Club Objectives
The Waverley Blues Football Club strives to be a top class sporting club for people aged 16 and under, to play, learn and enjoy all aspects of football, club and community life. We endeavour to provide an atmosphere of support and encouragement for the achievement of personal, family and community goals for members.
We will assist as many under age players as possible, to play football to the best of their ability. We will provide quality, qualified coaches to encourage and develop football and leadership skills and extend the talents of each member. We will develop, in each player, knowledge of the game and encourage teamwork on and off the field in both football and the community.
To achieve this we will:
· Give all members an opportunity to play football as much as is equitably possible.
Club policy is:
- Under 9 to Under 11 - our goal is equal time (subject to training attendance and players conduct)
- Under 12 to Under 16 - a minimum of ½ game per player (this may be varied during finals);
· Develop the skills and knowledge of players, coaches, and officials;
· Provide a supportive atmosphere for all under age footballers;
· Ensure that Waverley Blues are a leader in the development of footballers;
· Be an active supporter of the local community;
· Work, play and live within the rules and regulations of the game, club, association & community;
· Encourage family involvement;
· Be a successful Club with a long term future; and
· Comply with Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) guidelines at all social events.
Measures of Club Success
It is difficult to make relevant measures of success in Junior Sport. The club will measure success in a number of ways. They include:
· The number of members;
· The number of competitive games - particularly in relation to previous performance;
· Participation is our aim -Winning games is good –Winning Premierships are a bonus;
· Member satisfaction and enjoyment;
· The achievements of past and current players;
· The support of the local community and traders;
· Positive behaviour of players & officials with an aim for zero reports and complaints.