Letter to all members

To all members, this is an important email that has been sent to all members tonight.
Dear all players and parents.
While we still have some positions on the committee that are vacant, I would like to thank those who have volunteered to assist. As we now have a full executive committee, we will not need to have a further meeting next week. Please see below who our committee members are for next year, and which positions are still vacant. We would still love more assistance with these positions.
FTG Netball Executive CommitteePresident: Gavin Ferrier 
Vice President: Jenny Block
Secretary: Rebekah O’Sullivan
Treasurer: Heather Simpson
Registration Secretary: Bronwyn Sheen 

FTG Netball CommitteeMinute Secretary: Vacant
Umpires Convenor: Vacant
Coaches Convenor: Vacant
Team Managers Convenor: Phillip Thorneycroft 
Uniforms Officer: Jenny Block 
Asst Uniforms Officer: Vacant
Equipment Officer: Michelle Keats
Asst Equipment Officer: Phillip Thorneycroft
Grants & Sponsorship Co-Ordinator: Kim Hickey
Presentation Night Co-ordinators: Vacant
Important Information – 2018 Training Schedule
Usually at the start of the year just before games start, players find out when their training sessions will be. To assist parents and players of all ages next year and in to the future, it has been decided to have regular training times that will be in place on a yearly basis. Initially these new times will be trialled in 2018, and we envisage that they remain in future years.
Training will also take on a new look. As you can see, all teams in each age group will train at the same time as a squad. This will assist with players getting to know each other better, as well as having the opportunity to train with friends even if they are not in the same team. As part of this change in the way we train, we will also be looking at bringing in players and coaches with to assist with taking specialised training sessions. These specialised sessions will also be available for under 17 – open age group players.
You will notice that the under 17’s through to the Open age groups have a fitness session organised at Genesis Wantirna. If this is successful at the start of the year, then we will continue it throughout the season. Many of these players find it difficult to make it to training, especially before 7pm, so we have listened to the ideas of many players, and put in place a session that we know will benefit them. Students who are studying VCE often struggle to come to training, but we believe that this session will have a great benefit for their netball, as well as their ongoing study.
I am very excited about the direction that we are heading, as I believe that this new approach will assist all players reach their netball and fitness goals, as well as create an increased feeling of community.
Thank-you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing everyone at Grading Day on the 9th of December.
Gavin Ferrier
President
Ferntree Gully Netball Club


2018 Training Schedule
Tuesday
4:30 - 5:45pm
Under 13 Squad Training
(If players can arrive earlier, we would like them to do a light warm-up)
5:45 - 7:00pm
Under 15's Squad Training
(If players can arrive earlier, we would like them to do a light warm-up)

Wednesday 8:00pm
Fitness session for under 17 - Open
This will occur at Genesis Gym Wantirna
Thursday
4:30 – 5:30
Court 1 Mods
Court 2 under 11's
If you haven't registered with Netball Victoria, please go to our website or Facebook page to find the links. There is a link for senior and junior players, and a separate one for players in Mods. It is important for Mods to register under this as they will receive a netball and top.
http://www.ftgnetball.com/news
Don't forget that grading day is the 9th of December at the following times.
2 – 3pm Under 11's
2:45 – 4pm Under 13's
3:45 – 5pm Under 15's
​4:45 – 6pm Under 17 and Open