Club Welfare

Child Welfare Officer & Parent Representatives

As an FA chartered club we have a Child Welfare Officer and Parent Representatives. This ensures that all aspects of your child’s health, safety and welfare are thoroughly considered and actively managed both on and off the pitch. Refer to "Contacts" for details of Parent Reps.

Values & Codes of Conduct

Values

Almondsbury U7’s and U8’s:

• are committed to the safety and welfare of young people
• are committed to the technical, physical, social and psychological development of all young people
• are committed to the principle of playing to win, but notto have a win at all costs attitude.
• shall accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
• shall treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game
• shall accept the decision of the Match Official without protest
•  SHALL NOTuse or tolerate inappropriate language or behavior to, or from players, club officials or spectators
• shall give priority to the interests of the team over individual aspirations.

Code of Conduct for Parents/Spectators

The parents and spectators of Almondsbury Under 7’s and Under 8’s are encouraged to:

·         Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.

·         Avoid coaching the child during the game.

·         Not to shout and scream.

·         Respect the referee’s decision.

·     Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.

·         Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

·       Stay within the designated area for spectators (to be marked by white lines or coned area), to ensure the safety and welfare of players.

·        Ensure disputes with coaching staff are undertaken privately, calmly and in person. 

ALWAYS REMEMBER

1.    Young people are not playing to satisfy your ambitions.

2.   Young people are involved for their enjoyment, not yours.

3.    Never ridicule or shout at a young person for making a mistake or losing.  Praise and encourage them or please keep quiet.

4.   Never publicly question a referee’s decision.  Never question their honesty or integrity – remember without them there is no game!

5.   Enjoy the “Beautiful game” for what it is and how your child enjoys playing it!