Hornby Rugby Football Club

Junior Section

2015 Member Information

My name is Kerry Wells Junior Club Captain for the 2015 season. On behalf of
myself and the Management Team, I would like to welcome players and
families to another enjoyable and exciting rugby season. Extending a special
welcome to new members and supporters.
The Hornby Rugby Football Club is committed to offering junior members of
all ages a positive rugby experience. Supported by Stephen Deans Coaching
Coordinator, our skilled coaches are dedicated and motivated to support and
develop the skills of our junior players.
We are a family oriented club offering many social opportunities throughout
the season, including the Ashburton Celtic vs Hornby RFC tournament and the
Mauger Development sessions. We encourage players and supporters to
attend our clubrooms located at Denton Park on Saturdays from 4:30pm.
The Junior Section Handbook is designed to provide all the information
needed, to help you and your child experience an enjoyable and exciting
rugby season.
In this hand book you will find the clubs Code of Conduct. This outlines the
standard of behaviour for everyone including administrators, coaches,
officials, players and supporters. Please read this carefully.
Important dates will be advised closer to the time. Please like us on face book
Jnr Hornby Rfc for all the up to date information.
Please do not hesitate contacting me for information throughout the season.
Junior.club.captain@gmail.com or 0275252166
Kind regards
Kerry Wells

CODE OF CONDUCT
The Hornby RFC Management Committee shall have the power to suspend,
remove, or expel from the Club, or inflict such other punishment as it may
deem necessary upon any player/member/supporter/team, or other, who
shall not adhere to the following rules:

GAME INVOLVEMNT:
Bring the game into disrepute
Fighting or over aggressive behaviour
Continual foul or bad language
Under the influence of alcohol, drugs or banned substances
You must respect the decision of match officials
Unnecessary loss/damage to the club equipment or uniform.

CLUB INVOLVEMENT:
Bring the club into disrepute
No drugs or illegal substances
Fighting or over aggressive behaviour
Respect of all club property
Abide by all club rules and regulations
The above Club rules also applies to all members when wearing Club / Team
apparel if visiting or socialising in the Community. (ie: sponsors
establishments).

We at our Club agree that when participating in rugby union whether as

players, coaches, administrators, parents or spectators/supporters, we will:

Participate for the enjoyment

Encourage the acquisition of a knowledge of the Laws of the Game

and abide by the Laws.

Respect the decision of match officials (referees, touch referees and

Club officials) and never argue with their judgement or abuse them
physically or verbally.

Treat all participants from oppositions teams with the respect with
which we would like to be treated.

Encourage good sportsmanship and applaud good play whether by

our team or the opposition.

Support all efforts to remove physical and verbal abuse from the field
of play and side lines.

Play hard but play fair.

Acknowledge that honest effort is as important as victory and accept

losses without undue disappointment.

Acknowledge the Fair Play Sport Charter of the New Zealand and the
Winning Women's Charter'.

Love For The Game

Sportsmanship
Excellence
Selflessness
Guardianship
Community
Mateship

GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions are payable prior to competition games commencing. 2015 will
see the introduction of a No Pay No Play Policy
$55.00 One child
$45.00 Second child/sibling
$35.00 Third and subsequent siblings

UNIFORM HIRE
$10.00 per child. Uniform fees are non-refundable.

PAYMENT
Subscriptions and uniform hire fees are to be paid in full prior to the first
competition game. Payment can be made by cash, eftpos at the bar or to your
Team Manager

INFORMATION
Website: www.hornbyrugby.co.nz
Please visit our club website to view draws and results, and links including
maps of parks.
Face Book: Like us at Jnr Hornby Rfc for all the up to date information

DATES
Refer to our club website for full season dates www.hornbyrugby.co.nz
28th April 2015
2nd May 2015
30th May 2015
16th August 2015

Weigh In Week Dates to be advised

Season starts with grading days See website
Junior Club Day, all games played at home on this day
Ashburton Celtic vs Hornby RFC Tournament at
Denton Park
23rd August 2015
Tournament postponement day
nd
th
22 - 29 August 2015 Season ends See website
31st August 2015
Junior Photographs (Times to be advised)
To be advised:
End of season Prize giving

CLUB CLOTHING
FOR PURCHASE
Please visit www.hornbyrugby.co.nz and search club apparel on the left
side of the page.

JERSEYS/SHORTS
These are provided by our Club and are to be returned immediately upon
conclusion of the season, in good clean condition.

SOCKS
These are provided by our Club, and do not require return

UNIFORM RETURN
All uniforms to be returned on the evening of and following team photos, in
clean and tidy condition. If unreturned you will be liable for the replacement
cost.
Remember: When you are wearing your Hornby RFC uniform, you are
representing our club. Wear your uniform with pride and treat it with
respect.

WEEKLY PRIZE GIVING

Prize giving will be held Saturdays at 4:30pm sharp in the Club Rooms.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.
Remember The after match activities are just as important as the
game. Consider it an opportunity to sit back and unwind.
During the prize giving, your attention is required. This is your
opportunity to congratulate your team mates on yours and their
successes. We hope you take this time to do just that.

Team Manager Name and

Number:___________________________________________________

Coach Name and

Number:___________________________________________________
NOTES

Support the below business that kindly offers HORNBY RFC a donation upon
use by club members. Remember to mention Hornby RFC
We appreciate the support of all businesses and individuals that contribute to
the ongoing running of our club, and encourage our members to use these
services. Please refer to the Hornby RFC Community Advertiser and refer to
information in the club rooms and on our website for information on
businesses that support our club.

New Zealand Home Loans

Brad Yates
Mobile: 0272266676
brad.yates@nzhomeloans.co.nz

Physical - Denton Oval, Chalmers Street, Hornby

Postal - PO Box 16036, Hornby, Christchurch
Junior.club.captain@gmail.com