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About usWelcome to EFNCClub InformationCoachesMembershipsHome Game - $100 DrawHDFNL Code of BehaviourNetball Codes of ConductFootball Code of ConductClub RulesStaying InformedClub MerchandiseCyber SafetyGood Sport Accredited ClubInjury ManagementConcussion ManagementChild Safety PolicyWorking With Children CheckAmbulance CoverDefibrillatorVolunteersSunday Clean UpRoster InformationCatering CommitteeThursday Night DinnerClub UmpiresGame Start TimesAuskickMini’sClub SponsorshipOur Teams2025 Draw and Calendar of EventsClub Theme Song33456678 - 9101111121213 - 171818 - 19 20 - 2122222223232324242425252526 - 29303132Contents

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookAbout UsMissionThe Elmore Football Netball Club is a community group whichis an inclusive family friendly club who encourages all groupsof the community to become involved. It is a place to buildthe community of Elmore in a positive way, supporting localfamilies and businesses at the core. 3We are a community focussed organisation providing an environment for families,friends and locals to unite, connect, socialise and feel part of the club. Sport in thecountry plays a vital role in offering community interaction, social networks and asense of belonging.From a playing perspective, we hope to build on a successful 2024 that saw ournetball sides compete strongly with ‘A Grade’ taking home the premiership.Our football program is continuing to build on a strong foundation our coaches andplayers have made over the last few years with some quality and exciting signingsfor 2025.Although the Elmore Football Netball Club has been playing in the Heathcote DistrictFootball Netball League since 1949, our club records go all the way back to 1874.From its inception until WWII, Elmore Football Club played in many small localleagues from Bendigo to Echuca.We’ve weathered many highs and lows - from selling off the footy uniforms to paydebts during the depression and then making league history in the 1970’s withElmore players taking out Best & Fairest awards in all three Football teams. Throughit all, The Elmore Football Netball Club remains a strong, vibrant place and we believeour next premiership wins are just around the corner. Welcome to the EFNCWelcome to the 2025 season. Last year our club celebrated 150 years of football asit is continuously striving for excellence on the field and court. We hosted a numberof events to celebrate our history and achievements, acknowledging the effort ofthe past looking towards the future.We are proud to be an inclusive family-based club. The EFNC promotes a culture ofpersistence and determination by encouraging and supporting its players, theirfamilies and members.

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PresidentKane CornellVice PresidentJames HarneyJunior Vice PresidentDebra HildebrandtTreasurerTyler OliverAssistant TresurerHelen McCaskieSecretaryGeoff PymerAssistant SecretaryCarlie HoneySponsorshipSam O’SullivanNetball OperationsEliza McNamaraFootball OperationsHarry GroganCatering OfficerTrevor Fiedler & Frank HarneyEquipment OfficerMark OliverPublic Relations OfficerAshleigh OliverSocial Club Co-ordinatorShae McDougalClub Health-Grants OfficerBrooke PascoeGeneral Committee MembersDarren Trewick, David Trewick, AshPeebles, Mick Devlin, AndrewHolmberg, Ali Hayes, Michelle Peebles,Leo Demeo, Tom HarneyElmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookClub Information 4

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookMemberships6Membership to EFNC includes gate entry each home match. Club memberships are$90. All players are required to have a club membership. Supporters areencouraged to purchase a membership. Football player memberships are paid through the PLAYHQ website. Footballers clubmemberships, registration and insurance is paid together.Seniors $250Juniors $120Netball player memberships are paid through Netball Connect. Netballers clubmembership, registration, insurance is paid together.Seniors $220juniors $120Complimentary membership passes may be provided as part of sponsorshippackages and coaching agreements.Home game- $100 drawWinners are drawn after every home game in the clubrooms. Tickets are $100 eachand are available from the bar, committee and senior players prior to round 2. All winners go back into the draw for the following weeks draw. Prizes: 1st $600, 2nd$300, 3rd $200, 4th $100, 5th $100 and 6th is entry into $1000 end of seasonsuperdraw.

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As members and/or players of the Elmore Football Netball Club, every person isexpected to contribute to the running of the club. We thank you in advance for your help and ensuring all duties are spread evenlyamongst everyone in order to guarantee the future success of our club. Club rules:Embrace and respect the history of our clubRespect club facilities and club officialsPlayer registration and club memberships for all players are to be paid inaccordance with the date on the member fees 2025 schedulePlayers are expected to attend club functionsElmore is a Good Sports Accredited Club, we promote responsible consumptionof alcohol and do not tolerate the use of drugsAll players are responsible for their own disciplineSenior players and coaches are encouraged to stay after Thursday night traininguntil the teams are read outPlease advise and discuss with your coach if you are unable to attend training orgame daySenior players are encouraged to support junior developmentAll senior players are encouraged to be in attendance in clubs’ social roomsafter home games until awards are read outAll senior players are encouraged to attend social rooms of opposition teamsafter away gamesPlayers are encouraged to wear club merchandise to training and game dayPlayers are strongly encouraged to have Ambulance Victoria Membership. Theclub also strongly advises players to have private health insurance and loss ofincome insurance.Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookClub Rules11Staying informedThe Elmore FNC keeps its members and supporters up to date via social media-Facebook and Instagram, our local EPA news and our website. If you are on Facebook and Instagram please search ‘Elmore Football Netball Club’and follow our pages.Our website is a place to purchase tickets to club events, merchandise, viewpolicies and find other useful links.https://elmorefootballnetballclub.bigcartel.com/about-us

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookClub Merchandise12Off court merchandise is available to purchase through the Breach website. Theremay be limited stock available at the bar (Eg- rugby jumpers, caps). If you have anymerchandise related questions please see Amanda Phillips or Kane Cornell.Breach website- https://www.breachapparel.com.au/my-store/ and click on theELMORE FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB STORECyber SafetyCyberbullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology:harassing, teasing, intimidating, racially vilifying or threatening another person bysending or posting inappropriate or hurtful messages, instant messages, textmessages, phone messages, digital pictures or images, or web postings (includingsocial networking sites and forums) and the sending, receiving and possession ofnaked or sexually explicit images of a person. The Elmore Football Netball Club will not tolerate Cyberbullying of any kind andanyone who feels they have been a victim of such misuse of technology in thesporting environment should contact a member of the executive. The CyberSolution website has a number of valuable resources for parents, children and canbe found at http://www.cybersolutions.com

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Good Sports Policy Prepared for Elmore Football Netball Club 4/04/2025 10:56:55 AM Purpose This policy outlines our procedures for a balanced and responsible approach to the service,supply, consumption and promotion of alcohol at club games, special events, functions and otherclub-related activities. It represents our club’s commitment to its members, volunteers andvisitors, acknowledging the role that sporting clubs and associations play in building strong andhealthy communities. This policy will help to ensure our club: ∙ Meets its duty of care in relation to the health and safety of our members, volunteers andvisitors who attend any club games, special events, functions and other activities where alcoholmay be consumed. ∙ Upholds the reputation of our club, our sponsors and partners. ∙ Understands the risks associated with alcohol misuse and our role in minimising this risk. ∙ Complies with a valid liquor licence and associated terms and conditions where appropriate. More information about how to implement this policy and why it’s important can be found athttps://portal.goodsports.com.au/app/policy/ . General Principles A risk management approach will be taken in planning events and activities involving the sale,supply or consumption of alcohol. Such events and activities will be conducted and managed ina manner consistent with liquor licensing legislation and this policy. Alcohol use can lead to risk taking, unsafe, unacceptable and/or illegal behaviour. Excessiveconsumption of alcohol will not be an excuse for unacceptable behaviour, particularly behaviourthat endangers others or breaches the law, this policy or any other policy of the club. A person is defined as in a state of intoxication if their speech, balance, co-ordination orbehaviour is noticeably affected and there are reasonable grounds for believing that this is theresult of the consumption of alcohol.Policy Review This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant to club operations and reflectsboth community expectations and legal requirements. Visit: www.goodsports.com.au for information regarding the Good Sports program. Elmore FNC 2025 Members Handbook 14Good Sport AccreditedClub

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members Handbook15Good Sport AccreditedClubAlcohol • Our club will ensure that servers of alcohol will not consume alcohol when on duty. • Our club recognises that not all club members may drink alcohol. Our club will ensure that water isprovided free of charge. • Our club actively encourages the sale of at least one low-alcohol and four non-alcoholic drinkoptions and ensures they are priced at least 10% cheaper than the cheapest full-strength drink.Healthy drink options will be provided, where possible. • Our club actively encourages the sale of non-alcoholic drinks that are at least 10% cheaper thanfull-strength alcoholic drinks. • Excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol is not encouraged. This means we do not conduct happyhours at our club. • Excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol is not encouraged. This means we do not conduct cheapdrink promotions. • Excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol is not encouraged. This means we do not conductdrinking competitions. • Our club will encourage safe celebrations and events by not conducting 'allyou can drink' functions. • Our club will encourage safe celebrations and events by not providingalcohol-only drink vouchers for functions. • The service of double measures of spirits is discouraged. • Substantial food (requiring preparation and/or heating) will be available when alcohol is available.Healthy food options will be provided, where possible. Education • Our club will provide an opportunity for coaches, officials, members and volunteers to be educatedabout the risks and harms associated with alcohol.Leading by example • Our club will avoid providing awards (e.g. at end of season presentations) and fundraising prizes thathave an emphasis on alcohol as a reward. • When promoting events the club will adopt the practices of safe celebrations by: - Not overemphasising the availability of alcohol or referring to the amount of alcohol available - Notencouraging rapid drinking or excessive drinking - Giving equal reference to the availability of non-alcoholic drinks - Displaying a clear start and finish time for the function - Including a safe transport message, where possible and relevant. • Our club will monitor and ensure any club trips, particularly end of season player trips, strictlyadhere to responsible behaviour and alcohol consumption in accordance with the principles of thispolicy and the values of the club. • Our club recognises that driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is hazardous toindividuals and the wider community. Accordingly, we ask that all attendees at our functions plantheir transport requirements to ensure they arrive home safely and prevent driving under theinfluence of alcohol.

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members Handbook16Good Sport AccreditedClubLicencing requirements • Our club will ensure that a current and appropriate liquor licence is maintained, and will complywith our Liquor licence requirements and all applicable local by-laws. • The club will comply with its' liquor licence requirements and all applicable local by-laws. • Our club will ensure that alcohol is only served during the times specified in our liquor licence. • Our club will ensure that only people aged 18 years or older serve alcohol. Alcohol will not beserved to persons aged under 18 years. • Bar servers and committee members will ask for proof of age for anyone who looks 25 years oldor younger. Only photo ID's will be accepted as 'proof of age'. • Intoxicated people are not permitted to enter/stay in the club, and they are supported to gethome safely. • Servers will follow Responsible Service of Alcohol training procedures when refusing service toan intoxicated person.• If a person becomes intoxicated (and is not putting other people at risk with their behaviour)the person will not be served alcohol but will be provided with water and options for safetransport home from our club, where available. • If a person becomes intoxicated (and is putting other people at risk due to their behaviour) theperson will be asked to leave our club premises immediately and offered safe transport options,where available. Police may also be contacted to remove the person, if required. • Our club will ensure only Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) trained bar servers with currentaccreditations will serve alcohol. • Our club will ensure an incident register will be maintained (at the bar/canteen) and anyalcohol-related incidents will be recorded on the register. Process• Club committee members will uphold this policy and any non-compliance, particularly inregard to Licencing Laws, will be handled according to the following process: - Explanation of the policy to the person/people concerned, including identification of thesection of policy not being complied with - Continued non-compliance with the policy should be handled by at least two committeemembers who will use their discretion as to the action taken, which may include asking theperson/ people to leave the facilities or function.

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Good Sport AccreditedClub Promotion & perception • Our club will: - Ensure this policy is easily accessible and will promote it via [our website, newsletters, socialmedia, announcements during events and functions]. - Educate members, volunteers and visitors about our policy and the benefits of having such apolicy.- Pursue non-alcohol sponsorship and revenue sources. - Actively demonstrate its attitude relating to the responsible use of alcohol and other drugs andpromote positive messages through its social media platforms. - Actively participate in the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program with an ongoingpriority to [achieve/maintain] the highest Good Sports accreditation. • Our club will ensure this policy is easily accessible and will promote it via our website, newsletters,social media, announcements during events and functions. • Our club will ensure Good Sports merchandise (such as posters, equipment or certificates) is ondisplay at our club, or we'll ensure we make Good Sports-related social media posts or websiteannouncements where merchandise display isn't possible.• Our club will aim to promote our involvement in Good Sports during one event throughout theyear. Tobacco • Our club requires the following areas of the club’s [facility/sporting ground] to be smoke-free: - All indoor areas - All outdoor playing/training areas - All spectator areas (standing and seated, covered and uncovered) - All canteen, catering, eating and drinking areas • Smoke-free areas will be signed (where possible) and promoted in club materials. A designatedsmoking permitted area is available. • Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and any other tobacco products will not be sold, including from vendingmachines, at any time at or by our club. • Many young people hold parents, teammates and coaches in high esteem and smoking aroundthem sends the message that smoking is okay. Therefore we expect that coaches, players, officialsand volunteers will refrain from smoking while involved in an official capacity for the club, on and offthe field. •To foster our club’s reputation as a healthy environment, no images of club volunteers, members,officials, coaches and players smoking at club-related activities will be placed on social media. • Our club will promote resources for members wishing to quit, including the national Quitline (13 7848 https://www.quit.org.au/), where appropriate. Kane CornellElmore FNC 2025 Members Handbook17

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookConcussion Management18Concussion is an injury to the brain caused by an impact to the head, or the bodywith force transmitting to the head. It is important to note that loss ofconsciousness is seen in less than 10% of cases of concussion. That is, the playerdoes not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. Concussion typically falls into the milder spectrum of traumatic brain injury, whereforces transmitted to the brain injure or “stun” the nerves and affect how the brainfunctions. The more severe injuries usually involve structural damage, such asfractures of the skull and bleeding in the brain. Fortunately, severe head injuries areuncommon, but they do require urgent medical attention. The effects of concussion evolve or change over time. Whilst in most cases,symptoms improve, in some cases effects can worsen in the few hours after theinitial injury. Any player suspected of sustaining a concussion must be monitored forworsening effects and be assessed by a medical doctor as soon as possible afterthe injury. Source: AFL Community Concussion Guidelines 2024 Injury ManagementFor injuries that require medical assessment orphysiotherapy the following options areavailable in our region:Bendigo Health- Emergency DepartmentPriority Primary Care Centre ‘Urgent Care’Bendigo- for urgent, non-emergency careEchuca Moama Physiotherapy- offer a SundaySports Injury Clinic to assess injuries, 10:30-11:30am, $30 cash, first in first served.

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookConcussion Management19We’re using the AFL’s latest guide onhow to recognise and manageconcussion in community football. It isimportant we understand the processto return to play following a concussion.https://play.afl/sites/default/files/2025-03/Match%20Day%20Guide.pdf Under the new community footballguidelines, the earliest that a playersuffering a concussion can return toplay is on the 21st day post theconcussion incident provided they getmedical clearance.The new community football guidelinesand the elite football guidelines are in-step with the recent Australian Instituteof Sport’s Concussion and Brain HealthPosition Statement regarding return toplay protocols post-concussion.There’s now an easy way to helpmanage concussion across communityfootball. Developed in partnership with@MurdochChildrensResearchInstitute,the @AFL approved Headcheck appwill help manage concussion on theground. Download here:www.headcheck.com.au

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookWorking with ChildrenCheck22Any adult (including officials, coaches, team managers and committee members)who are involved in the operation of junior football and netball or a player under theage of 18 must have an up to date Working With Children Check linked to the ElmoreFootball Netball Club.You can link your card to the club using this link-https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-childrenAny questions please ask the Club Health representative or Club President.Ambulance CoverThe Elmore Football Netball Club strongly encourages its players to have Ambulancecover, in case of any incidents where an Ambulance is called.DefibrillatorHaving a defibrillator on hand can make the difference in the firstfew minutes of a sudden cardiac arrest incident. They are easy touse, maintain and can save a life prior to ambulance arrival. There is a defibrillator located at the Elmore Recreation Reserve,in the main clubrooms, beside the door to the bar. There is also a defibrillator located in front of Elmore IGA, which isaccessible to the public.

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookVolunteers23As a club we are run solely by volunteers. It takes a lot of work to ensure thesuccessful running of all football and netball teams. It is for this reason all familieswill be rostered on to various duties throughout the season and we expect thateveryone takes their turn when asked to do something. Each week we need football and netball umpires, water boys/girls, goal umpires,timekeepers, scorers, trainers, and on home games we also gate people, canteenstaff, bar staff, helpers to set up and clean up not to mention all the coaches,assistants and team managers. Many of these duties are performed by the samepeople week in and week out so it really is vital that you play your part.If you are interested in volunteering in any roles please speak to the club president. Roster InformationA roster will be distributed for duties that need to be completed on home and awaygames. All players (and/or junior families) will be rostered on to complete dutiesthroughout the season. If players / their family members are unable to complete theduty it is their responsibility to organise a swap with someone else.Copies of rosters will be made available on the clubs' social media groups forplayers and hard copy form. Copies of the rosters will be displayed in clubrooms,change rooms and the canteen.Sunday Clean upSunday clean up commences around 10am following home games. Many handsmake light work if you’re able to stop in to assist.

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Elmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookThursday Night Dinners24Dinner will be available most Thursday nights, by the catering committee aftertraining. Each team may be asked to assist in hosting a training dinner throughoutthe season. Teams and club announcements will also be made at Thursday night trainingdinners. All coaches and players are encouraged to attend.Football umpires are usually provided by the league for senior level football andunder 18s. At times the club is required to provide umpires- this may includecentral, boundary and goal umpires. The club is usually required to provide a goalumpire for reserves and under 18s games. Netball umpires are valued and supported at Elmore FNC as vital componentsallowing our teams to take the court each week. Mentors are available for those newto umpiring, to support with understanding the rules of the game and develop theirskills around the court. In collaboration with the league we also work to up skill ourumpires as they work towards become badged, reaching a higher level of expertise.We ask to you respect and acknowledge the important role of umpires in our club.Club UmpiresThe Catering Committee has always been a significant part of the Elmore FootballNetball Club. Working alongside other committees and volunteers to ensure thattraining nights, games days, catering events and functions run smoothly.It provides not only catering but also contributes funds to the club.Please contact the catering committee coordinator if you can assist in any way- setup, Thursday night dinners, food prep, sandwich making or game day canteen duties.Catering Committee

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FootballNetballSeniors2:15pmA grade2:30pm17 & under10amReserves12:15pmA reserve1pm15 & under11:30amUnder 18s10:30amB grade11:30am13 & under10amB reserve1pmMini’s TBC- weekto weekElmore FNC 2025 Members HandbookAuskick25Our aim is to have some fun and teach kids the basics of Football. We encourage allparticipants to have a go and get Dad and/or Mum involved and have a great time.The programs focus on skill development and are a great introduction to therelevant sports. All registrations must be done online. To register for Auskick go towww.aflauskick.com.au Auskick will run throughout Term 2- key an eye out for more information closer tothe time.Mini’sGame Day timesMinis Netball at Elmore FNC is a fun and inclusive program designed to introduceyoung players, aged 5-11 years, to the fundamentals of netball. The focus is on developing essential skills such as passing, shooting, and teamwork,all in a supportive, non-competitive environment. With an emphasis on learning andenjoyment, this program helps children build confidence, improve coordination, andfoster a love for the game, setting the foundation for future success in netball.Players are able to train on Thursday afternoons and play on Saturdays, with theoption of training only. There is a league wide tournament that is held allowingplayers to show off the skills they have been learning and have fun.Below are our home game times, for day time games.Please note away game times for netball may vary, pending the opposition.

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Recognition on Sponsors BoardInvitations to Sponsors Day &Presentation Night for 6 peopleMerchandiseComplimentary tickets to ourClub Formal Ball for 6 people4 tickets to $100 draw (win up to $600 each home game)Signage on Hunter Road Fence Signage on Ground Fence(2.44m x 1.22m - supplied by sponsor)(4m x 0.9m - supplied by sponsor)(2 caps & choice of hoodie or polo)Complimentary passes to allhome games for 4 people Club Sponsorship26Platinum Package$4,000 + GSTAs we embark on a new season, we are seeking strategic partnerships withcompanies that share our values and vision for the future. By aligning your brandwith the Elmore Football Netball Club, you will not only gain exposure to our loyal fanbase but also demonstrate your commitment to supporting local sports and youthdevelopment initiatives.Details of our sponsorship packages are available on our website or contact SamO’Sullivan, Sponsorship Coordinator to discuss further - 0407 338 006 or email:efncsponsorship@gmail.comElmore FNC 2025 Members Handbook

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Sponsorship Opportunities Gold Package$2,000 + GSTRecognition on Sponsors BoardInvitations to Sponsors Day &Presentation Night for 4 peopleMerchandiseComplimentary tickets to ourClub Formal Ball for 4 people27Signage on Hunter Road Fence Signage on Ground Fence(2.44m x 1.22m - supplied by sponsor)(4m x 0.9m - supplied by sponsor)(2 caps & choice of hoodie or polo)Complimentary passes to allhome games for 4 people Silver Package$1,200 + GSTRecognition on Sponsors BoardInvitations to Sponsors Day &Presentation Night for 4 peopleSignage on Hunter Road Fence Signage on Ground Fence(2.44m x 1.22m - supplied by sponsor)(4m x 0.9m - supplied by sponsor)Complimentary passes to allhome games for 2 people 2 tickets to $100 draw (win up to $600 each home game)Elmore FNC 2025 Members Handbook

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