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CODES OF CONDUCT
1 The Name of the Club will be “Gildersome Spurs Junior Football Club”.
2 The Objects of the Club shall be to promote physical fitness and development of character, by the playing and promotion of Junior League Football and Mini Soccer.
3 Status of Rules. These rules (the Club Rules) as set out from Section 1 to 13 form a binding agreement between each member and non – playing member of the Club.
4.1 That the club be Affiliated Members of The Football Association and the West Riding County Football Association.
4.2 The Rules and Regulations of The Football Association Limited and West Riding County Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated to for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Club Rules.
4.3 The Club will abide by The Football Association's Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy.
5.1 The members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the Register of Members, which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.
5.2 Any person who wishes to be a member must complete a Registration Form and deliver it to the Club / Team Manager.
5.3 In the event of a member's resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Register of Members.
5.4 The Football Association and parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.
6.1 All members will be liable to the following fees:
6.1.1 Subscription Fee (paid once per family) as agreed at the A.G.M.
6.1.2 Match Fee (for players who participate at Home, Away or in a Gala) as agreed at the A.G.M.
6.1.3 Training Fee (within the Football Season) as agreed at the A.G.M.
7.1 A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which, he/she gives notice to the Club Committee of their resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than 2 months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned.
7.2 The Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in their opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for them to remain a member. There shall be no appeal procedures.
7.3 A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the Club Property.
7.4 Notification of expulsion of any member, parent / guardian along with reasons will be sent to West Riding County Football Association.
8.1 That the management of the affairs engagements and concerns of the club shall be entrusted to a Club Committee which shall consist of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Team Managers and any appropriate member being elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee shall have the power to co-opt up to eight further committee members forming a sub-committee.
8.2 Where an officer of the club occupies more than one Club Committee position, the number of Club Committee members shall be increased if necessary, by the number of additional positions held by that officer.
8.3 The Club Committee shall have the power to delegate all or any of their duties to a sub-committee except the power of expelling a Member. In addition the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer shall form an Emergency Committee the purpose of which shall be to consider and report to the Club Committee any matter they consider appropriate.
8.4 The Club Committee shall normally meet on the second and fourth Tuesday each month with seven members constituting a Quorum.
8.5 The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club.
8.6 That the Officers and Members of the Club Committee shall retire annually and shall be eligible for re-election at the Annual General Meeting.
8.7 A quorum of Club Committee for all purposes shall consist of no less than three quarters of the total number possible and for a quorum of a Sub-Committee should be no less than thirty percent present.
8.8 Any member who stands for election as an officer of the Club and is unopposed must have the support of at least half the membership present, subject to the receipt of a Child Protection Card for entry onto the Child Protection Register.
8.9 Full members may not receive regular payments for work undertaken on behalf of the Club.
9 Annual and Special General Meeting
9.1 The Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) shall be held before 1st June annually to receive the Report of the Committee and duly audited Statement of Accounts, and to elect Officers for the ensuing season.
9.2 Notice convening any General Meeting and stating the business to be considered thereat, shall be posted to each member at least fourteen days prior to the date fixed for this Meeting.
9.3 These rules shall neither be altered nor rescinded, nor shall new rules be incorporated without the sanctions of at least two-thirds of those present and voting at the A.G.M.
9.4 Notice in writing of any proposed alteration or addition to these rules, together with the names of the members proposing and seconding, shall be sent to the Secretary no later than 31st March preceding the A.G.M. A copy of such shall be attached to the notice conveying the Meeting shall be sent to each member.
9.5 The Secretary shall upon written request of ten members, setting out their requirements, call a Special General Meeting (S.G.M.) of the members of the Club. Such a meeting shall be convened by notice in writing stating the business to be considered thereat and posted to each member at least seven days before the date fixed for the Meeting. Business at an SGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.
9.6 The Club may at an A.G.M. Elect as Life Member any member or representative of a member. Only the Club Committee may make nominations of a Life Member.
9.7 The majority of members present at the A.G.M will agree expenses to Team Managers and Committee posts that warrant such expenses. An expense account will be available to any member of the Club for perusal from the Treasurer.
9.8 A members vote is only valid if:
9.8.1 They have current Full Membership.
9.8.2 The said member is a Team Manager or registered Referee for the Club.
9.8.3 That he or she is a current Club Committee Member.
9.9 The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of General / Special Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club.
10.1 Team Managers will have the power to delegate and deal with any grievances on all playing matters within his/her team, except the power of expelling a member. However any matters of a serious nature, is to be brought to the attention of the committee. In addition the Club Committee shall have the power to deal with and override any decisions it feels will be injurious to the character or interests of the member / parent / guardian or Club. For this latter object, a majority to be binding shall consist of two-thirds of the Committee present.
10.2 Players must notify any change of address to the Team Manager promptly.
10.3 All Team Managers will have a maximum of twenty players in his squad. All these players must be of eligible age and be registered correctly with the appropriate Football League, and must abide by the rules laid out by the said leagues. Garforth League maximum eighteen.
10.4 Team Managers may at their discretion play any player from the West Riding area as long as that said player is registered for his team correctly with the area Football League that is appropriate for his team.
10.5 As the Club is governed by the Football League Rules, a Team Manager may at his/her discretion allow any of his players to participate in another age group higher than
their own. Only with the approval of both Team Managers, and as long as it is no higher than two years above the said players age as laid out by the Football League Association.
11.1 The fixed assets of the Club, that is to say any Buildings and the grounds shall be vested in six trustees of the Club. The Trustees shall have the power to borrow upon the security thereof or otherwise any sum or sums up to a total of £20,000 for the purpose of the development thereof. To apply any such moneys for such purposes and to sign on behalf of the Club any documents and do any act necessary for the purpose of effectuating the same.
11.2 Subject to the provisions of Rule 10.1 the Club Committee shall have the power to deal with funds and the property of the Club. Including the election of Team Managers and Members and their expulsion if their conduct be injurious to the character or interests of the Club, and for this latter object a majority to be binding shall consist of two-thirds of the Committee present.
11.3 A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the club (the Club Account). Designated account signatories shall be Chairperson, Secretary and the Treasurer. All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in the Club Account.
11.4 The Club shall prepare an annual Statement of Accounts in such form as shall be published by The Football Association from time to time.
11.5 All subscription fees shall be due to the Treasurer within two month from receipt of the Club Registration Form. Registration Secretary will oversee all forms and money handed in.
11.6 The Team Manager or appointed person will be responsible for the collection of such fees and a true record maintained. All monies collected will go towards Club Funds.
11.7 Any member who commits a Cautionable or Sending off offence is liable for the payment of any fines that the West Riding County FA may impose.
11.8 Any fines imposed by the League for misdemeanors in accordance with their rules will be paid for from the club funds, unless it is felt by the committee that a Team Manager is persistently infringing those rules, then they may be deemed liable.
11.9 Any monies raised by an individual team through raffles etc, and training through the closed season will be deemed as that teams funds. However the money will be held by and made accountable by the Treasurer (under no circumstance must any team hold money in any personal bank account).
12.1 The West Riding County FA now pays Public Liability Insurance through our affiliation fee. The Club will provide Accident Insurance for members.
13.1 A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by majority of at least three-quarters of the members present.
13.2 The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Club Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.
13.3 Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be dispersed at the discretion of the club committee within the Gildersome community .
Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player, match official, coach, owner or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.
Community
Football, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. The Club will take into account community feeling when making decisions.
Equality
The Club is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
Participants
The Club recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. The Club is committed to appropriate consultation.
Young People
The Club acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.
Propriety
The Club acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.
Trust and Respect
The Club will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.
Violence
The Club rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.
Fairness
The Club is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.
Integrity and Fair Play
The Club is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.
The Club is committed to the principle of playing to the best of their ability consistent with Fair Play.
Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics is 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 have moral 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 or the reputation of the club, school, coach or parent.
Set out below is The F.A. Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all involved in coaching:
• Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.• Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
• Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
• Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
• Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
• Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
• Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
• 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.
• Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
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 his 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 for 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 for 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 for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.
Obligations towards the Supporters
The team official should:
• Show due respect for 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.
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, enjoyment in participation 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 skill, 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 for 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 one's 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 that might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team performance.
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.
• Not take banned substances or use 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 all supporters from both Teams.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
Parents / Spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game – it's fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within your club it is important to reinforce the message to parents / spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:
• Children enjoying football.
• A sense of personal achievement.
• Self-esteem.
• Fitness
• Team Building
• Friendship
• Improving the child's skills and techniques.
A parent's / spectator's expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:
• Other players.
• Officials.
• Managers.
• Spectators.
Ensure that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own and refrain from any derogatory remarks.
Encourage parents / spectators to:
• Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.
• Avoid coaching the child during the game.
• Not to shout and scream.
• Respect the referee's decision.
• Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.
• Give encouragement at all times to everyone who participates in football.
• Assume a family atmosphere within your Team
Ensure that parents / spectators within your club agree and adhere to your club's Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.
CLUB COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way, or that the Club Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct have been broken, should follow the procedure below:
They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Committee. Your report should include:
• Details of what, when, and where the occurrence took place.
• Any witness statement and names.
• Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
• Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made.
• A preference for a solution to the incident.
• The Club's Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.
The Club's Management Committee will have the power to:
• Warn as to future conduct
• Suspend from membership
• Remove from membership
any person found to have broken the Club's Policies or Codes of Conduct.
