We are excited to announce the transfer of RHJNC player membership to RHFNC following the recent survey of current members, which demonstrated support of this initiative.
The transfer of the Junior Netball Club from the Red Hill Junior Football Club to the Red Hill Football Netball Club is strategic move is designed to align our resources and efforts, providing a more cohesive and supportive environment for our young athletes to benefit from ongoing coaching and collaboration with experienced senior netball players.
What will change?
- Governance and Reporting – This will change with player membership transferred to the Senior Football Netball Club
- The alliance with the Senior Netball Club will provide us with access to free training coaches and support from the seniors to reduce the pressure on parent coaches, provide player pathways from junior to senior netball ranks and create stronger links to the larger Red Hill community for greater support.
- The Senior Football Netball Club will take over administration of the Junior Netball Club. The Junior Club will still have the same freedom to do things our way but won’t have to run a formal committee of management, pay bills, order uniforms or manage Netball Connect
What will stay the same?
- The culture and freedom of the Junior Netball Club will continue to operate in the best interests of its families and players will not change.
- All sponsorship or fundraising derived by the junior netball club will go directly to the juniors as it does now.
- Club Membership costs will remain unchanged.
Key Benefits to Junior Netball Players and Families:
1. Skill Development and Player Pathways:
– Access to experienced senior netballers who will volunteer their time to assist with training sessions, providing valuable mentorship and skill development.
– Structured coaching session stailored to team skill levels, ensuring personalized attention and growth.
– Reduced commitment from and reliance on parent coaches to plan and execute training sessions.
– Clear pathways for junior players to transition into senior ranks, supported by mentorship and exposure to senior-level play.
– Opportunities for juniors to build relationships with senior players, fostering a supportive network for future development.
2. Representation, Advocacy and Governance Efficiency
– No requirement for Junior Netball to operate its own independent administrative committee, relieving parent volunteers of these responsibilities. All formal committee positions will form part of the administrative requirement of the Senior Club Committee.
– Appointment of a Junior NetballDirector on the Senior Committee, ensuring our players’ needs and perspectives are represented in decision-making processes.
– Streamlined financial processes through the Senior Club’s treasury function, ensuring efficient management of registration and game day payments.
– Continued focus on maintaining a cost recovery breakeven position, preserving the ethos of Junior Netball.
3. Expanded Sponsorship Opportunities:
– Retention of existing sponsorships while exploring joint proposals with the Senior Club, enhancing our financial support and community presence.
– Greater opportunities for sponsorship with signage and other reciprocal benefits available to sponsors.
– Retention of Junior Netball sponsorship funds to benefit the junior netballers exclusively.
4. Community Engagement and Social Benefits:
– Strengthened community ties through joint events and activities, enhancing the social experience for players and families.
– Designation of senior home matches as Junior Netball promotional games, offering opportunities for junior players to participate and engage with the broader club community.
– Cross-promotional activities, including a sausage sizzle and participation in senior games, fostering a sense of belonging and excitement.
5. Volunteer and Leadership Development:
– Encouragement of volunteer participation at senior home games, providing parents and supporters with opportunities to engage and contribute.
– Inclusion of Junior Netball parents in the Club database, promoting membership and involvement in club activities.
Parent volunteer involvement in the operation of the junior netball club will include the following roles:
Team Managers – to coordinate position rotations (11/u and younger), fill-ins, scoring rosters and team WhatsApp
Junior Netball Director – to represent our Junior Netball community at monthly Committee meetings, oversee player registrations, respond to new player inquiries
Social & Fundraising Volunteers – to coordinate junior club events and assist with Club sausage sizzles and fundraising events as required
Parent Coaches – to coach games and direct training sessions with a mix of parent led and Seniors Coached sessions throughout the season
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, or wish to volunteer, please contact us.
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