Other Important Information
Sweeping
the court - it is important that you have someone from your team sweep
half the court at half time during the game. Failure to do this can result
in penalty points being awarded to the opposing team.
(If the court is not swept by the 10 minute mark of the second half, the game
can be awarded to the opposing team regardless of the score at half time.)
To
stop a walkover - If you only have 3 players arrive for a game and can't
find another Knox Cougars Player please ask the opposition if they will lend
you a player, BUT, wait until just before the Referee calls the game a walkover
just in case one of your players is just late. You wont win the game - even
if you have more points on the board - but you will save the club from receiving
a fine.
(Most opposition coaches will oblige and hopefully your team
would do the same if it were the other way round.)
First
aid kit - Perhaps you as team manager or perhaps another parent can bring
a basic first aid kit to games, especially ones at outside venues. A towel,
band aids, a crepe bandage, tape and if possible an ice pack. are just some
suggested items you should try to have.
(This is just a suggestion, these items are helpful if a child
does have an accident during a game and can perhaps prevent an injury becoming
more serious.)
Training
- It is a good idea if one or several parents can stay for training. You are
not only showing your support and interest to your child but also to the coach
who has volunteered their time. Having another adult present at training is
also an advantage if a child falls ill or is injured, if your team is the
last to train at an outside venue the coach often has to lock up and another
adult is added security. If you are unable to stay at training we would encourage
you to take your child inside to check that someone is there, and come in
to pick them up so they are not waiting outside alone.
(We realise everyone is busy and often have other commitments
but you can perhaps organise between the parents on your team who can stay,
and share this between you all.)
Team
Sheet Payment - Try to have correct money for the team sheet at each game
- door keepers especially at the outside venues do not have a large float
and often struggle to change a big note.
(A lot of clubs are now prepaying their team sheets reducing
cash flow at venues.)
