Barton Rovers Football Club Code of Conduct

Barton Rovers Football Club has a code of conduct covering the behaviour of all players, managers, coaches, supporters, parents and carers which it asks all parties to adhere to. This is in-line with the FA Charter Standard for junior football.

Players Code

· Enjoy your football; play because you enjoy football not to please someone else.
· Comply with the rules of the game, show good sportsmanship and observe fair play at all times.
· Show respect for fellow team members, management, opponents and officials at all times.
· Show respect for your own and opponents equipment and facilities.
· Never use abusive language, on or off the pitch.
· Never get involved in violent conduct or petty squabbles on or off the pitch.
· Recognise that football is a team game and the team, not the individual, is most important.
· Act in a manner that reflects well upon Barton Rovers Football Club.
· Be punctual for matches and training, inform managers as early as possible if you are unable to attend either.
· Give your full attention to your coach or manager, listen and do not misbehave or distract others.
· Players who incur financial penalties imposed by their League for misconduct will be liable to pay such fines themselves.

Parents/Spectators Code

· Respect the decisions of the coaches and voluntary helpers.
· Avoid confrontation with match officials or representatives from other teams.
· Accept that the children are playing for their own enjoyment and support them in this.
· Never verbally abuse referees and officials.
· Never get involved in or condone violent conduct, on or off the pitch.
· Where possible help with transportation to matches and training sessions.
· Try to watch as many matches as possible to share in your child’s chosen hobby.
· Help the coaches by returning forms and subscriptions promptly and by giving as much notice as possible of inability to attend training or matches. Please note that failure to pay registration fees and playing fees by the due date will mean that your child is not covered by club insurance and will not be allowed to play in matches or take part in training sessions until these fees are paid.
· Praise children for their efforts in striving to win, fair play and commitment, promoting the positive aspects of the sport.

Managers/Coaches Code

· New managers/coaches

· · · · Must be approved by the BRFC committee before any involvement with a team.
· · · · Be (as a minimum requirement) an FA Level 1 Qualified Coach (or undertake to achieve this standard within 6 months of becoming a team manager or coach).
· · · · Be CRB checked with all disclosure details known to the Child Welfare Officer.

· Place the well being of players above all other considerations, including improved performance.
· To respect all players equally, recognising their worth, efforts and commitment and provide frequent praise.
· Give players the opportunity to improve techniques and skills.
· Lead by example, do not remonstrate with officials, representatives of other clubs or seek to violate the relevant spirit, rules or regulations of the game. Teams are bound by specific regulations of the league that they play in.
· Encourage players to accept responsibility for their actions.
· Keep players and parents informed of relevant club matters, in a timely manner.
· Attend club meetings once a quarter. If it is impossible to be present a representative of the team must attend.
· Provide a safe and secure environment for children and to provide a child protection policy.
· Encourage the playing of football amongst young people.
· Work with and co-operate with all other managers
· Be responsible for the players at the age group managed. Any issues or concerns regarding a player in another age group must be discussed with the manager of that team. Players will be expected to play in their school age group. A player will only be allowed to play in a higher age group if this is agrred to be in the best interest of that player and agreed by the two managers concerned and the parents of the player.
· Managers are bound by the decisions of the management committee. A cohesive and co-ordinated approach to running the club is required; deviating from club policy is not permitted.
· Managers must advise the Club Wefare Officer of those people who are actively involved with the players in a coaching or organisational role. All those involved must be CRB checked and coaches must have a Level 1 qualification as a minimum.
· Managers are allowed one administrative error per season. If this results in a fine by the league concerned the club will meet this fine. Any subsequent fines will be met by the manager/team concerned (which must not be paid from the managers float).
· Managers have the responsibility to ensure that all registration payments and playing fees are with the club Treasurer by the given date.
· Each manager (mini football) will be given a £100 float at the start of the season to cover referee's fees and other out of pocket expenses; it is essential that a record of such payments is kept. All such expenses will be reviewed at the quarterly managers meeting. Youth team managers will be given £150 due to higher referee costs. Additional float money (if required) will only be issued when the initial float ammount is reconciled with the manager's expenses sheet.
· All kit and equipment is club property. Managers take responsibility to ensure that all such equipment is kept secure and in as good a condition as possible. Any equipment and kit will be returned promptly to the club if requested.