Any athlete registered for the current season in the 16 or 17 year age group (U17 age group at Club) may nominate for the role of Club Captain.

Role description 

The duties of a Club Captain may include:

• Act as a role model and provide guidance to younger athletes including event preparation, warm-up, injury management, and managing a competition schedule.
• Assist the Saturday Competition Team before, during and after Club Competition Days.
• Assist at the end of season Presentation Day and other functions as applicable.
• Demonstrate great leadership including fairness, inclusiveness and integrity on and off the sports field.
• Provide feedback on issues and improvements, and assist with implementing solutions.
• Regularly participate in Club training and demonstrate respect for the Club’s Coaching Team.
• Represent the Club in a positive manner at every opportunity including events and competition.
• Work with and support the Committee and Age Managers as required.

Selection process 

Unless specified otherwise, nominations open on the first Season Registration Collection day and close one week before the first official Saturday Club competition date. Club Captains will be announced and presented at the first Saturday Club competition date.

To ensure a fair, objective and open selection process, nominations will be discussed amongst and voted on by the Committee at a meeting held in accordance with the Club’s Constitution.

Conflict of Interest: No family member of any nominated athletes will participate in any part of the selection process. 

The following criteria will be used when considering nominations:

• Application form was submitted within the required deadline and to a suitable standard.
• Athlete responses to nomination questions are well considered and demonstrate maturity.
• Athlete is a positive role model and sets a good example to all Club members.
• Athlete shows great leadership including fairness, inclusiveness and integrity on and off the sports field.
• Athlete has shown commitment to the Club by attending regular Club competitions during previous seasons and weekly Club Training.
• Involvement in other aspects of the Club is also desirable including volunteering during Registration Collection Days and Intro Days, and supporting Saturday morning operations.
• Athletes in the 17s age group may be given priority. 
• Athletes may only complete one year as a Club Captain.
• Where possible, the athlete has represented the Club at inter-Club competitions/events.

The Committee:

• Has the discretion to nominate any athlete excluded from the selection process due to extenuating circumstances. 
• May exclude any athlete from the selection process due to concerns relating to poor leadership, attitude or behaviour. 
• May remove any athlete from the role of Club Captain during the season due to concerns relating to poor leadership, attitude or behaviour. 

Send any comments or questions to info@balmainlac.org.au