INFORMATION PACK
2007/2008
INTRODUCTION |
Welcome
to
Tony
Fripp
Chair
of
for_korf@hotmail.com
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OUR PRINCIPLES |
Sport for All
We
will do whatever we can to get as many people as possible playing and enjoying
korfball, at whatever level they wish.
Communication
We
will make every effort to communicate effectively. Please do ask if you do not understand
anything. Email,
via the e-mail addresses given below, and our web-site, www.exeterkorfball.co.uk, are the principal means of communication
within the Club.
Respect
Everyone
brings different strengths, skills and experience to the club; everyone is
important. We are grateful that some
people make the sport possible by coaching and refereeing games.
Selection
In
a competitive environment selection can be a very difficult and unrewarding
task! If you have queries regarding your
selection for a team please ask a member of the Selection Committee. We will not discuss your selection with
anyone except you.
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THE SPORT |
Korfball
is an exciting mixed-sex team sport that is increasing in popularity throughout
the world. It was the brainchild of a
Dutch school teacher, Nico Broekhusen, who founded the sport in 1902. Broekhusen searched far and wide for a team
sport that both the boys and girls in his school could play together on equal
terms, but without success. He therefore
chose to develop a sport of his own that would encourage teamwork and
co-operation. It really is a top sport,
and one that is played in a good spirit!
The
word 'Korf' is simply Dutch for 'basket'.
An overview of the game and an abridged version of the rules are
included with this information pack.
Korfball
is promoted by the International Korfball Federation (IKF) and the English Korfball
Association (EKA). All players are
registered with the EKA and have an EKA number.
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THE CLUB - 2007/08 |
Exeter
Korfball Club is in its 5th year.
In 2007/08 we expect to have two teams playing in the local South West
League run for and on behalf of the South West Korfball Association
("SWKA").
We
train at
We’d
like more people to enjoy playing korfball, so feel free to bring friends
along.
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TRAINING |
EKC
aims to offer everyone the opportunity to play korfball, from experienced
players who want to compete at the top level, to beginners who would like to
learn a new sport, keep fit and have fun.
We
train on a Tuesday night at
From
May until July (approximately) we train and play outside on a Tuesday, 7.30 pm
until dusk, again in
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MEMBERSHIP COSTS |
We
hope that you will want to join
If
you cannot afford to pay the monthly membership fee please speak to the Chair, Tony
or our treasurer Nigel, in confidence - we want everyone to be able to
play. The fee is reviewed every year at
the AGM at the end of the league season.
When
you first come to the Club you are entitled to 2 free training sessions. After that the cost is £3.50 per
session. People are advised to switch to
monthly payments as soon as possible and start saving money!
SOCIALISING |
We
are good at socialising! Hazel Thornton (heiress to a chocolate factory) is our
main social secretary, ably assisted by Vickhi Cerioli (you may not have seen
her but she'll be able to see you - she's currently resting after having her
eyes lasered) and others as and when the social mood takes them!
We
try and encourage people to come for a drink after training on Thursdays, and
are holding regular ‘do’s’, which we would ask you to support.
Hazel
is open to suggestions for activities, and there is already an area-wide dinner
on the cards plus a quiz-tastic Tony's patented Fact Hunt after the first
league match. There will be others, including a Christmas Dinner, but ideas are
always welcome. What do you fancy doing?
MANAGEMENT
OF THE CLUB |
The
Club is managed by a Committee, which meets regularly. If there is anything you would like discussed
or you have any queries or concerns please let them know. We encourage all members to become involved
in the running of the club, and we feed back by way of the web-site, email and
a somewhat irregular Newsletter, distributed in hard copy and electronically.
The
following are the Club Officers for 2007/08:
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Chair |
Tony
Fripp |
***deleted from the online version*** |
for_korf [ at ]hotmail [ dot ]com |
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Coaching
Team |
Tony
Fripp and Russell Goodwin |
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Club
Captain |
Melody
Rockell |
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mel [ dot ]rockell [ at ] hotmail [ dot ]com |
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Vice
Captain |
Charlotte
Hawkins |
***deleted from the online version |
charlottekatehawkins [ at ]hotmail [ dot ]com |
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Secretary |
Kevin
McMeeking |
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k [ dot ]p [ dot ] mcmeeking [at ]exeter [dot ]ac [ dot ]uk |
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Development |
Lisa
Rowden |
***deleted from the online version |
l [ dot ]m [ dot ]rowden [ at ]exeter [ dot ]ac [ dot ]uk |
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Treasurer |
Nigel
Holland |
*** deleted from the online version |
nigeloftopsham [ at ]aol [ dot ]com |
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Social Secretary |
Hazel Thornton |
***deleted from the online version |
hazel [ underscore ]thornton [ at ] hotmail [ dot ]com |
Who does what?
Chair:
chairs the Club and Committee meetings and represents the Club.
Coaching
Team: coach Club training sessions and are members of the Selection Committee.
Club
Captain: captains the whole club generally and the first team specifically, and
is a member of the Selection Committee
Vice
Captain: supports and deputises for the Club Captain, and is a member of the
Selection Committee.
Secretary:
takes minutes, contact point for the English Korfball Association, organises
the league fixtures and hall booking for home games.
Development
Officer: organises recruitment of new members and promotion of the sport,
supports in particular the newest players and team in the club.
Social
Secretary: co-ordinates events, annual and Christmas dinners and makes sure
everyone has fun.
Treasurer:
manages the Club’s finances.
If
you are interested in getting a bit more involved, let us know - you will be
welcomed with open arms!
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www.exeterkorfball.co.uk |
We
are continually developing our web-site:
www.exeterkorfball.co.uk - ‘the hub of the club’
The
intention is that the web-site becomes the
way of contacting the club and disseminating information. It is being developed by Sarah Cavell and
Charlie Hawkins, and if you have any suggestions on how it can be improved, or
better still have a skill to help in its development, please do shout up!
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LEAGUES AND GAMES |
Winter
Indoor Leagues
The
indoor competitive season starts on 13th October and runs through to March. League games are normally played on Sunday
afternoons, either at home or away. Most
of our home games are played at St Lukes School, which is near to Pinhoe
Sainsburys.
The First Team will play in
the South West League, Division 1. Last
season the first team finished 5th out of 8 and we expect to be able
to develop from this point. The first
team is captained by Melody Rockell, the Club Captain.
The Second
Team
will play in the South West League, Reserve Division. Last season the second
team also finished 5th out of 8 and again we expect to improve on this
position. The second team is captained by Charlie Hawkins.
Third
team/additional players will be incorporated into the league squads when selected
and will at the very least have the ability to play in friendly mixed matches
at our home fixtures.
Lastly,
don’t be afraid of playing competitively for the Club - it’s a buzz, and is the
best way to learn the sport!
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SELECTION |
The
Selection Committee makes decisions about which squad you play with. These decisions are not always based purely
on skill and experience levels - a big aspect is commitment in terms of coming
to training and improving your korfball skills.
Practicalities like travel arrangements, husband and wife pairings
wanting to play (or not to play) together etc, also come into play.
If
you have circumstances that affect your availability to play competitively for
the club, just have a word with one of the Selection Committee, email them,
etc. We do our best to accommodate
people’s wishes.
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SUMMER TOURNAMENTS |
Many
korfball clubs organise weekend tournaments during the summer months. Teams of mixed ability travel from all over
the country to play lots of short games, usually outdoors on grass, either on a
Saturday or Sunday. Many stay to
socialise in the evening and camp overnight, and even play more games the next
day. Tournaments are usually great fun
and a good way to bond with your club mates.
The
largest outdoor tournament in the korfball calendar is the EKA County
Championships, normally held the on last weekend in July, with the venue
changing annually.
We
also plan to hold our own tournament and have done so successfully in 2004 and
2006.
CAPTAINING
A TEAM |
The
captain of a team has specific responsibilities on and off the court. Some are laid down in the rules of the game,
some in the rules of the league and some in the principles or decisions made by
the club.
The
Team Captain:
Is
responsible for making sure fixtures are fulfilled, ie. getting a team to the
right place at the right time, in liaison with the other Club.
Ensures
the team has a strip, and that it does not clash with the opposition’s.
Makes
sure the team warms up properly before the start of a match, and decides who
plays where.
Is
responsible for making sure the team is legal.
The South West League restricts the number of higher team players you
can field.
Motivates
the team and leads by way of example.
Makes
sure the match result procedure is completed after each game.
Either
writes or makes sure someone writes a Match Report for the Club’s Newsletter
and web-site.
Liaises
with the Selection Committee over any problems with the squad.
Keeps
in touch with squad members who are out injured.
Helps
communications between the team and the coaches/Committee.
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USEFUL
WEBSITES |
Korfball
is run by people who play the game. There are no professional
administrators. A handful of volunteers
do a great job maintaining web sites.
These are some of the best:
www.exeterkorfball.co.uk is our club
website.
www.englandkorfball.co.uk is the English
Korfball Association’s site. It has good
links to national and international sites, and you can download a full copy of
the rules of korfball.
www.korfballnet.com is the top
www.korfball.com is a useful
site with pictures and videos and also the thriving forums community where
lively discussions about korfball and anything members can imagine take place.
www.swka.org is the SWKA results
and information web site.
Most
of these sites have links to other sites.
If you come across some particularly interesting sites post a note on
our web site and share it with the rest of us!
Thanks here and an attribution to some friends in the North
– Castle Korfball Club, whose welcome pack was used extensively in the creation
of this one.