Beggsboro AFC
Beggsboro AFC and all its members have a responsibility to promote, monitor and ensure the values of respect and fair play. We all must show respect and fair play in all contact with other teams, fellow players, managers/coach’s, referees, opposition teams and in general all people involved with the running of Beggsboro AFC and the leagues and competitions in which we compete. Each time you train or play you are not only representing yourself you are also representing Beggsboro AFC and all of its members.
When playing football you should:
• Give your best and perform to the best of your ability.
• Be polite at all times
• Be respectful at all times
• Play fairly – by not behaving in an unsporting manner to gain an advantage.
• Play by the rules, as directed by the managers/coach’s/referees.
• Listen to your managers/coach’s. If you are unsure ask questions but never be disrespectful.
• Never use foul or abusive language; it will not be tolerated in any form or for any reason.
Remember
• Everyone is equal and is entitled to the same respect and should never be discriminated against.
•Turn up for all training sessions.
If you are unhappy with something concerning your training have a parent or guardian talk to your Manager at a convenient time.
Beggsboro AFC may, if you breach any of the Code of Conduct take any of the steps outlined below:
• Require you to apologise to your team-mates, fellow player(s), Manager/coach.
• You may receive a formal warning from your manager.
• You may be suspended from training or playing matches.
• Be required to leave the team or Beggsboro AFC.
Please note that in the event of a breach of the code of conduct, your parent or guardian will be informed and where necessary the DDSL/FAI may be contacted
Football is and enjoyable life skill. All our coaches/Manager/coach are here to help you develop your football and team participation skills.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are often given to children for security, enabling parents to keep in touch and make sure they are safe.
However such technology has also allowed an increase in direct personal contact with young people, in some cases used to cross personal boundaries and cause harm. Managers should encourage responsible and secure use of mobile phones by all team members.
In this respect Manager/coach are advised to:
• Use group texts for communication among players and teams and inform parents of this at the start of each year
• It is not appropriate to have constant communication with individual players
• Don’t use the phone in certain locations; inappropriate use of your camera phone may cause upset or offence to another person, e.g. changing rooms
In the same manner as above, team members under the age of 18 should make all contact with their manager via a parent/guardian, it is not appropriate to contact them directly.
Social Media
Social media has become an integral part of the culture in most organisations. The use of social media is a powerful tool in advertising as well as an informational outlet for parents and students. While the use of social media can be a huge benefit it can potentially cause issues.
Our registration form informs parents and students that photographs may be taken and used in the promotion of Beggsboro AFC. Photographs/articles may be removed at the request of a parent, player or senior officials.
If using Social Media you should ensure that:
• Any photographs taken are used only on official sites for Beggsboro AFC.
• Care should be taken to avoid offense, likely offense or embarrassment on any social media outlet.
• Under 18’s should not be directly named where possible.
• Social media should not be used for personal purposes or individual gain; it is there for the use of Beggsboro AFC only.
In general you should only post photos and videos which people have posed for (i.e. given permission) or are in an environment where photos and videos are commonly taken (i.e. implied permission) e.g. a tournament, training etc. These photos/videos should only be of football related activities and not something which may cause embarrassment of offence.
Football is and enjoyable life skill. All our Manager/coach’s are here to help you develop your skills.