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Chairman's message.
These Codes of Conduct are for everyone involved with Oak Athletic Football Club. The Codes are made available to every player, parent/supporter, coach and manager involved with Oak Athletic FC and forms part of the process of becoming a member of the Club. It is a condition of membership of the Club that you agree to be bound by the Code of Conduct that applies to your position within the Club. 

Please take time to read the Codes of Conduct and the Child Protection Policy and lets have an enjoyable season and lets make sure we get through it with no disciplinary problems on,or off, the field of play.
Good luck to all teams for 2009/10
Kevin Wood, Chairman, Oak Athletic FC.                                                                                                                                              

Code of Conduct for the Oak Athletic FC Management Committee

The Oak Athletic FC Management Committee is required to:-
Provide guidance and oversight of the Club in compliance with the Club Constitution as published.
Set standards and values that it would expect to be observed.
Ensure that there is no discrimination of any kind within the Club.
Ensure equality of opportunity within the club.
Ensure the suitability of all volunteers.
Promote fair play and do what it can to develop the potential of all players.
Ensure that proper standards of conduct are maintained across the Club in compliance with the various Codes of Conduct
Manage the affairs of the Club and maintain financial integrity and accountability.
Deal with all issues of misconduct and maintain discipline within the Club by fair and open process.

Code of Conduct for Managers and Coaches

The Club believes that the behaviour of team managers and coaches directly affects the behaviour of players under supervision. Managers and coaches are therefore expected to pay particular care to the moral aspects of their conduct. It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches and this Code is not intended to conflict with this. However, Managers and Coaches involved with Oak Athletic FC are required to disassociate themselves from a “win at all cost” attitude.

In general terms Oak Athletic Managers and Coaches must:-

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport
Place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance
Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies
Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players
At the outset clarify with the players and parents exactly what is expected of them and also whet they are entitled to expect from the Manager/Coach
Cooperate fully with other professionals (e.g. doctors) in the best interests of their players
Always promote the positive aspects of football and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game or the use of prohibited substances.
Display high standards of personal behaviour and appearance
Not use, or tolerate, inappropriate language
Abide by the Clubs Code on Equal opportunity and Valuing Diversity.

In specific terms Oak Athletic Managers/Coaches are expected to:-

Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and all supporters
Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interests of the players, supporters and the reputation of the sport
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship. Show due respect to Match Officials and others involveGive priority to the interests of the team over individual interest
Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials of their own club/team and others.
Show due respect to the interests of supporters
Show due respect to Match Officials and accept the decisions  without protest
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
Pay particular attention to the reporting of match results to the League and to comply with league requirements in this respect.
Be responsible for the payment of fines levied against his team by the KCFA or the MNYL in respect of any disciplinary charge of which his team is found to be guilty of.
Ensure that every player in the team pays his/her match fee for every game and to submit monies collected at the end of each month, with the appropriate form, to the Club Treasurer.
Be familiar with the Rules and Regulations of the MNYL and comply with the requirements set out in those Rules and Regulations.
Ensure that the team they are responsible for is appropriately represented at every Club Management Committee meeting and to fully participate in the fund raising and other activities for the greater benefit of the Club as a whole.

The guiding rule for Oak Athletic FC Managers and Coaches is to ensure that they set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

Code of Conduct for Parents/Spectators

Oak Athletic FC believes that 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 – its fun. Oak Athletic FC also believes that it is important to remember that however good any particular child becomes at football within our Club, it remains important to reinforce the message to parents and spectators that positive encouragement will continue to contribute to:

·          Children enjoying Football

·          A sense of personal achievement for the player

·          A player’s self esteem

·          Helping the player improve skills and technique

Since a parent’s/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards other players, officials, managers and spectators, Oak Athletic Football Club requires parents/spectators to:-

Always provide positive encouragement to players of Oak Athletic and the opposition
Applaud the opposition as well as Oak Athletic FC
Avoid coaching players during the game – leave that to the team Manager/Coach
Avoiding shouting and screaming at matches
Respect the referees decisions without dissent by word or actions
Give attention to every player not just the most talented.
Never to use inappropriate language or gestures at Matches/Training
Always act in a manner that sets a good and positive example to players and opposition teams.

In specific terms Oak Athletic FC requires parents to:

Provide the team manager/coach with assistance and support for training and on Match Days
Ensure that their son/daughter appreciates that by joining the Club they are expected to be available for selection every Sunday during the playing season
Be personally responsible for ensuring that their son/daughter is able to get to fixtures, whether home or away, as required on every Sunday during the playing season
Alert team managers at the earliest possible moment to the exceptional unavailability of their son/daughter for a fixture.
Ensure that their son/daughter is dressed appropriate to conditions when attending any Club activity
Ensure that their son/daughter has the required match fee for every fixture and is supplied with drink and food as necessary
Be responsible for the payment of any fine levied against them for any misconduct which they are considered to be guilty of by the KCFA or MNYL.

The guiding rule for Parents and Supporters of Oak Athletic FC is to ensure that they set a positive example for others, particularly young players and the opposition.

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 – because Oak Athletic FC believes that Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is also fundamentally important.

Oak Athletic FC requires all players to:-

Be available for selection for every game in the fixture list throughout the season.
Alert their manager at the earliest possible opportunity about any exceptional circumstances which mean that they would not be able to be selected for a fixture.
Arrive for matches in good time – home or away
Attend training sessions as instructed
Take care of the Club kit that they are issued with and to arrive at matches in clean and tidy kit.
Ensure that they always have match fees available on the day
Abide by the instructions of their Manager/Coach.
Show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition
Accept the decision of the Match Officials without protest
Avoid using words or actions which could bring Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play and help injured opponents.
Treat opponent with due respect at all times irrespective of the result of the game
To play in a manner which demonstrates sportsmanship and fair play.
Give maximum effort at all times – irrespective of the score.
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
Be responsible for ensuring that fines levied against them by either the KCFA and/or the MNYL for misconduct, are paid as required.

The guiding rule for Players of Oak Athletic FC is to ensure that they play the game in the spirit of sportsmanship and that they enjoy participating in the sport whatever the result.


Oak Athletic FC is committed to confront and eliminate all forms of discrimination. Officials and Managers of Oak Athletic FC recognise the discrimination may take many forms; by race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability but the Club will always endeavour to organise its activities so that there will never be any discrimination on any of these grounds and no individual will be treated less favourably than anyone else. Oak Athletic Football Club is also committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and expects every club official at whatever level to abide by national legislation in force to ensure that there is no discrimination of any kind within the Club. Oak Athletic FC commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case will take appropriate disciplinary action.

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Oak Athletic Football Club
Child Protection Policy

Oak Athletic FC 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 18 engaged 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.

 The key principles of The FA Child Protection Policy are that:

·         The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration

·         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

·         All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately

·         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.  Oak Athletic Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

Oak athletic 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.

 We endorse and adopt The FA’s Child Protection and Best Practice Guidelines for Recruiting Volunteers and will:Develop a role profileRequest identification documentsAs a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct interviews before appointingRequest and follow up with two references before appointingRequire an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with FA guidelines.

 5. All current Oak Athletic Football 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 Oak Athletic 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.

 6. It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and significant offending from having 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.

7. Oak Athletic 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. Oak Athletic Football Club encourages everyone to know about it and utilise it if necessary.

8. Oak Athletic Football Club has appointed a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) in line with The FA’s role profile and required completion of the child protection and best practice workshop. The post holder will be involved with 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.

9. 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 and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly. Incidents need to be reported to the CWO, a member of the committee or, in cases of serious bullying contact the CFA CPO.

10. Codes of conduct for players, parents or spectators, officials and coaches have been implemented by Oak Athletic 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.

11. Further advice on child protection matters can be obtained from:

o   The County Football Association’s Child Protection Officer, whose details can be found in the County Handbook
o   The Football Association/NSPCC Child Protection 24-Hour Helpline 0808 800 5000
o   www.TheFA.com/Goal
o   The FA child protection team on 0207 745 4649.

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