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Affiliation. Each established club is required to renew its affiliation to its County Football Association each year. A form for this purpose is dispatched to each club and it is advisable to complete the form and return it with the appropriate fees to the County Football Association office as soon as possible.

League membership. In most cases established clubs will be sent membership renewal forms by each league or other competition in which it competes.

Correspondence. All correspondence must be dealt with without delay. This is most important for any disciplinary matters.

Club records. The maintenance of comprehensive club records is essential. The following information needs to be accurately maintained:

Notification. Notify all leagues and competitions in which your club competes of any change of any officers.

The County Football Association must also be informed in writing of a change in Secretary or Chairperson.

Date, venue, colours and timings. Opponents and match officials are notified of the exact location, time of kick-off and colours (shirts, shorts and socks). Maximum notice should be given (competition rules generally give details of minimum notice required). If there is a clash of colours, arrange for the away team to change (N.B. some competitions may require home team to change colours). Make certain that the goalkeepers’ jerseys are a different colour from those to be used by both teams. Some competitions permit notification to be made by telephone. Others require notification in writing. Check the rules to avoid problems, which may lead to fines. Telephone contact has its advantages as a rapport can be established with other clubs, but can lead to confusion and/or disputes at a later date. It is better to confirm any telephone arrangements in writing immediately whenever possible.

Knock-out competitions. If involved in a knock-out competition, check the rules relating to qualification of players, number of substitutes allowed and method of obtaining a result if the match is drawn (i.e. extra time, replay or kicks from the penalty mark).

Travelling time. When travelling to away matches, sufficient time must be allowed to arrive without causing a late kick off. The home team should arrange for the dressing rooms to be opened at least one hour before the game.

Match balls. Match balls which meet the requirements of Law 2 of the Laws of Association Football have to be provided. The competition rules may state how many match balls need to be provided, but at least two should be available.

Ensure that the result is telephoned to the league or the competition secretary as soon as possible after the match. The rules of the competition will state the time by which a result must be notified. If the club competes in more than one league/competition, make sure that a match return card is completed and submitted to the competition within two days after the match. Insert the details required and ensure the Referee is marked accurately on his performance.

Disciplinary procedures. Responding to disciplinary matters issued by the County Association is strictly the responsibility of the club. It shall be the duty of the club Secretary and the player or official involved, within 14 days of the date stated on the notification, to ensure that the Association Secretary receives such information as may be demanded. Failure to do so may lead to further action being taken against the club and/or the player or official. Club secretaries are advised to refer to the full disciplinary procedures in their County FA Handbook.

Hospitality. Provide appropriate hospitality for opponents and match officials according to club custom or competition requirements.

The income and expenditure record and balance sheet must be presented to the club’s annual general meeting and considered there by the members.

A cash book and all vouchers must be retained by the club for at least two seasons proceeding the current season to be available for production to the County Football Association whenever required. The Inland Revenue or other bodies may require more.

A financial statement must be prepared which must be verified each year by an appropriately qualified person. A copy of any financial statement shall, on demand, be forwarded to the Football Association.

When a club official with the authority to sign cheques is appointed, the bank must be notified without delay and a new bank mandate must be completed.

Establish the dates by which All County Football Association, league or other competition fees are due, as fines may be imposed for late payment.

All clubs should operate a separate bank or building society account for the transaction of club business.

The object of the Club shall be to arrange Association Football matches and social activities for its members.

These rules (the Club Rules) form a binding agreement between each member of the Club.

Managers / Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.

Managers / Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all considerations, including the development of performance.

Managers / Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the governing bodies.

Managers / Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.

Managers / Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

Managers / Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

Managers / Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.

Managers / 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.

Managers / Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.

Managers / 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.

Managers / Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.

Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.

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 is 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

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

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 use banned techniques

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

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

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

Show due respect to the interests of the Supporters

Set a positive example for others, particularly young players or 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 interest

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

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.

Show due respect to the interest of supporters.

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.

Code of conduct for Parents / Spectators

Children enjoying football

A sense of personal achievement

Self esteem

Improvement in the child’s skills and techniques.

Other players

Officials

Managers

Spectators

Applaud the opposition as well as your own team

Avoid coaching the child during the game

Refrain from shouting and screaming

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

Coxhoe United 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 sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

Equality of opportunity at Coxhoe United Football Club means that in all 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.

Coxhoe United Football Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment to other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.

Coxhoe United 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 in the wider context, within football as a whole.

Coxhoe United Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members of whatever level or authority, to abide and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practise issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.

All members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Regulations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Specifically discrimination is prohibited in:

Coxhoe United Football Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practise cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused of discrimination.

Any member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith. Since discrimination in its many forms is against the Football Club’s policy, any members offending will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.

Coxhoe United Football Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in exactly the same manner as other members. The difficulties of their disablement permitting, assistance will be given wherever possible to ensure that disabled members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will be made to such members who request it.

They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Committee.

Your report should include:

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 or remove from membership, any person found to have broken the club’s policies or Codes of Conduct.