Handbook Section 5
Individual awards (trophies) are inconsistent with club values for U8, U9 and U10 age groups - and are only applicable for U11 onwards.
The five trophies applicable from Under 11 onwards are to be awarded to five different players, and recognise a wide spread of contributions to the team on and off the field so each player may reasonably consider themselves capable of winning one of them if they adopt club values and train and play to the best of their ability:
- Best and Fairest (B&F)
- Best and Fairest, runner up
- Most improved
- Most determined
- Best team player
B&F weekly voting system involves three to five capable people chosen by Team Manager on the day, with a fair spread of all parents and coaches through the year. Player votes are 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 in descending order - ie: 5 votes for best on ground. B&F votes are to reflect performance on the day relative to teammates, rather than performance relative a given player’s usual standards. The lead Team Manager shall maintain B&F voting documentation in a confidential secure location.
The lead Team Manager is responsible for the integrity of player votes and record keeping during the year, as well as tallying of votes for all five awards at end of year. A designated Committee member for each team shall review the B&F voting process set up at the start of and during the year, and be advised on the process of tallying and final results following the conclusion of the home and away season. Total player B&F votes shall only be announced for top 5 place getters.
The winners of the three other awards will be determined via a meeting and voting of coaches, with the head coach having casting vote for any award where votes are even and agreement can't be reached.
The player awards voting process and outcomes (B&F top 5, and the three other awards) shall be submitted to Club Committee by lead Team Manager for endorsement prior to trophies being engraved or awarded.
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