RUSTON SPORTS F.C.

The Mini Soccer and Junior Soccer parents and players guide will provide advice on the following areas; Introduction General Information Committee Subscription Fees Team volunteers Training Matches Kit Club shop Shin pads Footwear Drinks Medical conditions First Aid/Injuries Parental Support Centre of Excellences/Academies/Player Development Centres F.A. Respect campaign Club Support Data Protection Child Welfare Policy Code of Conduct Health and Safety Complaints

The managers and assistants guide will provide advice on the following areas; Introduction Criminal Records Bureau Coaching Communication Heath & Safety Training and games Kit Registrations Funds Fines The initial formation of teams at U7 level End of Season De-selection from team Recruitment into the team Playing Time Player Approaches U11 Onwards 11-a-side Kick Off Times Tournaments Publicising Success Club Support

The attached code applies to all those involved in football at Ruston Sports under the auspices of The Football Association. Remember Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level whether as a player, match official, coach, owner or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high.

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 all classes of football.

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 all classes of football.

It Is accepted that coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics is that their attitude directly effects 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, school, coach or parent.

Match officials are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly effects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Match officials are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct. Match officials 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 match officials. This code is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for match officials to disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude. The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a first priority, before the achievement of the match officials.

Parents/carers/spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because first and foremost they 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/carers/spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to: ● Children enjoying football ● A sense of personal achievement ● Self-esteem ● Assist to improve the child’s skills and techniques.

As the governing body of the game, The Football Association is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the game at every level. Football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, everyone equally. Their commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities.

There has been much talk about who is allowed to take pictures of children (under 18s) playing sport and in particular what parents/carers are permitted to do. The FA would like to assure parents, carers, coaches, spectators, players and local media that we encourage the taking of appropriate images of children in football. The attached document outlines the FA's guidance which the club supports.

Safeguarding Children is high on The FA's agenda. The goal is to have someone at every club in the country aware of Safeguarding Children, whether it's a Premiership Academy or a Sunday morning park side. For FA Charter Standard Clubs, of course, it's a must. Already 150,000 people have received their certificates after attending The FA's Safeguarding Children workshops. These are organised via County FAs on a regular basis. Now, The FA has launched Safeguarding Children - A guide. This is an introduction to Safeguarding Children that can be worked through at home on VHS or CD-ROM. Details can be obtained through logging on to www.TheFA.com/Goal. The FA believes football can have a powerful positive influence on children and young people. But that means everyone involved in football must take on the responsibility of looking after those children who want to play the game. Safeguarding Children is about doing things the right way; doing things properly. It’s about allowing children to enjoy the game without abuse of any kind. That means bullying, physical, emotional or sexual abuse and neglect. Every week, The FA's website carries updates on Safeguarding Children issues relevant to the game. The site also contains The FA's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures, as well as guidelines and advice. These can be downloaded free of charge. The site carries a link to the NSPCC, with details of The FA/NSPCC Child Protection Helpline. This is a free service offering Safeguarding Children advice and information for anyone in football. The FA has also made available many resources to help develop Safeguarding Children, most of which are available free of charge. A link to The Media Group enables clubs to order free posters, leaflets and information cards that support The FA's drive for higher standards in Safeguarding Children. Links The FA Safeguarding Children Department, 25 Soho Square London, W1D 4FA Telephone: 0800 085 0506 footballsafe@TheFA.com www.TheFA.com/Goal The FA/NSPCC Helpline Telephone: 0808 800 5000 Asian Helpline: 0800 096 7719 Welsh Helpine: 0800 100 2524 Deaf users:Textphone 0800 056 0566 www.nspcc.org.uk

The December edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is now available and has been added to the club's documents section for everyone to view.

The October edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is now available and has been added to the club's documents section for everyone to view.

The Augsust edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is now available and has been added to the club's documents section for everyone to view.

The July edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is now available and has been added to the club's documents section for everyone to view.

The June edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is now available and has been added to the club's documents section for everyone to view.

The April edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is now available and has been added to the club's documents section for everyone to view.

The February edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is available to download.

The February edition of the Mid Lincs Newsletter is available to download.

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Minutes from the Annual General Meeting which took place at Ruston Sports and Social Club on Thursday 5th May 2011.

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Minutes from the managers monthly meeting, which took place on the 16th February 2012.

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Minutes from the managers monthly meeting which took place on the 18th January 2012.

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Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

The minutes from the managers monthly meeting which took place on Thursday 25th August 2011.

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

The minutes from the managers monthly meeting which took place on Thursday 5th May 2011.

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Minutes from the managers monthly meeting which took place on the 21st April 2011.

Private document: Supporter, Player, Parent, Club Member, Staff, Coach, Team Admin, Webmaster

Minutes from Managers Monthly Meeting March 2011