Club Code of Conduct & Guidelines

We want everyone involved with the club — players, parents, coaches and volunteers — to enjoy their football in a safe, positive and respectful environment.

Please take the time to read the following guidelines and help us ensure that we maintain the high standards expected of everyone representing our club.

Membership Fees & Subscriptions

To play for the club and participate in league / cup fixtures, players must be registered club members and covered by the appropriate insurance.

A completed membership application and payment of our annual membership fee are required before a player can participate in playing, or recieve their kit.

No completed membership form and no payment = no playing.

Extra training subscriptions should also be paid promptly each week/month, as applicable. This is so that our Coaches are able to focus on delivering enjoyable and productive sessions rather than having to chase outstanding payments.

Timekeeping & Attendance

Please ensure that players arrive at training and matches with plenty of time to get changed, prepare and be ready to start on time.

Arriving late can mean missing important warm-up exercises, which are an essential part of preparing the body for football and helping to reduce the risk of injury.

Coaches and managers will also lead by example by arriving in good time, to prepare equipment and ensure sessions can begin promptly.

If your child is going to be absent or late, please let the team manager or coach know as early as possible.

Player Equiptment

Players must arrive properly equipped and wearing suitable footwear for the playing surface and conditions.

Football boots (moulded) should be worn when playing on grass, particularly when the pitch is wet.
Suitable astro-turf footwear should be worn on artificial pitches or when recommended by the club.
Running shoes, plimsolls, Velcro trainers and other unsuitable footwear should not be worn for football activities.
Shin pads are compulsory for all training sessions and matches.
Shin pads must be the correct size and fit securely, underneath the player's football socks.
Jewellery must not be worn during training or matches. This includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and watches.

Players who arrive without the correct equipment may not be permitted to participate in training or matches.

Players Who Wear Glasses

We understand that some players need glasses in order to see clearly while playing football.

Parents should speak with their child's coach if they have any concerns about wearing glasses during football activities. Specialist sports glasses are available and may provide a safer and more suitable option for players who require them.

Parking & Respect for Local Residents

We ask all parents, guardians and visitors to be considerate when parking near our training and match venues.

Please:

Do not block driveways or access points.
Do not park on grass verges.
Avoid obstructing roads or entrances.
Park considerately and safely at all times.
Follow any parking restrictions or instructions provided by the venue.

We have a responsibility to maintain good relationships with local residents, schools and other organisations that allow us to use their facilities.

Complaints about parking could put our use of these facilities at risk, which could ultimately affect the club's ability to provide football for our players.

Please help us to be good neighbours and represent the club positively.

Parent Representatives

Each team should have a Parent Representative who acts as a point of contact between parents, coaches and the club.

The Parent Representative can:

Communicate information from the club and coaches to parents.
Raise questions or concerns on behalf of parents.
Help coordinate team-related activities.
Attend relevant club or committee meetings where appropriate.
Support coaches and managers with communication and organisation.

We ask parents within each team to work together to nominate a Parent Representative rather than relying on the coach or manager to find someone.

Supporting Our Players

Most importantly, we want our players to enjoy their football, develop their skills and feel proud to represent the club.

Parents and spectators are asked to support players positively, respect coaches and officials, and remember that football should be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Thank you to all our players, parents, coaches and volunteers for helping us maintain a friendly, respectful and safe football club.