Code of Conduct

1. Conduct for Coaches

1.1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport
1.2. Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance
1.3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies
1.4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect
1.5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
1.6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
1.7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players
1.8. 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
1.9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player
1.10. 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
1.11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance
1.12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language

2. Conduct for Players

2.1. Obligations towards the game:
2.1.1. A player should make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina
2.1.2. A player should give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved
2.1.3. A player should set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters
2.1.4. A player should avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting
2.1.5. A player should always have regard for 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
2.1.6. A player should not use inappropriate language

2.2. Obligations towards one owns team:
2.2.1. A player should make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win
2.2.2. A player should resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning

2.3. Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
2.3.1. A player should know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules
2.3.2. A player should accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
2.3.3. A player should resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques

2.4. Respect towards Opponents
2.4.1. A player should treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game
2.4.2. A player should safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents

2.5. Respect towards Match Officials
2.5.1. A player should accept the decision of the Match Official without protest
2.5.2. A player should avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
2.5.3. A player should show due respect towards Match Officials

2.6. Respect towards Team Officials
2.6.1. A player should abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code
2.6.2. A player should show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition

2.7. Obligations towards the Supporters
2.7.1. A player should show due respect for the interests of supporters

3. Conduct for Team Officials

3.1. Obligations towards the Game
3.1.1. A team official should set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters
3.1.2. A team official should promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game
3.1.3. A team official should share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests
3.1.4. A team official should avoid all forms of gamesmanship
3.1.5. A team official should show due respect to Match officials and others involved in the game

3.1.6. A team official should always have regard for 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
3.1.7. A team official should not use or tolerate inappropriate language

3.2. Obligations towards the Team
3.2.1. A team official should make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted means
3.2.2. A team official should give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests
3.2.3. A team official should resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques
3.2.4. A team official should promote ethical principles
3.2.5. A team official should show due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others

3.3. Obligations towards the Supporters
3.3.1. A team official should show due respect for the interests of supporters

3.4. Respect towards Team Officials
3.4.1. A team official should accept the decision of the Match Official without protest
3.4.2. A team official should avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
3.4.3. A team official should show due respect towards Match Officials

4. Conduct for Parents / Spectators

4.1. Parents / Spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. It is important to reinforce the message to parents / spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:
4.1.1. Children enjoying football
4.1.2. A sense of personal achievement
4.1.3. Self-esteem
4.1.4. Improving the child’s skill and techniques

4.2. A parent’s / spectators’ expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on the child’s attitude towards:
4.2.1. Other players
4.2.2. Officials
4.2.3. Managers
4.2.4. Spectators

4.3. Ensure that parents / spectators within the club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own

4.4. Encourage parents/spectators to:
4.4.1. Applaud the opposition as well as our own team
4.4.2. Avoid coaching the child during the game
4.4.3. Not to shout and scream
4.4.4. Respect the referee’s decision
4.4.5. Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented
4.4.6. Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football

4.5. Ensure that parents / spectators within the club agree and adhere to the club’s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy

Anti-discrimination Policy

Brackley Sports Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club. 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 Brackley Sports 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

This includes:
· The advertisement for volunteers
· The selection of candidates for volunteers
· Courses
· External coaching and education activities and awards
· Football development activities
· Selection for teams
· Appointments to honorary positions

Brackley Sports Football 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

Brackley Sports 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 within football as a whole.

Equal Opportunities Policy for Clubs

1.      General

Brackley Sports 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 Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.

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

·        Treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation of disability less favourably than others.

·        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 requirements for others.

·        Imposing on 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.

·        Victimisation of an individual.

·        Harassment of an individual, by virtue of discrimination

·        Any other act or omission of an act, which has 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.

Brackley Sports 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 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 Football Club’s policy, any members offending will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.

The 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 others 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.

 

Club Complaints Procedure

In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way, or that the Club Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct have been broken, should follow the procedures below.

1. They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Committee. Your report should include:
1.1. Details of what, when and where the occurrence took place
1.2. Any witness statements and names
1.3. Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way
1.4. Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made
1.5. A preference for a solution to the incident
2. The Club’s Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested
3. The Club’s Management Committee will have the power to:
3.1. Warn as to future conduct
3.2. Suspend from membership
3.3. Remove from membership