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NSW PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION - HANDBOOK

 

SECTION 7.2 - DUTIES OF A TEAM MANAGER

 
(Amended 2002)
 

7.2.1

At least seven (7) days prior to departure confirm with the Senior Education Officer:
  (a) Travel details: including any alternative arrangements being made for the return journey of individual team members.
  (b) Equipment.
  (c) Team lists and billet information.
  (d) Managerial accommodation.
  (e) Expenses for the Manager and the Coach.
 

7.2.2

FORWARD TRAVEL
  (a) Arrive at the point of departure 1 hour prior to scheduled departure time.
  (b) Check team members and billet information.
  (c) Book through luggage.
  (d) Check that parents are aware of all details of return travel.
  (e) Supervise boarding and conduct in transit.
  (f) Advise Senior Education Officer and Host Secretary of any alteration to travel details, team lists or billet information immediately.
  7.2.3 ON ARRIVAL AT VENUE
  (a) Check all Exchange details with the convening Senior Education Officer and advise team members accordingly.
  (b) Supervise and assist with billet dispersal.
  (c) Record changes in billet information and notify the home Senior Education Officer.
  7.2.4 DURING THE EXCHANGE
  (a) Check billeting - notify the host Secretary of unsatisfactory billets. Do not make any changes without first consulting the host Secretary.
  (b) Distribute equipment and supervise use of that equipment during the Carnival.
  (c) Supervise conduct of team members at all times.
  (d) Co-operate with the host Secretary at all times.
  (e) Note details of injuries received by players and ensure that the necessary medical attention is sought.
  (f) Supervise return travel to billeting homes at the completion of each day.
  (g) Attend all functions/activities arranged by the host State.
  (h) Compile the necessary information for the report.
  (i) Be responsible in the event of inclement weather for the welfare and behaviour of team members.
  7.2.5 COMPLETION OF EXCHANGE
  (a) Collect all equipment.
  (b) Ensure that names and addresses necessary for letters of appreciation are forwarded with the Team Manager's Report.
  (c) Ensure that team members are aware of return travel details.
  (d) Notify the Senior Education Officer and parents of any alterations to return travel.
 

7.2.6

RETURN TRAVEL
  (a) Arrive at departure point 1 hour prior to scheduled departure time.
  (b) Book luggage through and check team boarding. Make suitable arrangements in the event of absent team members. Notify the Senior Education Officer if necessary.
  (c) Supervise conduct and travel arrangements for children including those with further travel.
  7.2.7 ON RETURN
  (a) Return equipment within 14 days to the New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association office indicating loss or damage if necessary.
  (b) Submit a written report within 7 days to the Senior Education Officer. Any information of a confidential nature, e.g. billeting or behaviour problems, should be forwarded to the State Secretary on a separate sheet.
  7.2.8 APPAREL
  (a)

Every Manager is entitled to:

    (i)

A blazer as required for suitable attire.

(ii) A State tie.
(iii) A State bag as required.
(iv) Travel costs
(v) Friendship pins - balance to be returned.
  (b) Supply of any other equipment will be at the price paid by the New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association.
 

7.2.9

GENERAL
  (a) Co-operate with the Coach in the overall conduct of the Exchange.
  (b) Ensure that all receipts of expenditure incurred by Team Managers and Coaches are forwarded to the Senior Education Officer with the Team Manager's Report together with any outstanding claims or accounts.
  (c) Discuss with team members prior to departure desirable conduct and attitudes while on tour.
  (d) Make suitable arrangements for the control of pocket money and the protection of valuables.
  (e) Should the team management rule that a team member should be escorted home, because of any misconduct of a serious nature, the Senior Education Officer should be notified immediately.
  (f)

Each Coach and Manager will receive travel, accommodation expenses and a daily allowance as determined by the Annual General Meeting.

A Manager of a State team will be given a minimum grant of fifty dollars ($50) for incidental expenses. He/she must forward receipts of expenditure, together with the balance, if applicable, when forwarding the Team Manager's Report.

  (g)

Money given to Team Managers for advanced incidental expenses is to be used to ensure the well being and adequate care of the children under their charge.

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