Junior Section

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Coaching for the U9’s, U11’s and the U13’s takes place at Pelicans Hockey Club Astroturf pitch at Lynnsport on Saturday mornings.
Sessions start at 09:00 and finish at 10:30.
Junior training runs from September to Easter.

U14’s and older train midweek either on Tuesdays (girls) or Mondays (boys) evenings.Mixed Indoor training on Thursday evenings at KES Sports Hall.

Season 08/09 Timetable detailed below.

MINI AND JUNIOR RULES

The Pelicans Hockey Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect, be encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with the Youth Development Officer.

As a member of the Pelicans Hockey club you are expected to abide by the following Mini and Junior rules:
• All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
• All members must respect opponents.
• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
• Members must wear suitable kit – [shin pads are compulsory, gum shields are recommended] – for training and match sessions as agreed with the coach/team manager.
• Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
• Junior members under 16 are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
• Junior members are not allowed to consume illegal substances of any kind on the clubs premises or whilst representing the club.
• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol on the club premises or whilst representing the club unless the circumstances deem it to be legal under British Law and the parent or carer is present.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS/CARERS

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in sport.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
• Publicly accept officials’ judgement
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
• Use correct and proper language at all times
• Parents/Carers MUST accompany their children to the playing area and ensure that the Coach(es) and/or Official(s) are present rather than just “drop them off” in the car park.

Junior Section Structure

Junior Section Treasurer - Sue Picton

For further details, contact Collin Picton on 01553 671488 (H) 07885 135617 Mobile or John Drohan 01553 674671 (H) 07753 662265 Mobile clanpress@aol.com

Junior Section Job Descriptions

Youth Development Officer
1. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Pelicans HC Junior Section
2. Ensure that the Pelicans HC Child Protection Policy is followed
3. Ensure that the Clubmark portfolio is kept up to date
4. Ensure that Coaches have adequate insurance cover
5. Organise equitable coaching opportunities for children U18
6. Responsible for the Junior section finances
7. Attend county Junior hockey meetings as required
8. Organise junior tournaments hosted by Pelicans HC
9. Responsible for Player Membership Records
10. Maintain School/Club link with King Edward the Seventh School
11. Implementation of Club Child Protection Policy

Boys/Girls Organiser
1. Responsible for informing players of County Trials
2. Responsible for entering teams into tournaments and arranging fixtures
3. Responsible for collecting annual subscriptions and match fees
4. Liaise with the Pelicans HC Chairman of Selectors regarding junior players playing in Senior Teams
5. Ensure that coaching is organised to the best possible standard.

Team Manager
1. Select player in line with the Club Selection Policy
2. Organise Teams and notify players for matches
3. Ensure kit and equipment is available on match days
4. Provide First Aid and record incidents in line with the Club Procedures.

Girls/Boys Colts Manager
1. Responsible for team selection
2. Organise fixtures
3. Provide First Aid and record incidents in line with the Club Procedures.

Junior Section Treasurer
1. Maintain player details
2. Maintain Junior section finances

U9 Organiser
1. Responsible for team selection
2. Organise home tournament at least once per season.
3. Provide First Aid and record incidents in line with the Club Procedures