VICTORIAN METROPOLITIAN SUPERULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)

CLUB MANUAL

Prepared for season 2004 / Revised season 2006/ Updated Season 2008/Updated Season 2012

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AFL MASTERS

VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

2011

CHAIRMAN / ADMINISTRATOR Ian Fletcher P.O. Box 342, Niddrie, 3042 Tel: 9338 4142 Fax: 9324 4382 Mobile: 0417 513 134 Email: i.fletcher@optusnet.com.au & ian.r.fletcher@optusnet.com.au

COMPETITION DIRECTOR Graham Lenthall Mobile: 0419 899 561 Fax: 9650 9558 Email: Graham.Lenthall@veoliaes.com.au CARNIVAL DIRECTOR TREASURER Geoff Lance Bev Lance 29 Helpmann Cres. Mobile: 0410 423 861 bev@gebalance.com.au Epping, 3076 Bruce White Tel: 9401 2681 Mobile: 0416 086 799 Mobile:- 040419 113 691 Email:geoff@gebalance.com.au annewhite54@bigpond.com UMPIRES DIRECTOR

Alan Manning Mobile: 0410576 713 Email: alan.manning@johnsands.com.au

BOARD MEMBERS Web Administrator - Peter Laming Tel: 9387-5227 Fax 8610-0097

Mobile: 0403 587 979 Email: plaming@tpg.com.au

Buce Chaplin Mobile – 0411 199 488

bruce@fmessentials.com.au

Dom Sita Mobile: 0417 787 737

Email: dom@sitacoaches.com.au

Vince Simeone Mobile: 0418 558 474

Email: vasone@ozemail.com.au

Doctor Joe Juhasz Mobile: 0412 400 653

Email: joszef.juhasz@gmail.com

Vin Gaffy Mobile - 0422 083 484

kurkarjas@yahoo.com.au

Public Relations Officer Peter Ward

Mobile: 0412 532 484

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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES LEAGUE (INC.)

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

1. At all times it shall be the responsibility of the respective Club President to implement and oversee the following process.

2. The Club President shall explain to all prospective players, the insurance cover that is available

to the Club not the individual, through AFL MASTERS.

3. Prior to playing, all players shall sign an indemnity form, in signing this form the player shall understand that it is solely their responsibility prior to every game that they inspect the ground and all ancillary equipment to be used on that particular day.

4. On signing of the team sheet at every game by the individual, AFL MASTERS deem that the

inspection of the ground and ancillary equipment has been completed by all participants and that the said ground and equipment has met with the individuals approval.

5. The club President shall have all players sign the team sheet prior to entering the ground; no

player may take to the ground that has not signed the team sheet.

6. In line with the Associations duty of care, it shall be the responsibility of each Club President to supply adequately trained First Aid assistance at every game. e.g. Level 2 First Aid, First Aid Provider (with defibrillator)

7. In conjunction with point 6, it shall be the responsibility of each Club President to supply to the

association, a list of suitably trained personnel. 8. An emergency response plan is required from each club on their procedure to handle a serious

or life-threatening incident. This is to be displayed clearly within the Club and Change rooms. 9. CLUB REQUIREMENTS

To be made available to the AFL Masters VicMetro Superules League: a) Incorporation Certificate, b) Risk Management Policy incorporating an Emergency Response Plan. c) Code of Conduct d) Player Registrations

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Player Registration Form (Club ) Club: Surname: Ist. Name: Address: Post Code:

Phone ( Home ): Fax: Phone (Business): Fax: Mobile: Email: Date of Birth: / / Drivers Licence No.: I declare that I have obtained a copy of the match rules and agree to play AFL MASTERS – Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football according to these conditions and associated penalties. Signed: Signed: (player) (Club Official) Name:

Date: / / LEAGUE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT Club must have the above form and the Membership and Consent Form filled out by each player.

Club must register / update all players online at Sporting Pulse detailing Name, Address, Mobile contact number, Date of Birth, email address and

President needs to sight Drivers License as proof of age. (Failure to do so will incur a penalty of $100)

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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES LEAGUE (INC.)

Members and Players Membership Consent Form I………………………………… of …………………………………………………………………. (Full Name) (Full Address) as a member/player of the ……………………………………………….Football Club Inc. trading as the ………………………………………………………..Superules Football Club (“The Club”) agree to be bound by the following:

1. As a member/player I am responsible for the provision of my own Accident, Life, Income Protection & Health insurance covers.

2. I understand “The Club” from time to time may collect fees for basic insurance cover for the following:

• Public Liability: $20,000,000 any one claim • Products Liability: $20,000,000 any one claim • Professional Indemnity: $1,000,000 any one claim • Directors & Officers Liability: $1,000,000 any one claim • I understand the above insurances are provided by AFL Masters VicMetro. Superules Football

Association Inc. of which “The Club” is a member and are not provided by “The Club” itself. 3. I understand “The Club” is not responsible for processing any Insurance claims or covers for me. 4. I intend to have a great time being a member/player of “The Club” and accept that any risk

associated with being a member/player of “the Club” is my responsibility. 5. I…………………………. agree not to issue any claims against “The Club”, Committee or

members now or in the future. 6. I agree to indemnify the Club, Committee or members if somebody issues claims against any of them in connection with injury, loss or damage I suffer or cause.

7. If I participate in a game I agree to be deemed to have accepted voluntarily all and any risks associated with playing sport on the playing surface and its’ associated equipment.

In signing this membership consent I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above terms and requirements and hereby agree to be bound by all such terms, conditions and requirements.

Medical Benefit Fund: Coverage: Membership Number: Expiry Date: / /

Signed: ……………………………………….. Date …….. / ………….. / ………….. Full Name: …………………………………………………………………… (Please Print) President: ……………………………………….. Date …….. / ………….. / ………….. Witness: ……………………………………….... Date …….. / ………….. / ………….

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Club Information/Registration Form

Club must register / update details of their organisation, Contacts and

confirm your Locator information is correct online at Sporting Pulse prior to the season starting. (Failure to do so will incur a penalty of $100)

Supers Masters Club Name Ground Name Location Melways Ref. Telephone

VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES

FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)

President:

Name:

Correspondence Address

Mobile

Email

Phone (H) (B)

Fax (H) (B)

Secretary:

Name:

Mobile

Email

Phone (H) (B)

Fax (H) (B)

Treasurer

Name

Address

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FEES - Affiliation 2012

VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES LEAGUE (INC.) ABN 81 583 285 147 Chairman / Administrator Ian Fletcher P.O. Box 342, Niddrie, 3042 Tel: 9338 4142 Fax: Mobile: 0417 513 134 Email: ian.r.fletcher@optusnet.com.au i.fletcher@optusnet.com.au

Treasurer Bev Lance 29 Helpmann Cres., Epping, 3076 Tel: 9401 2681 Fax: 9401 2681 Mobile: 0416 086 799 Email: geoff@gabalance.com.au

Single Side - $700.00 (inc. GST) Second / Third / Fourth Side –$600.00 (inc. GST) Insurance 2012 - per side $350.00 PAYMENT of FEES

If Affiliation fees are paid by 6th May – 2/3/4th sides will be discounted by $100 each Normal Procedure Affiliation Fees are set after a budget has been done following the AGM of the previous year. Fees are to cover all costs and to gain enough revenue for the League to maintain its financial independence. Fees are to forth coming in the following manner: 1. 25% of the fess to be paid before the first game. 2. 75% of the fees to be paid by the end of the financial year – June 30 3. The final instalment to be paid by the end of the second week in August. If the fees are not paid by these certain dates these penalties will be brought to bear 1 a. Non inclusion in the draw 2 a. Continue in the draw but no points awarded for a win until fees are paid. 2b. If full fees are not paid by the final payment date disqualification from the League. 3a. As above For a Club to be reinstated into the League they will have to reapply to the League and pay all fees outstanding plus the required fees for registration and 100% of fees for the up coming season prior to the season commencing.

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COMPLETION OF MATCH REPORT

On a computer with internet access log on to

https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/ Enter your CODE - Enter your Password - Click enter.

In left menu click Match Results Click PRE GAME of your side that is playing. Make sure you have the correct team in white. Either add players or minus players from Selected Players VERY IMPORTANT - Click SAVE Click on Team Sheet. Print 2 Team Sheets

At the game –

1. Adjust player’s names to truly reflect all players of the day. 2. Get all players to initial their name. 3. Present to the umpires before or at half time 4. After the game get your team sheet back and add goal kickers/best 5. Away team give completed sheet to Home Team Manager 6. Home Team Manager to collect both Team Sheets, Goal umpire

cards and Umpires vote cards and Umpires Report and post on Monday to

The Administrator AFL Masters P. O. Box 342

Niddrie 3042.

After the Game - 1. On a computer with internet access log on to

https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/ Enter your CODE - Enter your Password - Click enter. Click Match Results - Click PRE GAME of your side that is playing. Make sure you have the correct team in white. Adjust Selected Players either add players or minus players VERY IMPORTANT - Click SAVE

1. Go to POST GAME Enter Full Time Scores make sure you Select Won and Lost Click - UPDATE MATCH SCORE

2. Click on your Clubs Players Score and enter Goals / Best Click – UPDATE PLAYER SCORE

JOB DONE – LOG OFF

Below is a Team Sheet if things do not work as above. Complete this and hand to umpires.

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Match Report Team Sheet

Division:

The Following Players Represent ………………………………………… V …………………………………………… Played at …………………………………………………………………………. Date: ……. / …….. / ………..

PRINT NAMES CLEARLY

Jumper No.

SURNAME FIRST NAME

Initi

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Bes

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Goa

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Supe

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FINAL SCORES Team: ………………………… Score: ……………………

V Team: …………………………. Score: ………………………….

UMPIRES: Field: …………………………… …………………………… Goal: …………………………… ………………………….... Boundary: ……………………... …………………….

Time Keeper:

………………………………… Coach:

…………………………………..

Runner:

………………………………… I certify that this is a correct list of registered players that qualify for AFL Masters and correct scores for the game. Signed: ………………………….

Team Manager Contact Phone Number: ……………………….. …………………………………

Comments:

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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)

Umpires Match Report GAME vs

DATE: ROUND

Home Team Away Team Team Sheet received by half time Yes / No Yes / No Proper player attire Yes / No Yes / No If no, how many Numbers Proper trainer& runner attire Yes / No Yes / No If no, how many Numbers Game played in Masterules Australia Football spirit Yes / No Yes / No Goal umpires supplied / properly attired Yes / No Boundary umpires supplied / properly attired Yes / No Adequate bell / siren Yes / No Proper ground markings Yes / No Goal & behind posts padded Yes / No Scoreboard operating Yes / No Umpires room satisfactory Yes / No

DETAILS OF PLAYERS SENT FROM GROUND No. Name Club Card Colour Quarter

Additional Comments / Reports - [Any Red Card must have detailed report attached] Umpires Name(s) 1. 2. [PRINT NAMES] Umpires Signatures: 1. 2. Phone Nos. 1. 2.

10To be completed and returned to HOME TEAM manager

VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.)

Report on Field Umpires

GAME vs

DATE: ROUND

Umpires Name 1. 2.

V.G. Good Fair Poor V.G. Good Fair PoorHOLDING THE MAN. (not in possession) HOLDING THE BALL. (reasonable time for, and method of disposal )

TACKLING ( penalise incorrect tackles; protect the ball player )

INTERFERENCE ( Penalise ruck & marking infringements )

CONSISTENCY ( Interpretation of the rules) MARKING ( control of ball; consistency ) CONTROL ( General play; incidents; player on mark )

COMMUNICATION WITH PLAYERS 30 METRE PENALTY BALL UPS & SCRIMMAGES ( packs allowed to develop; unnecessary ball ups )

CONCENTRATION ( Alertness; lapses) POSITION (Anticipation, correct side of play)

FITNESS PRESENTATION & APPEARANCE OVERALL ASSESSMENT RATING OUT OF 10

CLUB:

TEAM MANAGER

Contact phone number

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Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League FAIREST & BEST VOTING COUPON

Match ……………………………………….. vs. …………………………………………………….. Division …………… Round ……….. Date …………………

Number Club Name 3 VOTES 2 VOTES 1 VOTE

Umpires Names ……………………………………. ………………………………………………. Phone ……………………………………………………………………

Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League FAIREST & BEST VOTING COUPON

Match ……………………………………….. vs. …………………………………………………….. Division …………… Round ……….. Date …………………

Number Club Name 3 VOTES 2 VOTES 1 VOTE

Umpires Names …………………………………… ……………………………………………..

Phone ……………………………………………………………………

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Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League

Date: Division: Home Team: Visitors: Quarter Super

Goal 9 Pts.

GOAL 6 Points

BEHIND 1 Point

Super Goal 9 Pts.

GOAL 6 Points

BEHIND 1 Point

1st.

2nd. 3rd. 4th.

TOTAL

Goal Umpire Goal Umpire

Score Card to be checked and signed by both Goal Umpires

Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League

Date: Division: Home Team: Visitors:

GOAL BEHIND GOAL BEHIND Quarter Super Super Goal Goal 6 Points 1 Point 6 Points 1 Point 9 Pts. 9 Pts.

1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th.

TOTAL

Goal Umpire Goal Umpire

Score Card to be checked and signed by both Goal Umpires

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AFL Masters Playing Rules with Vic Metro Modifications - 2012

Match Rules & Umpiring Instructions for

AFL Masters Matches. All matches shall be conducted under

LAWS of AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL 2009 in conjunction with the rule modifications detailed below: 1. SCORING To be on the following basis: 1.1 Behind - kicked by any type of kick is1 point. Kick out after flags are waved. 1.2 Goal - kicked by punt kick is 6 points 1.3 Supergoal - kicked by drop-kick (or attempted drop kick) outside the Goal Square (irregardless of where the mark has been taken) will be awarded 1 goal and 3 behinds, being 9 points on the score. 1.4 Supergoal signal shall be signalled by a goal umpire waving 1 white flag and 1 coloured flag. 1.5 Should a doubt arise about the validity of a super goal, the field umpire shall adjudicate. Should both field and goal umpires be unsighted then a six (6) point goal shall be awarded. 2. RUCKING 2.1 At all times the ball shall be thrown up and not bounced. 2.2 Only one nominated ruckman from each team to contest all ruck knocks. 2.3 Involvement in contest of a third or subsequent player shall result in a free kick against third or subsequent player. 2.4 A free kick shall be awarded against any ruckman who raises his knee or leg against his opponent when contesting any ruck knock, 2.5 At boundary throw ins only one nominated player from each team to contest the ruck. However if throw-in is poor or misdirected the umpire is to immediately call play on and not recall the throw-in. If throw-in is satisfactory any third or subsequent player involvement in the rucking contest will result in a free kick against such player. 2.6 If there is no boundary umpire (SUPERS), the home team will be required to throw the ball in. 2.7 At centre ball-ups the white line (or imaginary line) shall be used. No two circle rule.

3. MARKING The player in front of the pack competing for a mark is to be given every protection and opportunity to take the mark. Any unnecessary or deliberate interference by an opponent player/s in attempting to mark or prevent the player in front of the pack from taking the mark shall result in a kick being awarded to the player in front of the pack. The interference could take the form of a knee or boot being put into a player’s body. 4. HOLDING THE BALL / PRIOR OPPORTUNITY RULE These rules replace the previous barging rules. 4.1 A player in possession of the ball who has had reasonable time (prior opportunity) to dispose of the ball MUST when legally held by an opponent firmly enough to retard his progress, dispose of the ball by a kick or handball with in a reasonable time of being held, otherwise a free kick shall be awarded against the player for failing to dispose of the ball in a legal manner. 4.2 The field umpire shall throw the ball up when the player with the ball has the ball held to his body by an opponent, unless the player has had a reasonable time (prior opportunity) to dispose of the ball prior to being tackled, in which case a free kick shall be awarded for holding the ball. 4.3 A player in possession of the ball who has had reasonable time (prior opportunity) to dispose of the ball MUST when legally held by an opponent firmly enough to retard his progress, dispose of the ball by a kick or handball with in a reasonable time of being held, otherwise a free kick shall be awarded against the player for failing to dispose of the ball in a legal manner. 4.3 Holding The Ball In: A player who elects to dive on the ball and or drag the ball under him when he is on the ground will be penalised for holding the ball if he does not immediately hit the ball clear when held legally. 4.4 When a player is fairly bumped in the side and the ball falls from his hands - the call is play on. Like wise when a player is either knocked on the arms causing him to drop the ball - the call is play on. 5. PLAYER PROTECTION 5.1 All players making the ball their objective are to be given the utmost protection by the umpire. Any contact other than a legal side

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bump or legal tackle (between knee and shoulder) shall be deemed unduly rough play and a free kick awarded. 5.2 Charges (shirt front) are banned irrespective of ball proximity. A charge means an act of colliding with an opposition player where the amount of physical force used is unreasonable or unnecessary, irrespective of ball proximity. 5.3 Slinging players to the ground, whether the player is in possession of the ball or not is illegal and shall result in a free kick being awarded or if it happens after the ball has been disposed of, a free kick shall be awarded down the field where the ball lands. 5.4 Late contact, in any form, when the ball has been disposed of, will result in a relayed free kick being paid down the field. 5.5 Chopping with a clenched fist will result in a free kick being awarded. 5.6 A free kick shall be granted against a player who deliberately kicks at the ball whilst an opposing player has his hand on or near the ball or is on the ground in the immediate vicinity of the ball. 6. PENALTIES / ADVANTAGE 6.1 30 metre penalty - A 30 metre penalty only shall be applied in all instances. 6.2 AFL Advantage Rule - To be paid at all times: 6.2.1 The ball shall be kept in motion. The field umpire shall call "Play On" even though a free kick should have been awarded, but by doing so would penalise the team offended against. 6.2.2 If the field umpire has sounded his whistle for a free kick. he may cancel such a free kick by calling " Play On" or "Advantage" if the side offended against will be penalised by enforcing the free kick. Should the field umpire cancel a free kick, he may reverse the decision if it is obvious that it is not to the advantage of the team concerned. 7. ORDER OFF RULE Field umpires shall carry red, yellow and green cards for all matches. 7.1 Players can be ordered off for the following indiscretions:- GREEN CARD: Any player who commits the following offences: May be Replaced • using audible abusive, insulting, obscene or

threatening language to another person

which may be an opposition player, team mate or spectator,

• wasting time shaking goal posts either before, during or after a kick for goal.

• engaging in a melee • pushing and shoving players • incidents that are considered non – violent

against another person. Green Card Penalty shall be automatic send-off for remainder of current quarter plus one additional quarter YELLOW CARD: Any player who commits any of the following offences: NOT TO BE REPLACED • throwing a player to the ground after the

ball is out of play • attempting to strike another player; • charging another player; • engaging in a severe melee; • engages in rough play - including shoulder

charges to the back of an opposing player; charges on shepherding players, or unnecessary vicious pushes and shepherds.

• Acts of misconduct. Yellow Card Penalty shall be automatic send-off for duration of current match and the remainder of the current game day. RED CARD: NOT TO BE REPLACED Any player who commits the following offences: • unduly interferes with or assaults or uses

threatening language to an umpire or behaves in a threatening manner towards an umpire.

• assaults another player or official, kicks or attempts to kick another player or official, intentionally or attempts to trip by hand or foot, front on shoulder charging (shirt front)

• Acts of gross misconduct. Red Card Penalty shall be automatic send off for remainder of game and the remainder of the current game day. This is an automatic 2 (two) game suspension. A THIRD OFFENCE of a Green Card, SECOND OFFENCE of a Yellow Card (or a combination of 2 Green & 1 Yellow Cards) will automatically attract a Red Card. (in the current season)

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Normal appeals process is in place. A fee of $100 will be levied on any appeal. 7.2 When an emergency umpire is in attendance, he shall have the power to issue cards for any indiscretions. 8. RACIAL ABUSE 8.1 No player, spectator or official shall act towards or speak to any other person in a manner, or engage in any other conduct which threatens, disparages, vilifies or insults another person on the basis of that person's race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic background. 8.2 In the event that a person has contravened Rule 8.1 an umpire, club or player may lodge a complaint in writing within 24 hours to the Executive Director, who shall call a tribunal meeting. 9. BEST &FAIREST AWARDS Any player receiving a RED card (or equivalent) is not eligible for a best and fairest award. 10. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Should any umpire submit a written report following the red carding of a player, the League Board or it's appointed Tribunal shall meet to adjudicate on the case as per Rule 7.1. An umpire must submit a written report following the RED Card send off of a player; the Vic Metro Board will meet to decide if any additional penalty is to be imposed. In this case a representative of the offender’s Club or the offender needs to be at such a meeting. Any other matters must be submitted by a written report no later than WEDNESDAY after the incident.

11. BLOOD BIN 11.1 No person - ie: players, umpires, trainers, runners, etc. shall participate in a game if he is bleeding or has blood on his uniform or person. A bleeding person will leave the field when directed by the field umpire and may be replaced. 11.2 The bleeding person cannot return to the field, until the cause of the bleeding has stopped, the injury is securely covered and

blood has been cleaned from the uniform and body to the satisfaction of the field umpire. 11.3 PROCEDURE: Only the field umpire in charge of play has the responsibility to send bleeding person from the ground. On noticing the blood or having the matter brought to his attention the field umpire shall stop play at the next available break in play (score, out of bounds, ball up) and then direct the person from the field. Person leaving the ground must do so from the nearest point with field umpire acknowledging entry of replacement player, if the bleeding person is a player. Such replacement player may enter the field of play and take up his position before the bleeding player has left the field of play. 12. Boundary Umpires 12.1 If there is no boundary umpire (SUPERS), the home team will be required to throw the ball in. Central umpire may throw up the ball 10 metres in from where the ball went out. (Masterules Reserves, Legends). 12.2 Centre Square Rules to operate if boundary Umpires are available. 13. NEGATIVE TACTICS 13.1 No player is to impede the path, touch or harass an opposition player when the ball is out side 5 metres. 13.1.1 When any such act of harassment occurs one of the field umpires must immediately give a free kick 13.1.2 This free kick is to be given, even if it is by the second umpire who is not in control. 13.1.3 The free kick shall not disadvantaged the team offended against. 13.2 If the player repeats the act of harassment, that player is to be carded according to the severity of the incident. 13.2.1 The report shall be for misconduct in that the player committed a breach of the laws against an opponent in a deliberate and/or violent manner. 13.3 Goal/Boundary umpires are instructed that they are to inform field umpires at the next appropriate break in play (after a score, ¼,½,¾ time), when these tactics are noticed by them. 14. BEHIND THE PLAY INCIDENTS Many times things happen on a football field that neither the umpires or officials have witnessed, although it is obvious that something untoward has occurred, with a

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player who has been hit and is in distress. Previously, this act could not be reported by the umpire because it had not been witnessed. Umpires having observed that such an incident has occurred are now required to list players in the vicinity and call for names of any witnesses. Names of players remonstrating after the act are also to be included. Umpires are request to recommend if they feel any action should be taken, but the Board reserves the right to call a hearing if they feel this course of action is necessary.

15. INSURANCE JLT national insurance for 2011 registration on line.The League Administrator can supply relevant information. It is important that you remind all your clubs that the policy does not include personal accident and that it is available at the player’s choice and the player must take up the insurance themselves through JLT if they wish to do so. 16. PAPER WORK 16.1 Team Sheets: - Officiating umpires must receive from each team a copy of the team sheet which details a complete list of participating players signed by the respective team managers prior to commencement of play. The team sheets are to be handed to the Home Team Manager at the completion of the game and posted to the Administrator immediately. 16.2 Correct Match Scores: - At the completion of the game field umpires must ensure the correct match score is agreed upon by goal umpires and that this is recorded on the goal scoring cards and handed to the Home Team Manager after the game along with the team sheets. These are to be phoned to the Administrator before 5:30pm on match day. 16.3 Best and Fairest Votes: - At the completion of the game field umpires are asked to consult each other before awarding votes on a 3,2,1 basis to the players who they believe deserve votes. 3 votes shall be for the best player and so on down the scale. Votes are to be recorded on the vote cards provided and handed to the Home Team Manager ASAP after the game. 16.4 Penalty Cards and Reports: - Officiating umpires must record the numbers of any

players shown a green, yellow or red card during the game. The names of players shown cards must be circled on the sheet with card colour noted alongside their names. If a player is shown a red card a separate written report is to be completed in readiness for a tribunal hearing. The team & umpires sheet along with any red card reports are to be handed to the Home Team Manager. 16.5 Communication: - Any concerns or issues relating to the officiating are to be directed to VicMetro Umpires Coordinator. 17. Officials minimum Age: 14 years for all on-ground officials

18. Procedure for Umpires and Club Officials when a count of players is called. 1) Timekeepers and goal umpires are to mark the score card at the time when the count was called (record the time & score in the relevant quarter) Umpires are to ask the timekeepers and goal umpires to mark the score card at the time when the count called (record the time in the relevant quarter) 2) Game is to continue as it would normally after the count. Under AFL Rule 5.5 3) As soon as practicable after the Match, report to the Controlling Body that a request has been made to count the number of Players in a Team and the number of Players actually counted. Ensure the goal cards and time keeper’s cards are correctly marked. Sign all relevant cards. Record such on the umpires report sheet. 4) President or representative to follow normal procedure re paperwork. 5) AFL Masters VicMetro Board to adjudicate.

a) Allow full time score to stand. b) Remove score in the quarter up to the time of the count c) Remove the score for the entire game (of the offending side) up to the point of time when the count was called. d) Communicate as soon as possible to both sides in the game of the result of their decision.

20. National Carnival Eligibility A minimum of three matches.

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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES

Match Rules - Superules 21. The game shall consist of:

a) Four (4) x twenty minute quarters with no TIME ON ADDED. b) Both teams to accept responsibility for appointing a suitable timekeeper for all matches.

22. Up to six (6) interchange players may be used.

a) the interchange position shall be the position of the coaches bench. b) Players interchanging may do so only when the player being interchanged has left the field. Exceptions

Reserves and Legends may have unlimited interchange players during the regular season. When the Reserves play in their Final Series they are restricted to a maximum of 6 interchange players

23. AGE:

All players to be aged 35 or over in the year that they first play AFL Masters Football. Evidence of age shall be required prior to any player participating in the competition. i.e. Drivers licence, birth certificate.

PENALTY FOR NON COMPLIANCE. Loss of game points, percentage, plus additional loss of four (4) premiership points. 24. When an underage player competes with the permission of the opposing captain, the team playing the ineligible player shall lose match points in the event of a win. 25. In the event of any team being short of players and receiving assistance with numbers from their opponents (FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME), the team receiving assistance shall not lose match points in the event of their winning the match. 26. ORDER OFF RULE (Refer Umpiring Information)

a) Audible Obscenity, Abuse, Unwarranted Dissention, Fighting, Unduly Rough Play (Shirtfront, charge etc.)

The field umpire shall order the player off the ground, using the card system. Green Card -the remainder of the present quarter plus the next quarter. (This player can be replaced)

Yellow Card-the rest of the game & current day (this player can NOT be replaced) (2nd yellow card incurs a red card penalty, any after this means a tribunal appearance.)

Red Card-automatically disqualified for the rest of that day, NO REPLACEMENT, and 2 match suspension, Tribunal appearance at the Umpires discretion. Normal appeals process is in place. A fee of $250 will be levied on any appeal. 2nd Red card player must face the Disciplinary Committee

27. NOTIFICATION OF MATCH SCORES.

a) HOME TEAM It shall be the responsibility of the home team to notify the administrator the exact scores before 5:30 p.m. match day.

b) PAPER WORK The results of each game plus team sheets, best and fairest votes, goal umpires cards and umpire match reports are to be forwarded to the administrator by the Thursday after the game. (A $100.00 fine will be imposed if they are not received.)

c) PROTESTS/COMPLAINTS Any team desirous of lodging a complaint or protest resulting from a game must do so, in writing, not later than Wednesday following the game.

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Protests/Complaints received later than the required time will only be considered at the discretion of the administrator. Any protest/complaint received will be investigated by the administration whose decisions will be final at all times. Following a resolution of the investigating committee the member or Club may, within 7 days of notice lodge with the Board a notice to the effect and stating he or it wishes to appeal the resolution Normal appeals process is in place. A fee of $250 will be levied on any appeal.

28. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

a) No player shall be eligible to play for a team other than the team with whom he has previously fielded, within that year, without gaining clearance approval from his original team. Approval to play for a team other than the team for whom a player has previously fielded must be obtained from the President of the Club concerned through the correct clearance procedure at Sporting Pulse. It must be lodges online.

b) Players under suspension from any other football League are not permitted to play in AFL MASTERS matches until that suspension has expired or approval has been granted by the Board of Management.

c) Application for such players must be submitted to the Board for approval before said player can play in any VicMetro sanctioned game.

29. TEAM COLOURS All players to be correctly attired in the registered colours of their Club, including socks and shorts. If there is a clash of colours the away team are to alter their colours. 30. UMPIRES Home teams to be responsible of the appointment of: a) 2 suitably qualified and registered field umpires. (if not provided by the League)

b) 2 suitably qualified and attired boundary umpires -14 years or older c) 2 suitably qualified and attired goal umpires - 14 years or older All of whom are to be competent and fully conversant with the rules relating to AFL Masters Football. The away team may bring an umpire for Masters or Legends games. 31. HOSPITALITY The home team shall arrange for umpires refreshments at all quarter time breaks. It is an unwritten law that the home team provides ‘suitable’ refreshments for the away team immediately after the match. It is an unwritten law that the home team provides a ‘suitable’ award for the oppositions best player in their welcome and presentation after the game. It is an unwritten law that the away team enjoys the hospitality of the home side in their Club room after the match. 32. MATCH REQUIREMENTS The home team shall provide for all home matches:

a) A suitable match ball and spare b) A suitable scoreboard attendant. c) A suitable time keeper – AWAY TEAM – the away team is to supply a suitable time keeper

Both shall be fully conversant with Rule 1 and 36. 33. MATCH TIMES

All matches are to be made up of four (4) -twenty (20) minutes quarters with NO time on unless serious injury or unforseen circumstances prevail [commonsense is to prevail at all times]

Superules to begin at 2:45 p.m. Masterules/Reserves to begin at 12:45 p.m. Legends to begin at 11:00 a.m. ( 2 x 20 minutes then 2 x 15 minute quarters)

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[Unless prior agreed arrangements have been made, including notification to League Administrator and Umpires Advisor]

34. COMMUNICATION It shall be the responsibility of the home team to arrange contact with their opponent at least 7 days prior to the scheduled game to ensure that the game is conducted in the required manner. 35. PREMIERSHIP POINTS & PERCENTAGES Awarded in the usual manner. 36. QUARTER BREAKS Breaks will be observed between quarters in the following manner, with both teams leaving the oval at half time.

a) Quarter Time: 3-5 minutes b) Half time: 10 minutes ( this may be adjusted with permission of both Captains ) c) Three quarter time: 3-5 minutes

37. FINAL SERIES A final series will be conducted at the conclusion of the home/away games. The qualifying Finals shall comprise two matches with officially appointed field, boundary and goal umpires. Competing teams shall provide a competent timekeeper and scoreboard attendant.

The timekeeper must be familiar with the VicMetro Superules playing rules. Premier Division

a) Teams finishing 2 & 3 shall play a curtain raiser match for a position in the Grand Final. b) Teams finishing 1 & 4 shall play a match for a position in the Grand Final. c) The winners of the qualifying finals shall play a Grand Final match to determine the

competitions Premiership. Zone Finals Games – Applies to both North & South Zones.

d) Teams finishing 2 & 3 shall play a curtain raiser qualifying final for a position in the Semi Final.

e) Teams finishing 1 & 4 shall play a qualifying final for a position in the Semi Final. f) The winners of the Semi Finals shall play a Grand Final match to determine the

competitions Premiership. All Finals Games

a) In the event of a draw. The game shall consist of two five minute halves. Teams shall kick initially towards the opposite end to the end they were kicking at the time of the siren being sounded. This continues until a winner is found.

b) All quarters will be 20 minutes.

2012 Reserves Finals (Trial) Premier & Zone This is to be played in the same manner as the Premier Division Final Series

38. FINALS ELIGILITY To compete on finals day each player must have played at least four (4) games for his team during the current season. A player included on the team sheet must participate in the relevant match dressed in full Club attire. 39. PREMIERSHIP A Premiership Cup will be awarded to the Premier Club in each Division / Zone / Reserves 40. LEGENDS

All Legends games are played under the same conditions outlined except that there is no limit to interchange players, on field equalisation of player numbers is mandatory and no Finals are played.

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41. FORFIETS

As per forfeit resolution 2003 [see manual page 21] 42. CLUB REQUIREMENTS Insurance / Incorporation / AFL Masters VicMetro Duties / Team List / Uniform / Risk Management Policy / Emergency Response /Code of Conduct / Communicable Diseases Policy / Privacy Policy / Legal Liability / Equal Opportunity Policy / Professional Conduct

VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES

FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INC.) ABN 81 583 285 147

Chairman / Administrator Ian Fletcher

P.O. Box 342, Niddrie, 3042 Tel: 9338 4142 Fax: Mobile: 0417 513 134

Email: ian.r.fletcher@optusnet.com.au

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Policy and Procedure Resolution re Forfeits That any Club who forfeits a game is duty bound to pay a levy of $500.00 per game. The levy is to be paid before the next scheduled game for that Club. Where the levy remains unpaid and the club does take the field, the four points for that game will be awarded to the opposition, and the club will be liable for further penalty. The levy will apply for each game in which a club forfeits. The offending Club will be reviewed by the Board and recommendations made at that point. If a club forfeits in two rounds during a season, they will be suspended from the competition for that season, and will need to re-apply to the League for admission in any ensuing season. Where the offending club amalgamates with another club in the competition, any outstanding levy incurred will become the liability of the amalgamated entity. The League may redistribute this levy to the Club/Clubs who have been financially disadvantaged by the forfeit. (That is Clubs who miss a home game.)

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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES LEAGUE (INC.)

ABN 81 583 285 147

Chairman / Administrator

Process to handle a game not being played due to the condition of the ground or its surroundings.

1. Home Clubs to make sure the ground is suitable. 2. Home Club to change location and inform away Club. 3. Play at away ground if suitable. IF UNPLAYABLE ON THE DAY

1. Game abandoned 2. Suitable arrangements to be made between the 2 Clubs to play the game

the next available time. 3. League to be part of this process at this stage. 4. If a suitable solution can not be reached. 5. Home side gives a forfeit.

Director of Finance Ian Fletcher Geoff Lance

P.O. Box 342, Niddrie, 3042 29 Helpmann Cres., Epping, 3076 Tel: 9338 4142 Fax: 9324 4382 Tel: 9401 2681 Fax: 9401 2681 Mobile: 0417 513 134 Mobile: 0416 086 799 Email: Email: geoff@gebalance.com.auian.r.fletcher@optusnet.com.au i.fletcher@optusnet.com.au

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BLOOD RULE

To be read in conjunction with Rule 11 BLOOD BIN 11. INFECTIOUS DISEASES 11.1 THE MEANING OF ACTIVE BLEEDING In this Law 11, the term "Active Bleeding" means the existence of an injury or wound, which continues to bleed, Active Bleeding does not include minor bleeding from a graze or scratch, which has abated and can be readily removed from a Player or any part of his uniform 11.2 PARTICIPATION IN MATCHES WHEN ACTIVELY BLEEDING (a) Unless Law 11.7 applies: (i) a Player must not remain on the Playing Surface for so long as he or she is Actively Bleeding (ii) a Club or Team must not allow any of its Players to remain on the Playing Surface for so long as the Player is Actively Bleeding. (b) Unless immediate treatment needs to be given, having due regard to a Player's health and safety, a Club or Team must not allow any Player who is Actively Bleeding to be treated on the Playing Surface. 11.3 ACTIVE BLEEDING — ROLE OF UMPIRE 11.3.1 Role of Umpire Where a field Umpire is of the opinion that a Player is Actively Bleeding, the field Umpire must stop play at the first available opportunity: (a) direct the Player concerned to immediately leave the Playing Surface; (b) subject to Law 11.3.3, wait a reasonable period to allow the replacement Player to take up position before recommencing play; and recommence play. 11.3.2 Player to Follow Directions of Field Umpire Where a Player is directed by a field Umpire to leave the Playing Surface because he or she is Actively Bleeding, the Player must leave the Playing Surface immediately through the Interchange Area. The Player must not re-enter the Playing Surface or take any further part in any Match until and unless: (a) the cause of such bleeding has been abated: (b) the injury is securely bound to ensure that all blood is contained; (c) any blood stained article of uniform has been removed and replaced: and (d) any blood on any part of the Player's body has been thoroughly cleansed and removed. 11.3.3 Replacement Player A Player directed to leave the Playing Surface may be replaced by another Player listed on the Team Sheet. A replacement Player may enter the Playing Surface while the Player that he or she is replacing is leaving the Playing Surface. If a replacement Player has not entered the Playing Surface by the time the directed Player has left the Playing Surface, the field Umpire must recommence play immediately. 11.3.4 Refusal to Leave Playing Surface Where a Player refuses to or does not immediately leave the Playing Surface when directed to do so by a field Umpire, the following will apply: (a) the field Umpire must warn the Player that a Free Kick will be awarded and that the Player may be reported if he or she does not leave the Playing Surface; (b) if the Player still refuses to leave the Playing Surface, the field Umpire must award a Free Kick to the Player of the opposing Team who is nearest to where the warning was given or

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where play was stopped, whichever is the greatest penalty; (c) if the Player refuses to leave the Playing Surface: (i) the field Umpire shall report the Player for misconduct in failing to follow a direction of an Umpire; (ii) the Match will immediately end and be forfeited by the reported Player's Team. 11.4 PROCEDURE WHEN PLAYER NOT ACTIVELY BLEEDING; Where a field Umpire is of the opinion that a Player is not Actively Bleeding, but the Player has blood on any part of his body or uniform the following will apply: (a) at the first available opportunity, the field Umpire must signal and direct the Player to obtain treatment. After the signal is given, play will continue; (b) the Player may remain on the Playing Surface after the signal is given by the field Umpire, but must at the earliest opportunity: (i) in the case of blood being on any part of his uniform have the piece of uniform removed and replaced; and/or (ii) in the case of blood being on any part of his body, have the blood removed and the cause of any bleeding (if any), treated and covered so that all blood is contained; (c) if after receiving treatment, the field Umpire is of the opinion that blood is still appearing on any part of the Player's body or uniform, the Player is deemed to be Actively Bleeding and Law 11.3 will apply. 11.5 VARIATION BY CONTROLLING BODY A Controlling Body may adopt its own rules to specify that Law 11.3 applies to all bleeding. 11.6 FAILURE TO OBEY DIRECTION (a) A Player's refusal to promptly obey a direction of a field Umpire given under Law 11.3 or 11.4 is a Reportable Offence: (b) Any fine, period of suspension or other sanction determined by a Tribunal or other body hearing the Reportable Offence shall be in addition to any sanction which may be imposed by a Controlling Body under Law 11.14. 11.7 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE END 01 A QUARTER A Player awarded a Mark or Free Kick may Kick the football after the field Umpire has signalled that play has come to an end, even though he is at that time Actively Bleeding. However, this Law is subject to commonsense prevailing. 11.8 DELIBERATE SMEARING OF BLOOD Regardless of any other provision in these Laws, if a Player intentionally smears or otherwise causes blood to be placed on another Player's body or uniform, the field Umpire must immediately stop play and allow that Player such time as is necessary to have the blood removed or item of uniform removed and replaced. 11.9 PROTECTIVE GLOVES Each Club or Team must ensure that any doctor, trainer and any other person treating Players of a Team wears protective gloves as may be approved from time to time by the relevant Controlling Body. 11.10 DISPOSAL OF BLOODIED CLOTHING AND OTHER MATERIAL Each Club or Team must ensure that: (a) any bloodied item of uniform or clothing of a Player is placed as soon as possible in a hygienic sealed container and laundered to ensure the removal of all blood; and (b) all towels, wipes, bandages, dressings and other materials used in the treatment of bleeding Players must be placed in a hygienic scaled container and discarded or destroyed in a hygienic manner.

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11.11 DRESSING ROOMS Each Club or Team must ensure that all dressing rooms and other areas occupied by the Team prior to, during or immediately following the completion of any Match are kept clean and that no blood remains on any surface, equipment, hand basin, toilet, shower, hath or other area. All such surfaces, equipment and areas must be cleansed and disinfected immediately after contact with blood. 11.12 HYGIENE Each Club or Team must ensure that: (a) Players do not urinate (other than in a toilet) in or about any dressing rooms or on the Playing Surface prior to, during or immediately following the completion of any Match; and (b) each of its Players observe a high standard of personal hygiene. 11.13 TRAINERS Unless Law 11.4 applies, a trainer or other personnel responsible for the treatment of Players shall not provide treatment to a Player on the Playing Surface for any cut, abrasion or other injury involving the discharge of blood. 11.14 SANCTIONS — CONTROLLING BODY A Controlling Body may impose a sanction upon a Player. Club or Team for a breach of any obligation imposed under this Law 11

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Code of Conduct AFL Masters - Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League Inc.

[VicMetro]

1. Philosophy and Code of Conduct – 2012

“Insert name of your club ” is committed to the ideals, principles and disciplines of AFL Masters as expressed in the attached Philosophy and Code of Conduct.

The Executive Committee of “Insert name of your club ” requires all members, players and supporters to commit to and abide by the Philosophy and Code of Conduct.

All members, players and supporters should take the time to read them carefully and acknowledge their commitment by signing the attached Members Code of Conduct Form and returning it to the Club.

The Members Code of Conduct Form must be signed by the member, the President and witness prior to the member being accepted as a member of the Club. Umpire penalties for on field offences

All players are reminded of the Order-Off-Rule that may be imposed by all field umpires and AFL Masters VicMetro Superules Football League Inc. Executive Committee members.

A Green card penalty being automatic send-off for the remainder of the current quarter plus the next Quarter. Player can be replaced.

A Yellow card penalty being automatic send -off until the end of the Current Day. Player cannot be replaced. A Red card penalty being automatic send-off until the end of the Current Day plus automatic next 2 games suspension. Player cannot be replaced. (Tribunal can be called if necessary.) 2, Insurance, Injury and Member Consent Form – 2012 Due to the excessive rise in the costs of insurance cover, the National Board of AFL Masters, in conjunction with all AFL Masters State Associations has made the decision NOT to seek personal accident cover or loss of wage insurance for players and officials. All players and officials are STRONGLY ADVISED to make provision for their own Accident, Life, Income Protection and Health insurances to protect themselves in the event of injury sustained whilst participating in Masters Australian Football. Consequently, every participant in VicMetro will be required to complete and sign a Members and Players Membership Consent Form prior to undertaking any playing or non-playing role with their respective clubs.

The Members and Players Membership Consent Form must be signed by the member, the President and

witness prior to the member participating in any game of football in which the Club is involved.

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Philosophy of AFL Masters – 2012 The most important aspect of our game is that it is "FOOTBALL FOR FUN". All AFL Masters participants should adhere to this philosophy and accept the following guidelines: 1. Egos are to be left at home. 2. We should recognise good performance and applaud the efforts of both teams and umpires. 3. Criticism of other player's performance and ability is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. 4. The game is played for fun and enjoyment by all.

5. Disputing an umpire's decisions or abuse of any umpires is totally unacceptable and will not be

tolerated.

6. On field and off field fighting, violence or bad language is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 7. Games Selection Criteria. We obviously need far more players to get through a season than can take the field at the start of any given match, and whilst every player will be given the chance to play, selection cannot help but be influenced by the following:-

- paid membership, attendance at training, participation in club activities and duties and willingness to travel to away games.

The above does not mean that players who cannot train or play regularly will not be welcomed and get a game, however they must be prepared to accept and understand our priorities, just as we understand that at our age there are a variety of factors that prevent some players being available each week. 8. Not withstanding point 7, every effort will be made to give all players equal time on the ground.

9. Hospitality to visiting teams is very important. As we partake of other team's hospitality during our travels to away games, all players should recognise the importance of returning the favour. 10. AFL Masters recognises the importance of involving our families in our activities and will continue to

make a conscious effort to do so.

11. New players are always very welcome, but should be made fully aware of the Philosophy and Code of Conduct and adhere to what is required of them as a representative of the club and AFL Masters. Remember, at our age, it is not how many games you win, but how many games you play. For that reason we have modified rules and modified attitudes to playing in order to minimise the risk of injury and keep

us playing and enjoying our great game even longer.

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Code of Conduct – 2012

Introduction The Code of Conduct covers both on-field and off-field activities. It covers verbal as well as physical conduct and applies to all members, players, umpires, coaching staff, support staff and supporters. The Code of Conduct is for the benefit of all members, players, spectators, their friends and families. Code of Conduct Principles: 1. The Rules of AFL Masters VicMetro shall be adhered to at all times. 2. The Philosophy of AFL Masters shall be adhered to at all times. 3. Disputing the Umpire's decision will not be tolerated. 4. Violence, fighting or threatening behaviour at any game or club function will not be tolerated. 5. Swearing, abusive and threatening language at any game or club function will not be tolerated. 6. Racial or religious abuse, vilification or actions that may offend another will not be tolerated. 7. Members, players and supporters shall respect and abide by directives of the Club administration. Procedures for Reporting of Breaches. Any person (the complainant) who witnesses a breach of the AFL Masters Code of Conduct shall report such incident directly to any member of the Club Executive Committee. Reports of minor indiscretions or incidents may be reported verbally. Incidents of a serious nature can initially be communicated verbally but must be followed up in writing. Investigation Procedures. Any verbal or written report of a breach of the Code of Conduct shall be heard by the Executive Committee who shall convene a meeting at the earliest possible time in order to investigate the alleged incident. The complainant may, if desired, remain anonymous to all but the Executive Committee who shall keep the person’s identity confidential. The Executive Committee will fully investigate all aspects of the reported incident and must consult with all parties involved, all the time maintaining the complainant’s confidentiality if requested. The Executive Committee shall have the power to impose any or all of the prescribed penalties. The Executive Committee shall report the outcome of their investigations firstly to the offending party, secondly to the complainant, thirdly to all Club Members and be fully reported in the Minutes of the next Executive Committee Meeting. The opposition club shall also be informed in writing of the action taken. The Executive Committee have the authority and power to impose any or all of the prescribed penalties on any complainant if the Committee deems the complainant’s report to be frivolous, unjust, spiteful or intended to unfairly injure or discriminate against any person or persons.

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Disciplinary Actions and Prescribed Penalties. In all reported cases, the Executive Committee shall counsel the offending person(s) and instruct them in the Philosophy of AFL Masters and how they should conduct themselves. Where the incident is considered to be a minor offence: The offending person(s) may be cautioned and receive a warning not to re-offend. A second or subsequent breach of a minor nature will be treated as a significant offence. Where the incident is considered to be a significant offence:

(The umpire deems more than a red card - 2 match penalty incident must be investigated.) The offending person/s or Club may face match suspension and /or are to be placed on a bond (a monetary amount deemed suitable by the Executive Committee) - any number of matches may be placed on a (12) twelve month suspended sentence. The offending person(s) will have their membership suspended for a period determined by the Executive Committee. The offending person(s) will be suspended from playing for a period determined by the Executive Committee.

The offending person(s), not being a member of the Club, will be suspended from attending Club games or functions for a period determined by the Executive Committee.

A second or subsequent breach of a significant nature will be treated as a serious offence.

Where the incident is considered to be a serious offence:

If that person/s or Club re offend within that (12) twelve month period they lose the bond, start with the number of games that were suspended and then face the investigating committee for further penance. The offending person(s) will have their membership cancelled indefinitely. The offending person(s) will be suspended from playing indefinitely. The offending person(s), not being a member of the Club, will be suspended from attending Club games or functions indefinitely.

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Members Code of Conduct Form We as a member of the “Insert name of your club” Football Club trading as the “Insert name of your club” Football Club (“The Club”) agree to be bound by the following: 1. We have read and understand the Philosophy and Code of Conduct of AFL Masters VicMetro. 2.We agree to conduct ourselves according to the Philosophy and agree to be bound by the Code of Conduct. 3. We agree not to issue any claims against “The Club”, Committee or members now or in the future for any action they may take or penalty imposed upon us should we breach the Code of Conduct. 4. We agree to indemnify “the Club”, Committee or members if somebody issues claims against any of them in connection with injury, loss or damage we suffer or cause. In signing this Code of Conduct form, we acknowledge that we have read and understood the above terms and requirements and hereby agree to be bound by all such terms, conditions and requirements. President: ……………………………………….. Date …. /……….. / ………….. COMMITTEE MEMBERS

NAME SIGNATURE DATE

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COACH / PLAYERS AND SUPPORT STAFF “Insert name of your club” SUPERULES CODE of CONDUCT

PRINT NAME SIGNATURE DATE

RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

Incident

1. Check the patient’s vital

signs. Level 2 First Aide makes assessment of situation

2. Is first aid required?

Does the patient require CPR?

3. Is St. John’s in attendance?

Is the defibrillator to be used?

4. Has an ambulance been

called?

5. Re assess patient’s condition.

6. Has someone checked the

ambulance has been called?

7. Review emergency

Process Plan. Steps 1. – 6.

8. Coordinate Emergency Services

on site.

9. Provide information to Emergency Services on

arrival

10. Assist Emergency Services

if required

11. Liaise with family on incident

and patients condition.

12. Pack up all gear that has been used in emergency incident

13. Debriefing session and

written report of incident.

14. Liaise with family on patient’s

condition.

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VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN

SUPERULES LEAGUE (Inc.) ABN 81 583 285 147

RACIAL & RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE Section 1 Commitment 1.1. The AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League is committed to an environment which promotes racial and religious tolerance by prohibiting certain conduct and providing a means of redress for victims of racial and religious vilification and/or racial discrimination. 1.2. The League is bound by the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic), the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) (the legislation). This Policy is consistent with the legislation and the Australian Football League’s Rule 30 and the Victorian Football League’s Rule 7.3. This Policy is not in substitution of the legislation. 1.3 The League will ensure that this Policy is communicated to spectators and participants of the League. It will also ensure that participants of the League receive anti-racial and religious vilification and racial discrimination training on an annual basis. 1.4 Nothing in this Policy prevents a person lodging a complaint in relation to racial and religious vilification and/or racial discrimination under the legislation. In the event a complaint is made under this policy the League shall ensure that the parties are informed of their rights Section 2 Definitions In this Policy- “complaints process” means the procedure outlined in sections 6, 7 and 8 of this Policy. “Club” means any football Club that is a member of the AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League. “engage in conduct” includes use of the internet or email to publish or transmit statements or other material. “League” means the AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules Football League. “detriment” includes humiliation and denigration. “discrimination” means for the purpose of this Policy, conduct based on a person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. Discrimination may be direct or indirect. Direct discrimination means treating or proposing to treat another person less favourably on the basis of a person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. Indirect discrimination means imposing or intending to impose a requirement that a person of a particular race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin cannot comply with, but which a higher proportion of people without that attribute (or with a different attribute) can, when it is not reasonable in the circumstances to do so. THE AFL MASTERS VICTORIAN METROPOLITAN SUPERULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE THE RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE POLICY “participant” includes a player, director, officer, employee, volunteer to and agent of a Football Club that participates in the League. “spectator” is a person that attends a football game or event conducted by a Club or the League.

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Section 3 Prohibited Conduct 3.1 Racial and Religious Vilification No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her duties or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall engage in conduct that offends, humiliates, intimidates, contempt’s, ridicules, incites, threatens, disparages, vilifies or insults another person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. 3.2 Serious Racial and Religious Vilification No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her duties or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall intentionally engage in conduct that he/she knows is likely to incite hatred against another person, or threaten physical harm or incite hatred in others to cause physical harm to a person or to a person’s property because of that person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. 3.3 Racial and Religious discrimination No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her duties or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall engage in conduct that discriminates, directly or indirectly against another person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. 3.4 Victimisation 3.4.1 No person in his/her capacity as a spectator or participant in the League in the course of carrying out his/her duties or functions as or incidental to being a participant in the League shall victimise another person. 3.4.2 A person will victimise another person (the victim) if: (a) the person subjects or threatens to subject the victim, or a person who acts as a witness, to any detriment because the victim (or a person associated with the victim) intends to or has lodged a complaint in contravention of this Policy; or (b) the person assists, requests, induces, encourages or authorises another person to subject the victim, or a person who acts as a witness, to any detriment because the victim (or a person associated with the victim) intends to or has lodged a complaint in contravention of this Policy. Section 4 Authorised Persons 4.1 The League will appoint a Complaints Officer (the League’s Complaints Officer) to ensure that any breach of this Policy is responded to in an equitable and prompt manner. 4.2 The League shall appoint an Authorised Person as the senior decision-maker in the League’s Complaints Process. Should the Authorised Person be absent for a significant period, he/she must nominate a person to act on his/her behalf should the process need to be enacted. Section 5 Confidentiality and Records 5.1 Confidentiality must be maintained throughout the complaints process. All parties to a complaint, the Authorised Person (or Delegate), the League’s Complaints Officer, any witnesses and the Conciliator must all agree, in writing, to the maintenance of confidentiality. No person involved in the complaints process shall publicly comment on any aspect of the complaints process without the prior written agreement of all parties. 5.2 The League shall ensure that any documents relating to a complaint shall remain confidential and be retained for 7 years from the date that the complaint is made.

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Section 6 Inter club Breach of the Policy In the event that it is alleged that a spectator or participant has contravened this Policy: 6.1 an Umpire, spectator or participant of the Club may by 5.00pm on the first working day following the day on which the contravention is alleged to have occurred, lodge a complaint in writing with Complaint’s Officer of the Club; 6.2 the Complaint’s Officer of the Club where the complaint was made shall, by 5.00pm on the next working day following the day that the complaint was lodged with the Club, lodge the complaint with the League’s Complaints Officer; 6.3 the Club’s Complaints Officer will take no further action once the complaint has been lodged with the League unless otherwise instructed by the League’s Complaint’s Officer. Section 7 Management of Complaints The League’s Complaints Officer shall: 7.1 make every effort to ensure that: 7.1.1 confidentiality is maintained at all times during the complaints process and that the outcome of the complaints process remains confidential; 7.1.2 any breach of confidentiality is referred to the AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Superules League’s Tribunal no later than 5pm on the next working day following the day that the breach is discovered; 7.2 inform the person alleged to have contravened the Policy of the complaint, the complaint procedures and provide that person with an opportunity to respond to the complaint; 7.3 inform only the President of the League or Nominee, that a Complaint has been received by the Complaints Officer; 7.4 obtain written statements from any witnesses identified by both parties to the complaint; 7.5 where available, obtain any other evidence; 7.6 Make available any witness statements or any other evidence obtained in the course of investigating a complaint to both parties, with an opportunity to comment, as part of the conciliation process or prior to a tribunal hearing. 7.7 arrange for the complaint to be conciliated, by a conciliator agreed upon by both parties except when the complaint is referred to the League’s Tribunal in accord with clause 7.9.2 and 7.9.3 herein. 7.8 take all steps necessary for the complaint to be conciliated within 10 working days from the day on which the incident is alleged to have occurred; 7.9 refer the complaint to League’s Tribunal: 7.9.1 when the Complainant informs the Complaints Officer that the matter has not been resolved through conciliation. The Complaints Officer will if requested by the Complainant within one working day from the day on which the conciliation failed, take all steps necessary for the complaint to be referred to League’s Tribunal in accordance with clause 8.2 herein. 7.9.2 when both the League’s Complaints Officer and the Authorised Person have determined that the complaint was lacking in substance and/or was made vexatiously; 7.9.3 when both the League’s Complaints Officer and the Authorised Person determine that under sections 24 or 25 of the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic) the complaint could be considered as “serious”, he/she will

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take all steps necessary for the complaint to be referred to the League’s Tribunal within 5 working days from the day on which the incident is alleged to have occurred; 7.10 ensure that any time limit referred to in this Policy may be extended by the League if in the opinion of the Authorised Person of the League it is just and equitable to do so; 7.11 ensure that where a matter is resolved by conciliation the only public statement that shall be made shall be agreed to by both parties to the complaint and the Authorised Person and that the terms of any settlement are finalised to the satisfaction of the complainant and respondent and signed by the parties and the conciliator. Section 8 League Tribunal Process and Penalties 8.1 The League’s Tribunal will be constituted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the League. 8.2 Where a complaint is referred to the League’s Tribunal pursuant to clause 7.9,1 of this Policy or as a result of a referral from a Club’s Complaint Officer arising from an intra club breach, the Tribunal will hear the complaint within 5 working days of the complaint being referred. 8.3 The League’s Tribunal has the power to order any reasonable penalties or directions for breaches of this Policy as are allowable under the rules and regulations of the League in force at the time of the hearing. 8.4 If found to have contravened this Policy a Club may be vicariously liable for conduct engaged in by a participant acting as the clubs agent or employee, if the Club is unable to establish that it took reasonable precautions to prevent the participant from engaging in that conduct. Section 9 Appeals from the League Tribunal 9.1 Where a complainant or respondent is unsatisfied with the decision made by the League Tribunal, either party may request that the Club’s Complaints Officer request that AFL Victoria establish a panel to hear an appeal from the decision made by the League Tribunal. 9.2 The Club’s Complaints Officer must lodge the appeal within 5 days of the League Tribunal ‘s decision together with a bond of $550 (inclusive of GST) made payable to AFL Victoria. 20% of the bond will be retained by AFL Victoria as an administrative levy. 9.3 The panel to hear and determine the appeal will be comprised of 3 representatives of AFL Victoria’s Appeals Board or AFL Victoria’s Independent Panel. 9.4 The panel established to hear and determine the appeal has the power to order any penalties or directions which it decides are reasonable in the circumstances. Such penalties may include a monetary fine and/or exclusion from attending or participating in any football matches conducted by the League for a period of time. Section 10 Monitoring and Review of the Policy The Policy will be monitored on an ongoing basis by the League’s Executive Committee. Section 11 Policy Commencement This Policy was passed by League’s Executive Committee on March 9th 2009 and will take effect from that date.