Alongside the Coach, this is one of the most important roles in any team. The role of Team Manager is critical to the efficient running of Marist Rugby, and this person is usually the connection between the Club, the Coach, the boys and their families.

  • As soon as appointed - Send a letter to your team parents (Appendix A) seeking their contact details and assistance
 
  • As soon as this is received – Complete the Team Contact and Roster List (Appendix B) and send it to the Volunteer Coordinator, your Age Group Coordinator and the parents.
    • The list includes volunteers for all key positions
    • If everyone participates, each family only has to volunteer once per season
    • If families need to swap, they use the Team Contact List and notify you
 
  • Before Round 1 – Please read, and ensure parents and players are aware of, the Marist Rugby Club Policy Handbook and Code of Behaviour  (www.maristrugby.com.au)
 
  • Before Round 1 - Seek team spectators to act as informal team photographers throughout the year. Players and families will appreciate the photos, and action shots are good for college publications and the Club website. Instructions for uploading the photos are on the website at: http://www.maristrugby.com.au/upload-photos.html
 
  • Before Round 1 - Ensure that each team has two nominated first aid officers. There are paid professionals at the Home Games at Marist oval, but each team requires dedicated volunteer first aiders (in visible vests), and the Club will fund First Aid training.
 
  • Ongoing - Keep information flowing to the families. Make sure that they know of, and are encouraged to be involved in, the activities of their team and their Club.

  • Each week - If an injury occurs, you must complete and lodge a report via the Marist Sporting Club Sports Injury/Incident Form. The Injury/Incident Reporting icon can also be added to your iPhone (details on the form). In addition, the mandatory 2018 Concussion Referral and Reporting form can be found here.
 
  • Each Home Game - (every fortnight) - please confirm that you have five families volunteering for the game volunteer spots on the roster (Appendix B)
 
  • Each Home Game  - if your team is playing in the first or last games of the day, you will need to identify three volunteers to help the Ground Marshall with set up or pack up.
 
  • Each week - Make sure that the team knows where and when they are playing.  In particular, if the team is playing out of town, make sure that the players and their families know the time, the venue, and any other necessary details. Weekly draws will be updated on the website and sent out by e-mail from the Rugby Master.
 
  • Each week - Please ensure your First Aid Volunteer and Field Marshall are identified and wearing their vests.
 
  • Each week - Ensure the appropriate kit is available on game day.  This includes footballs, cones, water bottles, first aid kit and vests, touch judge flag, orange vest for the field marshals etc.
  
  • Each week – Please note that contact with referees and other officials for any complaint or criticism is to be initiated through Marist Rugby. Particularly in the case of refereeing matters, contact the Rugby Master, Sports Master or Committee in the first instance.
 
  • Each week - Prepare the current player team list. (ARU numbers to be supplied by Registrar).
    • Introduce yourself to the other team manager
    • Use the rugby x-plorer app boys attendance at the game and for scoring the game
    • Rugby x-plorer app keeps all game information and a record of who played throughout the season.
 
  • Each week - Organise a touch judge to help out each game.  This can be parent or sibling who can assist the Referee. They will not be asked to make major decisions.

  • Each week - Confirm the score at the end of the game. Check with referee immediately after the game to confirm the final score. If you have a results sheet or statistics sheet, ask the referee to confirm and either provide his / her name or even sign the sheet.
 
  • Each week - If you are in an U13 to Open team - Apply the mercy rule when a team is winning by more than 30 points. (Appendix D)
 
  • Each week - Maintain accurate team statistics. Template attached (Appendix E) for the game score, who played, who scored, and who was awarded the 3, 2, 1 points.
   
  • By Tuesday after the game - Ensure that a regular Match Report (including the score) and game photos are emailed to webmaster.maristrugby@gmail.com by the Tuesday afternoon following the game (Appendix F)