Little Memorial Club (Football Section
Rules)
1. NAME The club shall be called Little Oakley F.C. (the Football Club) and as such is the official football club of Little Oakley Memorial Club (the parent club).
2. OBJECTS The objects of the Football Club shall be to arrange association football matches and social activities for its members.
3. STATUS OF RULES These rules (the Football Club Rules) are an adjunct to the general rules of the Little Oakley Memorial Club. Both sets of rules form a binding agreement between each member of the Football Club.
4. RULES AND REGULATIONS
(a) The
Football Club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of The
Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of The Football
Association. The Rules and Regulations of The Football Association Limited and
parent
(b) No alteration to the Football Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the parent Association.
(c) The Football Club will also abide by The Football Association’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy.
5. CLUB MEMBERSHIP
(a) The membership regulations of Little Oakley Memorial Club apply.
(b) The
Football Association and parent
6. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
(a) The annual fee required by the rules of Little Oakley Memorial Club shall apply.
(b) The Football Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfil the objects of the Football Club.
7. RESIGNATION AND EXPULSION
(a) The membership regulations Of Little Oakley Memorial Club shall apply.
(b) The Football Club Committee shall have the power to recommend expulsion of a member to the Memorial Club Committee when, in their opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for them 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 a share of any, of the Football Club Property.
8. FOOTBALL CLUB COMMITTEE
The rules of Little Oakley Memorial Club will apply.
9. ANNUAL AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
The rules of Little Oakley Memorial Club shall apply.
10. FOOTBALL CLUB TEAMS
The Football Club Committee shall appoint a Football Club member to be responsible for each of the Football Club’s football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members shall present to the Football Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a report on the activities of the team.
11. FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCES
(a) A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Football Club (the Football Club Account). Designated account signatories shall be the Football Club Chairperson, the Football Club Secretary and the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Football Club Account except by cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All monies payable to the Football Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in the Football Club Account.
(b) The income and assets of the Football Club (the Football Club Property) shall be applied only in furtherance of the objects of the Football Club.
(c) The Football Club Committee shall have power to authorise the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Football Club and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Football Club.
(d) The Football Club shall prepare an annual Financial Statement in such form as shall be published by The Football Association from time to time.
(e) The Football Club Property shall be the property of Little Oakley Memorial Club and Little Oakley memorial Club rules will apply.
12. DISSOLUTION
(a) A resolution to dissolve the Football Section shall only be proposed at a General Meeting of the club 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 Club Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.
(b) Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be transferred to the parent club (Little Oakley Memorial Club) who shall determine how the assets shall be utilised for the benefit of the club.
Little Oakley Memorial Club (Football Section)
A Code of Conduct for
Football
Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player,
match official, coach, owner or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.
Community
Football, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account community feeling when
making decisions.
Equality
Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form,
from being expressed.
Participants
Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This
includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as
administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate consultation.
Young People
Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.
Propriety
Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and
administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.
Trust and Respect
Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are
individuals, clubs or other organisations.
Violence
Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.
Fairness
Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.
Integrity and Fair Play
Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.
Little Oakley Memorial Club (Football Section)
Code of Conduct for Coaches
Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics are their attitude directly
affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay 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 coaches to disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude.
Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people. The health, safety, 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 the National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all involved in coaching:
1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
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.
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.
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.
11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Little Oakley Memorial Club (Football Section)
Code of Conduct for Players
Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.
This Code focuses on players involved in top-class football. Nevertheless, the key concepts in the Code are valid for players at all levels.
Obligations towards the game
A player should
1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. 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.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
5. 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.
6. Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one’s own team
A player should
1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should
1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should
1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should
1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.
Respect towards Team Officials
A player should
1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should:
1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Little Oakley Memorial Club (Football Section)
Code of Conduct for Team
Officials
This Code applies to all team / club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials).
Obligations towards the Game
The team official should
1. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2. Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
3. 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.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
5. Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
6. 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.
7. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Obligations towards the Team
The team official should
1. 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.
2. Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
3. Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
4. Promote ethical principles.
5. Show due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.
Obligations towards the Supporters
The team official should
1. Show due respect for the interests of supporters.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A team official should
1. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.