guidelines AND provisions

FOR running A maf carnival

  

Brief history

  
 

The first National Superules Carnival as it was then known was held in 1983 in Melbourne in 1983 and annual carnivals have since been held on a yearly basis.

 

Initially it was decided that national Carnivals would be held on a rotational base through out the participating States and Territories however due to more teams participating from each State and Territory, Financial restraints and the ability to provide adequate facilities for the National Carnivals it appears that States and Territories are now bidding on holding of the National Carnival.

 

MAF Executive has also taken over the main responsibility of organizing the national carnival with the successful State or Territory

 

It is the responsibility of MAF to encourage and administer the sport in a most professional manner. To encourage participants and their families to be involved in our Nations great sport of Australian Rules football.

 

It has become apparent over the last five years and since the introduction of the so called bidding system that the provision of adequate minimum facilities has varied considerably and is a cause of concern for the players, officials and families involved in the National Carnival.

    
     
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
     
   
   
   
   
   
   
       
 

The minimum standards for the adequate provision of facilities is to ensure that it not only provides fairness in the bidding process but also indicates the professionalism that MAF wants to project to all those involved in Australian Football or other sports.

    
       
  The minimum provision of adequate provision of facilities also provides a check list for States and Territories however it is not meant to indicate that extra provisions over than those listed cannot be added to or improved upon.    
       
 

MINIMUM ADEQUATE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE HOLDING OF MAF AUSTRALIAN RULES NATIONAL FOOTBALL CARNIVAL

    
       
 

Football ovals and facilities

    
 

A minimum of three football ovals are to be provided to at least local Football league standards. This means adequate size and shape, with good grass cover free of rocks or debris and defined by appropriate boundary and centre square line marking.

 

Goal and point posts are to be in accordance with Australian football standards and be provided with appropriate protection to prevent an injury to a player as a result of a collision with the posts

    
       
 

Location of Ovals

    
 

Consideration must be given to the location of all the ovals to be used during the National carnival and that at least 2 of the ovals are adjacent or within close proximity to each other.   The 3rd oval should be within 15minutes from the main ovals, to allow players and there support personnel time to reach the other ground and prepare the player for the game.

 

All Ovals should be clearly identified as numbers 1, 2 or 3 etc., so that should emergency assistance be required the emergency service can be easily directed to that oval.

   
       
 

Minimum Provision of Change Room Facilities for each state or Territory

    
 

Minimum change room facilities should consist of separate change rooms for each State and Territory, they should be exist of a lockable facility or transportable buildings with a minimum of 1 square metre per player, and officials.   Plus adequate room for trainers to set up appropriate rub down and treatment area’s and at least 40 square metres in area with adequate light and ventilation provided i.e. 10metres by 4metres wide.

 

A 10metre by 3metre lockable change room for Umpires shall be provided with adequate light and ventilation.

Facilities shall also be provided for MAF Officials as per their requirements

Adequate under cover shelter shall be provided adjacent to each Playing Oval for each participating team being a minimum of 40square metres.

 

Provision of easy access and parking must be provided for Ambulance or other Emergency Services.

 

The Emergency Services access areas must be kept clear at all times.

 

All playing Ovals are to be inspected by a MAF’s official prior to the commencement of the first game of the carnival day commencing i.e.(Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday) to ensure that players and officials are not put at risk by sprinklers holes, diverts or debris left on the field etc and give the all clear for the games to commence.

 

In the Tropical States and Territories adequate ventilation by means of electric fans must be available for those teams requiring them.

 

Ovals are to be kept moist to help prevent injuries and if necessary watered during the days when football is not being played to MAF officials requirements.

 

All Oval playing surfaces are to be well drained

    
       
 

Toilet and Shower Facilities

    
 

Facilities should be adequate in number, conveniently located and suitable for the carnival.

 

Toilet facilities must have the necessary provisions for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewerage and waste water. These facilities must be operated and maintained in a clean and tidy manner so that a unsanitary condition does not occur.

 

All toilets are to be water flush and have hand basins provided these include portable toilets.  If hand basins are not available an appropriate alcohol gel hand wash should be provided.

    
       
 

RECOMMENDED TOILET FACILITIES FOR A NATIONAL CARNIVALS

    
 

MALES

PATRONS.    WC.  URINALS.   Hand washing Basins

Less than

500                 3         8                  2

1000               5         10                4

2000               9         15                7

    
       
 

FEMALES

Less than

500                13                           4

1000              16                           6

2000              18                           8

    
       
 

Facilities for Persons with a Disability

At least one Unisex toilet for persons with a disability shall be provided  

   
       
  SHOWERS    
 

Shall be provided with adequate hot and cold running water

 

A minimum of 24 showers, 3 blocks of 8 or 4 blocks of 6 it is estimated that on a carnival day approx 7,000 litres of hot water per day of the carnival will be required on average.

 

Provision of separate shower facilities for umpires and females may be required.

    
       
 

WASTE MANAGEMENT

   
  Sufficient rubbish receptacles (bins) shall be provided around the football ovals and adjacent to each State and Territory Change Room IE at least 4 per oval and one per change room and shower area and are required to be collected and emptied after each National carnival playing day    
 

 

    
 

Player Health and Well Being

    
  A minimum of 50 litres of clean potable drinking water shall be available for each participating team, more if temperatures are extreme or humidity high.    
       
  There is now sufficient evidence to indicate that rehydration of players after excessive exercise such as playing a game of football is extremely important and therefore it is necessary that each team be provided with sufficient sports drink granules and container to make at least 20 litres sports drink. The consumption of alcohol should be discouraged until 30 minutes after the game has finished    
       
 

The supply of ice is extremely important for the treatment of injuries and for adding to drinking water especially in the Tropical parts of the States and Northern Territory.

At least 2 X 5Kg bags of ice shall be provided per team per day for all States and the ACT.  When the National Carnivals held in Queensland or the Northern Territory at least 2 X 10kg bags of ice shall be provided per team per day