Code of Conduct
Word documents containing further details can be found at the bottom of this page.
The Redgate Rovers J.F.C. Code of Conduct as described below applies to all players, parents, spectators and officials of this club.
The code recognises that the highest standard of sportsmanship must be maintained at all times, both on and off the pitch. It also acknowledges that Redgate Rovers has a responsibility to ensure that every child or young person who is a member of this club should be able to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment protected from physical, emotional and sexual harm.
This Code of Conduct complies with the practices and procedures laid down in the Football Associations "Child Protection Policy". If any individual is found to be in breach of these codes then the Redgate Rovers Management Committee has the authority to require that the person is to withdraw from the club.
The following statements reflect the minimum standards expected.
- Redgate Rovers J.F.C. will adopt a positive approach to ensure that every member is protected from any activity which might expose them to physical, emotional and sexual harm.
- Team Officials are expected to comply with League rules at all times. They are to behave in a professional manner, establishing and maintaining the highest standards not only whilst engaged in club activities, but at all times throughout their association with the club.
- Redgate Rovers will ensure that all coaches will receive the necessary assistance in order to comply with the Football Association criteria relating to the development of junior football and regard the standard of FA coaching Level 1 qualification as a minimum standard.
- Referees are to be respected and their decisions are final. It must be remembered that in the absence of a qualified FA official any person undertaking the duties of a referee must be regarded as having the same authority of a league accredited referee.
- Parents, spectators and officials must ensure that they never encroach upon the field of play during a match, and must maintain a position away from the touch line or goal line of at least one meter. The safety of the players and visual access of line officials must be maintained.
- Sporting behavior must be maintained at all times, players should be encouraged to shake hands at the completion of the game. Parents and spectators should appreciate good play from the opposition as well as encouraging their own team.
- Foul and Abusive language by players, parents, spectators or club officials will not be tolerated.
- Club members, parents and spectators must respect the facilities being used whether it be in a competitive match, a If any person associated to Redgate Rovers J.F.C. is believed to be indulging in any activity, which would be to the detriment of this club, then the management committee has the authority to require that the person end that association.
Redgate Rovers J.F.C. is committed to the continual development of this code of conduct in the interest of its members.
Please try to remember, we want all of our players to be confident enough to know that their mistakes are accepted and won’t result in a telling off – this goes for your own children as well as others. “Help people to reach their true potential – catch them doing something right”.
The FA code of conduct link for 11-a-side football is:
http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/NewsFromTheFA/Postings/2003/11/FIFA_CodeConduct.htm
The FA code of conduct link for Mini Soccer is:
http://www.thefa.com/grassrootsNew/Player/Postings/2008/05/MiniSoccerCoach.htm
Redgate code of conduct documentation
The links below open Microsoft Word documents:
- Code of conduct for players
- Code of conduct for parents
- Code of conduct for coaches
- Code of conduct for team officials
- Bullying policy
- Safeguarding procedures