat flavoured milk or fruit juice
Afternoon Snack = fruit and/or yoghurt and/or low fat muesli bar
Dinner = rice or pasta or bread as part of a meal
Carbohydrates are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that are essential to health. Eating
a variety of carbohydrate foods will ensure you get a mixture of these essential vitamins and minerals.
PROTEIN
Protein comes from a variety of animal and plant sources in the diet and is essential for growth and
repair to the body. Athletes have higher requirements for protein than the general population, but
fortunately most athletes eat more than enough protein to meet their requirements through a normal
balanced diet. Protein foods are also a valuable source of minerals such as iron and zinc. Below are
examples of high protein foods:
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Meat eg Beef, Chicken, Lamb & Pork
Fish eg Tuna
Eggs
Nuts
Tofu
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Carbohydrate foods like breads and cereals also contain some protein that can assist you in easily
meeting your daily protein requirements.
Myth: If I eat a lot of protein I get more muscles
Many people believe that more protein = more muscle and as a result will consume massive amounts of
protein in the form of egg whites or protein powder in the belief that they will automatically get bigger.
This is no the case as the body will excrete extra protein that is consumed above its requirements.
The three main things needed to build muscle are:1) A well designed weights program
2) Adequate protein
3) Adequate energy
FAT
Eating large amounts of fat will result in weight gain which can have a negative effect on your
performance and, in the long term, increase your risk of life style diseases such as heart disease and
diabetes. You should try to follow a low fat eating pattern as this is best for an athlete’s performance.
Types of food that contain large amounts of fat are:- Chocolate, hot chips, potato chips, pizza
- Mc Donalds, KFC, Burger King, pies, sausage rolls
If you do eat high fat foods you should aim not to have them more than once a week. Included in this
paper is ‘Trim the Fat’ which gives you some good ideas on ways to cut down the fat content of you diet.
FLUIDS
It is very important that an athlete remains well hydrated during practise and competition. Losing too
much body fluid (via sweating) can lead to dehydration which has a negative impact on your
performance.
Should I only drink when I get thirsty?
The body’s thirst mechanism, or the part that tells the brain that you are thirsty, actually lacks behind
your body’s requirements, so that when you get thirsty you are already in fact partially dehydrated. You
should never get to the point where you are feeling thirsty.
The best way to stay hydrated is to always carry a drink bottle with you and drink small amounts
frequently. You can drink water, or sports drinks such as Powerade that have been scientifically
designed to keep you well hydrated. Sports drinks also contain carbohydrate that can contribute to your
daily carbohydrate requirements.
How much sweat would I lose during a game and how much should I drink?
Studies show that a football player can sweat between 1-2 litres every hour. To check how much fluid
you have sweated at a game or during practise, weigh yourself before exercise and again after. Every
kilogram less you weigh after exercise equals one litre of sweat lost. You should aim to drink 1.5 times
that amount to replace these losses.
Eg
Weight before exercise
= 91 kg
Weight after exercise
= 90 kg
Difference
= 1 kg or 1 litre fluid loss
Therefore you should try and drink 1.5 litres soon after finishing exercise.
Remember drinking small amounts frequently is the best way to stay well hydrated.
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TRIM THE FAT
INSTEAD OF-
WHY NOT TRY?-
Fats and Oils
* Butter and Margarine
* Lard, copha, ghee, suet
* Low fat cream cheese
* Small amounts of reduced fat poly or mono margarines
* Thin scrape of avocado or hommos
* Cooking sprays
* Poly/Mono oil (size of 10c piece in pan)
Meat, Chicken, Fish
* Sausages, rissoles, chops
* Bacon
* Skin on Chicken
* Fish battered, fried or
canned
in oil
* Devon, salami, processed
chicken meat
Dairy Products
* Full Cream Milk
* Full fat cheese
* Cream/Sour Cream
* Ice Cream, custard, yoghurt
* Lean read meat (palm size) - try marinating the meat in a low fat
marinating sauce
* Skin free chicken or turkey
* Grilled, steamed or baked fish (try with lemon sauce)
* Tuna/salmon canned in spring water or brine (add freshly cracked
pepper)
* Lean ham, turkey or roast beef
* Low fat milk (Shape,Farmers Best, Lite White, Pura, Skim)
* Low fat cheese (Bega super slims, Devondale sevens, cottage cheese)
* Evaporated skim milk, plain yoghurt, vanilla fruche, reduced fat cream/
sour cream
* Low fat custard (Pauls Trim) or home made custard on skim milk
* Diet lite yoghurt - Fruche
Snack Foods
* Potato Chips, cheese
flavoured snacks
Biscuits
* Cream/Chocolate/Iced or
Shortbread
Sauces, Spreads, Dressings
* Chocolate spreads
* Cream cheese
* Full fat mayonnaise, oil
based
salad dressing
* Gravy made on pan juices
* Cheese/white sauce
* Pretzels, home made popcorn, toasted pita bread, rice crackers, dried
fruit
* Fruit filled biscuits
* Plain sweet biscuits (Westons highland wholemeal, Morning or Milk
Coffee
* Flavoured Rice Crackers or rice cakes
* Plain Crackers (Kavil, Premium lite, Vitawheat, salada
* Vegemite, Promite, Marmite, Honey, Jams
* Plain/flavoured cottage cheese, light cheese spreads
* Reduced fat mayonnaise, non-oil based salad dressing, home made
lemon
and vinegar mix, balsamic vinegar
* Gravy powders on water
* Cheese sauce with skim milk
Low Fat Cooking Methods
Roast on a Rack BBQ on a rack plate Spray pan with oil
Microwave Non-stick Cookware
Steam in pans or foil
Boil
Dry Fry
Grill
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NutraFit Nutrition Checklist
Yes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
I would usually eat at least 6 slices of bread a day (1roll=2 slices)
I eat one serve of breakfast cereal each day or an extra slice of bread
I eat at least 2 pieces of fruit a day
I mostly eat wholegrain and/or multi grain breads & cereals
I eat at least 3 vegetables or have salad most days
I use butter & margarine sparingly or use none at all
I consume reduced fat dairy products
I drink no more than 4 cups of tea, coffee, hot chocolate ,coke
or caffeine each day
I eat snack foods such as chocolates, chips etc no more than
once a week
I consume 3 serves of dairy food or soy milk alternative each day
I would skip breakfast ,lunch or dinner no more than once a week
I eat fast/takeaway food no more than once a week
I refrain from adding salt to my food
I eat fried food no more than once a week
I avoid oil based dressings on salads
I cut the visible fat off meat and don't eat the skin off chicken
If cooking, I use only unsaturated oils(canola/olive oil) or none
I am aware of the best sources of iron, and try to include an iron
rich food in my diet
I eat at least 1 serve of meat or meat alternative (poultry, seafood
eggs, dried beans or nuts) each day
When I drink alcohol I have no more than 2 standard drinks a day
Tick yes if you do not consume alcohol
TOTAL
SCORING - for each YES answer 1 point
18 or more
15-17
12-14
12 or less
Excellent
Good -could make positive changes
Borderline
Poor
No
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PLAYER RECOVERY
Provided by NSW Rugby Union – written by Jeff Flood (Physiotherapist who has been
involved with Norths, NSW Women and NSW U/19)
HOW LONG ARE THEY OUT FOR?
This is the first question most coaches ask any physiotherapist following a game where one of their star
players has left the field with an injury.
The answer most coaches receive is “X-Y weeks but it depends”
Sounds like the physiotherapist covering himself again – why can’t we get a straight answer?
The reason it is difficult to give a definite answer in a lot of cases is that recovery from an injury is
dependent on many different factors. These factors are not in the control of any one of the individuals
whether it be the physio, coach or the player themselves. It is the role of the coach, physio and the other
players in the team to create an environment that encourages optimal recovery. The coach has a very
powerful role on the process of injury recovery and return to play.
The numerous factors associated with the injury/recovery process are complex, interrelated and directly
affected by the coach and the physio. The coach and physio when working together in a positive team
environment can take advantage of this interrelation and create an extremely positive injury/recovery
milieu. This not only minimises the number and extent of injuries but also the time from recovery and
loss of form.
How does the Coach positively affect injury/recovery?
1)
The Player
Firstly, factors associated with the player need to be considered. There are certain physiological and
psychological aspects of the player that cannot be influenced by the Coach or Physio that will have an
impact at the time of injury. These include:
 Genetics
 Past History – injury, training, skill
 Pain Threshold
 Metabolism (for most players)
But there are a number of factors that can be significantly influenced by the Coach and Physio
including: Physical status at the time of injury (strength, flexibility, endurance, control/stability, agility,
overtraining)
 Skill Level
 Motivation (pre and post injury)
 Diet/Nutrition (pre and post injury)
How?
Acknowledgement of the players’ genetic and past history with a thorough pre-season screening and
training program complemented by an appropriate in-season program will ensure the physical aspect is
addressed.
Skill level and motivation is mostly in the hands of the coach. However, other support staff, players and
the team physio can have an impact with these factors. Identification of poor performance is as
important as being able to coach skilled performance. A good coach is able to identify poor performance
and design effective interventions. This may include inviting specialists (medical, nutrition, coaching) to
address the team or individuals. Your team physio is able to assist in many instances by designing
specific training programs to develop the physical characteristics missing or needed to achieve the
required motor skill.
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2)
The Nature if the Injury
The anatomical structure damaged in the injury incident obviously has a huge bearing on the time
needed for recovery and return to play. The main structures injured include: Bone
 Tendon
 Ligament
 Muscle
 Nerve
 Vascular structures
 Organs
 Brain/spinal cord
 Fascia
Additionally you need to consider how the anatomical structure was injured or the mechanism of the
injury eg crush, laceration, strain, stress or metabolic.
Finally you need to consider how badly the anatomical structure has been damaged or the degree of the
injury. There are different grades usually with Grade 1 indicating a minor injury. The Coach and Physio
can only influence the nature of the injury by ensuring that the player is prepared for the game as best
as possible. Analysis of injury data collected during any rugby season will reveal numerous injuries
sustained due to poor warm up, strength, flexibility, endurance, skill, equipment selection or skill
application (knowledge of the game). Ensuring that your training addresses each of these factors will
minimise the number and extent of the injuries.
3)
Immediate Post-Injury Care
It is important when a player goes down with injury that the nature and extent of the injury is assessed as
quickly as possible. The immediate events following an injury can have a large bearing on the time it
takes to recover and return to play. Quick, accurate on-field assessment by the team physio ensures that
a player is removed or remains on the field if appropriate.
A player is usually removed from the field of play when: A joint is compromised structurally and cannot be safely augmented with strapping, bracing or
padding techniques (eg ligamentous injuries with a degree of laxity & dislocation)
 A bone is fractured (There are occasional but few exceptions)
 The brain, spinal cord, eyes or nerves are injured. (This includes concussion – see ARU
guidelines for concussion management)
 Laceration – in many cases the player may return to the field when the wound is deemed stable
and is suitably anchored. (See ARU Blood Policy)
 Internal bleeding in the peripheral tissues and of an extensive nature.
 Visceral injury
 Metabolic dysfunction (eg dehydration, hyperthermia, hypothermia)
The repercussions for inaccurate diagnosis and inappropriate decisions to leave a player on the field
range from extended recovery time to death. It is for this reason that the coach must take on-field
assessments seriously and select a person with suitable experience and credentials. Once a player is
removed from the field it is important to confirm the diagnosis and initiate immediate treatment.
The acronym RICER (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral) is known by most coaches and is
appropriate with the majority of injuries. The treatment received within the first 72 hours of an injury can
have a large bearing on recovery time and return to play. Players must also be encouraged to take
control of their injury management.
4)
Rehabilitation Program
Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible to achieve an optimal recovery. This is initiated on the
weekend at the field and followed on by treatment at the physiotherapy clinic or other appropriate
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medical facility. Occasionally the nature and the extent of the injury is difficult to determine accurately on
the day
of the match. By the Monday following the match the physio or medical personnel will have a more
accurate opinion.
Close communication with your medical staff will not only give a coach a better concept of the time frame
expected for the player to recover but also provide an opportunity to determine the best way to facilitate
the process in the training environment.
Keeping injured players in the team environment: Improves team morale
 Helps maintain conditioning and skill levels
 Assists in monitoring musculoskeletal function
 Keeps player focused on rehabilitation goals
 Allows coach to continue to develop the style of play without leaving players behind through
absence
 Ensures appropriate time to return to play is chosen
This can be achieved by working closely with your team physio to determine what exercise and
movement is contra-indicated fore the player’s injury. Designing with the physio and trainer an
appropriate training session for that player involves them as much as possible with other players and
sets them individual skills goals and facilitates their recovery.
So how long are they out for?
Hopefully this article has assisted you in becoming aware that the injury status of your team is largely
under your control. Remember these points:1)
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Select your support staff wisely
Appropriate skills
Let them know your coaching philosophy
Let them know what their role is in developing a team approach
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Know your players
Screen players skills, physical and cardiovascular status
Know the history of the players
Let them know what their role is in developing your team approach
Let them know your coaching philosophy
Let them know the role of other staff
2)
3) Create a positive injury/recovery environment
 On field assessment
 Early rehabilitation
 Immediate injury care
 Keep players in the team environment
 Design alternative training sessions
 Communicate closely with the team physio
If you follow these steps you will minimise the number of injuries, minimise the recovery time and
minimise the impact on your player and the team.
Written by Jeff Flood and provided by NSW Rugby Union
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MUSCLE CRAMPS: CAUSES AND CURES
By Craig A. Horswill, Ph.D., principal research scientist,
Gatorade Sports Science Institute (Barrington, IL)
During a hard practice, game or match, an athlete might experience muscle tightness and cramping. If
severe enough, a muscle cramp can finish an athlete from competition. What causes the cramps? Is
there a cure?
What Causes Muscle Cramps?
1. Fluid and Sodium Factor
Although there are many causes of muscle cramps, large losses of sodium and fluid can be key
factors that predispose athletes to run-of-the-mill muscle cramps. Sodium is an important mineral
in initiating signals from nerves and actions that lead to movement in the muscles, so a deficit of
this element and fluid may make muscles "irritable". Under such conditions, a slight stress, such
as a subsequent movement may cause the muscle to contract and twitch uncontrollably.
After checking with a physician to rule out serious causes (see: "Other Potential Causes"), an
athlete who experiences muscle cramps after a workout might want to add sodium to meals.
Given the popularity of low sodium diets, a sodium deficit is not out of the question when an
athlete is sweating at high rates, particularly in the hot months of the year. Salty snacks or an
extra tap of the salt shaker will help replenish the mineral. Consuming sports drinks that contain
an adequate amount of sodium is also a subtle way to replace sodium.
Gatorade contains 110mg of sodium per eight ounces, the same amount of sodium in a glass of
milk or slice of bread. This is an amount which helps replace lost sodium yet still meets FDA
standards for being a low-sodium food.
2. Minding Your Minerals
For many years, players have attributed cramping to the depletion of potassium or other
minerals, like calcium and magnesium from the body. However, research indicates that these
minerals are less likely to cause cramping.
The amounts of potassium, calcium and magnesium in sweat are low compared to those of
sodium and chloride. In addition, potassium, magnesium and calcium are easily replaced in the
diet, so a deficit of any of these is rare.
3. Other Potential Causes
Diabetes, neurologic disorders or vascular problems could be a factor in cramping episodes.
Also, anecdotal reports indicate that the use of certain dietary supplements such as creatine
might increase the risk of muscle cramps. If cramps suddenly occur without a prior history,
consult a physician to rule out more serious causes.
Players have attributed cramping to the depletion of potassium or other minerals such as calcium
or magnesium. The current medical thinking doesn't support this. Muscles tend to hoard
potassium, calcium and magnesium such that they are lost at minor levels in sweat, compared to
sodium and chloride losses. The diet usually supplies adequate amounts to prevent deficits that
would contribute to cramping episodes. But further research may tell us otherwise.
Preventing Cramps
Stave off cramps before they start by recommending athletes to follow these simple guidelines:
1. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated during exercise;
2. Replenish sodium levels during times of heavy exercise and profuse sweating with a sports drink
like Gatorade;
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3. Ensure adequate nutritional recovery (particularly for salt) and rest for muscles after hard
training.
Quick Fixes for Cramps
When cramps strike during a workout or competition, take immediate action with the following:
1. Stretch. Because cramps are often related to a change in weight bearing, stretching and non
weight-bearing exercises are effective treatments.
2. Massage the area. Rubbing the cramped muscle may help alleviate pain as well as help stimulate
blood flow and fluid movement into the area.
3. Stimulate recovery. Rest and adequate rehydration with fluids containing electrolytes, particularly
sodium, will quickly bring improvement.
Cramping Case Study
A case study* lends support to the theory. An elite tennis player was found to lose more sodium in his
sweat during several hours of play than he consumed throughout the entire day. During intense play that
resulted in sweat loss of up to 3 quarts an hour, the player knotted up with the cramps. Following
physiological testing, it was recommended that the player add salt to his diet and drink sports drinks
(Gatorade). This addition of sodium reduced subsequent cramping episodes. Whenever the player felt
cramps coming on in a game, he drank a sports drink containing sodium chloride. The cramps ceased.
*Bergeron, M. Heat Cramps During Tennis: A Case Report. International Journal of Sport Nutrition 6:6268, 1996
This article is taken from The Coaches' Corner which is a service of the Gatorade Sports Science
Institute.
Understanding the Glycaemic Index
In this Coaches’ Edge article we try to simplify the often confusing topic of the glycaemic index and
examine how its application can be used effectively to help athletes improve performance.
With all the hype today about protein being the most vital nutrient for athletes (not true, by the way),
many athletes are beginning to look at carbohydrates differently. The truth is, carbohydrates play an
essential role in the diet because they are a key source of energy and provide the glucose necessary to
replace glycogen lost during training and competition.
In fact, carbohydrates eaten before and during exercise, primarily in the form of sport drinks, bars and
gels, help maintain blood glucose levels and prevent premature fatigue and decreased performance.
Carbohydrates are important after exercise as well, as they replenish
muscle and liver glycogen, restoring the athlete’s capacity for intense training and competition.
Glycaemic Response to Complex and Simple Carbohydrates
Researchers used to think that:
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Complex carbohydrates (breads, cereals, vegetables and foods high in starch) were digested
slowly and caused little change in blood glucose levels.
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Simple carbohydrates (fruit juice and high-sugar foods and beverages) caused blood glucose
levels to rapidly rise and then drop precipitously.
However, current research shows that the glycaemic response — the increase in blood glucose levels
after a food or combination of foods are consumed — can vary greatly. In fact, some complex
carbohydrates can be digested, absorbed and utilized as quickly as simple sugars,
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meaning that they have similar glycaemic responses. Because of this new understanding, there is
confusion about which carbohydrates should be eaten around exercise.
Glycaemic Index (GI) and Glycaemic Load (GL)
Carbohydrate foods can now be classified as producing either a high, moderate or low glycaemic
response. The glycaemic response of a food is a measure of the food’s ability to raise blood glucose
(blood sugar) when compared to the same amount of carbohydrate found in a food such as glucose.
For example, in the laboratory, the glycaemic index is calculated by using a portion of food (i.e.
wholegrain bread) that contains 50g of carbohydrate. The rise in blood glucose is then compared to a
50g portion of glucose, a pure carbohydrate.
High GI Carbohydrates = Rapid blood glucose response
Moderate GI = Moderate blood glucose response
Low GI = Low blood glucose response
A meal that contains carbohydrate foods with differing GI values will have a blood glucose response
which is a combination of each of the meal items that contain carbohydrate (i.e. a High GI food + a Low
GI food = Moderate GI meal). However, in reality we rarely consume food with equal amounts of
carbohydrate coming from each food, or in portions that contribute 50g carbohydrate as used in the
laboratory.
The glycaemic load takes into account the GI value of food, as well as the QUANTITY of carbohydrate
eaten, to come up with an overall glycaemic response. This better reflects the amount of glucose being
introduced into your blood stream with a particular meal.
Here is a simple example:
1 Banana sandwich:
2 slices of white bread = 30g of carbohydrate
+
1 banana = 15g of carbohydrate
Glycaemic Load = Amount of Carbohydrate x Glycaemic Index/100
Therefore, the glycaemic load of our example would be
White Bread 30 g Carbohydrate x
Banana
15g Carbohydrate x
GI Value
71
=
50
=
21.3
7.5
---------28.8
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Guidelines for Glycaemic Load/Meal(3)
Low GL = 10 or less
Medium GL = 11- 19
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High GL = 20 or more
Using the Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load to improve performance
In situations where limited recovery time is available between competition or training sessions (such as a
football carnival or when training twice a day) a high glycaemic load diet is recommended. This is
because the higher glycaemic load causes a greater increase in blood glucose and insulin, which results
in greater glycogen replacement in the muscles. A good insulin response is useful because insulin
‘opens the gates’ to help your muscle take up glucose from the blood stream.
Fortunately, charts containing the GI values of a variety of foods and beverages can be used to create
meals and snacks with a high or low glycaemic response. However, remember that it is important to
know the AMOUNT of carbohydrate being consumed, as well as the associated GI value. If an athlete
eats only a small amount of a high GI food, there will only be a small rise in blood sugar because the
amount of carbohydrate being eaten is low.
Australian researchers have been at the forefront of research on glycaemic index and glycaemic load. In
one Australian study, scientists demonstrated glycogen replacement is 30 percent higher when welltrained cyclists are fed high versus low GI foods for 24 hours after two hours of exhaustive exercise.(1)
In reality, it is not always practical to plan all meals around the GI of foods. When the desire is to
increase muscle glycogen, especially after intense exercise, it may be more practical to:
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Provide 50-100g (200-400 kcal) of high GI carbohydrate to athletes immediately after glycogendepleting exercise.
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Encourage athletes to eat high-carbohydrate foods that are packed with vitamins and fibre,
especially whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Remember that the most important factor in recovering muscle glycogen stores is still likely to be
the AMOUNT of carbohydrate eaten, and less so the type of carbohydrate.
The low down on low GI foods and sport
Consuming moderate and low GI foods may also play a role in sport because these foods slowly allow
glucose to enter the bloodstream. For example, it has been shown that moderate GI foods fed before
endurance exercise actually help prevent the fall in blood glucose observed during 90 minutes of
exercise compared to eating higher GI foods before exercise.(2)
Thus, foods with lower GI values are applicable in the following situations:
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For Athletes aiming for minimal changes in blood glucose – in this instance athletes should select
more medium to low GI types of foods such as beans, legumes, whole grains, fruits or
vegetables. Moderate and low GI foods are good choices when rapid carbohydrate replacement
is not a critical issue.
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For athletes who are doing endurance exercise – athletes should consume a moderate to low GI
meal before exercise to promote sustained carbohydrate availability during exercise.
The evolving scientific thinking about glycaemic response
The scientific thinking about, and practical applications for, glycaemic response are still evolving.
For example, a low-glycaemic response could result from slower entry of the ingested carbohydrate into
the bloodstream or as a result of rapid removal from the blood into the muscles. If the latter is true, then
some low glycaemic foods may actually be preferable for
speeding recovery. Future research will undoubtedly help refine the practical recommendations for
athletes.
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Table 1. High Glycaemic Index Foods
(GI>85)*
Table 2. Moderate Glycaemic Index Foods
(GI=60-85)*
Table 3. Low Glycaemic Index Foods
(GI <60)*
Bagel, White
Baked/Mashed Potatoes
Barley Flour Bread
BRAN FLAKESTM Cereal
COCO POPSTM Cereal
Corn Chips
Cornflakes (all varieties)
Cornmeal
Couscous
Croissant
Doughnut
English Muffins
Glucose
Hard Lollies, Sweets
HI-BRAN WEET-BIXTM Cereal
Honey/Syrups
Ice Cream (regular)
JUST RIGHTTM Cereal
Maltose
Millet
Pancakes
Paw paw
Pineapple
Raisins/Sultanas
RICE BUBBLESTM Cereal
RICE KRISPIESTM Cereal
Rice White or Brown (long-grain)
Rye Flour Bread
Shredded Wheat Cereal
Sucrose
SULTANA BRANTM Cereal
Sweet Corn
Waffles
Watermelon
WEET-BIXTM Cereal
White Bread
Wholemeal Bread
Banana
Basmati Rice
Buckwheat
Chocolate
Corn Tortilla
Cracked Barley
Gatorade (GI = 78)
Grapefruit/Orange Juice
Grapes
Green Peas
Ice Cream (low fat and premium)
Kiwifruit
Linguine
MARSTM Bar
Oat Bran Bread
Oat Bran Cereal
Oatmeal, Cooked
Pastry
Pita Bread, White
Porridge
POWERBARTM
SNICKERSTM Bar
Sponge Cake
SUSTAINTM Bar
Sweet Potato
9-Grain Multigrain Bread
ALL-BRAN Fruit and NutTM Cereal
ALL-BRANTM Cereal
Apple (whole/juice)
Apricots (dried)
Barley, Boiled
Beans (all types)
Chickpeas/Hummus
Chocolate
Coca Cola
Fruit Bread/ Raisin Loaf
Fruit juice
IRONMANTM PR Bar
Lentils
Mango
Milk (whole/skim)
Orange/Grapefruit (whole)
Peaches (fresh)
Peanuts/Cashews
Pears
Pears (fresh)
Plums
Rice Bran
Spaghetti
SPECIAL KTM Cereal
Tomato Soup/Juice
Yogurt (all types)
*White bread was used as the reference food (GI = 100).
Article adapted by Ben Desbrow, MHSc(Deakin) APD. Nutrition Unit, Griffith University, Gold Coast.
From Melinda M. Manore, Ph.D., R.D., FACSM, is the chair and a professor in the Department of
Nutrition and Food Management at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR.
Reference List
1 Burke LM, Collier GR, Hargreaves M. Muscle glycogen storage after prolonged exercise: effect of the
glycaemic index of carbohydrate feeding. J Appl Physiol. 1993;75:1019-1023.
2 Kirwan JP, O’Gorman D, Evans WJ. A moderate glycaemic meal before endurance exercise can
enhance performance. J Appl Physiol. 1998;84(1):53-59.
3. The University of Sydney. Home of the glycaemic index website. www.glycaemicindex.com
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Harassment Policy
The ARU believes every union and club should be committed to providing a work and sport environment free from
harassment, and one in which harassment is not tolerated. Any harassment of a member of the Rugby Union
community, by another member or an external source, is not acceptable and the ARU encourages the reporting of
all ncidents, of such harassment, to the appropriate authorities immediately.
Harassment, What Is It?
Harassment consists of offensive, abusive, belittling or threatening behaviour directed at a person or group usually
because they are different or perceived to be different by the harasser. The difference may be gender, race,
disability, sexual orientation, age, power (relative to the harasser) or some other feature. It is behaviour which is
unwelcome and which would be reasonably expected to cause distress to the person or group it is directed towards.
Harassment is an abuse of power particularly relevant in the coach/player relationship. Coaches have considerable
personal power over a player. As all forms of harassment have, at their centre, the exploitation of a power
differential, the coach/player relationship can be a cause for concern.
Legally, an act of harassment is prohibited by anti-discrimination laws of each State and Territory, as well as
Commonwealth legislation which includes:
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
PREVALENT FORMS OF HARASSMENT
Behaviour that has a sexual element which is unwelcome, and that can be reasonably expected, in the
circumstances in which it occurs, to offend, humiliate or intimidate the person or group it is directed towards. Sexual
harassment may involve physical contact, verbal remarks or non verbal conduct of a sexual nature and may be
explicit or implicit. It cantake many forms, including:
• Uninvited touching, etc.
• Lewd jokes and comments.
• Propositions, promises or threats in return for sexual favours.
• Constant inappropriate references to sexual matters, persistent or intrusive questions about people’s private lives,
the display of sexually explicit material or through the use of offensive e-mail messages.
• Sex based insults or taunts.
Acts of sexual harassment that include indecent exposure, sexual assault, obscene telephone calls or letters, are
criminal offences and should be reported to the police. It should be noted, behaviour that may be acceptable
socially, or privately, could well be inappropriate in a sporting context.
Sex Based Harassment
Behaviour directed at a person simply because of his or her sex. In the sporting environment, the harassment may
take the form of:
• Sex based insults and taunts.
• Comments that a person cannot or should not participate in Rugby Union or do a particular job within the union or
club because of biological or emotional differences allegedly affecting their capacity to do so.
• Displays and behaviour which sets out to offend or exclude men or women from playing Rugby Union or a
particular area of the club (eg. change rooms).
Racial Harassment
Behaviour that is directed towards those who look different, have English as a second language or belong to a
particular culture or religion. In the sporting environment, the harassment may take the form of:
• Denigrating jokes.
• Comments about family life or dietary habits.
• Inferences that all members of a racial or cultural group have a particular negative characteristic, such as
laziness,drunkenness, greed or sexual promiscuity.
Sexual Orientation Harassment
Behaviour that is directed towards homosexual or bisexual people or people assumed to be homosexual or
bisexual.
In the sporting environment, the harassment may take the form of taunts and negative comments about:
• Sexual orientation.
• Assumed sexual practices.
• Assumed HIV/AIDS infection.
Severe cases can mean threats and violence against an individual.
CONSEQUENCES OF HARASSMENT
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For Unions and Clubs
• Diminish the reputation and image in the community.
• Create a hostile or unpleasant environment.
• Increase the liability, insurance and legal costs.
• Create low morale.
• Increase turnover of staff, volunteers and players.For the Individual
• Interfere with and affect an individual’s health.
• Reduce productivity and effectiveness.
• Reduce job and playing opportunities.
• Undermine self esteem.
• Diminish work, academic and athletic performance.
• Result in complete withdrawal from Rugby Union and social activities.
GUIDELINES TO PROTECT UNIONS AND CLUBS
• The unions and clubs are encouraged to provide an environment that promotes positive relationships
between members which, in turn, will influence members attitudes towards the general community.
• The unions and clubs need to make all members aware of this policy, particularly the consequences of
harassment.
• The procedures for reporting any incidence of harassment should be made available to all members.
• The unions and clubs are encouraged to develop a discipline strategy to deal with minor incidences of
harassment at the club level.
GUIDELINES TO PROTECT THE UNIONS MEMBERS
• The member is encouraged to avoid behaviours that may be deemed to be harassment.
• The member is encouraged to recognise the uniqueness of individuals and treat them as they would wish
to be treated.
• The member has a responsibility to curtail, or at the very least report, any act of harassment they may
witness.
• Those members, in positions of power, need to appreciate the power they possess, and not use it to
influence others, such that, harassment may occur.
Note: Harassment in the Rugby Union environment must not be confused with legitimate comment and
advice
(including relevant negative comment or feedback) of coaches or managers on player performance or sport
related behaviour. Feedback differs from harassment in that it is intended to assist the player in improving
their performance or standard of behaviour.
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Pregnancy Policy
“In Australia, both Commonwealth and State legislation exists in relation to discrimination. This anti –
discrimination legislation makes it unlawful to discriminate against a female on the basis of pregnancy,
subject to specific exemptions”The Australian Rugby Union has set out the following guidelines to assist clubs
when dealing with the above issue.
The Pregnant Player
• Obtain expert medical advice. Ensure you understand this advice and where necessary question the advice until
you are sure you understand the risks you face in participating in Rugby Union.
• Review the situation with your Doctor on a regular basis.
• Use common sense and do not take unnecessary risks
• Take into account your changed physical condition
• Do not increase the level of training or exercise at any stage during pregnancy
• Take into account the risks inherent in Rugby Union ie. contact sport
• Remember that the ultimate decision to participate in Rugby Union will always be yours having regard to all the
circumstances.
• Evaluate the precautions you can take to avoid harm to pregnant players
• Ensure that you encourage female participants to reveal their pregnancy as early as possible
• Identify and assess the potential risks to the organisation of pregnant women playing Rugby Union
• Develop practices to minimise the risk of injury to pregnant players and practices that demonstrate a reasonable
standard of care eg. providing players with the opportunity to advise of their pregnancy
• Be aware of Commonwealth and State anti – discrimination legislation and its application to Rugby Union
• Review the rules, regulations and constitution of your organisation with respect to anti – discrimination legislation
• Seek professional advice, medical and/or legal, where you are uncertain of the appropriate steps to take in a given
circumstance
• Provide reliable and, where necessary, specialist advice to players, coaches and officials in relation to pregnancy
and participation in Rugby Union
The Coach
• Seek professional medical advice in relation to pregnancy and the implications of participation in Rugby Union
• Ensure that your athletes are aware of the medical implications of participation in Rugby union
• Develop open communication and a relationship of mutual respect with the athlete
• Do not pressure the athlete to make decisions that may harm her or the unborn child
• Be reasonable and remember that the individual comes first
• Coaches, trainers and others who give pregnant athletes advice on how to train during their pregnancy
must be very careful that they are not placing themselves in the position of medical experts. They should
not speak outside their scope of knowledge as they could face legal action for negligent advice. A
consultative approach between athlete, coach and medical expert is recommended
• Apply the rules and laws governing the sport equitably at all times
• Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else
• Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction
Source: Pregnancy, Sport and the Law (Australian Sports Commission)
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Anti-Discrimination Policy
The ARU encourages all unions and clubs to be equal opportunity employers. All employees, officials, volunteers
andplayers are treated on their merits, without regard to race, age, sex, marital status or any other factor not
applicable tothe position. Employees, officials, volunteers and players are valued according to how well they perform
their duties,their ability and enthusiasm to maintain the standard of service and performance.
The ARU believes no union or club should tolerate any form of discrimination. All employees, officials, volunteers
andplayers have the right to work and play in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
DISCRIMINATION, WHAT IS IT?
Discrimination occurs when a person is treated unfavourably due to one of their personal characteristics.
Discrimination may take the form of:
• Offensive jokes or comments about a person’s racial or ethnic background, sex, sexual preference, age, disability
or physical appearance.
• Displays of pictures, computer graphics, e-mails or Internet information which is offensive or derogatory.
• Expressing negative stereotypes of particular groups, eg. ‘women shouldn’t be given a job because they will
eventually get pregnant.’
• Judging a person on their political or religious beliefs rather than their performance.
• Using stereotypes or assumptions to guide decision making about a person’s playing or working career.
• Undermining a person’s authority or work performance because you dislike one of their personal characteristics.
LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Under Federal and State Anti-Discrimination Laws, discrimination in employment, or other activities such as
volunteering and playing sport, on the following grounds, is against the law:
Age
Criminal record
Impairment
Lawful sexual activity
Marital status
Parental status
Political belief and activity
Pregnancy
Race
Religion
Sex
Social origin
Trade union activity.
GUIDELINES TO PROTECT UNIONS AND CLUBS
The provision of a discrimination free environment, requires the union and club to take responsibility for the
following:
• Communication of this policy and guidelines to all members.
• Ensuring that all employees, officials, volunteers and players are treated equitably and are not subjected to
discrimination.
• Ensuring any reports of discrimination or harassment will be treated seriously and investigated promptly (or set in
motion), confidentially and impartially.
• Ensuring that people who make complaints, or witnesses, are not victimised in any way.
• Communication of the reporting procedures and disciplinary action for any discrimination.
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GUIDELINES TO PROTECT UNION MEMBERS
As a member, each individual has responsibilities to reduce the likelihood of discrimination in the union and club.
These include:
• Treating all other members with respect.
• Promoting the ideas of anti-discrimination, particularly to younger members.
• Making the unions and club aware of any discrimination that may be taking place.
All unions and clubs should be aware of the legal term ‘vicarious liability’. If a person is acting on behalf of
an organisation, the organisation can be held liable for the behaviour of that person, even if there is no
deliberate contribution, by the organisation, to that behaviour. In Rugby Union terms, if a volunteer
harasses ordiscriminates against a player or other member while representing the union or club, the unions
or club can be held liable if the complaint is pursued in the courts.
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DRUGS IN SPORT
The Australian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) condemns the use of
performance enhancing substances in Rugby Football as both dangerous to
health and contrary to the ethics of sport.
National Testing Program: Players affiliated with the ARFU are subject to out of competition
(OOC) testing and event testing.
OCC Testing:
Athletes nominated by the ARFU are registered on ASDA’s OCC data base
and can be randomly selected to provide a urine sample at any time at no notice. Athletes
travelling overseas should provide contact details to the ARFU. Athletes failing to comply with a
request to provide a urine sample may face sanctioning. Athletes are advised by mail when their
name is entered on the OOC database.
Event Testing:
Players may be subject to random testing if they are playing at a: National event
 International Event
 Professional Sporting Competition
 State Championships
Sanctions:
Under the ARFU Doping Policy, any member or competitor that commits a
doping offence is subject to a hearing process and may receive sanctions of a minimum two
years for a first offence and a life ban for a second breach. During the sanction period members
may be ineligible to play, train, referee, touch judge, coach, select, organise, administer or
promote Rugby Football. Note: Lesser sanctions may be imposed for inadvertently
administering some substances such as a banned cough suppressant if the ARFU Drugs
Tribunal is satisfied it was not used for the purpose of enhancing sport performance.
Inadvertent Doping
Many medications contain banned and restricted substances as
outlined in the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) list of doping classes and methods.
Athletes must take great care in choosing medications.
Colds, Flu or Hay Fever Banned stimulants including ephedrine, pseudoephedrine,
phenylpropanolamine and norpsuedoephedrine are found in many flu and hay fever
preparations.
To ensure that a medication is listed under “permitted medications” in the Drugs in Sport
Handbook (available from ASDA or the Club) or call the ASDA Drugs in Sport Hotline (9am5pm) on 1800 020 506. You can also check banned substances and medications online at
www.asda.org.au.
Asthma Medications
Many asthma medications contain banned substances. However,
some asthma medications are permitted if administered in the aerosol form if the appropriate
notification is provided. These include Becotide, Pulmicort, Becloforte, Ventolin, Bricanyl,
Pespolim and Serevent. Check with the ARFU in relation to notification requirements.
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IOC List of Banned and Restricted Substances
Banned Substances
Examples/Comments
Stimulants
pseueoephedrine, amphetamines, caffeine
Narcotic Analgesics
methadone, diamorphine
Diuretics
acetazolamide, dichlorphenamine
Anabolic Agents (including steroids)
testosterone, nandrolone
Peptide & glycoprotein hormones & analogues hGH, EPO
Banned Activities
Blood Doping
Pharmaceutical, chemical and physical
Manipulations
Masking Agents
Catheterisation
Restricted Substances
Local Anaesthetics
Comments
topical use permitted ie creams & sprays
Local injections – some permitted
Notification may be required
topical, inhalant & local injection permitted
Written notification may be required
Corticosteroids
WEST HARBOUR CLUB SONG
Pass it in – Pass it out
Oh pass it all about
We are West Harbour Rugby Team
(Don’t you know. Don’t you know – HE HA!)
Don’t hold that ball too long
Just pass it right along
Play the game – West Harbour Rugby
Play the Game!
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17/09/2005
18/09/2005
24/09/2005
1/10/2005
SS1
SS2
SS3
SS4
SS5
SS6
SS7
SS8
SS9
SS10
SS11
SSF
TNC 1
TNC 2
TNC 3
TNC 4
TNC 5
TNC 6
TNC 7
TNC 8
TNC 9
TNC 10
TNC 11
TNC 12
TNC 13
TNC
TNC
TNC
TNC
TNC
TNC
Randwick
Penrith
Easts
Manly
Warringah
University
Souths
Norths
Gordon
Parramatta
Eastwood
Shute Shield Final 1 V 2
Souths
Penrith
Easts
University
Canberra
Warringah
Eastwood
Parramatta
Norths
Bye
Gordon
Randwick
Manly
Qualifying Semi Final 2 V 3
Elimination Semi Final 4 V 5
Major Semi Final
Minor Semi Final
Final
Grand Final
AFTERMATCH FUNCTIONS:
Concord Oval
Nepean Rugby Park
Woollahra Oval
Manly Oval
Concord Oval
Concord Oval
Concord Oval
North Sydney Oval
Concord Oval
Concord Oval
TG Millner Field
TBA
Forshaw Rugby Park
Concord Oval
Concord Oval
University Oval
Concord Oval
Pittwater Rugby Park
Concord Oval
Granville Park
Concord Oval
Chatswood Oval
Coogee Oval
Concord Oval
LG Semi 1 V 2
LG Semi 3 V 4
LG Final
LG Grand Final
The Pine Inn
Aftermatch speeches and presentations for all teams in the Club will be held after all home
matches at The Pine Inn. Team captains should liaise with their respective Club Captains
regarding their results and team awards. Speeches will commence at approx 5.15pm. All Staff,
players and supporters are encouraged to attend.
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STANDARD MATCH TIMES
Venue 1 (“Main Venue”)
2nd Grade Colts
Henderson Shield (3rd Grade)
1st Grade Colts
Colin Caird Shield (2nd Grade)
Shute Shield / TNC
9.25am
10.45am
11.55am
1.35pm
3pm
Venue 2
4th Grade Colts
3rd Grade Colts
Henderson Cup (4th Grade)
10.35am
11.40am
1pm
Please be advised the above scheduling and timings have been decided after consultation and
suggestions from Club General Mangers, Presidents and the NSWRU Referee’s Department.
They will remain consistent throughout the season. If your Club has decided not to field 5 th
Grade or 4th Colts your remaining teams (i.e 3rd Colts & Henderson Cup) will still play at the
times outlined above. We will not be allocating different start times for different Clubs as the
logistics of appointing referee’s from week to week across the length of the season will be too
difficult to manage.
Clubs who do not have a second venue will have to play their 2 nd Venue fixtures at the
opposition’s ground at the times outlined above.
Due to the challenge of ensuring compliance to this new schedule, all or any desired fixture
and/or timing changes need to be communicated to NSWRU at least 21 days prior to the
intended Shute Shield, Tooheys New Cup or other Premiership competition Round and will be
subject to the approval of NSWRU.
As per Rule 4.3.3 in the NSWRU Operations Manual (section 3), a Colts player will be permitted
to stand by for Colin Caird Shield, Shute Shield/Tooheys New Cup fixtures subject to them
having played the minimum number of games.
Obviously in view of there being 2 “Venues” there will be occasion where lower grade games
are played later than the next higher grade/s. Where and when this occurs, players from the
lower grade will be permitted to be eligible as replacements and then be eligible to play there
nominated starting grade for that day.
In establishing the above scheduling and timings, a number of factors and variables have been
considered and taken into account to reduce, as best as possible, the impact of the new
competition structure on normal club and competition functioning. All Clubs are requested to
adhere to the scheduling and timings of fixtures as outlined above.
Please check the Club website or your respective coaches and managers each week to see if
there are any changes to match kick off times.
GRADE
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3rd, 4th & 5th Grade play 30 minute halves
2nd Grade 35 minute halves
1st Grade 40 minute halves
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Time off for injuries in 1st Grade. In 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade, 5 minutes
maximum injury time allowed in the last 5 minutes of each match.
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3rd and 4th Grade Colts play 30 minute halves – no injury time
2nd Grade Colts 35 minute halves – no injury time
1st Grade Colts – 40 minute halves with a maximum 5 minutes injury
time each half
COLTS
SUBBIES
1st Grade (Mc Lean)
2nd Grade (Grose)
3rd Grade (Walker)
WOMEN
Match times vary depending on opponents
 1st Division Matches - 40 minutes each way
3.15pm
2.00pm
12.55pm
NSWRU PREMIERSHIP CLUBS PLAYING VENUES 2005
EASTERN SUBURBS
Woollahra Oval
O’Sullivan Road, Bellevue Hill
EASTWOOD
T.G. Millner Field
146 Vimera Road, Eastwood
GORDON
Chatswood Oval
Albert Avenue, Chatswood
MANLY
Manly Oval
Sydney Road, Manly
NORTHERN SUBURBS
North Sydney Oval
Miller Street, North Sydney
PARRAMATTA
Granville Park
Montrose Avenue, Merrylands
PENRITH
Nepean Rugby Park
Andrews Road, Penrith
RANDWICK
Coogee Oval
Brook Street, Coogee
SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
Forshaw Rugby Park
223 Belgrave Esplanade,
Sylvania Waters
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
University No 1 Oval
Sydney University
WARRINGAH
Pittwater Rugby Park
Walsh Street, Narrabeen
WEST HARBOUR
Concord Oval (Waratah Rugby Stadium)
Loftus Street, Concord
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2005 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series
The 2005 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series schedule has been announced featuring matches
against Samoa, Italy, France, South Africa, New Zealand and Japan.
The Qantas Wallabies will play Test matches in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth in
2005 with Australia playing host to Samoa, Italy, France, South Africa and New Zealand in the
Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series.
With New Zealand hosting the British and Irish Lions next year, the Wallabies will play two
additional matches against Tri Nations champions South Africa (one home - one away) as well
as facing Six Nations champions France.
Samoa will also play additional tour games at venues yet to be confirmed.
Sydney's Telstra Stadium hosts three Test matches - against Samoa, South Africa and New
Zealand. Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium sees Australia play France. Melbourne's Telstra Dome
will host to the Australia - Italy clash and Perth's Subiaco Oval will host the Tri Nations match
against South Africa.
11-06-2005
Qantas Wallabies v Samoa
Telstra Stadium, Sydney
25-06-2005
Qantas Wallabies v Italy
Telstra Dome, Melbourne
02-07-2005
Qantas Wallabies v France
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
09-07-2005
Qantas Wallabies v South Africa
Telstra Stadium, Sydney
23-07-2005
South Africa v Qantas Wallabies
Durban, South Africa
30-07-2005
South Africa v Qantas Wallabies
Securicor Loftus, Pretoria
13-08-2005
Qantas Wallabies v All Blacks
Telstra Stadium, Sydney
20-08-2005
Qantas Wallabies v South Africa
Subiaco Oval, Perth
03-09-2005
All Blacks v Qantas Wallabies
Eden Park, Auckland
11-09-2005
Japan v Qantas Wallabies
Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo
WALLABIES 2005 SPRING TOUR
November 12/13
England
November 19/20
Ireland
November 26/27
Wales
Twickenham, London
Lansdowne Rd, Dublin
Millenium, Cardiff
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2005 SUPER 12 DRAW
Week 1
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 25 February 2005
Highlanders V's Blues
Dunedin
19.35
17.35
Friday, 25 February 2005
Waratahs V's Chiefs
Sydney
19.40
19.40
Friday, 25 February 2005
Stormers V's Sharks
Cape Town
19.10
03.10
Saturday, 26 February 2005
Brumbies V's Crusaders
Canberra
19.00
19.00
Saturday, 26 February 2005
Reds V's Hurricanes
Brisbane
20.05
21.05
Saturday, 26 February 2005
Cats V's Bulls
Johannesburg
15.00
00.00
Week 2
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 4 March 2005
Blues V's Reds
Auckland
19.35
17.35
Friday, 4 March 2005
Canberra
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 5 March 2005
Brumbies V's Bulls
Highlanders V's
Stormers
Dunedin
17.30
15.30
Saturday, 5 March 2005
Crusaders V's Chiefs
Christchurch
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 5 March 2005
Sharks V's Waratahs
Durban
17.00
02.00
Saturday, 5 March 2005
Cats V's Hurricanes
Johannesburg
19.10
04.10
Week 3
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 11 March 2005
Highlanders V's Bulls
Dunedin
19.35
17.35
Friday, 11 March 2005
Brumbies V's Stormers
Canberra
19.40
19.40
Friday, 11 March 2005
Sharks V's Hurricanes
Durban
19.10
04.10
Saturday, 12 March 2005
Crusaders V's Reds
TBA
14.35
12.35
Saturday, 12 March 2005
Chiefs V's Blues
Hamilton
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 12 March 2005
Cats V's Waratahs
Johannesburg
17.00
02.00
Week 4
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 18 March 2005
Chiefs V's Reds
Hamilton
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 19 March 2005
Hurricanes V's Bulls
Wellington
17.30
15.30
Saturday, 19 March 2005
Blues V's Crusaders
Auckland
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 19 March 2005
Waratahs V's Bulls
Sydney
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 19 March 2005
Cats V's Brumbies
Johannesburg
17.00
02.00
Saturday, 19 March 2005
* NZ Daylight Saving Ends Sunday 20th
March
Sharks V's Highlanders
Durban
19.10
04.10
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Week 5 - Easter Weekend - Australian Daylight Saving ends Sunday 27th March
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 25 March 2005
Hurricanes V's Stormers
Wellington
19.35
18.35
Friday, 25 March 2005
Cats V's Highlanders
Bloemfontein
17.00
02.00
Saturday, 26 March 2005
Waratahs V's Bulls
Sydney
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 26 March 2005
Sharks V's Brumbies
Durban
17.00
02.00
Week 6
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 1 April 2005
Hurricanes V's Chiefs
Wellington
19.35
17.35
Friday, 1 April 2005
Reds V's Highlanders
Brisbane
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 2 April 2005
Blues V's Brumbies
Auckland
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 2 April 2005
Waratahs V's Crusaders
Sydney
19.40
19.40
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 8 April 2005
Match
Highlanders V's
Stormers
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 9 April 2005
Chiefs V's Sharks
17.30
15.30
Saturday, 9 April 2005
Blues V's Cats
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 9 April 2005
Stormers V's Reds
15.00
11.00
Saturday, 9 April 2005
Bulls V's Crusaders
17.00
01.00
Sunday, 10 April 2005
Hurricanes V's Waratahs
14.35
12.35
Week 8
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 15 April 2005
Chiefs V's Cats
Hamilton
19.35
17.35
Friday, 15 April 2005
Bulls V's Reds
Pretoria
19.10
03.10
Saturday, 16 April 2005
Blues V's Sharks
Auckland
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 16 April 2005
Brumbies V's Waratahs
Canberra
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 16 April 2005
Stormers V's Crusaders
Cape Town
17.00
01.00
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 22 April 2005
Match
Hurricanes V's
Highlanders
Wellington
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 23 April 2005
Crusaders V's Cats
Christchurch
19.10
03.10
Saturday, 23 April 2005
Reds V's Sharks
Brisbane
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 23 April 2005
Bulls V's Chiefs
Pretoria
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 23 April 2005
Stormers V's Blues
Cape Town
17.00
01.00
BYE: Crusaders, Chiefs, Blues, Reds
BYE: Sharks, Cats, Bulls, Stormers
Week 7
BYE: Hurricanes, Highlanders
Week 9
BYE: Waratahs, Brumbies
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Week 10
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 29 April 2005
Crusaders V's Sharks
Friday, 29 April 2005
Reds V's Cats
Christchurch
19.35
17.35
Brisbane
19.40
17.40
Friday, 29 April 2005
Pretoria
19.10
03.10
Saturday, 30 April 2005
Bulls V's Blues
Highlanders V's
Waratahs
Dunedin
17.30
15.30
Saturday, 30 April 2005
Hurricanes V's Brumbies
Wellington
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 30 April 2005
Stormers V's Chiefs
Cape Town
17.00
01.00
Week 11
Match
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 6 May 2005
Blues V's Hurricanes
Auckland
19.35
17.35
Friday, 6 May 2005
Sydney
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 7 May 2005
Waratahs V's Reds
Highlanders V's
Crusaders
Dunedin
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 7 May 2005
Brumbies V's Chiefs
Canberra
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 7 May 2005
Sharks V's Bulls
Durban
15.00
11.00
Saturday, 7 May 2005
Stormers V's Cats
Cape Town
17.00
01.00
Week 12
Venue
Local Time
AEST
Friday, 13 May 2005
Match
Crusaders V's
Hurricanes
Christchurch
19.35
17.35
Friday, 13 May 2005
Waratahs V's Bulls
Sydney
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 14 May 2005
Chiefs V's Highlanders
Hamilton
19.35
17.35
Saturday, 14 May 2005
Reds V's Brumbies
Brisbane
19.40
19.40
Saturday, 14 May 2005
Bulls V's Stormers
Pretoria
15.00
11.00
Saturday, 14 May 2005
Cats V's Sharks
Bloemfontein
17.00
01.00
SEMI FINALS
Friday 20 May and Saturday 21 May
FINAL
Saturday 28 May
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A.L. VINCENT TROPHY
The A.L. Vincent Trophy was donated to the Club in 1936 and has been the major trophy
presented to a grade player since that date. It was suspended for a period during the
war. The winner is assessed for the award against a number of requirements. Peri Maika
won the award in 2004. They are:* Value of the Player on the playing field
* Attendance and Attitude at Training
* Willingness to play where Selected
* Attendance at and involvement in the Club
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1969
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1971
1972
1973
T PAULING
W.E. ROGERS
C RAMMALLI
A.D. ABOUD
G NOAWARU
R.L. FORD
J WALSH
J.G. ABOUD
J GIBSON
G VAUGHAN
N.O. TERRY
G.H. WHITE
J.G. SCOTT
J.R. OWENS
C.J. MURRAY
D.A. MIDSON
P FISHER
R.T. GARDINER
G.A. LONERGAN
E.O. BURROWS
J.K. MC DOWALL
K BALES
B TRAVERS
K.L. BARKLEY
P.T. JOYCE
M MACPHERSON
D.F. LAMOND
G.J. BELL
J CHEADLE
P SUMMERHAYES
T.V. WILLIAMS
M ELLEM
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1997
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1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
R LAMARO
R ROBINSON
K BOUSEFIELD
K PAINE
P MUSTON
N MURPHY
G HOCKEY
L COOMBES
M DYRDA
S JAMES
R RUSSO
D NAYLOR
S GONZALEZ
L RIGNEY
D ROWLEY
M WILLIAMS
M GOODRICK
M GRAY
G FENN
S PEARCE
B MELROSE
J MANENTI
M THOMAS
C ATKINS
A VAN POPPEL
N LAVETA
D TUIAVII
F FINAU
S WOODHOUSE
M HOWELL
P MAIKA