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Naming Rights Sponsor since 2007

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to the Karana Netball Club and congratulations for choosing to be part of one of the longest running netball Club’s in Tasmania.

We are very proud of our Club’s longevity within the netball Community, and our Members Handbook has been produced to provide you with all the information you will need as a valued Club Member at Karana. The best way to keep up to date is to make sure you join our Team App – if you would like to join this free communication tool please email Tricia Di Carlo at Karana.tnl@gmail.com. Being a member of Karana is much more than just turning up for an hour each week to play netball. There are lots of opportunities for you to become involved in club activities, such as being on the Committee / sub committees, assisting with fundraising and social events, joining our “SEA OF RED” social member’s club, coaching or umpiring, and mentoring new members. Parents and supporters are also encouraged to become involved in these activities for Karana or by becoming team managers or scorers. To enable our club to be successful and for our members to have the best opportunity to improve their skills there are a few guidelines that all club members must observe. • When you are selected to play for Karana you have made a commitment to be a part of a Club but

more importantly a team, therefore you are expected to give 100% to your team for the short time each week that you are together.

• That means attending training and giving your full attention to your coach/s while you are there. All coaches are volunteers and take time out of their busy week to help you to develop your skills. Please be polite and pay attention.

• Keep trying even when things aren’t going so well or you aren’t playing in a position that you like. Communication is the best tool and if you are having a problem please speak to your coach and he/she will be able to guide or assist you.

• Be on time for training and games. It is important to warm-up prior to playing so if your coach asks you to get to the courts half an hour or more before the game this is why.

• If you cannot get to training or a game you must notify your coach so he/she is able to arrange additional players if needed.

The Committee encourages a respectful and professional approach from all members within our Club and with this in mind have provided processes and policies for all members to abide by which can be accessed at any time on our website. We hope that you enjoy your Season and all that our wonderful Club has to offer. Go Flames!!

Susan Heawood President 2016

KARANA NETBALL CLUB HISTORY

Cleone Probert (Boniwell) established Karana in 1964. The name Karana is aboriginal for “Quietly” or

“The Quiet One”.

Karana has over 200 registered players, coaches, umpires and supporters.

Since the formation of Karana, its club members have taken pride in preserving the values of the

founding members and have continued to play under the club colours of navy blue and red.

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Flames Moving Forward – “Playing with Fire” The future of the Flames is looking bright with the 2016 squad comprising of predominantly 20 year old and younger athletes. This all looks positive for the future years if we can retain the majority of existing personnel. State League squads are working towards establishing a more competitive culture on a consistent basis. A productive Flames goal setting session has certainly paved the way for this exciting young group. They have set some very realistic goals and are fully committed to achieving these. Quality daily training environment (DTE), cohesion and pursuing excellence are just a few of the teams’ ambitions. With the holistic approach to work/life balance they will see the benefits both on and off the court. These intentions are backed by a dedicated and thorough coaching and support staff. Karana Flames are well represented in the High Performance Pathway in 2016 with six open players in the State 19s, two in the 17s and 1 in the 21s. The athletes are also a part of the Centre of Excellence and TIS. Karana coaching staff are also involved in the High Performance area with Lou Carter (Opens Coach) Head Coach of 17s State Team along with Kristin Terry (19s Coach) Assistant Coach of 19s State Team. Rosie Fagan our Assistant 19s Coach has taken up the offer of 15s Schoolgirls manageress. These opportunities and experiences for Karana staff will ensure that the club is heading in the right direction for our young athletes. A highlight to date is our pre season camp and exhibition game at the official opening of the St. Helens Multipurpose facility in February. Both Opens and 19s squad should be very proud of their efforts not only their competitiveness on the court against Cavaliers but their effort to connect with the St. Helens Netball Community on all levels. I would like to acknowledge our major sponsor St. Lukes and the Karana Netball Club who supported us in this initiative. I am very excited that Karana is leading the way in supporting regional netball and looking at the “bigger picture” for the sport of netball around our wonderful state. Get along to State League games and witness what is going to be an exciting 2016! Regards Lou Carter Head Coach

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LIFE MEMBERS Cleone Probert – Founding Member

Anne Pearce Michelle Baker Susan Heawood

Wendy Jury Bronwyn Styles Gaille Devereux

Suzanne Holloway Maureen D’Abate David Baker

Rebecca Thomas Tanya Backhouse Mareesa Bearman

Carol Rees Jane Coatman Eliza Siely

Heather Nunn Libby Morman

FEES 2016

STNA Players Fees Juniors (17 & under as at 31 December ) $290.00 Seniors $330.00

Where Your Fees Go

Membership type Conditions STNA Fee Senior Member STNA Winter Roster 112.00 Junior Member 17&U at 31 December 79.00 Official Coach, Manager, Umpire, Scorer 30.00

STNA Court Fees

Match day Seniors Court Fee per team per game 38.00 Match day Juniors Court Fee per team per game 34.00 Training Outdoor Court Fee per hour 12.00 Training Indoor Court Fee per hour 40.00

Club Team photo (each player and coach) $15.00 We also pay umpires for our umpiring obligations each week and buy equipment.

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STNA Gate Entry 2016

Gate Fee Wednesday/Saturday Adults (18&over) 3.00 Season Ticket Adult 20 entries (not finals) 50.00 Family Day Pass 2 adults and 2 children 10.00 Semi & Prelim Adults 4.00 Semi & Prelim Child 3.00 Grand Finals Adults 6.00 Grand Finals 17&under & concession 4.00 Grand Finals Players with pass 2.00 Grand Finals Umpires with pass Free

UNIFORMS All Karana teams play in A-line dresses, boy leg pants & club socks. All uniform and merchandise can be purchased through Tracey Ottway, please email Karana.merchandise@gmail.com

BANK ACCOUNT AND POSTAL DETAILS We encourage direct payments to our Karana Bank account for payments but would stress that you must be specific with your reference for the payments ie: Initial and Surname, Item or Fees T.Smith Fees or Dress. These are our bank details. MyState Financial

Karana Netball Club

BSB 807-009

Acct No. 12198690

Postal address: PO Box 464, Moonah, TAS 7009 Please when paying by direct deposit email info@karanaflames.org.au with the receipt details.

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INSURANCE Provided fees have been paid, all members are entitled to lodge an insurance claim through STNA in the event of injury whilst training or playing netball. If injury occurs you should contact the STNA office or our club Secretary who will advise you on how to proceed.

CLEARANCES If you have been a member of any other STNA club in the last 3 years then you will have to obtain a clearance from that club before you can become a member of Karana.

POLICIES & PLEDGES At Karana we pride ourselves on our professionalism and our ability to provide appropriate policies and procedures to ensure all members and players have a thorough understanding of the Club’s guidelines and expectations. Our documents include a Parents & Players Pledge, a Privacy Agreement (for coaches), the Club Membership Form, a Publishing Consent Form (for printing of photos on our website or in our newsletter) and a Grievance Procedure Form. To administer these policies the Committee will require members to adhere to the pledges and agreements, some of which will require individual signatures. These documents will be made available at Registration Night, and are also available to be viewed or downloaded from our website www.karanaflames.org.au

MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION Since its inception the Karana Netball Club has provided a friendly and enjoyable environment, through which members can enjoy their sport, friendship and a social outlet. The Member Protection Policy that the Karana Netball Club has adopted is a flow on from the Netball Australia Policy. This ensures that our club has the best accepted protection for our members within the sport of netball. This new policy supports the provision of a safe environment for children, free of harassment and abuse for everyone. It also supports and promotes respectful and positive behaviour and values. The Karana Netball Club Committee endorses this policy as it fits comfortably within our club’s other established policies and codes of behaviour. The Committee is also committed to the “Essence of Australian Sport” – principles of fairness, respect, responsibility and safety. At Karana we are committed to ensuring that everyone within the Club be it Players, Officials, Coaches, parents or supporters will comply and be supported by this Member Protection Policy. The full policy document can be viewed on our website at www.karanaflames.org.au, contact details for our Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Trish Commane on 0419 281 496.

COACHING/UMPIRING Once players reach the age of 15 they are encouraged to develop skills that will enable them to umpire and coach. It is not expected that inexperienced players should do this on their own. Our club has developed a buddy scheme whereby new or young coaches and umpires are paired with more experienced club members to teach them the necessary skills. Club members are encouraged to undertake accredited courses in coaching and umpiring to enhance their knowledge and understanding of netball. Karana welcomes parents and supporters who are interested in coaching and umpiring and gaining accreditation. Contact our Coaching and Umpiring conveners if you are interested. All teams are expected to provide umpires to meet our commitment to STNA.

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REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS Karana wants all players to reach their maximum potential. During the year the opportunity will arise for you to try out for a place in representative teams and for Regional Academy positions (pathway to State U/15s). Representative teams for State championships and regional carnivals are selected during the season. Your coach will let you know when these selections are coming up so you can register your interest in trying out, or look for information on the Karana website www.karanaflames.org.au.

NEWSLETTER Karana puts out newsletters to keep members informed about up and coming events, achievements by our players and generally how our club is developing. If you have an item you wish to include email info@karanaflames.org.au . The Newsletter will be posted on the Notice Board at Hobart Netball and Sports Centre Creek Rd and a link will be emailed out to all members. To ensure you receive notification of our newsletter please make sure we have your current email address.

FUNDRAISING It is very important to a sporting club to have an active fundraising calendar so that we are able to give back to our members. Throughout the year you will be asked to participate in fundraising activities. The Fundraising Committee holds a number of events during the year which everyone is strongly encouraged to attend. As well as raising money for Karana they are a great way of socialising for all club members and are good fun events. We also have a wine order that takes place during the season, and this has proved very popular. Funds raised go towards purchasing new equipment, development programs and clinics for members, and club functions.

SPRING ROSTER For those members wishing to continue playing netball after the winter roster, a spring roster competition commences after a short break usually in October each year. This is a more informal competition with no training and an emphasis on having fun. The spring roster usually runs for 10 weeks and concludes in early December.

SPONSORSHIP Karana is currently very lucky to have the major sponsorship of StLukes Health along with a number of supporting sponsors who are listed on the back page. A sporting club can never have too many sponsors to help with equipment, junior development, coaching and umpiring development and much more. If you know of an individual or business that you think may be interested in offering sponsorship to the club please pass their details on to Casey Oates, our Sponsorship Co-ordinator at info@karanaflames.org.au

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ANNUAL DINNER & PRESENTATION NIGHT Karana has a gala night in which we celebrate the achievements of our members throughout the year. This presentation night is held late in the year and details will be circulated. A junior dinner is also held. Tickets for these functions will be sold during the season.

WEBSITE Karana is currently updating our website and this is where you can find all the information you need quickly. You can do your umpire exam, access our Facebook page, go to STNA and Netball Tasmania’s webpages and check out all the Club sponsors. We encourage you to use the webpage for all things related to netball.

CHANGING YOUR CONTACT DETAILS Please email us at info@karanaflames.org.au if you change your address, email, name, phone numbers etc. Communication is a very important part of successfully managing such a large Club. Emails are checked and information updated regularly.

STACEY MEYERS FUND

Stacey Meyers was a valued Karana Club member for many years. She contributed as a player and especially as a coach and mentor to our junior club members just starting out in their sporting careers. Stacey was diagnosed with lymphoma at the early age of 17 but battled to overcome the illness and to once again play and coach netball at Karana. During late 2007 she was once again struck down and sadly died of her illness in September of 2008. She was 22 years of age. She leaves behind many who were touched by her beauty, sensibility, kindness and maturity of personality. In memory of her loyalty to the Club and the courage and determination she showed during her illness the Committee have established a fund – The Stacey Meyers Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide monetary assistance to Karana Club Members who are found to be in financial difficulties caused through acute illness or a life changing traumatic event. Each year donations will be allocated from the Club’s fundraising activities to ensure the funds growth. If you would like to donate to the Stacey Meyers Fund you can do so by an online transaction from your bank to the account detailed below, by forwarding a cheque or money order made out to Karana Flames Netball Club Inc. Stacey Meyers Fund at PO Box 464 Moonah Tasmania 7009 or by contacting us at info@karanaflames.org.au. For more detailed information of the way in which the Fund is administered please visit the website at www.karanaflames.org.au and look for the link: The Stacey Meyers Fund Administration Document.

Bank Account Details:

Member No. 501434

Account Name Karana Netball Club Inc. Stacey Meyers Fund

BSB 807009

Account Number: 60073917

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COMMITTEE Karana has a hard working dedicated Committee who are always available to answer your questions. All coaches and interested players are very welcome to ask a Committee member to bring up any topic for discussion on their behalf. Please do not hesitate to approach any member of our Committee.

PRESIDENT Susan Heawood 0400 082 883

VICE PRESIDENT Michael Jury 0407 655 951

SECRETARY Bernie Garrett 0414 702 592

TREASURER Margot Huxley 0438 659 249

NETBALL OPERATIONS Tanya Backhouse 0438 730 141

LIAISON OFFICER Tricia Di Carlo 0409 658 209

GOVERNANCE Libby Morman 0418 542 388

SPONSORSHIP Casey Oates 0438 442 711

UNIFORM & MERCHANDISE Tracey Ottway 0409 400 721

COMMITTEE MEMBER Susanne Walker 0437 789 264

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CODES OF BEHAVIOUR The Australian Sports Commission Codes of Behaviour have been adopted and endorsed by Karana. We ask that all our members and supporters read them carefully and act accordingly. Player 1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators 2. Do not tolerate acts of aggression. 3. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors. 4. Care for and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program. 5. Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within the program

requirements. 6. At all times avoid intimate relationships with your coach. 7. Conduct yourself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. 8. Maintain high personal behaviour standards at ail times. 9. Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the official, making all appeals through the formal process and

respecting the final decision. 10. Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team. 11. Cooperate with coaches and stall in development of programs to adequately prepare you for competition at the

highest level.

Coach 1. Do not tolerate acts of aggression. 2. Provide feedback to players and other participants in a manner sensitive to their needs. Avoid overly negative

feedback. 3. Recognise players' rights to consult with other coaches and advisers. Cooperate fully with other specialists (for

example, sports scientists, doctors and physiotherapists). 4. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic

potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status and other conditions. 5. Encourage and facilitate players' independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions and

actions. 6. Involve the players in decisions that affect them. 7. Encourage players to respect one another and to expect respect for their worth as individuals regardless of their level

of play. 8. Ensure that the tasks and/or training set are suitable for age, experience, ability, and physical and psychological

conditions of the players. 9. Ensure any physical contact with players is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill

development. 10. Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in the coaching relationship and avoid

any sexual intimacy with players that could develop as a result. 11. Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising. 12. Actively discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs, and the use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal substances.. 13. Do not exploit any coaching relationship to further personal, political or business interests at the expense of the best

interest of your players. 14. Accept and respect the role of officials in ensuring that competitions are conducted fairly and according to established

rules. 15. Know and abide by rules, regulations and standards, and encourage players to do likewise. 16. Accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules. 17. Be honest and ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented. Parent/Guardian 1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others. 2. Remember that your child participates in sport for their own enjoyment, not yours. 3. Focus on your child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. 4. Never ridicule or yell at your child and other children for making a mistake or lo-sing a competition. 5. Show appreciation for good performance and skilful plays by all players (including opposing players). 6. Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with or in the vicinity of persons under 18

years of age, as your words and actions are an example. 7. Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise 8. Do not physically or verbally abuse or harass anyone associated with the sport (player, coach, umpire and so on). 9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or

religion. 10. Be a positive role model. 11. Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of, this code of behaviour. Official 1. Place the safety and welfare of the players/participants above all else. 2. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. 3. Be impartial 4. Avoid any situation that may lead to a conflict of interest. 5. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction. 6. Value the individual in sport

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Month Date Event March

15

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16th

23rd

24th

26th

Balance of fees due STNA Roster commences

No STNA games due to Easter April

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8th

30th

Mother’s Day Raffle Books distributed State League v Arrows at Kingston starting at 6.30pm

Junior Disco May

7

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14th

28th

Annual Quiz Night & Mother’s Day raffle drawn State League v Cavaliers at HN&SC starting at 3.30pm

State League v Arrows at HN&SC starting at 6.30pm

June

4th

4th

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11th

12th

25th

25th

State League v Kingston at HN&SC starting at 6.30pm

Sponsors night at State League matches No STNA games due to Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend

Develop A Diamond Competition at Silverdome 14&U

Develop A Diamond Competition at Silverdome 16&U

State League v Cripps at HN&SC starting at 6.30pm

Club Photo Day & Stacey Meyers Cup Cake Day Fundraiser

July

6th

7th

9th

9th

10th

23rd

30th

31st

No STNA games – School Holidays

State League v Cavaliers at HN&SC starting at 5.00pm

State League v Northern Hawks at HN&SC at 1.30pm

State League v Kingston at HN&SC starting at 6.30pm

200 Club Draw State League v Devon at HN&SC starting at 1.00pm

August

6th

6th

12th /

13th

19th /

20th

24th

25th

27th

27th

31st

State League v Cripps at HN&SC starting at 6.30pm

Sponsors night at State League matches State League Semi Finals

State League Preliminary Final

No STNA games – State League Grand Final

State League Grand Final

STNA Finals commence – Semi Finals

September 1st

3rd

3rd

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14th

17th

24th

STNA Semi Finals - continue

Junior Club Dinner STNA Preliminary Finals

STNA Grand Finals

Club Senior Dinner – Elwick Race Course

Chocolate &

Margin Tickets

In addition to the above events, we will also continue with our AFL Margin

Tickets and our Fundraising Chocolates. More information about these will be

communicated during the season.

We hope this calendar of events helps you keep track of what is going on around Karana this year! More information will be

shared for each of these fundraising events as the season progresses.

We sincerely appreciate the help of all of our club members as we strive to raise funds to make this year a great one on and off

the courts.

If you would like to assist with any of these events or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact our

Fundraising Team.

Tanya Backhouse – 0438 730 141 Di Peters – 0448 950 674

Calendar of Events 2016

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Philip Hniat

PLUMBING

Ph: 0408 122 257

Apricus Solar Hot Water

Heaven Scent

Flowers and Giftware

Ph 6228 3357