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Club Rules / Constitution
1.
NAME The club shall be called BRAMPTON SPARTANS F.C. (the Club)
2.
OBJECTS The objects of the Club shall be to arrange association football
matches and social activities for its members.
3.
STATUS OF RULES These rules (the Club Rules) form a binding agreement
between each member of the Club.
4.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
(a) The
Club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of The Football
Association by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of The Football
Association. The Rules and Regulations of The Football Association Limited and
parent County Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is
affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Club
Rules.
(b) No
alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval
by the parent Association.
(c) The
Club will also abide by The Football Association’s Child Protection Policies
and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and
Anti-Discrimination Policy.
5.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
(a) The
members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the
register of members (the Membership Register) which shall be maintained by the
Club Secretary.
(b) Any
person who wishes to be a member must apply on the Membership Application Form
and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the sole
discretion of the Club Committee. Membership shall become effective upon an
applicant’s name being entered in the Membership Register.
(c) In
the event of a member’s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be
removed from the Membership Register.
(d) The
Football Association and parent County Association shall be given access to the
Membership Register on demand.
6.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
(a) An
annual fee payable by each member shall be determined from time to time by the
Club Committee. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for
membership and annually by each member. Fees shall not be repayable.
(b) The
Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the
members as are reasonably necessary to fulfill the objects of the Club.
7.
RESIGNATION AND EXPULSION
(a) A
member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which,
he/she gives notice to the Club Committee of their resignation. A member whose
annual membership fee or further subscription is more than 2 months in arrears
shall be deemed to have resigned.
(b) The
Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in their opinion, it
would not be in the interests of the Club for them to remain a member.
There
shall be no appeal procedures.
(c) A
member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share
of any, of the Club Property.
8.
CLUB COMMITTEE
(a) The
Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson,
Treasurer, Secretary, plus up to 3 other members, elected at an Annual General
Meeting.
(b)
Each Club Officer and Club Committee Member shall hold office from the date of
appointment until the next Annual General Meeting unless otherwise resolved at a
Special General Meeting. One person may hold no more than two positions of Club
Officer at any time. The Club Committee shall be responsible for the management
of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by
a simple majority of those attending the Club Committee meeting. The Chairperson
of the Club Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie.
Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson or in their
absence the Club Secretary. The quorum for the transaction of business of the
Club Committee shall be three.
(c)
Decisions of the Club Committee meetings shall be entered into the Minute Book
of the Club to be maintained by the Club Secretary.
(d) Any
member of the Club Committee may call a meeting of the Club Committee by giving
not less than 7 days’ notice to all members of the Club Committee. The Club
Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year.
(e) An
outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club
Committee which arises between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by a
member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Committee
members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee
members.
(f)
Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association
and the County Association to which the Club is affiliated, the Club Committee
shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of
any issue concerning the Club Rules.
9.
ANNUAL AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
(a) An
Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held in each year to:
(i)
receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year
(ii)
receive a report of the Club’s finances over the previous year
(iii)
elect the members of the Club Committee
(iv)
consider any other business.
(b)
Nominations for election of members as Club Officers or as members of the Club
Committee shall be made in writing by the proposer and seconder, both of whom
must be existing members of the Club, to the Club Secretary not less than 21
days before the AGM. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be
given in writing to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the Meeting.
(c) A
Special General Meeting (SGM) may be called at any time by the Committee and
shall be called within 21 days of the receipt by the Club Secretary of a
requisition in writing signed by not less than five members stating the purposes
for which the Meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at an
SGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.
(d) The
Secretary shall inform all members via the club notice board of the date of a
General Meeting together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days
before the Meeting.
(e)
The
quorum for a General Meeting shall be three persons including the Chairperson.
Club Secretary and Treasurer. In the case of any officer holding more than one
position, as per Rule 8(b), another officer from the Executive Committee shall
fill the third vacancy.
(f) The
Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee, shall
take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be
passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the
Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.
(g) The
Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter
Minutes of General Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club.
10.
CLUB TEAMS
At its
first meeting following each AGM, the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member
to be responsible for each of the Club’s football teams. The appointed members
shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members
shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a
written report on the activities of the team.
11.
CLUB FINANCES
(a) A
bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Club (the Club
Account). Designated account signatories shall be the Club Chairperson, the Club
Secretary and the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except
by cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All monies payable
to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in the Club
Account.
(b) The
income and assets of the Club (the Club Property) shall be applied only in
furtherance of the objects of the Club.
(c) The
Club Committee shall have power to authorise the payment of remuneration and
expenses to any member of the Club and to any other person or persons for
services rendered to the Club.
(d) The
Club shall prepare an annual Financial Statement in such form as shall be
published by The Football Association from time to time.
(e) The
Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two
and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the Treasurer (the
Custodians), who shall deal with the Club Property as directed by decisions of
the Club Committee and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of
such a decision.
(f) The
Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in a General Meeting and shall hold
office until death or resignation unless removed by a resolution passed at a
General Meeting.
(g) On
their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form
as is published by The Football Association from time to time to a newly-
elected Custodian or the existing Custodians as directed by the Club Committee.
On the death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in them shall vest
automatically in the surviving Custodians. If there is only one surviving
Custodian, a Special General Meeting shall be convened as soon as possible to
appoint another Custodian.
(h) The
Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all
expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred by them in carrying out their
duties.
12.
DISSOLUTION
(a) A
resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and
shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the members
present.
(b) The
dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of
the Club Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and
liabilities of the Club.
(c) Any
surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the
Club shall be transferred to the parent Association who shall determine how the
assets shall be utilised for the benefit of the game. Alternatively, such assets
may be disposed of in such other manner as the members of the Club with the
consent of the parent Association shall determine.
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Playing
Rules
1.
All
players must wear shin pads when playing in competitive matches and during
Training Sessions.
2.
No
player will be allowed to play in competitive matches unless all
subscriptions have been paid.
3.
No
player will be transferred unless he has given the Club 7 days notice in
writing and all fees, fines or penalties are fully paid.
4.
All
fines and penalties collected by individual players during the season will
be paid by the said player.
5.
Smoking
in Dressing Rooms is strictly forbidden.
6.
Foul and abusive language on or off the field of
play by either players, parents or spectators is not acceptable.
7.
Violence
by anyone involved or associated with the club either before, during or
after any match will not be tolerated.
8. Any
discrimination against race, creed or religion by any member or persons
associated with the club is unacceptable.
9.
Notice
must be given to Team Managers if a player is unable to attend either
Training Sessions or Competitive Matches.
10.
Any
players who continue to break the club rules may be asked to explain their
actions to the Disciplinary Committee and
may be reported to the F.A. or League and may be de-registered by
the club with no refund.
11.
Any
player, spectator or parent who is in breech of any of the clubs rules may
be asked to explain their action to the Disciplinary Committee if it is
deemed so.
12.
All queries or questions to the Committee must be
made through the Team Manager.
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Anti Discrimination Policy
Brampton
Spartans Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply
throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by
everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination
whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or disability.
Equality
of opportunity at Brampton Spartans Football Club means that in all our
activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably,
on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour,
religion or disability.
This
includes:
*
The advertisement for volunteers.
*
The selection of candidates for volunteers.
*
Courses.
*
External coaching and education activities and awards.
*
Football development activities.
*
Selection for teams.
*
Appointments to honorary positions.
Brampton
Spartans Football Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or
other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, and will work to
ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it
occurs.
Brampton
Spartans Football Club is committed to the development of the programme of
ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities, in order to
promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation, and
within football as a whole.
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Equal Opportunities Policy
General
Brampton
Spartans Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all
members and requires all members of whatever level or authority, to abide and
adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice
issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.
All
members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act
1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Specifically discrimination is prohibited by:
Treating
any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality
or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability less
favourably than others.
Expecting
an individual solely on the grounds stated above to comply with requirement(s)
for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which are different from
the requirements for others.
Imposing
on an individual requirements which are in effect more onerous on that
individual than they are on others. For example, this would include applying a
condition, which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex
to comply than others not of that race or sex.
Victimisation
of an individual.
Harassment
of an individual, by virtue of discrimination.
Any
other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the disadvantaging of a
member against another, or others, purely on the above grounds. Thus, in all the
Club’s recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes, as well as
disciplinary matters, it is essential that merit, experience, skills and
temperament are considered as objectively as possible.
Brampton
Spartans Football Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any
claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the
case, a requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or
loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused of
discrimination.
Any
member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith.
Since discrimination in its many forms is against the Football Club’s policy,
any members offending will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.
The
Football Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will
treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in exactly
the same manner as other members. The difficulties of their disablement
permitting assistance will be given, wherever possible to ensure that disabled
members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will be made to such
members who request it.
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Code
of Conduct for Coaches
Coaches
are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics and
their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their
supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the
moral aspect of their conduct.
Coaches
have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices of
actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications.
It is
natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not
intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to
disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude.
Increased
responsibility is requested from coaches 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, coach or parent.
Set out
below is The F.A. Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the
standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and the National
Association of Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all involved in
coaching:
1.
Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and
treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2.
Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other
considerations, including the development of performance.
3.
Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
4. Coaches
must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on
mutual trust and respect.
5.
Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
6.
Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own
behaviour and performance.
7.
Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate
for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8.
Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate,
parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to
expect from their coach.
9.
Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches,
officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests
of the player.
10.
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.
11.
Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
12.
Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
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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 – Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally
important.
This
Code focuses on players involved in top-class football. Nevertheless, the key
concepts in the Code are valid for players at all levels.
Obligations
towards the game
A
player should
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. Always
have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly
expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including
others involved in the game.
6.
Not use
inappropriate language.
Obligations
towards one’s own team
A
player should
1. Make
every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own
team win.
2.
Resist
any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his
commitment to the team winning.
Respect
for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A
player should
1. Know
and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2. Accept
success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3.
Resist
any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Respect
towards Opponents
A
player should
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
A
player should
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
A
player should
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
A
player should:
1.
Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
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Code of Conduct for Team
Officials
This
Code applies to all team / club officials (although some items may not apply to
all officials). Obligations towards the Game
The
team official should
1. Set
a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2.
Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players,
Supporters and reputation of the national game.
3.
Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the
interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
4.
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
5. Show
due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
6.
Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly
expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including
others involved in the game.
7. Not
use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Obligations
towards the Team
The
team official should
1. Make
every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the
club/team, and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted
means.
2. Give
priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
3.
Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and
techniques.
4.
Promote ethical principles.
5. Show
due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own
club/ team and others.
Obligations
towards the Supporters
The
team official should
1. Show
due respect for the interests of supporters.
Respect
towards the Match Officials
A
team official should
1.
Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
2.
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show
due respect towards Match Officials.
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Code
of Conduct for Parents / Spectators
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 – it’s fun. It is important to remember that however good a child
becomes at football within your club it is important to reinforce the message to
parents / spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:
* Children
enjoying football.
* A
sense of personal achievement.
*
Self-esteem.
*
Improving
the child’s skills and techniques.
A
parent’s / spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing
on a child’s attitude towards:
* Other
players.
* Officials.
* Managers.
* Spectators.
Parents
/ spectators within our club must always show a positive and encouraging
attitude towards all of the children not just their own.
Parents
/ spectators should always :
* 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.
All
parents / spectators within our club must adhere to our club’s Code of Conduct
and Child Protection Policy.
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Goalpost Safety Guidelines
The
Football Association, along with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport,
the Health and Safety Executive and the British Standards Institution, would
like to draw your attention to the following guidelines for the safe use of
goalposts. Too many serious injuries and fatalities have occurred in recent
years as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts. Safety is always of
paramount importance and everyone in football must play their part to prevent
similar incidents occurring in the future.
1. For
safety reasons goalposts of any size (including those which are portable and not
installed permanently at a pitch or practice field) must always be anchored
securely to the ground.
* Portable
goalposts must be secured by the use of chain anchors or appropriate anchor
weights to prevent them from toppling forward.
* It is
essential that under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to
climb, swing on or play with the structures of the goalposts.
* Particular
attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured,
portable goalposts may topple over.
* Regular
inspections of goalposts should be carried out to check that they are kept
properly maintained.
2.
Portable goalposts should not be left in place after use. They should be
dismantled and removed to a place of secure storage.
3. It
is strongly recommended that nets should only be secured by plastic hooks or
tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks should be removed and
replaced. New goalposts should not be purchased if they include metal cup hooks
which cannot be replaced.
4.
Goalposts which are “home made” or which have been altered from their
original size or construction should not be used. These have been the cause of a
number of deaths and injuries.
5.
Guidelines to prevent toppling:
i.
Follow Manufacturer’s guide-lines in assembling goalposts.
ii.
Before use, adults should:
*
ensure
each goal is anchored securely in its place
* exert a
significant downward force on the cross bar
* exert a
significant backward force on both upright posts
* exert a
significant forward force on both upright posts
These
must be repeated until it is established that the structure is secure. If not,
alternative goals/pitches must be used.
For
reference, you should note that The F.A. and BSI have developed a standard for
future purchases (PAS 36:2000), available from BSI. It is hoped this will be
developed into a full British Standard in due course.
REMEMBER
TO CHECK ALL EQUIPMENT, NOT JUST GOALPOSTS,
SAFELY
AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Secretary or another member of the
Committee.
Their
report should include:
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
(Revision
1. 2002)
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