Parents/Spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football.
All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - it's fun.
It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football
within our club it is important to reinforce the message to Parents/Spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:
children enjoying football
a sense of personal achievement
self-esteem
improvement in the child's skills and techniques.
A Parents/Spectators expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:
other players
officials
managers
spectators
Ensure that Parents/Spectators within our club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children,
not just your own.
We as Sporting Football Club encourage Parents/Spectators to:
applaud the opposition as well as our own teams
avoid coaching the child during the game (thats for managers/coaches)
not to shout and scream
respect the referee's decision at all times
give attention to each of the children involved in football, not just the talented
give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
All Parents/Spectators must adhere to these rules that are in place, as they are the
code of conduct for Parents/Spectators within SPORTING FOOTBALL CLUB
Players are the most important people in SPORTING FOOTBALL CLUB.
Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game.
But not wining at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game
is fundamentally important.
Obligations Towards the Game
A player should:
make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skill,
technique, tactics and stamina give maximum effort and strive for the best
possible performance during a game, even if the team is in a position where the desired
result has been achieved
set a positive example for others, particulary young players and supporters
avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time - wasting
always have regard to 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
not use inappropriate language
Obligations Towards Your Own Team
A player should:
make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to
help his own team win
resist any influence which might, or might be seen to , bring into question his
commitment to the team wining
Respect for the Laws of the Game and Competition Rules
A player should:
know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules
accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques
Respect Towards Opponents
A player should:
treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game
safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents
Respect Towards the Match Officials
A player should:
accept the decision of the Match Official without protest
avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
show respect towards Match Officials
Respect Towards Team officials
A player should:
abide by the instructions of their Manager/Coach and Team officials, provided they do not
contradict the spirit of this code
show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition
Obligations Towards the Supporters
A player should:
show due respect to the interests of supporters
This is the CODE OF CONDUCT that the players need to adhere
to at SPORTING FOOTBALL CLUB
Coaches are a key to the establishment of ethics in football.
Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly affects the behavior of
players under their supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to play
particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct.
Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and
choices of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications.
It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is
not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for all coaches to
disassociate themselves from a win-at-all-costs attitude.
Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people.
The health, safely, welfare and moral education of young people are a first priority,
before the achievement or the reputation of the club, school, coach or parent.
Set out below is The F.A. Coaches Association Code of Conduct
(which reflects the standards expressed by sports coach
which forms the benchmark for all involved in coaching at SPORTING FOOTBALL CLUB.
THE F.A. COACHES ASSOCIATION CODE of CONDUCT.
Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every
person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above
all other considerations, including the development of performance.
Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each
player based on mutual trust and respect.
Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for
their own behavior and performance.
Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate
for the age , maturity, experience and ability of the players.
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.
Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials,
sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)
and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behavior contrary to the
sprit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of
prohibited substances or techniques.
Coaches must consistently display high standards of behavior and appearance.
Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Coaches must adhere to the CODE OF CONDUCT, these rules that are in
place are also the views of SPORTING FOOTBALL CLUB
Name
The Club shall be called SPORTING FC (The Club).
Objectives
The objectives of the Club shall be to arrange association football matches and social activities for its members and to promote the development of boys, young men, girls and young women in achieving their full physical, intellectual and social potential.
Status of Rules
These rules ( the Club Rules ) form a binding agreement between each member of the club.
Rules and regulations
A) The club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of The Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of The Birmingham County Football Association. the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association Limited and Football Association or any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into Club Rules.
B) No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval to The Parent Association.
Club Membership
A) The members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the Register of Members, which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.
B) Any person who wishes to be a member must apply using the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Executive Committee. Membership shall become effective upon an applicants name being entered in the Membership Register and payment of appropriate non-refundable registration fee.
C) In the event of a member's resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Membership Register.
D) The Association or an affiliated Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.
E) All managers must register a minimum number of players, as stated by the League, by July 31st ( of any given year ) to the Club Secretary complete with Registration Form and Fees. On submission of these a League ID Card will be issued for each player. Failure to comply with the minimum number of players (as per Ruling 12.6 CWYFL ) by September 1st will result in the team being withdrawn from the League.
Annual membership Fee
A) The Management Committee shall determine an Annual Fee payable by each member. Fees shall not be repayable.
B) The Management Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the Members as are reasonably necessary to fulfill the objectives of the Club.
Resignation and Expulsion
A) A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which, he/she gives notice to the Management Committee of his/her resignation. A member whose Annual membership Fee or further subscription is more than 3 weeks in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned, unless extenuating circumstances have been given prior to the Executive Committee.
B) The Management Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in their opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for him/her to remain a member. There shall be no appeal procedures.
C) A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any , or share of any, of the Club Property. (Kit, equipment etc).
Club Committee
A) The executive Committee shall consist of Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Development Officer.( Club officers).
B) The Management Committee shall consist of the Club Officers and each other Members.
C) Each Member of the Management Committee, except the Executive Committee Members, shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual general Meeting, unless otherwise resolved at a Special General meeting. One person may hold no more than two positions of the Club Officer at any one time. The Management Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Management Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the management Committee Meeting. The Chairman of the Management Committee shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the management Committee shall be chaired by the Chairman or in their absence the Vice Chairman. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Management Committee shall be 5.
D) Decisions of the Management Committee shall be entered into the Minute Book of the Club to be maintained by the Club Secretary.
E) Any Member of the Management Committee may call a meeting of the Management Committee by giving not less than 7 days notice to all members of the management Committee. The Management Committee shall hold not less than 4 meetings a year.
F) An outgoing member of the Management Committee may be re-elected. A member wishing to stand for election is to be proposed by one and seconded by another Member and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Management Committee members. All nominees for election will be notified to members prior to the AGM. Should a vacancy arise between AGM'S the Management Committee shall co-opt as necessary, with the position being re-elected at the next AGM.
G) Save as provided for in Rules and Regulations of The Association and Affiliate Association to which the Club is affiliated, the management Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules.
Annual & Special General Meetings
A) An Annual General meeting ( AGM ) shall be held in each year to :
B) Nominations for the election of members as Club Officers or as members of the management Committee shall be made in writing by the proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the AGM. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given in writing to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the meeting.
C) A Special General Meeting ( SGM ) may be called within 21 days of the receipt of the Club Secretary of a requisition in writing signed by not less than 5 members stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at a SGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.
D) The Secretary shall send to each Member at his/her last know address, written notice of the date of the General Meeting together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the meeting.
E) The quorum of General Meeting shall be 70% of attendees.
F) The Chairman, or in their absence a member selected by the Management Committee, shall take the Chair. Each member present shall have one vote and a simple majority shall pass resolutions. In the event of a equality of votes the Chairman of the Meeting shall have the casting vote.
G) The Club Secretary , or in their absence a member of the Management Committee, shall enter minutes of General meetings into the Minute Book Of the Club.
Club Teams
A) At it's first meeting following each AGM the Management Committee shall vet and appoint a manager to be responsible for each of the Club's football teams, subject to Club Procedures. The appointed Managers shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed managers shall present to the Management Committee at it's last meeting prior to an AGM written report of the activities of the team.
B) Sponsorship of Sporting FC or any of the teams please see Club Finance.
C) Club colours - azure blue & black top with black shorts and socks are Sporting FC home colours. All teams will play in home colours, as supplied by the Club. At the appointed home venue.
Club Finances
A) A Bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Club ( the Club Account ). Designated account signatories shall be the Club Chairman, the Club Secretary and the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club account except by cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All money payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in the Club Account.
B) The income & assets of the Club ( The Club Property ) shall only be applied in furtherance of the objects of the Club.
C) The management Committee shall have power to authorise the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Club and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Club.
D) The Club shall prepare an Annual Financial Statement.
E) The Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the Treasure, ( the Custodians ), who shall deal with the club Property as directed by decisions of the Management Committee and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision.
F) The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in General meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation unless removed by a resolution passed at a General meeting.
G) On his/her removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by the Association from time to time to a newly elected Custodian or the Management Committee. On death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in him/her shall vest automatically in the surviving Custodian. If there is only one surviving Custodian, a Special general Meeting shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian.
Sponsorship
A) All sponsors shall be named and their line of business made apparent to the Committee prior to any sponsorship agreement taking place. Aa Cheques must be made payable to Sporting FC and any monies must be accompanied with a letter from the Sponsor to the Treasurer. If a sponsor wished to sponsor a team that sponsor must be informed that any kit/equipment sponsored will go to the desired team of their choice but will remain the property of Sporting FC, in the event of that team leaving or out growing the kit.
B) Under no circumstances will monies be used for any purpose, other than gym fees and ref fees, from subs. Monthly sub sheets to be completed and returned regularly with money to be given to the Treasurer.
C) All fines are to be paid by the player, supporter or manager as appropriate, and within the allocated time. At no time will fines be paid from Club Funds or Subs.
Dissolution
A) A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three quarters of the members present.
B) The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Management Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.
C) Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be transferred to the parent Association who shall determine how the assets shall be utilised for the benefit of the game. Alternatively, such assets may be disposed of in such other manner as the members of the Club with the consent of the parent Association, shall determine.
Please Note
These Rules are subject to change at any time.