Squad update

There have been a few questions about the make up of the squads, no so much the issue of mis-grading, but more to do with the balance of numbers.

GRADING ETC
Firstly, the 1st Div squad is now at 18 with Ricky S joining that squad. Ricky played some games for the Maroons late last season and has been training on Wednesdays, so we welcome him.

The 2nd division squad remains at 23 with the withdrawals of a couple of players. There is a chance that others might decide to leave it.

It has been suggested that we look at a 50-50 split between the squads. The main reason we aren't doing this is because Div 2 players are allowed up to play Div 1 but not vice versa.

This season there will be much more interaction between the teams than there has been before. If the Div 1 team is short then it will be boosted by players from Div 2 and these are to be decided by myself and Paul E on a week by week basis, to cover positional areas of need.

If we look at the club now as a club of two teams rather than separate and competing teams as we have been previously, there is no sense in putting more than necessary into the 1st Div team. On the question of game time, Paul and I will work to make sure that any Div 2 overflow players each week are utilised by Div 1 if required.

I understand that even this explanation might not be enough for some players and again suggest that if this is you you need to take everything into account before you decide to register for the season.

FEES
Football South Coast has just released a new fee structure which leaves the club about $1000 worse off per season than last year, at the same rego fee. Because we have some money in the bank, and because we flagged  this earlier, rego will stay at $220 but is likely to increase in 2013. I also think we might look for a third team that season if someone would like to step forward to assist with that.

SHIRTS
I have ordered new shirts so that both teams have the same coloured strip. The Div 2 strip will be numbered from 23 up to allow ease of call ups to Div 1. Unfortunately I go the order in too late and an alternative will be needed for the first few rounds, possibly the white strip from last season. regardless, please keep those shirts coming back.

TRAINING, TRIALS ETC
Training will commence on Wed Feb 1 at 6.30pm sharp. David Jirsa will be in charge of training from then.
We are hoping to organise a 5-a-side competition on Sun, Feb 19 (details to follow) and tie this in with rego + a BBQ.
We have also entered a team in the pre-season trials competition on the Saturdays of  Feb 25 and March 3 - this can be a combined team. Teams play 2x40 minute matches each Saturday. An email will go out closer to the trials to see who is avilable. All players who wish to play will be able to on at least one weekend.
Other trials will be considered for each squad.


The BLOG
Finally, just another request that if you want to ask a question on here you can do so using the comments or the shoutbox. We would prefer you to use your name though.

Teams for 2012

Hi all and happy new year



The grading panel of TH, AB, Ant, Les and Paul has met and determined squads
for Div 1 and Div 2 O35s in the coming season. They appear below.

There are some notes to consider.

1. The squads are based on players available at the moment. If you are on
the list we assume you are coming back. If players decide not to register
then there will be some adjustments.

2. The division 1 squad was formed by selecting players to cover
positions. Although the Div 1 squad has 17 it will be increased to 18 after
registrations. The Div 2 squad has 24 names but will be capped at 23. In the
event no player withdraws from the club then the 18th Div 1 member will come
from the Div 2 list. If at least one player leaves, the Div 1 place will be
given to either a Div 2 member or a waitlist member. Waiting list players
will only be considered if one or more of the 41 listed here decides to
withdraw. The final decision will be made after registrations and will be
made by the 5 man grading panel.

3. The numbers are healthy and rostering is a likelihood, especially in Div
2. What this means is that we can afford to lose some players, so if you are
not content with the large squad numbers, grading or are wavering for any
reason, please don't think you are letting anyone down by taking a break
this season. If you decide to register I assume you are content with the
grading and squad numbers, so please think it through.

4. Div 2 players can and will be called up to Div 1 when needed.

5. There are two new players on the lists to replace players who have left.
They are David J, who is a committee member of the club and will help
with coaching our squads, and Gary J, who is returning after one season
out. We have a couple more on the waitlist but these two have been
prioritised as a serving Coledale club official and a returning player.

6. If you have an issue with the grading or any other questions on this
please contact me directly. Information on registration etc will follow
soon.


Div 1 squad (17 - one to be added)



Dennis F
Jon O
Vinnie T
Dan B
Ben L
Les C
Keith M
Ant R
Fergus R
Paul E
Mark Shakey D
Phil L
Graeme D
AB
David J
Manny L
Dave F

Div 2 squad (24 - will start with max 23)

Steve B
Steve H
Rod H
Andres T
Ian S
David D
Andrew H
Trevor D
Tony H
Mick C
Gary H
Gary J
Glenn P
Kirk S
Phil C
Simon E
Alan O
Doug H
Fraser B
Mark W
Fernando C
Ant Webb
Gav R
Shane K

Meeting update from Dec 14

Thanks to all who attended last night’s meeting.

Below is a summary of what went down

* Team allocations and divisions

There are 7 divisions – four open and 3 masters – 2 x35s and 1 x 40s

We have been allocated Div 1 and Div 2 O35s which means grading is a reality.

Both Div 1 and Div 2 have a space in the draw and there is an opportunity to perhaps recruit a few more players, trim back the squad lists from the usual 20 or so and enter three teams. We had 44 players involved last season and so far I’ve heard of THREE who don’t wish to play.

The reality is that the Maroons and Whites have been split and an A team will be chosen from the two squads. I’ve already had one player decide not to return based on that – if there are others who don’t wish to play please let me know as soon as you can so we can make a judgement on whether we nominate a third team.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining the club please have them contact me asap.

* Preseason competition

There is always a preseason comp, we haven’t entered previously because it has just mixed in all teams from all divisions. This year they will have a separate mini comp for the masters teams.  This takes the form of two weekends in preseason 2 x 40m games each weekend. We will nominate one or two teams.

* Competition dates

Preseason Feb 25 and March 3.

Season starts  March 24, ends Aug 18. Finals from Sep1-15.

* Fees and Rego

They have not been set by FSC yet. They are flagging an increase but at this stage we will hold ours at $220 – this includes a $20 fundraising fee. A reminder that the fees pay for ground hire of 1500 per season, refs/linesmen fees of $1100, equipment and lights at training etc.

 We will have more details on how and when to pay and the registration process soon. The plan is for everyone to be paid up  by Jan 31 – the date of the next FSC meeting – and to complete rego forms soon after that.

* Grading process

A five man panel was elected – two each from the previous Whites – les and AB - and Maroons – Ant and Paul - and me as club president. The grading process was discussed with all present having a say in their preferred options. More information will follow ion this soon.

* Kit

As shirts will need to be redistributed please give to me or Vinny asap. You can put them in my mailbox at 547 LHD if this suits.

Voting

Well, no voting was required but we have emerged with a committee that looks like this

President/ Sec: TH

Treasurer: Keith

Registrar: Fergus

Social/ fundraising director Dan

Gear steward: Vinny assisted by Shane with lines etc

Grading officials: as above

Cheers

TH

MEETING TONIGHT WED 14 DEC

Hi all a reminder that we will have a meeting tonight (WED Dec 14) at the Scarborough Wombarra surf club, Monash Street

Beer will be served!

The meeting will be held at 7.45pm, following the conclusion of the Wednesday night kick around, so please make it if you can regardless of your participation in the kickaround. It is for current players and those interested in joining the club. If you have a playing shirt from last season please bring along as these will need to be audited and redistributed. If you aren’t coming please arrange to drop the shirt to me at 547 LHD asap.

As well as being an information night about pre-season and next season we will also be electing a committee to run the seniors.

I have already received nominations for certain roles but will be happy to accept any more on the night or beforehand if you are not available tomorrow.

The positions we want to fill are as follows

President/ secretary

Treasurer

Registrar

Social/ fundraising director

Gear steward

Grading officials x 4 (two each from 2011 whites and maroons plus club president to form a grading panel)

Voting will be open to all players who have played for Coledale seniors either in 2011 or previously who are returning in 2012.

The grading officials will determine how best to arrive at teams for 2012 to play in the Div 1 and Div 2 over 35s competitions.

Please feel free top raise any issues during the evening.

AGENDA

1 An update on business from the FSC meeting on Tuesday Dec 13, including

Team allocations and divisions

Preseason competition

Competition dates

Fees

Registrations

2 A report from the grading subcommittee of Ant, TH, Les and AB

3 Voting for a new committee

See you there

  

Updated Update: Senior club meeting 7.30pm Wed Dec 14 JAO

Hi all

Football South Coast will have a meeting next Tuesday Dec 13 where we will receive confirmation of divisions etc for next season. I have been unoffically informed today that there will be 2x O35s divisions and an O40s division. It has been suggested that we should expect a team in div 1 and div 2 of the O35s.

I would like to call a meeting of all team members for Wednesday evening, Dec 14 7.30pm at Jim Allen Oval. We will do this after the usual 6pm Wednesday kickaround. Hopefully those who find the kickaround too early because of work commitments can make it down for an hour from 7.30pm.

At this meeting I’ll update you on news from the Tuesday meeting. I would like to hear any feedback anyone has on the club’s progress next season, grading, registration, anything. Please feel free to speak your mind on any aspect of the seniors.

Following that meeting we’ll come up with a plan on how to proceed.

Update

Hi all

Here’s an update on the seniors…

1. If you know you are not coming back please let me know (if you haven’t already).

2. Help: I’m looking for assistance in several areas next season and want to hear from some volunteers. Thanks to Fergus who has put his hand up to be registrar. He will be responsible for making sure all your paper work etc is sorted, setting a date for rego etc.

The other pressing position I need filled is that of senior’s treasurer. That will involve collecting and banking the money, and/or helping set up a Bpay service for registrations, and ensuring our outgoing fees are paid up. This includes our home ref fees in cash and commitments to Football South Coast.

I’ve done most of this stuff for a few years now and could do with a hand. I’m more than happy to help out and advise this coming season with a view to the jobs being taken over fulltime the year after.

I’d like to hear from someone to help with fund raising/ social planning as well. There will also be some spots open for a possible grading panel. If you have an interest in being involved in that process please let me know as well…

3. teams: Nominations will go in to FSC in the next week or so. Whether we grade or not will likely depend on what divisions are available – that is if our two teams are in different or same division. This will remain a decision of the grading steering committee of myself, Ant, Les and AB and will be made closer to the start of the season.

4. team blog. Next season we will drop the blogger site and move to a team management system at teamer.net This is easier to get the message out and to keep track of who is in and out each week. It has a blog section as well for chat. I’ll let you know when that happens but probably will be after registration.

5. Sunday kick arounds are now on each week and the guys there this week were talking about starting up on Wednesday evenings again soon as well. If you can make Wednesdays and are keen to have a run that evening please let everyone know in the shout box on the blog

Final tables

Division 4
Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
Port Pumas Massive	22	16	4	2	52
Oak Flats	22	16	3	3	51
Uni Brewers	22	13	5	4	44
Puckamia Bay Dugongs	22	12	4	6	40
Jamberoo Jets	22	12	3	7	39
Warrawong Wizards	22	10	3	9	33
Sandon Point Utd	22	10	2	10	32
South Coast Utd	22	9	5	8	32
Razorbacks FC	22	6	4	12	22
Coledale Waves White	22	4	4	14	16
Albion Park Cows	22	3	1	18	10
Unanderra Silver Foxes	22	2	0	20	6
Over 35's
Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
South Coast Utd	22	18	3	1	57
Bulli	22	15	0	7	45
Shellharbour City Falcons	22	13	4	5	43
Russell Vale FC	22	13	3	6	42
Shellharbour Makos	22	12	2	8	38
Fernhill Foxes	22	12	2	8	38
Figtree Giants	22	11	3	8	36
IFS Utd	22	9	2	11	29
Coledale Waves Maroon	22	8	0	14	24
Jamberoo Redbacks	22	4	2	16	14
Old Boys FC	22	4	1	17	13
Uni Rhinos	22	2	0	20	6