thunderbirds Netball club
Thunderbirds Netball Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being 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 and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are 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 Louise Ellams, chairperson and club lead coach..
As a member of Thunderbirds you are expected to abide by the following club rules:
All members will be required to complete a contact sheet and make the committee members aware of any medical conditions
All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
All members are responsible for complying with league regulations
All members must respect opponents.
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and matches or inform their coach or team captain if they are going to be late. Failure to attend training sessions may result in not being selected for the next match.
The club will endeavour to provide safe training facilities and H&S checks will be carried out on both the facilities and the equipment. Each club member is responsible for their own H&S and should report any concerns to a committee member.
Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team captains. No jewellery or sharp/long nails allowed at training.
Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly. Failure to pay fees may result in non selection for match play.
Members are responsible for purchasing their own kit. This is usually ordered by a club member and should be paid for in advance. At the committees discretion kit no longer required may be purchased back at a reduced rate and sold onto an incoming member.
Members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at matches.
Members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises.