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CLUB HANDBOOK
Club Constitution
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Title
The name of the club is
Gt Whelnetham Football Club
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Object
The object of the club is to provide competitive football
for boys of the current age.
All competitive football shall be between clubs who
are affiliated to their respective County/National Association.
The club may also engage in social and recreational
activities as deemed desirable by the Committee, which may support and promote
the club.
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Management Committee
The club shall be controlled by a committee consisting of the officers of the
club, managers and parent representatives.
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Committee Meetings
As and when necessary, aiming for once a month.
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Annual General Meeting
Once a year
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Club Funds
All money belonging to the club shall be paid by the treasurer into the club
bank account with all cheques being signed by two appointed signatories.
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Legal Liabilities
The club shall have Public Liability Insurance at all times and make provision
for the insuring players and officials against serious injury or death whilst
playing organised events.
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Registration Fees/Subs
Annual registration fees will be determined annually at
the AGM and shall become due on registration of the player with the league each
year.
Any registration fee not paid by 30 September will result
in that player not playing until such time that the fee is paid. Monthly subs
will be by standing order, with the player missing games if this should fall
into arrears.
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Once the registration fee is received no refunds will be permitted unless
approved by the Committee.
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No
member shall resign or be eligible for transfer to any other club until any debt
with this club is discharged.
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In
the event of any fines being incurred due to misconduct the responsibility of
the fine will be with the player or players parent/guardian.
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All kit
belongs to the Club and must be returned or a fee of £50 will be charged.
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CUFC will have first refusal on any boy to play for them rather than an
opposition team, as per agreement with George Rolls (Director of CUFC), our
sponsor.
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All parent
helpers/regular volunteers will have an FA Enhanced CRB check.
Code of conduct for players
Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and
for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning
at any cost Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally
important.
This code focuses on players involved in top-class football. Nevertheless, the
key concepts in the code are valid for players at all levels.
Obligations towards the game
A player should:
Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skills,
technique, tactics and stamina
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a
game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already
been achieved
Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting
Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly
expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including
others involved in the game
Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards ones own team
A player should:
Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help
his own team win
Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his
commitment to the team winning.
AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN FOOTBALL
Respect for the Laws of the Game and Competition Rules
A player should:
Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition
rules
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
Resist any temptation to take banned substances or used banned techniques.
Respect towards opponents
A player should:
Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of
the game
Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play,
and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the match officials
A
player should:
Accept the decision of
the match official without protest
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a match official
Show due respect towards match officials.
Respect towards team officials
A player should:
Abide by the instructions of their coach and Team Officials, provided they do
not contradict the spirit of this code
Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the supporters
A player should:
Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Code of conduct for parents/spectators
Parents/spectators have a great influence on childrens enjoyment and success in
football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the
game its fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes
at football within your club, it is important to reinforce the message that
positive encouragement will contribute to:
Children enjoying football
A sense of personal achievement
Self-esteem
Improvement in the childs skills and techniques.
Expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a childs attitude
towards:
Other players
Officials
Managers
Spectators.
We request that parents/spectators within our club are always positive and
encouraging towards all of the children, not just your own.
We ask that parents/spectators:
Applaud the opposition as well as your own team
Avoid coaching the child during the game
Not to shout and scream
Respect the referees decision
Give attention to each of the children involved in football, not just the most
talented
Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
Ensure that parents/spectators within our club agree and adhere to our clubs
Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.
Please note: By ensuring that the relevant groups have signed up to the
appropriate code of conduct your club will be able to apply the clubs sanctions
and deal with any inappropriate conduct with clarity.
In Summary
No foul or abusive language should be used towards a referee, official,
spectator or other player of any team.
No threats or acts of violence towards a referee, official, spectator or other
player of any team.
No participation as either a player, official or spectator whilst under the
influence of alcohol or prohibited drug.
No consumption of alcohol or prohibited drug around the playing area or at
training grounds whilst sporting activities involving Gt Whelnetham Football
club are being conducted.
As a member of Gt Whelnetham Football Club your signature on the registration
form is deemed to be your acceptance of and intended compliance of the Code of
Conduct.
Guidance for disciplinary policy
The disciplinary process:
We believe that it is essential that our club is fair and consistent.
Verbal warning
Written warning
Exclusion from specified number of matches
Equality Policy
In all our activities we will not discriminate, or in any way treat anyone less
favourably, on grounds of gender, sexual orientation,
race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or belief, ability or disability. We will ensure that we treat
people fairly and with respect.
Medical History/Contact Details
We request that you notify us immediately, in writing, with change of details in
either medical conditions and/or contact details.
The FA Coaches Association Code of Conduct
Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics within football. Their concept of
ethics and their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their
supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the
moral aspect of their conduct.
Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices
of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications. It is
natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not
intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to
disassociate themselves from a win-at-all-costs attitude.
Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young
people.
The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a first
priority, before the achievement of the reputation of the club, school, coach or
parent.
The FA Coaches Association Code of Conduct reflects the standards expressed by
the
National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches.
Code of Conduct for Coaches
1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person
and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other
considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the Rules of The Football
Association.
4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player
based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their
own behaviour and performance.
7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are
appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where
appropriate, the parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they
are entitled to expect from their coach.
9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches,
officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests
of the player.
10. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. Fair
Play) and
never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the
spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of
prohibited substances or techniques.
11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and
appearance.
12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language or behaviour.
Code of Conduct for team officials
This Code applies to all team/club officials (although some items may not apply
to all officials).
Obligations towards the game
The team official should:
Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters
Promote and develop own team having regard to the interest of the players,
supporters and reputation of the national game
Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the
interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship
Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game
Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly
expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including
others involved in the game
Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Obligations towards the team
The team official should:
Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of
the club/team, and to obtain the best results by the team, using all permitted
means
Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests
Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and
techniques
Promote ethical principles
Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at
their own club/team and others.
Obligations towards the supporters
The team official should:
Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Respect towards the match officials
A team official should:
Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
Show due respect towards Match Officials.
GT WHELNETHAM Football Club
Child Protection Policy
1.
Gt Whelnetham football club
acknowledges its
responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has
been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe
environment for all of its members. A child or young person is anyone under the
age of 18 engaged in any club football activity. We subscribe to The Football
Associations Child Protection and Best Practice Policy and Procedures,
Safeguarding Children and Young People in football (revised edition 2006) and
endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document.
2.
The key principles of The FA Child Protection Policy are that:
The child's welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration
All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless
of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious
beliefs or sexual orientation
All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to
swiftly and appropriately
Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and
their parents/carers is essential.
3.
We
acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in
football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be
protected from poor
practice
and abuse.
Gt Whelnetham football club
recognises that this is
the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.
4.
Gt Whelnetham football club
has a role to play in
safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them
from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is
noted and accepted that The Football Association Regulations (see Appendix 3)
applies to everyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This
means whether you are a volunteer, match official, helper on club tours, coach,
club official or medical staff.
We endorse and adopt The FAs Child Protection and Best Practice Guidelines for
recruiting volunteers and will:
Develop a role profile
Request identification documents
As
a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct
interviews before appointing
Request and follow up with two references before appointing
Require an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with
FA
guidelines. All current
Gt Whelnetham football club
members with direct access
to children and young people will be required to complete a CRB Enhanced
Disclosure via The FA CRB Unit. If there are concerns regarding the
appropriateness of an individual who is already involved or who has approached
us to become part of Gt
Whelnetham football club
guidance will be sought from The Football Association. It is noted and accepted
that The
FA will consider the
relevance and significance of the information obtained via The FA CRB Unit and
that all decisions will be made in the best interests of children and young
people.
It
is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and
significant offending from having contact with children or young people and the
opportunity to influence policies or practice with children or young people.
This is to prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children or young people
and to minimise the risk of grooming within football.
5.
Gt Whelnetham football club
supports The FAs
Whistle-blowing Policy. Any adult or young person with concerns about a
colleague
can whistle-blow by
contacting The FA Child Protection Team on 0207 745 4771 or by writing to The FA
Case Manager, The Football Association, 25 Soho Square, London W1D 4FA or by
going direct to the Police, Social Services, or the NSPCC.
Football Club encourages everyone to know about it and utilise it if necessary.
6.
Gt Whelnetham football club
has appointed a Club
Welfare Officer (CWO) in line with The FAs role profile and completion of the
Child Protection and Best Practice Workshop. The post holder will be involved
with designated persons training provided by The FA. The CWO is the first point
of contact for all club members and parents/carers regarding concerns for the
welfare of any child or young person. They liaise directly with the CFA CPO and
will be familiar with the procedures for referring any concerns. They will also
play a proactive role in increasing an awareness of poor practice and abuse
amongst club members.
7.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
8.
AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN FOOTBALL
7.
We acknowledge and endorse The FAs identification
of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable at
our club. If bullying does occur, all players or parents/carers should be able
to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly. Incidents need to
be reported to the CWO or member of the committee or alternatively in cases of
serious bullying contact the CFA CPO.
8.
Codes of conduct for coaches, players, officials and parents/carers, officials
and coaches have been implemented by Football Club. In order to validate these
codes of conduct the club has clear sanctions to deal with any misconduct at
club level and acknowledges the possibility of potential sanctions which may be
implemented by leagues or the CFA in more serious circumstances. All prospective
members will be informed of these codes.
9.
Further advice on Child Protection matters can be obtained from:
Handbook
The FA/NSPCC Child Protection 24-Hour Helpline 0808 800 5000
www.TheFA.com/Goal
The FA Child Protection Team.
MANAGER
Mark Mitson, 33 Heldhaw Road, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP32 7ES
01284 717084
ASST MANAGER
Dave Ward, 2 Tutelina Road, Gt Whelnetham, Bury St
Edmunds
01284 386262
SECRETARY
Barry Smith, The Fuschias, Hengrave Road, Fornham
All Saints,
07768
414 000
TREASURER
Tracey Nunn, 4 Wigston Road, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP33 2HF
01284 767538
WELFARE OFFICER
Anita Winser, 22 Hasted Close, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP33 2UA
01284 702243
VICE CHAIRMAN
Corina Daley, 4 Wren Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
01284 761447
PLAYING MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM
2008 / 2009
SEASON
PERSONAL
DETAILS
PLAYER NAME
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AGE GROUP
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ADDRESS
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POST CODE
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TELEPHONE NO
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DATE OF BIRTH
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SCHOOL
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LAST CLUB IF ANY
MEDICAL CONDITIONS/ALLERGIES
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EMAIL ADDRESS
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PERMISSION TO HOLD/PUBLISH
ELECTRONIC/PHOTOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
(Data Protection Act)
For registration purposes, Gt Whelnetham Cobras FC wishes
to hold the above information on a personal computer database.
These details will be for the use of Gt Whelnetham
Cobras only.
Please indicate below whether you agree to this
information being held.
I AGREE
I DO NOT AGREE
To promote the Club we may use pictures on our website, please indicate below
whether you agree to pictures being published on the internet (full names will
not be used)
I AGREE
I DO NOT AGREE
REGISTRATION
FEE/ SUBS
The registration fee for the 2008 / 2009 season is
£25 cheques payable to GT
WHELNETHAM FC due by 31.08.08 And subs £10
per month, by Standing Order
(Subs over one month late will result in the player
missing matches until paid)
AGREEMENT
I have read and fully understand this registration form
and I have also seen and understood the Rules of the Club, Code of Conduct,
Child Protection Policy and Club Constitution and in the name of sport agree to
abide by the contents therein.
I acknowledge the kit belongs to the club and will
incur £50 fee if not returned upon leaving the team.
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE TO THE CLUB
SECRETARY AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE.
PLAYER
PARENT/GUARDIAN
DATE..............
