Football NSW Information & Working with Kids Seminars 2012

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These Information Seminars are being held in conjunction with the Working with Kids Seminars to provide the football community with information about Football NSW and its services combined with the Working with Kids Seminars for Youth League and Metropolitan Representative League Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers as part of their mandatory attendance requirements.
All Coaches, Assistant Coaches or Managers who have not previously attended a WWK seminar and who are registering as a team official with Football NSW in Metropolitan Representative League, Girls Youth League or Boys Youth League in 2012 will be required to attend one of the seminars.
Club and Association officials, MPIO?s, coaches, managers, referees and volunteers are invited to attend these seminars to hear and learn more about Football NSW and working with children.
The content of the WWK seminars is designed to educate and assist team officials on the various aspects of child protection and working with children at an elite level of football.
Football NSW Information & Working With Kids Seminars 2012
SEMINAR INFORMATION
All seminars will start at 7.00pm (arrival & sign-in no later than 6:45pm)
All persons attending must pre-register ? see registration information below
Seminar 1 – Wednesday 8 February 2012 – 7:00 pm start  GLENWOOD Football NSW, Valentine Sports Park Lecture Room 1, 235 Meurants Lane, Glenwood.
Seminar 2 – Wednesday 15 February 2012 – 7:00 pm start ASHFIELD Club Ashfield 1 ? 11 Charlotte St, Ashfield NSW
Seminar 3 – Wednesday 22 February 2012 – 7:00 pm start CAMPBELLTOWN Campbelltown RSL Club 10 Carberry Lane, Campbelltown NSW
Seminar 4 – Wednesday 29 February 2012 – 7:00 pm start LIVERPOOL Liverpool Catholic Club 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Liverpool West NSW
Seminar 5 – Wednesday 7 March 2012 – 7:00 pm start NORTH RYDE North Ryde RSL Pittwater Room, 41 Magdala Rd, North Ryde NSW
Seminar 6 – Wednesday 14 March 2012 – 7:00 pm start ST MARYS St Mary?s Band Club Retreat Room, 411 Great Western Highway, St Marys NSW
Seminar 7 – Wednesday 21 March 2012 – 7:00 pm start    MENAI  Club Central Menai Boronia Room, 44 ? 60 Allison Crescent, Menai NSW
TO REGISTER
To register for a Football NSW Information & Working with Kids Seminar 2012
CLICK HERE to complete and submit the Seminar Registration Form
(if you are unable to open the form cut and paste this link to your browser http://www.footballnsw.com.au/index.php?id=638 )
MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
It is a mandatory requirement of Football NSW that Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers who have not previously attended a WWK seminar and who are registering with Football NSW in Metropolitan Representative League, Girls Youth League and Boys Youth League in 2012 attend ONE (1) WWK Seminar.  Confirmed attendance at a WWK seminar is required prior to the processing of registration and ID cards for 2012.
Persons who have previously attended a WWK Seminar and are currently listed on the Football NSW WWK Database are not required to attend.  
REGIONAL WORKING WITH KIDS TRAINING
Youth League and Metropolitan Representative League Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers located in regional NSW, Central Coast and the Illawarra are required to contact their Club or Association regarding regional WWK training.
EXEMPTIONS
Persons required to attend a WWK Seminar who are currently employed as a NSW Police Officer, Doctor, Nurse, School Teacher, Child Care worker or DOCS employee can apply for an exemption.   Strict criteria applies. 
To apply for an exemption you must provide to Football NSW:
1.         Evidence of your employment   i.e. A letter or email from employer confirming your position
2.         Evidence of relative child protection training
3.         Your full name
4.         Contact phone number
5.         Position ? Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager
6.         Name of Club or association
Send exemption requests by e-mail to michelle@footballnsw.com.au  
All applications for exemption will be assessed and considered after 1 February 2012. 
ENQUIRIES
All enquiries regarding the Information & WWK Seminars or to check if you need to attend a WWK Seminar phone 8814 4400 or e-mail seminar@footballnsw.com.au