|
GENERAL.
Stirling City Football Club expects that all officials, players, parents and spectators agree with and adhere to the following Codes of Conduct.
MEMBERS SHOULD NOT:
a) Argue with a referee, linesman, match official or spectator.
b) Manhandle match officials.
c) Blame the referee or officials for your mistakes.
d) Lose your temper or self-control.
e) Take the law into your own hands by retaliation.
f) Cheat.
g) Get involved in matters that do not concern you.
h) Attempt to get opponents into trouble.
i) Copy the bad habits of others.
j) Fail to respect the authority of the referee.
Failure to control your emotions can result in the referee or match official reporting the incident to the Stirling and District Amateur Football Association (S.D.A.F.A.) or Forth Valley Football Development Association (F.V.F.D.A.) by means of the Match Report Form and further action may be taken by the S.D.A.F.A. or F.V.F.D.A. where points may be deducted or match bans enforced.
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT.
Coaches SHOULD:
a) Be aware of and adhere to Stirling City Football Club and S.A.F.A/S.Y.F.A. Player Protection Policy. Coaches are required to report in writing any instance or suspected instance which may be in contravention of the Child Protection laws applicable at the time, to the Club’s Player Protection Officer.
b) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
c) Place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
d) Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
e) Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
f) Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
g) Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
h) Co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, doctors) in the best interests of the sport.
i) Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
j) Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the laws of the game or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
k) Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
l) Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
m) Show due respect to match officials and others involved in the game.
n) Develop their own standards through attendance at S.F.A. Coach Development courses, or the like, in accordance with the age group they are responsible for. As per clauses 10 (g) and (h) in the Club Constitution, payment for these courses may be met by the Club but at the sole discretion of the Committee.
Coaches SHOULD NOT:
a) Appoint a regular helper in contact with the children without consultation with an Executive Committee member.
b) For anything other than routine matters, hold meetings with, or distribute newsletters or other correspondence to, parents without prior notice to the Committee.
c) Disclose any information which may be construed as private or confidential to any third party.
d) Use or tolerate inappropriate language.
PLAYER DISCIPLINE & BEHAVIOUR.
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game.
a) Any player whose conduct falls short of the required standard of good sportsmanship and fair play at all times will be withdrawn from the match or training session whatever the circumstances and may be subject of further disciplinary action to be determined by the Committee in accordance with the Club’s disciplinary procedure.
b) Swearing, spitting or fighting will not be tolerated at any time.
c) Players must accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
d) Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
e) Abide by the instructions of their coach and Club officials provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
f) If a player is cautioned during a match then the player may be the subject of further disciplinary action to be determined by the Committee in accordance with the Club’s disciplinary procedure.
g) All players must be up to date with their annual membership fee and training levy payment. No player will be allowed to participate in either training or matches unless they have paid all monies due to the Club.
h) All players must wear appropriate kit at all training sessions and matches i.e. shin pads, boots or trainers (depending on surface).
i) The Club will provide appropriate clothing i.e. strips or tracksuits, to be worn only on match days which will remain the property of the Club at all times (junior section only).
j) Wet weather jackets and/or sweatshirts are the property of the player but should loss or damage occur, all subsequent replacements will be purchased through, but at no cost to, the Club (junior section only).
k) Any player unable to attend training or a match should notify the coach as soon as possible.
l) Parents are responsible for ensuring that junior players arrive at and are picked up from, training and matches punctually.
m) Any player injured during any coaching session or match must report the incident to the coach no matter how slight the injury. The coach will then report to the Secretary and an “Accident Report Form” shall be completed.
SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT.
Spectators are expected to agree with and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Player Protection Policy and also,
a) Support all playing members by offering praise whenever possible.
b) Give encouragement to all playing members involved in football, not just the most talented.
c) Respect the decision of the referee or match officials; avoid criticism.
d) Do not go onto the pitch unless requested. Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated.
e) Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.
f) Avoid coaching playing members during the game.
g) Do not shout and scream.
h) Persistent failure to observe these rules may result in an adult or playing member being expelled from the Club.
i) If a spectator is cautioned or sent off during a match or reported within the “Match Report Form” then the individual may be asked not to attend the next game, as well as co-operating with any subsequent enquiry which may ensue.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.
Stirling City 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. The Club is committed to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.
Equality of opportunity at the Club means that in all its activities it 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.
This includes but is not limited to:
a) The advertisement for volunteers.
b) The selection of candidates for volunteers.
c) Promotion of and attendance at training courses.
d) External coaching and education activities and awards.
e) Football development activities.
f) Selection for teams.
g) Appointments to Executive, Committee and Coaching positions.
The Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or 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. The 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY.
Stirling City 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 the general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality. All members are expected to abide by the requirements or the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
The Club specifically prohibits:
a) Treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, less favourably than others.
b) Expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above, to comply with requirement(s) for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which are different from the requirement(s) of others.
c) Imposing on an individual, requirements which are in effect more onerous on that individual than they are on others. For example, this would include applying a condition which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply than others not of that race or sex.
d) Victimisation of an individual.
e) Harassment of an individual.
f) Any other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the disadvantaging of a member against another, or others, purely on the above grounds. (Thus in all the Club’s recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes, as well as disciplinary matters, it is essential that merit, experience, skills and temperament are considered as objectively as possible.)
The 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 practice 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 Club’s policy, any members offending will be dealt with under the Disciplinary Procedure.
The Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will treat such as 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.
DISCIPLINARY/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.
The Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any written complaint, grievance or claim of discrimination against any adult or playing member and the Club Committee is authorised to immediately suspend the individual(s) from participation and involvement with the Club until the investigation is complete and any imposed penalty/suspension following thereon has been completed. In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way, has a grievance against any member of the Club or that the Club Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct has been broken, he or she should follow the procedure below.
They should report the matter in writing to the Club Secretary or another member of the
Committee and such should include:
a) Details of where and when the occurrence took place and what/who was involved.
b) Any witness statement(s) and names.
c) Names of any others, if known, who have been treated in a similar way.
d) Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to who made.
e) A preference for a solution to the incident.
On receipt of the written complaint, the following course of action will take place:
a) The Secretary will acknowledge receipt of the complaint together with a copy of the Complaint/Grievance Procedure to the complainant within seven days.
b) Notice will be given to the Chairperson and the complaint/grievance will be raised as an agenda item at the next Committee meeting.
c) If necessary, the Committee will nominate a sub-committee who shall conduct any further investigation.
i) The Club P.P.O. shall be a member of this sub-committee as necessary.
ii) Any member of the sub-committee who is related to or has any other business or private connection with the complainant should declare it from the outset.
iii) The members of said disciplinary sub-committee need not be members of the Club Committee.
The sub-committee will report their findings and recommendations to the Club Committee at the earliest available Committee meeting by way of the “Complaints/Grievance Form” and thereafter, the Committee will have the authority to:
a) Warn as to future conduct,
b) Suspend from Membership,
c) Remove from Membership,
Any person found to have broken the Club’s Policies or Code of Conduct.
OR:
If the accusation is found to be without substance, invite suspended members to return to normal duties.
In all cases, the Committee will endeavour to notify the complainant of the result of any investigation within 14 days of the Complaint/Grievance Form being completed and signed by the Chairperson.
The Club Committee will be required to monitor complaints and implement the Club’s Disciplinary/Grievance Procedures as required for recurring incidents.
The Committee decision is final and there will be no appeal procedure.
PLAYER PROTECTION POLICY.
Stirling City Football Club recognises that 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.
To this end the Club have appointed a “Player Protection Officer” (P.P.O.) to ensure the S.Y.F.A. Player Protection Policies are adhered to.
i) He/she will have a certified working knowledge of Child Protection or will undertake any training as necessary to achieve this certification, the cost of which may be at the Club’s expense.
ii) He/she will provide Club officials, coaches and volunteers with Child Protection literature as deemed necessary and will be available to discuss any concerns.
iii) He/she will maintain confidentiality on a strictly “need to know” basis and store any relevant documents in a secure location in accordance with the latest Data Protection Act.
iv) He/she will regularly attend Club matches, training and Committee Meetings.
The Club will ensure to the best of it’s ability that no person has committed an offence under any one or more of the offences contained in Schedule 1 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, and any other criminal offence which reasonably causes the Club to believe that the person poses or may pose a risk of harm to any child or young person.
The Club Committee will ensure that newly appointed officials, coaches, parent helpers or volunteers complete a Disclosure Scotland form. Should this application be incomplete after three months, the official, coach, parent helper or volunteer will desist from their duty with immediate effect and until such time as the application is complete or a fresh application is made. This rule may not apply if the delay is out with the control of the applicant.
The Club recognises the five main forms of abuse are; physical, emotional, sexual, neglect and bullying, and that children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual identity.
The Club will take any suspicion and/or allegation of abuse seriously and will respond swiftly and appropriately.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
GENERAL:
Coaches are encouraged to attend first aid training courses and at all times carry with them a first aid kit as supplied by the Club. The Club may ask that a responsible person attends any and all Club activities, if the Club deems it necessary, to monitor the players condition and/or ensure the administration of any medicine(s).
All Coaches should have with them the following information should an emergency situation arise:
a) An emergency contact number for all playing members in their team.
b) If necessary, a copy of the “Parental Consent Form” containing details of any medical condition(s) which is to be kept confidential and only shown to qualified medical staff. It is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian to declare any medical condition(s) to the Club by means of the “Parental Consent Form” and ensure two supplies of each medicine is given to the team Coach before departure to any match or outing.
c) All accidents or incidents should be recorded;
i) On the “Accident Report Form” and retained by the Secretary.
ii) In the Accident Report Book at the Centre or Location where the incident took place.
HEALTH AND SAFETY.
All coaches/parent helpers are responsible for checking all equipment prior to and following use. No faulty equipment should be used during a game/training session and any breakages or damages must be reported to an Executive committee member immediately.
Coaches/parent helpers are responsible for reporting any incidents or accidents to the Club Secretary and/or Player Protection Officer in writing and completion of the relevant Accident and Incident report forms are required in accordance with Club Emergency Procedures.
Appropriate clothing and shin pads should be worn at all times.
This Health & Safety document is not exhaustive.
PRIVACY STATEMENT.
GENERAL:
Stirling City Football Club may ask you to provide information about a member of your family. This information can include name, date of birth, home address, telephone number or e-mail address. The information we collect will only be used by us for the purpose of registration, which may include registration with a governing body, for parental consent or as a method of communication. We will not rent, sell, trade or give away any information about you, without your consent, to any third party unless required to do so by law. You can check any information we hold about you by applying in writing in the first instance, to the Chairperson of the Club. You will be asked to prove your identity with your driving licence, passport or birth certificate, or other similar evidence with your name, address and photograph. This is to make sure only you get access to your information. If any information is found to be inaccurate, it will be amended as soon as practically possible. Use of any and all information will be in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. You can obtain further information about data protection laws by visiting the Information Commissioner’s web site at http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk.
WEBSITE:
a) The Club web site does not use “cookies” to track users online movements.
b) The website contains links to third party sites. Stirling City F.C. provides links to these sites only - the web sites may contain hyper links to web sites owned and operated by third parties. These third party web sites have their own privacy policies, including cookies, and we urge you to review them. They will govern the use of personal information you submit or are collected by cookies whilst visiting these web sites. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of such third party web sites and your use of such web sites is at your own risk.
c) The Club may publish photographs of players and/or officials on our website or within printed materials. We will not use photographs without prior written consent.
d) Stirling City Football Club reserves the right to modify, alter or otherwise update this statement at any time, therefore, users of our site are encouraged to review this policy regularly.
e) Fixture details on the website are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change. Please check with the relevant coach before travelling to any match.
f) By accessing and using the website, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the terms of this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Last updated 26.06.07
|
