Player Registration

The Club’s normal player registration period is generally from February through to March.

Any woman aged 18 years or over may register. There is no upper age limit.

The Association limits the number of players the Club may register in any one team. The Club treats player registration on a “first come first serve” basis.

Players are graded according to skill and fitness and placed in a team in the appropriate division. To ensure fair distribution of players, the Club cannot guarantee which team players will be placed in.

Player Commitment and Conduct

The Association’s winter competition runs for the general period of April to August each year. The Club expects that all players make themselves available for every match during the competition. Players who are unable to make that commitment (whether due to work, family or other commitments) are requested to advise the Club’s registrar at the time of registration that they will be a part-time player.

It is expected that players will come to training whenever possible. The coach and manager of teams may select players for a match based on training attendance.

Member Protection Policy

The main objective of our Member Protection Policy is to maintain responsible behaviour and ethical and informed decision-making by members and participants in the Club. Our Policy outlines our commitment to a person’s right to be treated with respect and dignity, to have their personal information handled in an appropriate manner, and to be safe and protected from abuse.

Whilst the Club’s Constitution codifies Club membership and governance, our Policy informs everyone involved in our Club of their legal and ethical rights and responsibilities and the standards of behaviour that are required when participating in Club activities. It also specifies the consequences of breaching these standards of behaviour.

General Club Rules

If a player is unable to make a match they are expected to advise their coach or manager (depending on the particular team’s protocol) as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in a player not being selected for the next match. Repeated failure to communicate non-attendance with team officials could result in a player being dropped from the team and having their Club Membership cancelled. In these circumstances there is no refund of registration fees or Club Membership fees.

The Club reserves the right to refuse or cancel any registration or Club Membership due to unreliability or inappropriate behaviour.

Team managers are responsible for the coordination and smooth running of teams. Player queries should be addressed to managers in the first instance and, if appropriate, to a member of the Club’s Management Committee in the second instance.

Where a manager considers that a player has breached the Club Rules or Code of Conduct they may refer the matter to Club Officials in accordance with the Club’s Member Protection Policy and the requisite complaints-handling process and disciplinary measures shall be followed.
In the event of bad weather on a match day please refer to the Association’s website in the first instance and your manager in the second instance regarding confirmation or cancellation of the match.

Players are required to arrive at the playing ground at least 30 minutes before a match so an effective warm up, kit change and team discussion can be completed.

The Association prohibits alcohol being brought to or consumed at matches by any player or supporter. The Club supports this rule.

The Association provides insurance cover for registered players injured during a sanctioned match or training session. Injuries must be reported immediately to managers so the appropriate forms can be completed.

In the event of bad weather on training day please refer to the Club’s website in the first instance regarding confirmation or cancellation of training. Whenever possible, the Club will email players advising of cancellation.