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Euxton Villa Football Club - Equality
Policy
Football belongs to, and should be
enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it.
The FA’s commitment is to eliminate
discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic
origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability.
Euxton Villa support the FA commitment to promoting equality
by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising
that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them
and by providing access and opportunities for all members of
our community.
The aim of this policy is to ensure
that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and that
Euxton Villa Football Club is equally accessible to them
all.
Euxton Villa’s commitment is to
confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race,
nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief,
ability or disability and to encourage equal opportunities.
This policy is fully supported by the
Club Officers who are responsible for the implementation of
this policy.
Euxton Villa Football Club, in all its
activities will not discriminate, or in any way treat anyone
less favourably, on grounds of gender, sexual orientation,
marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour,
religion or belief, ability or disability.
It means that Euxton Villa will ensure
that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it
will provide access and opportunities for all members of the
community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities.
Euxton Villa will not tolerate
harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an
individual, which for the purposes of this policy and the
actions and sanction applicable is regarded as
discrimination. This includes sexual or racially based
harassment or other discriminatory or bullying behaviour,
whether physical or verbal.
Euxton Villa will work to ensure that
such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever
context it occurs.
Euxton Villa is committed to taking
positive action where inequalities exist, and to the
development of awareness -raising events and activities in
order to promote the eradication of discrimination and
promote equality in football.
Euxton Villa is committed to a policy
of equal treatment of all members and requires all members
to abide and adhere to these policies and the requirements
of the relevant equalities legislation - Race Relations Act
1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Disability
Discrimination Act 1995 as well as any amendments to these
acts and any new legislation.
Euxton Villa commits itself to the
immediate investigation of any claims, brought to its
attention, of discrimination on the above grounds and where
such is found to be the case, a requirement that the
practice stop and sanctions imposed as appropriate.
Euxton Villa Football 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 they should follow the procedures below:
1. They should report the matter to
the Club Chairman or another member of the Committee
including:
i. Details of what, when, and where
the occurrence took place.
ii. Any witness statement and names.
iii. Names of any others who have been
treated in a similar way.
iv. Details of any former complaints
made about the incident, date, when and to whom made.
v. 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:
i. Warn as to future conduct.
ii. Suspend from membership.
iii. Remove from membership.
any person found to have broken the
Club’s Policies or Codes of Conduct.
If the complaint is with regard to the
Club’s Management Committee the member has the right to
report the discrimination direct to the relevant County
Football Association.
Euxton Villa Football Club - Code of Conduct
for Managers/Coaches
It is natural that
winning constitutes a basic concern for managers/ coaches.
This code is not intended to conflict with that. However,
the code calls for managers/coaches to disassociate
themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude.
Increased responsibility
is requested from all 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.
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
behaviour and performance.
Coaches must ensure that
the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for
the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
Coaches should, at the
outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate,
parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they,
as players, 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,
behaviour contrary to the spirit 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 behaviour and appearance and must
not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Euxton Villa Football Club - Code of Conduct
for Parents/Spectators
Football is meant to be
FUN; parents/spectators have huge influence on whether
children enjoy football.
A parent’s / spectator’s
expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a
child’s attitude towards:
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Other players.
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Officials.
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Managers.
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Spectators.
Be mindful that your
behaviour towards these groups will be imitated by our
players.
Euxton Villa FC will
ensure that parents / carers / spectators from our club are
always positive and encouraging towards all of the children
not just their own and will you to:
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Applaud the
opposition as well as Euxton Villa.
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Avoid coaching a
player during the game, too many instructions by too
many people creates confusion and a lack of confidence
in a player.
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Don’t shout and
scream.
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Allow the Coach to
‘coach’.
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Respect the referee’s
decision.
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Give praise to all
children involved in football not just the most
talented.
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Give encouragement to
everyone to participate in football.
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Do not use
inappropriate language or behaviour.
Parents should ensure:-
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Players attend
training and match days at the appointed times
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Players are in
possession of appropriate clothing and footwear
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Notify the
manager/assistant manager/coach of any recent injuries
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Notify the manager of
any foreseen absences on match or training days
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Ensure prompt
collection of players on match or training days.
It’s important for the players sake that you support the
above, contravention to this code may be reported to the
clubs management committee who can
a)
Warn regarding future conduct
b)
Suspend membership or
c)
Remove from membership.
Players
cannot play for this club if suspended or removed from
membership.
Euxton Villa Football Club 
- Code of Conduct for Players
Playing for your team and
wanting your team to win is a fundamental part of football.
But not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all
others in the game is also fundamentally important. This
Code of Conduct is equally valid for both junior and senior
players and this Club expects a commitment from everyone who
plays football for Euxton Villa.
Obligations towards
the game
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.
Not use inappropriate language or behaviour.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and
competition rules
1. Know and abide by the
Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the rules of the
competition in which they are taking part.
2. Accept success and
failure, victory and defeat, as part of football
Respect towards Opponents
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
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
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
1.
Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Obligations towards Euxton Villa F.C
1.
Always be punctual for training and on match days
2.
Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear to
training sessions
3.
Always treat your team mates with respect and don’t
become involved in any
form
of Bullying or Discriminatory behaviour
4.
Ensure all training and match fees and any fines are
paid promptly
5.
Treat all equipment with care
6. Ensure your behaviour on match days and
training does not bring the club into
disrepute.
It’s
important that you support the above, contravention to this
code may be reported to the clubs management committee who
can :
a)
Warn regarding future conduct,
b)
Suspend membership or
c)
Remove from membership.
Players cannot play for this club if suspended or removed
from membership.
Euxton
Villa Football Club - Child Protection
Policy
1 Euxton Villa Football Club
acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of
every child and young person who has been entrusted to its
care and is committed to working to provide a safe
environment for all members. A child or young person is
anyone under the age of 18engaged in any club football
activity. We subscribe to The Football Association’s child
protection and best practice policy and procedures and
endorse and adopt the policy statement contained in that
document.
2 The key principles of The FA Child
Protection Policy are that:
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The
child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount
consideration
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All
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 orientation
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All
suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken
seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
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Working
in partnership with other organisations, children and
young people and their parents or carers is essential.
We acknowledge 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 poor practice and abuse.
Euxton Villa recognises that this is the responsibility of
every adult involved in our club.
3 Euxton Villa Football Club has a
role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and
young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or
emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and
accepted that The Football Association’s child protection
regulation (see The FA Handbook) applies to everyone in
football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This
includes those who are a volunteer, match official, helper
on club tours, football coach, club official or medical
staff.
4 We endorse and adopt The FA’s Child
Protection and Best Practice Guidelines for Recruiting
Volunteers and will:
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Develop
a role profile
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Request
identification documents
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Conduct
interviews with the applicant(s) before appointing them
to role
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Require
them to commit to adhering to the club codes of conduct
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Require
an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in
line with FA
guidelines.
All Club members with direct access to
children and young people will be required to complete a CRB
Enhanced Disclosure via The FA CRB Unit. If there are
concerns regarding the appropriateness of an individual who
is already involved or who has approached us to become part
of Euxton Villa Football Club, guidance will be sought from
The Football Association. It is noted and accepted that The
FA will consider the relevance and significance of the
information
obtained via The FA CRB Unit Enhanced
CRB
Disclosure and that all decisions will
be made
in the best interests of children and
young
people.
It is accepted that The FA aims to
prevent people with a history of relevant and significant
offending from having any contact with children or young
people and the opportunity to influence policies or practice
with children or young people. This is to prevent direct
sexual or physical harm to children and to minimise the risk
of ‘grooming’ within football.
5 Football Club supports The FA’s
‘whistle blowing’ policy. Any adult or young person with
concerns about a colleague can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting
The FA Child Protection Manager on
0207 745 4771, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The
Football Association, 25 Soho Square, London W1D 4FA or by
going direct to the police, social services or the NSPCC.
Football Club encourages everyone to know about it and
utilise it if necessary.
6 Euxton Villa has appointed Graham
Keyte as Club Welfare Officer (CWO) in line with The FA’s
role profile and required completion of the child protection
and best practice workshop. He has completed the designated
person’s training provided by The FA. The CWO is the first
point of contact for all club members and parents or
guardians regarding concerns for the welfare of any child or
young person.
They will liaise directly with the CFA
CPO and will be familiar with the procedures for referring
any concerns. They will also play a proactive role in
increasing an awareness of poor practice and abuse amongst
club members.
Graham can be contacted on 07970
708772 or 01257 414607 and all calls will be treated in the
strictest confidence
7 We acknowledge and endorse The FA’s
identification of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying
of any kind is not acceptable at our club. If bullying does
occur, all players, parents or guardians should be able to
tell someone and know that incidents will be dealt with
promptly. Incidents need to be reported to the CWO, a member
of the Club Management committee or, in cases of serious
bullying you may contact the Lancashire County Football
Association Child Protection Officer.
8 Codes of conduct for players,
parents or spectators, officials and coaches have been
implemented by Euxton Villa Football Club.
In order to validate these codes of
conduct the club has clear sanctions to deal with any
misconduct at club level and acknowledges the possibility of
potential sanctions which may be implemented by leagues or
the CFA in more serious circumstances. All prospective
members will be informed of these codes.
9 Further advice on child protection
matters can be obtained from:
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The Lancashire County Football Association’s Child
Protection Officer, whose details can be found in the
County Handbook
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24-Hour Helpline 0808 800 5000
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www.TheFA.com/Goal or The FA child protection team on
0207 745 4649
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