Codes of Conduct and Other Policies
Appendix C – Anti Discrimination Policy
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Anti Discrimination Policy
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club takes its responsibility for setting standards and values to apply throughout the Club at every level very seriously. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally.
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club is committed to and responsible for confronting and eliminating discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion, disability, or economic status.
Equality of opportunity at Goldsworth Park Rangers 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,
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Advertisements for volunteers including Team Assistants and Managers
• The selection of volunteers, including Team Assistants and Managers
• The selection of and attendance at Courses
• External coaching and education activities and awards
• Football development activities
• Membership and selection for teams
• Appointments to the Management Committee and Honorary Members.
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, from members or parents/guardians of members and will strive to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club complaints/disciplinary procedure.
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club is further committed to the development of the programme of ongoing training and awareness raising activities, in order to continuously promote the eradication of discrimination both within our organisation and within football as a whole.
Appendix D – Equal Opportunities Policy
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Equal Opportunities Policy
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all members and requires all members of whatever level or authority and parents/guardians of members where applicable, to abide by and adhere to the principles and codes of practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.
All members and parents/guardians of members are in addition expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
In addition, discrimination is prohibited by, but not limited to:
• Treating any individual less favourably than others on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, economic status or disability
• Expecting an individual to comply with requirements for any reason related to their membership that are different to the requirements for others
Appendix E – Complaints\Disciplinary Procedure
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Complaints/Disciplinary 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 should follow the procedures below.
1. They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Management Committee.
Your report should include:
• Details of what, when, and where the occurrence took place.
• Any witness statement and names.
• Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
• Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made.
• A preference for a solution to the incident.
2. The Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.
3. If Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Management Committee is satisfied that a person is found to have broken the Club’s Policies or Codes of Conduct, they have the power to
• Warn of future conduct
• Suspend from membership
• Remove from membership
Appendix F – Code of Conduct – Young Players
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Players – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every player to follow a Respect programme and we would like all players to also comply with the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Players Code of Conduct.
When playing football, I will:
• Always play to the best of my ability
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time.
• Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager.
• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
• Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
• Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA:
I may:
• Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager
• Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
• Be dropped or substituted
• Be suspended from training
• Be required to leave the club
In addition:
• Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club
Appendix G – Code of Conduct – Spectators Parents Carers
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Spectators\Parents\Carers – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in the game
This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.
Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect programme by following the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times
I will:
• Remember that children play for FUN.
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
• Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
• Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behavior
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA:
I may be:
• Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official
• Required to meet with the club, league or CFA Welfare Officer
• Required to meet with the club committee
• Obliged to undertake an FA education course
• Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
• Requested by the club not to attend future games
• Suspended or have my club membership removed
• Required to leave the club along with any dependents
In addition:
• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club
Appendix H – Code of Conduct – Managers Coaches Club Officers
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Team Managers, Coaches and Club Officials
Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in the game.
In the FA’s survey of 37,000 grassroots participants, behavior was the biggest concern in the game. This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behavior of over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sideline.
Play your part and observe the FA’s Respect programme and comply with the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Code of Conduct for Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials.
On and off the field, I will:
• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
• Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
• Promote Fair Play and high standards of behavior
• Always respect the match official’s decision
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behavior
When working with players, I will:
• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
• Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
• Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance
• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA:
I may be:
• Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer
• Required to meet with the club committee
• Monitored by another club coach
• Required to attend a FA education course
• Suspended by the club from attending matches
• Suspended or fined by the County FA
• Required to leave or be sacked by the club
In addition:
• My FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership may be withdrawn
Appendix I – Goalpost safety guidelines
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
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 as per the manufacturer’s instructions
• Under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb on, swing or play with the structure of the goalposts
• Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goalposts may overturn
• Regular inspections of goalposts must be carried out to check that they are 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. The use of metal cup hooks on goals was banned from the commencement of season 2007/08 and match officials have been instructed not to commence matches where such net fixings are evident for safety reasons. Nets should only be secured by plastic arrowhead hooks, Velcro tapes or plastic clips 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.
4. Goalposts which are “home made” or which have been altered from their original size or construction must not be used. These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries.
5. There is no BS/CEN standard for wooden goals and it is unlikely that wooden goals will pass a load or stability test. The FA recommends that wooden goals should be replaced when necessary with compliant metal, aluminum or plastic goalposts. All wooden goals previously tested by independent consultants have failed strength and stability tests.
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Anti Discrimination Policy
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club takes its responsibility for setting standards and values to apply throughout the Club at every level very seriously. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally.
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club is committed to and responsible for confronting and eliminating discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion, disability, or economic status.
Equality of opportunity at Goldsworth Park Rangers 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,
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Advertisements for volunteers including Team Assistants and Managers
• The selection of volunteers, including Team Assistants and Managers
• The selection of and attendance at Courses
• External coaching and education activities and awards
• Football development activities
• Membership and selection for teams
• Appointments to the Management Committee and Honorary Members.
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, from members or parents/guardians of members and will strive to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club complaints/disciplinary procedure.
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club is further committed to the development of the programme of ongoing training and awareness raising activities, in order to continuously promote the eradication of discrimination both within our organisation and within football as a whole.
Appendix D – Equal Opportunities Policy
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Equal Opportunities Policy
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all members and requires all members of whatever level or authority and parents/guardians of members where applicable, to abide by and adhere to the principles and codes of practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.
All members and parents/guardians of members are in addition expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
In addition, discrimination is prohibited by, but not limited to:
• Treating any individual less favourably than others on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, economic status or disability
• Expecting an individual to comply with requirements for any reason related to their membership that are different to the requirements for others
Appendix E – Complaints\Disciplinary Procedure
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Complaints/Disciplinary 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 should follow the procedures below.
1. They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Management Committee.
Your report should include:
• Details of what, when, and where the occurrence took place.
• Any witness statement and names.
• Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
• Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made.
• A preference for a solution to the incident.
2. The Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.
3. If Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Management Committee is satisfied that a person is found to have broken the Club’s Policies or Codes of Conduct, they have the power to
• Warn of future conduct
• Suspend from membership
• Remove from membership
Appendix F – Code of Conduct – Young Players
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Players – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every player to follow a Respect programme and we would like all players to also comply with the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Players Code of Conduct.
When playing football, I will:
• Always play to the best of my ability
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time.
• Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager.
• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
• Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
• Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA:
I may:
• Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager
• Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
• Be dropped or substituted
• Be suspended from training
• Be required to leave the club
In addition:
• Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club
Appendix G – Code of Conduct – Spectators Parents Carers
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Spectators\Parents\Carers – Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in the game
This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.
Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.
Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect programme by following the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times
I will:
• Remember that children play for FUN.
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
• Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
• Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behavior
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA:
I may be:
• Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official
• Required to meet with the club, league or CFA Welfare Officer
• Required to meet with the club committee
• Obliged to undertake an FA education course
• Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
• Requested by the club not to attend future games
• Suspended or have my club membership removed
• Required to leave the club along with any dependents
In addition:
• The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club
Appendix H – Code of Conduct – Managers Coaches Club Officers
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Team Managers, Coaches and Club Officials
Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in the game.
In the FA’s survey of 37,000 grassroots participants, behavior was the biggest concern in the game. This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behavior of over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sideline.
Play your part and observe the FA’s Respect programme and comply with the Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club Code of Conduct for Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials.
On and off the field, I will:
• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
• Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
• Promote Fair Play and high standards of behavior
• Always respect the match official’s decision
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behavior
When working with players, I will:
• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
• Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
• Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance
• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, County FA or The FA:
I may be:
• Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer
• Required to meet with the club committee
• Monitored by another club coach
• Required to attend a FA education course
• Suspended by the club from attending matches
• Suspended or fined by the County FA
• Required to leave or be sacked by the club
In addition:
• My FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership may be withdrawn
Appendix I – Goalpost safety guidelines
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
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 as per the manufacturer’s instructions
• Under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb on, swing or play with the structure of the goalposts
• Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goalposts may overturn
• Regular inspections of goalposts must be carried out to check that they are 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. The use of metal cup hooks on goals was banned from the commencement of season 2007/08 and match officials have been instructed not to commence matches where such net fixings are evident for safety reasons. Nets should only be secured by plastic arrowhead hooks, Velcro tapes or plastic clips 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.
4. Goalposts which are “home made” or which have been altered from their original size or construction must not be used. These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries.
5. There is no BS/CEN standard for wooden goals and it is unlikely that wooden goals will pass a load or stability test. The FA recommends that wooden goals should be replaced when necessary with compliant metal, aluminum or plastic goalposts. All wooden goals previously tested by independent consultants have failed strength and stability tests.
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