Young Players Code of Conduct

The Rush Athletic Football Club code of conduct for
under-age is based on the national FAI Child Welfare Safeguarding Policy and is
available (in full) for review at https://www.fai.ie/domestic/safeguarding/documents

Success in any sport requires loyalty, respect and
discipline, at Rush Athletic FC we encourage these attributes in a positive
fashion.

Young players can benefit greatly from sports in
terms of personal development and enjoyment.  Our players are encouraged
to realise that as a result of their participation in soccer that they also
have a responsibility to treat other players and officials with fairness and
respect. With rights there will always be responsibilities.

Young Players, and those who work with them in our
Associations are required to 'sign up' and abide by this FAI Child Welfare
Safeguarding Policy.

PLAYERS ARE ENTITLED TO:

• Be
       safe and feel safe.


• Have
       fun and experience a sense of enjoyment and fulfilment.


• Be
       treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity.


• Comment
       and make suggestions in a constructive manner.


• Be
       afforded appropriate confidentiality.


• Participate
       in games and competitions at levels with which they feel comfortable.


• Make
       their concerns known and have them dealt with in an appropriate manner.


• Be
       protected from abuse.


• Be
       listened to.


• Know
       that it is acceptable to talk to the Club Children's Officer with any concerns
       or question's they may have.


• Tell
       somebody else if they or others have been harmed in any way.

ROLE OF PLAYERS:

• Play
       fairly, do their best and enjoy themselves.


• Respect
       fellow team members regardless of ability, cultural or ethnic origin,
       gender, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.


• Support
       fellow team members regardless of whether they do well or not.


• Represent
       their team, their Club and their family with pride and dignity.


• Show
       Loyalty and respect to players and coaches of Rush Athletic Football Club.


• Accept
       the discipline of sport and accept coachess and referees decisions.


• Know
       that posting of disrespectful /abusive comments/inappropriate images of/by
       players/mentors/parents on social media is unacceptable


• Know
       that racial, physical or verbal abuse of a team mate or opposition player/ referee /
       coach is not acceptable and a consequence will be suspension


• Attend
       punctually at the time and place notified


• Attend
       all games and training sessions for which they have been notified. Excuses
       for non-attendance will be accepted provided:



 
• That
        the excuse is valid and

 
• That
        the excuse is given to the selectors in good time prior to the event.

 
• It
        is a matter of courtesy that parents reply to match notifications sent by
        the respective coaches. It also allows for the smooth organisation of
        team affairs.




• Know
       that consistent disruptive behaviour that could have a negative impact on
       the squad during training sessions/matches is unacceptable.


• Know
       that the Club can be fined for players/mentors urinating in Public at
       matches, these fines are passed on to the respective individuals for
       payment (normally €100)


• Know
       that the club demands respect for selectors and club property, also proper
       conduct on the premises itself is expected as well as conduct when
       entering and leaving the club. This also applies to hosting clubs property
       on away matches.


• Be
       conscious of the cost of replacing club gear, equipment and property
       removed from the club.  Assistance should be given to club coaches
       after games and training sessions to gather up gear.


• Please
       Note: Club colours must be worn for all matches Red and Black Stripes,
       black shorts, black socks.


• Know
       that teams play to numbers where possible.


• Respect
       all Coaches, Officials, Parents and their opponents.


• Be
       gracious in defeat and modest in victory, and never be over zealous in celebrating when winning by large margins etc.


• Shake
       hands before and after a game as part of the Give Respect Get Respect
       initiative, irrespective of the result.

BREACHES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT WILL
BE DEALT WITH AS FOLLOWS:

• Initially
       should be discussed by Coaches and appropriate action taken.


• Repeat
       / serious breaches will be discussed with the Juvenile Committee and
       appropriate action will be decided.


• Damage
       to club property including the Building and/or its contents, fixtures
       & fittings, safety equipment will be deemed as a serious offence and
       could result in club suspension as well as liability to right any damage
       caused by payment in monetary terms to the value of the cost of repairs.
       Suspensions in this regard can be dealt with by the management committee
       of the Club.


• Breaches
       of the attendance at games / training will be penalised as followed:

1.      First offence -
notified for next game but will not be started.

2.      Second offence - will
be notified as usual but will not be played.

3.      Subsequent Offences
will be dealt with at Juvenile Committee level.

4.      Should a player
furnish an acceptable excuse after the game, the Juvenile Committee Secretary
or Chairperson can lift the suspension or other penalty.

• Each
       suspension begins on the day of the meeting following the offence.


• Players
       are also asked to note that any grievances that they may have concerning
       any item, should be brought to the attention of the Juvenile Committee
       through the Juvenile Committee Secretary or Chairperson.

ROLE OF PARENTS / GUARDIANS

• Parents/guardians
       can play an important role in complementing the work of the coaches,


• Parents
       should note though that The Club is held responsible for Parents Conduct,
       (verbal as well as actions) at matches.


• Being
       registered on time every year to help assist the club in planning for the
       new season


• Informing
       coaches of any change in contact details / Medical conditions from those
       on the annual Registration Form


• Making
       sure children are correctly attired, ie have the necessary playing gear
       etc for all training sessions and matches and no earrings / jewellery
       etc..


• Being
       punctual for training sessions and matches


• Contacting
       coaches if not attending training sessions or matches


• Discussing
       your child's medical conditions and also medical procedures in the case of
       emergency (asthma attack, allergy etc.)


• Attending
       games and assisting in organising club activities


• Respecting
       players, coaches, officials and the rules of the game


• Parents
       should not enter the playing area of the pitch unless invited to do so by
       either the team coaches or the referee


• Parents
       should encourage the team at all times and refrain from any form of
       criticism.


• Encouraging
       their children to practice their skills, to attend coaching sessions, to
       play by the rules, to make friends, to give of their best and to accept
       winning and losing in the true spirit of sportsmanship


• Refraining
       from exerting undue pressure on the children


• Refrain
       from asking 'how much did you lose by'. It is more important that you are
       positive about your child's team for each upcoming match.

Any issues/concerns of parents can be
brought to the attention of the club's children's officers.