Micheldever Junior Youth FC

Code of Conduct

All players must attend training and matches, if not to contact Michelle with an reasonable excuse. If you don't turn up for training you will start on the bench for match.

If player leaves club you must return complete kit, if you do not return it you must pay to replace it.

Respect staff, players, officials and spectators, if you are caught doing anything verbally or phyisically it will be delt with seriously.

Parents must show restrain and respect to players of each team and club officials on both sides including supporters.

If any parents want to take photo's or video's they must clear it with team manager who will clear it with opponents. If oponents refuse on NO circumstances do you take these even if one person refuses.

Respect all club property.

£10.00 per player to sign on.

All players will be invoiced for every 3 months to be paid in full. If player dosen't attend training/matches the money is retained into the club.

Code of Good Practice

 Standard Club Rules/Constitution.

1- The club was started up on 16th February 2002.
a- The club shall be called Micheldever Junior Youth Football Club.
1b- If the club folds all the equipment will be donated to the local primary school and youth clubs.  
1c- All nominations get voted at a meeting of parents, managers and coaches.
2- CLUB COMMITTEE
a- The Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary , Minute Secretary and Child Protection Officer, plus up to 5 other members, elected at an Annual General Meeting.
b- Each club officer and Club Committee Member shall hold ofice from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting unless otherwise resolved at a Special General Meeting. One person may hold no more than two positions of Club Officer at any time. The Cub Committee shall be reponsible for the managementof all the affairs of the club. Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by simple majority of those attending the Club Committee meeting. The Chairperson of the Club Committee shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson or in their absence the Vice Chairperson. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Committee shall be three.
c- Decisions of the Club Committee of meetings shall be entered into the Minute Book of the Club to be maintained by the Club Secretary.
d- Any member of the Club Committee may call a meeting of the Club Committee by giving not less than 7 days' notice to all members of the Club Committee. The Club Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year.
e- An outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Committee which arises between Annual General Meeting shall be filled by a member proposed and second by another remaining club committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee members.
f- Save as provided for the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association and the County Association to which the Club is affliated, the Club Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules.
g- If managers/coaches want anything for the club they are to discuss it with the Secretary and Chairperson.
h- All orfering of goods will be done by the Secretary or Chairperson.
i- Accounts will be done by Secretary and checked by Chairperson and Treasurer.
j- The club shall submit to the Association, when instructed, all books and records for viewing and examination.
k- If any juniors, youths or parents have any problems to do with the club are to discuss it with the Sectretary and Chairperson.
l- If any members of staff have any problems with club, juniors, youths or parents are to discuss it with the Secretary and Chairperson.
3- STAUS OF RULES These rules form a binding agreement between each member of the club.
ANNUAL AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
a- An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held in each year to:
(i)- receive a report of the activities of the club over the previous year.
(ii)- receive a report of the club's finances over the previous year.
(iii)- elect the members of the club committee.
(iv)- consider any other business.
b- A special General Meeting (SGM) may be called at any time by the committee and shall be called within 21 days of the receipt by the club secretary of a requisition in writing signed by not less than five members stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at an SGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.
c- The secretary shall send to each member at their last known address written notice of the date of a General Meeting together with the resolutions to be propsoed at least 14 days before the meeting.
d- The quorum for a General Meeting shall be ..........................................................
e- The ..............................................., or in their absence a member selected by the club comittee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the chairperson of the meeting shall have the casting vote.
f- The club secretary or in their absence a member of the club committee, shall enter Minutes of General Meetings into the Minute Book of the club.
g- Meetings to be held once every two months everyone to attend.
h- All managers must attend the league meetings that concern them and their team, and all information to be given to secretary.
I- Any manager/coach who are unable to attend a meeting, training session or match at any time must give secretary or chairperson plenty of notice, so that cover can be arranged.
j- Managers/coaches must attend clubs meetings and training sessions.
4- CLUB TEAMS
At its first meeting following each AGM, the club committee shall appoint a club member to be responsible for each of the club's football teams. The  appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members shall present to the club committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a written report on the activities of the team.
5- CLUB FINANCES.
a- A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the club (the club account). Designed account signatories shall be the club chairperson and the club secretary. No sum shall be drawn from the club account except by cheque signed by both signatories. All monies payable to the club shall be received by the treasurer and deposited inthe club account.
b- The club property, other than the club account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the treasurer ( the custodians), who shall deal with the club property as directed by the decisions of the club committee and entry in the minute book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision.
c- The custodians shall be appointed by the club general meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation unless removed by a resolution passed at a general meeting.
d- Everyone to respect each other, use of equipment and club facilities.
e- Expectations - Everyone to do their best to their capability.
f- Secretary, Chairperson and Treasurer all to agree on what oney is spent on.
g- All juniors/youth must pay fees for training and matches.
6- CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
a- To join the club either contact Secretary (main contact) or Chairperson (senior contact) or they can turn up on a training session.
b- The members of the club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the register of members (the membership register), which shall be maintained by the club secretary.
c- In the event of a member's resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the membership register.
7- NOTE: EQUITY WITHIN YOUR CLUB.
The football Association is committed to providing oportunities for everyone to participate on football regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religon or ability. The Football Association is working in partnership with a number of agencies to ensure that the whole community have the opportunity to become involved in a club. The Football Association Charter standard clubs incentive scheme initiatives such as active sports. One 2 one ability counts, asians in football and kick racism out of football will assist this objective.
The Football Association recommend to all clubs
- The adoption of an equal opportunities policy.
- The adoption of an anti-discrimination policy.
- Codes of conduct for plaers, coaches, parents, spectators and team officials.
- Members attend a sports equity training course
To further enhance and support equal opportunities inthe sport. The football Association has produced "Equity guidelines and examples of good practice in football"
a- All members of club must treat all juniors and youths equal.
b- Equality of opportunity at the FA means that in our activities we will not discriminate, or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.
c- A participant shall not carry out any act, which discriminatory by reason of ethnic, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation or diability.
8- OBJECTS The objects of the club shall be arrange association football matches and social activities for its members.
a- To encourage young boys and girls to play in a team to participate in competitive football.
b- Improve skills and fitness.
c- To work as part of a team.
d- To achieve those onjectives by training, ball skills and fitness exercises.
9- RULES AND REGULATIONS.
a- The club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member of the County Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of the county football association. The rules and regulations of the football association limited and parent county association and any league or competition to which the club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the club rules, in particular with regard to mandatory rules of competitions which are effective.
b- No alteration to the club rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the parent association.
c- The club will also abide by the football association's child protection polices and procedures, codes of conduct and equal oppotunities and anti-discrimination policy.
10- RECOMMENDED CODE OF CONDUCT for FOOTBALL.
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. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions.
Equality
Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
Participants
Football 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. 
Football is committed to appropriate consultation.
Young People
Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over younger people and pledges to set a positive example.
Propriety
Football 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
Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.
Violence
Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.
Intergrity and Fair Play
Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.
a- The club is playing football according to the laws of the game, rules and regulations of the football association. 
b- The club shall be bound to place their players at the disposal of the council for all levels of representative football that the Association decides to participate in. A player selected to play for the county, shall not paly for his/her Affiliated club on the date of the County Match for he/she is selected, without the permission of the County Match Committee.
c- The club will ensure that no alcohol is consumed in the grounds or premises during the period of any match. Any club, clubmember, player or other officials, in breach of this rule shall be liable to a charge of misconduct.
d- Fair Play - Everyone involved should abide by all the laws.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS.
Players are most important people in 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 Sould:
1- Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2- Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his/her team is in a position where desired result has already been achieved.
3- Set a positive example for others, particularly younger players and supposters.
4-Avoid forms of gamesmanship, and wasting time.
5- Always have regards 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.
6- Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one's own team
A Player Should:
1- Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the game to help his/her own team win.
2- Resist any influence, which might, or might be seen to, bring into question hi/her commitment to the team winning.
Respect for the laws of the game and competition rules
A Player Should:
1- Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2- Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3- Resist and temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
A Player Should:
1- Treat opponents withdue respect at alltimes, irrespective of the result of the game.
2- Safeguard the physical fitness of oponents,avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A Player should:
1- Accept the decisions of the match official without protest.
2- Avoid words or actions, which may mislead a match official.
3- Show due respect towards match officials.
Respect towards Team Officials
A Player should:
1- Abide by the instrustioons of his/her coach and team officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
2- Show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the Supporters
A Player Should:
1- Show due respect to the interests of the supporters.
a- Spectators/parents - Don't get over to involved that it puts off players in both teams.
b- A child age ranges - Under 7, Under 8, Under 9, Under 10, Under 11, Under 12, Under 13, and Under 14 must not play, and shall not be permitted or encouraged to play, in a match where any other players is older or younger by 2 years or more than that person.
c- A child in the age ranges Under 7's,8's,9's,10'sand 11's may play in a match involving boys and girls.
d- A participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game, and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game to disrepute.
e- A participant shall not use violent, threstening, abusive, indecent or unsulting words or behaviour.
f- Officials and players currently under suspension for disciplinary offences, are not permitted to take part in a tournament/league until the period of their suspension has been terminated.
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:
1- Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2- Promote and develop his/her own team having regard to the interest of the players, supporters and reputation of the national game.
3- Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather personal interests.
4- Avoid all forms of gamemanship.
5- Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
6- Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
7- Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Oblingations towards the team
The Team Official should:
1- 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.
2- Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
3- Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
4- Promote ethical principles.
5- Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at his/her own club/team and others.
Obligations towards the supporters
The Team Official should:
1- Show due respect to the interests of the supoorters.
Respect towards the match officials
The Team Official should:
1- Accept the decisions of the match official without protest.
2- Avoid words or action, which may mislead a match official.
3- Show due respect towards match officials.
a- Team Officials must abide by:
First Aiders - Respect and dignity for whom concerned.
Referees - The Football Association mini soccer and fair play.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES.
Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of  ethics and their attitude directly effect's 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 cinstitutes 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 a benchmark for all involved in coaching:
a- Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
b- Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
c- Coaches must adhere to all guidlines laid down by governing bodies.
d- Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
e- Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
f- Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
g- Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct and advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
h- Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
i- Coaches must co0operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
j- 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 techniques.
k- Coaches must consistently display high standars of behaviour and appearance.
l- Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
REFEREES.
The Authority of the Referee
Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which they have been appointed.
Powers and Duties
The Referee:
- Enforces the laws of the game.
- Controls the match in co-operation with the assistant referees/time keeper.
- Ensures that the ball meets the requirements of Law 2.
- Ensures that the players' equipment meets the requirements of Law 4.
- Stops, suspends or terminates the match, at their discretion, for any infringements of the laws.
- Stops, suspends or terminates the match because of outside  interference of any kind.
- Stops the match if, in their opinion, a player is seriously injured and  ensures that they are removed from the field of play.
- Ensure that any player bleeding from a wound leaves the field of play.
- Allows play to continue when the team against which offence has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalises the original offence if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at  that time.
- Takes disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and/or sending-off offences.
- Takes action against team officials, who fail to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner and may, at their discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surrounds.
- Ensures that no unauthorised persons enter the firld of play.
- Restarts the match after it has been stopped.
Decisions of the Referee
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final.
The referee may only change a decision on relising that it is oncorrect or, at his/her discretion provided that play has not restarted.
Timekeeper/Scorer/Assistant Referee
Duties
A person may be nominated to assist the referee to:-
a- Record the goals scored.
b- Act as a time keeper and signify to the referee by an agreed signal when the time of each half has expired.
c- Suspend time on an instruction from the referee for all stoppages and add that time to the end of each half.
d- Supervise the use of rolling substitutes.
e- Carry out any other duties as prescribed by the referee.
If an independant timekeeper/scorer is not nominated, these duties are the reponsibility of the referee.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
In the event that any member feels that he/she has suffered discrimination in any way or that the club Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct have been broken should follow the procedures below:
1- They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or Chairperson.
Your report should include:
a- Details of what, when and where the occurance took place.
b- Any witness statement and names.
c- Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
d- Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and whom made.
e- A preference for a solution to the incident.
2- The Club's Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.
3- The Club's Management Committee will have the power to:
a- Warn as to future conduct.
b- Suspend membership.
c- Remove from membership.
Any person found to have broken the Club's Policies or Codes of Conduct.