ISSUE 3 JUNE 2010

Jack Speare Park

Fairley Street, Indooroopilly

The Secretary

Taringa Rovers Football Club

P O Box 1919, Toowong Q4066

Firstly I would like to thank once again all those who donated to the Mothers Day

Raffle, the Berry Family, Yem Family, Mifsud Family, Kirby Family and CBM

Organic. I would also like to thank the 3 Junior Coordinators and Club Secretary,

Yvette, Amanda, Anthea and Carolyne for putting the raffle together, which is

beyond their normal club duties. And I must thank all those who bought tickets.

Though it was a last minute thought (due everyone.s busy schedules), it was put

together very quickly and raised the club some much needed funds. With the funds

we are looking at purchasing pop-up goals for training purposes.

The Major Raffle is being organised as we speak, and we will be distributing tickets

soon. The funds raised from this will go towards the new shade structure over the

concrete seating area that should be in place by the end of June. The cost of the

structure is in excess of $50,000. We have a grant for $30,000 and the rest will be

from club fundraising activities.

We are also recycling old car batteries, if you have one lying around please bring it

down, you can give it to myself or Rob Kirby or just leave it near the equipment shed

near the public toilets.

I have noted on few occasions, that some members have commented that our club

fees are already at a premium and why should we now also contribute to fundraising?

But just like you have bills at home so do we at the club. There has been a dramatic

increase in electricity, water and insurance costs, (you would have noticed this in

your own household bills), and we do not get any sort of compensation for being a

non-profit organisation. It does cost a lot to run a club like ours. Our last quarterly

electricity, water and sewerage bill was in excess of $10,000.

We would not be able to get by without further fundraising and the generosity of

sponsors. Each year we look at what we can improve around the grounds for your

benefit.

Please give generously when you can.

Yours in Football

Grassroots Coaching

Course

9am-12pm Field 5

Working Bee

Working Bee

Queens. Birthday Public

Holiday

Managers Meeting

Clubhouse 6pm

Team Photos

Team Photos

Thanks to those families

that have donated boots.

Please don.t forget to drop

your preloved football

boots in at the canteen.

Our next Club Fundraiser

will be our Major Raffle.

Details will be sent through

to all Managers and

Coaches soon.

As Head Coach of a Premier League team my duties and responsibilities are many and varied. Naturally the senior team is

should be aspiring to play in. That does not mean that my entire focus is on the first team, because as first team coach I

need to ensure that there is a steady supply of talent coming through the ranks at the club.

Regardless of whether one is playing in the Taringa Rovers Prep programme, a small sided football team, in the

competitive junior ranks or in a youth team, I personally like to keep a very keen eye on all players and track their

development. I do this by attending matches and training sessions personally, and/or through communication with the three

club Directors of Coaching (D.O.C.s).

Rob Kirby is Director of Coaching for the U6.s and U7.s, David Allen for U8.s to U10.s and John Pedley the U11 to U16

competitive junior age group.

I personally oversee the club.s youth Academy which is proudly sponsored by Hastie Services and Jono Stevenson

oversees the junior Academy proudly sponsored by Pearson Automotive. Rob Kirby oversees not only the grounds at the

club, but also coaches male and female teams - not to mention one of the club.s BJL teams.

I am very proud to report that Taringa Rovers is very well placed in terms of forward planning that will see the club

through to the next decade. Even more pleasing is the commencement of the prep football programme for players in the 3-5

year age group which I am personally running and enjoying immensely.

Every month in this newsletter I will try and highlight areas where players, coaches and parents can contribute to the club

player development plan. This month I will discuss an area that is specific to the 6-10 year age groups.

Often I hear parents telling a coach, .Oh my son plays as a striker., or .My daughter is definitely a left back.. More often

than not kids want to score goals and they all want to be strikers. The advice for this month on this topic is:

1. They will better understand the challenges of each position

2. They will develop a much better understanding of the game

3. They will experience a variety of skills (Become cross trained)

4. They will understand the different work rates required for each position.

Players in this age group (6-10) should first and foremost enjoy playing the game. Once they go into the next age group

(11-16), coaches will identify players. strengths and weaknesses and will then direct them to positions that they are best

suited to.

Next time I will discuss how best to select a football playing system for your teams.

Draw 1 - Libby McGrath

Draw 2 - Paarangat Pushkarna

Draw 3 - Alan Taylor

Draw 4 - Lou Stanley

Draw 5 - Dylan Evans

Draw 6 - Steven Castleman

Thanks for all those that

supported the Mother.s Day

Fundraiser Raffle. The Club

raised $1306

Hope all the Mum.s had a

wonderful Mother.s Day.

For all uniform enquiries - now

and throughout the year, - please

contact Carolyne

Game Leader Resource - Under 6 & 7 age group

The main role of the game leader is to keep the game moving fluently, limit stoppages and assist players with all match restarts.

Most importantly, they must make every effort to create an environment that ensures that all players have fun and

have maximum involvement. This person can be a club official, parent, older child or player, or beginning referee.

„h Number of Players . 4 players per side (no goalkeeper)

„h Ball Size . Size 3

„h Field Size . 30m x 20m

„h Duration of Game . 2 x 15 minutes (half time break 5 minutes)

players must be in their own half of the field of play. Opponents must be at least 5m away from the ball until it is

in play. The ball must touch a team mate before a goal can be scored.

ball last before crossing the touch line will place the ball on the touch line and pass or dribble the ball into play.

Opponents must be at least 5m away from the ball until it is in play. The ball must touch a team mate before a

goal can be scored.

from the team whose goal line the ball has crossed will place the ball anywhere along the goal line and pass or

dribble the ball into play. Opponents must retreat to the half way line and can move once the ball is in play. The

ball must touch a team mate before a goal can be scored.

„h Offside . No offside.

Opponents must be at least 5m away from the ball when the indirect free kick is taken. (An indirect free kick is

where a goal can be scored only if the ball subsequently touches another player before it enters the goal).

„h Encourage all children to have fun and different children to take re-starts.

„h Ensure the correct number of players are on the field.

„h Discourage players from permanently over-guarding the goal.

„h Use a .Ready, Set, Go. prompt to encourage quick decisions when restarting play.

„h Encourage children to dribble or pass the ball into play from all re-starts rather than a big kick.

„h Ensure opposing team is back to the half way line, for all goal line restarts.

do not emphasis winning or losing.

„h Encourage children to be involved in all aspects of the game, attacking and defending.

no intent. If you decide a deliberate or serious act of handball or foul and misconduct has occurred, explain to the

child they have done the wrong thing and that they should not do this again.

„h Let the game flow and give instruction to all players on the run where you can.

„h Praise and encourage both teams.

„h Be enthusiastic, consistent and approachable.

One thing not mentioned here is the .tactic. of leaving one player to .guard. the goal. This should be discouraged as the

aim is to have the players involved all of the time when on the field. Remember the score is not important.

long weekend

There will be a variety of jobs catering for everyone

This is another opportunity to work off your volunteer levy

Below is a notice from the Football Brisbane Referees' Administrator

Clubs need to remind their coaching and playing staff about the wearing of undershirts/shorts under match uniforms. In

line with instructions from the National Director of Referees and as is clearly outlined in Law 4, if any player is wearing a

Any previous discretion offered by referees will no longer be the case. In simple terms if the shirt is white, the undershirt

length undershorts on their legs whether they are the same colour as the shorts or not.

Please ensure that all appropriate personnel are aware of this instruction to avoid unnecessary debates before or during

matches.

Law 4 from the FIFA Laws of the Game states:

Please ensure that all your team officials and players are aware of this to avoid any unpleasant situations.

Referees will be enforcing this from the commencement of fixtures.

There have been a few enquiries regarding the attendance of carnivals at other clubs; the main concern is to ensure the

carnival is sanctioned by Football Brisbane (FB). Sanctioned carnivals can be checked on the FB website. If you are still

unsure if they have been sanctioned please contact your age coordinator and they will check with FB.

of conduct and the carnival rules.

Further details can be found at www.footballbrisbane.com.au

distance from the sidelines at these games.

them back a safe distance.

the only access to the fields for emergency vehicles. It has been obstructed a minimum of four times in the last

two weeks.

inform the relevant committee member.

siblings. This is to help in the reduction of unnecessary wear and tear. If your team is playing on the far side of

Field 1, please walk around the outside of the field to your game, not across the middle of the field and definitely

no prams or dogs to be taken across the field.

club as well.

„h When playing U10 games, please do not sit in the goalmouth of Field 2 at the northern end of the ground

outside of the fence or along the top of the retaining wall to get to your game.

parents, siblings, dogs, chairs, prams etc

after training, these will be available again from June 7.

barriers and deter anyone you may see doing so.

DO WITH THAT. AND WHAT COULD BE DONE TO REDUCE IT.

It has come to our attention that the toilets

around our grounds are not being kept tidy

or hygienic between cleanings.

Every home and visiting player, parent,

official and volunteer benefits from having

a clean, hygienic environment to visit.

Please help us provide that environment by

keeping our toilets clean.

Please make sure you are training on your allocated field,

position and time.