Club Rules

Brayton Belles’ Football Club

Code of Conduct Brayton Belles’ Football Club

Objectives

These guidelines are intended to ensure that all club members maintain high standards of behaviour on and off the field of play whilst representing Brayton Belles Football Club.

Objectives – The objectives of the club shall be: -
a) To form such teams as may be considered necessary.
b) To stimulate and foster support, goodwill and sportsmanship at all times within the club.
c) To make representation to the league governing body, on questions having general application to the interests of the club.
d) To provide and maintain good football facilities and equipment for the use of its teams.
e) To establish and to support any schemes that may be beneficial to the club.
f) To kick Racism out of football.
g) To have fun and enjoy all aspects of football both on and off the field of play

Equity within the club

Brayton Belles Football Club shall provide opportunities for everyone to participate in football regardless of their race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or ability.

Brayton Belles Football Club
a) Shall adopt an equal opportunities policy.
b) Shall adopt an anti-discrimination policy.
c) Codes of conduct for players, coaches, parents, spectators and team officials.
d) To further enhance and support equal opportunities in the sport.

Anti Discrimination Policy

Brayton Belles Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sexual orientation, race nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

Equality of opportunity at Brayton Belles Football Club means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sexual orientation, race nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

This includes
 The advertisement for volunteers.
 The selection of candidates for volunteers.
 Courses
 External coaching and education activities and awards.
 Football development activities.
 Selection for teams.
 Appointments to honorary positions.
Brayton Belles Football Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behavior, whether physical or verbal, and will work to ensure that such behavior is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.

Brayton Belles Football Club is committed to the development of the programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities, in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation, and within football as a whole.

Players

Failing to prepare before any coaching and training session is preparing to fail!
Be punctual for all coaching / training sessions and matches.
Inform your team manager / coach as soon as possible if you cannot attend training sessions or are unavailable for matches for whatever the reason.
Take pride in your appearance.
Ensure your boots are clean, correctly laced and that your studs are in good condition and do not present any danger to other players.
Shinpads MUST be worn, and it will be necessary to supply your own tie-ups.
Bring a bottle of water with you to coaching / training sessions and matches.
All players are required to act within the spirit of good sportsmanship and abide by the laws of the game.
The decision of match officials will not be questioned, even if you don’t agree with them, we all make mistakes!
Violent play and foul language will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Players should thank the match officials after the games, without them we cannot play at all.
Let us leave a favourable impression on our opponents.
Players should show due respect for their own, and other peoples property, and should always leave the changing rooms in good order.
Players should respect kit and equipment and ensure all kit is returned after use and all equipment is cleaned and packed away after training.
Players should listen to coaches during training sessions and only make comments in an orderly constructive fashion.

Parents / Spectators

The club and team managers are held responsible for the behaviour of players and spectators before, during and after the game. The club will be disciplined by the F.A. or league for any incidents that involve players or spectators.
The decision of Match Officials must not be questioned.
Parents and spectators must not become involved in arguments with match officials, opposing players or supporters.
It is especially important for spectators to stay off the playing area during the match.
All disputes regarding the behaviour of match officials or the opposing players and spectators, will be the responsibility of the team manager who will follow procedures for the registration of a complaint.
We hope that all players and spectators will appreciate skill and effort from both teams, irrespective of the result.
Encourage the team from the touchline, but please keep quiet about any mistakes that are made!
Leave any coaching to the team manager, it’s more efficient and less confusing for the players.
All players, parents and spectators should try to minimise any nuisance to residents in the vicinity of the matches (e.g. excessive noise, inconsiderate parking of cars etc.).



Team Officials

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.
Show due respect to match officials and others involved in the game.
Accept the decisions of the match official without protest.
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.
Do not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club / team, and to obtain the best results for the team.
Promote ethical principles.

Coaches

Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
Must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
Must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
Must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
Must always promote the positive aspects of the sport ( 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.

Fair Play

Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with fair play

Child Protection

Every member of the club who has involvement with and comes in contact with the youngsters that play for their respective teams, must be screened and have a Child Protection card which is issued by the West Riding County FA.
The FA Child Protection Policy Statement
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 abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.
The Football Association recognises its responsibility to safe guard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is determined to meet its obligation to ensure that those clubs and organisations providing football opportunities for children and young people do so, to the highest possible standard of care.
These procedures apply to anyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. For example, volunteers in clubs, referees, club officials, helpers on club tours, football coaches and medical staff.
The Football Association will consider having taken advice, whether anyone who has a previous criminal conviction or caution for offences related to the abuse of children or young people, violence or any sexual offences should be excluded from working with children and young people. This position is re-enforced by U.K. legislation and guidance.

Disciplinary actions

The club shall be responsible for ensuring: -

a) That its Officials, Players, Spectators and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and refrain from violent, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language whilst attending or taking part in a match in which it is involved, whether on its own ground or elsewhere.

b) That no spectators or unauthorised persons are permitted to encroach on to the pitch area, save for reasons of crowd safety, or to throw missiles, bottles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects at or on to the pitch. The club will provide a private way for players and officials from playing ground to dressing room whenever this is practicable.

c) That if the club fails effectively to discharge its said responsibility in any respect, it shall be guilty of misconduct and liable to be dealt with therefore, save that it shall be a defence if it can show that all events, incidents or occurrences complained of were the result of circumstances over which it had no control or for reasons of crowd safety, and that the clubs responsible officers or agents had used all due diligence to ensure that its said responsibility was discharged.

d) Any player, official or spectator may be removed from any ground, and such force used as may be necessary for the purpose of effecting such removal.

e) It will be the duty of officials of the club and referees to report to the Association all cases of misconduct likely to bring the game into disrepute.

f) Any misconduct towards a match official away from the field of play will be dealt with as if the offence has been committed on the field.

g) Any form / sort of misconduct deemed to bring the game into disrepute by any member of
Brayton Belles Football Club will be dealt with by the committee.


Paul Thompson

Club secretary