You must maintain the highest standards of conduct and behaviour at all tim
es. This includes:
Before, during and after training sessions Before during and after matches
When attending matches or other events organised by Tipton Youth AFC
When representing Stourbridge FC at matches or other events
The club also expect players to
maintain the highest standards outside of Stourbridge
Football Club
Under no circumstances will Tipton Youth AFC condone the use of non prescription drugs,banned substances or the abuse of alcohol.
Players must not speak to the media on any matters relating directly or indirectly to Tipton Youth AFC without first obtaining the permission of their coach
If approached by a scout or any other representative of any other football club, players must
immediately report this to their coach.
Stourbridge FC will not
stand in the way of any junior
player who wishes to advance their football career at a higher level. However, in the interests
of our players we wish to ensure that any approaches are carried out in strict compliance with
Football association rules.
RES
PECT TOWARDS CLUB OFFICIALS
You must:
Abide by the instructions of your coach or any Stourbridge FC official at all times
Attend all training sessions on time, wearing the
appropriate kit. If for any reason you are
unable to attend a training session due to injury, illness or other reason you must contact your coach as soon as possible, and in any event at least 2 hours before the scheduled start of the raining session.
Report to all matches (or for away matches agreed pick up points where appropriate)
on time,
wearing the appropriate kit. If for any reason you are
unable to attend a match due to injury,
illness or other reason you must contact your Coach as soon as possible, and in any event at least 24hours before the scheduled match day.
Show due respect to Club officials of the opposition.
Foul or abusive language or gestures will not be tolerated at any time
(1)
RESPECT TOWARDS MATCH OFFICIALS
You must:
Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
Show due respect towards Match Officials
RESPECT
TOWARDS OPPONENTS
You must:
Treat opponents with respect at all times irrespective of the result of the match Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents and avoid violence or
rough play.
RESPECT TOWARDS SUPPORTERS
You must show due respect to all supporters either of Tipton Youth AFC or our opponents at all times
.
RESPECT TO YOUR TEAM MATES
You must:
Ensure that you attend all training sessions and matches in the best po
ssible physical condition.
Give maximum efforts and strive for the best possible performance during games and training sessions.
Set a positive example to Team mates.
Avoid
all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.
Always have regard to the best interests of the game.

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(Player)
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(Parent/Carer)
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Date .....
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Parent/Carer Name (Capitals).............................
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CODE OF CONDUCT BREACHES
Experience shows that breaches of a code of conduct are rare. If it is a minor issue the matter
will be dealt with directly by your coach, often by speaking to the player
. If the Coach feels that he needs to appraise you of the position he will do so.
If the Coach believes the breach is more significant, he will arrange a meeting with you and your son/daughter. We firmly believe that talking about issues in an open way is the best way to deal with problems.
Breaches of the Code may result in the player being suspended from being selected for the
team for one or more games and
in significant cases, being asked to leave the club.
Cautions & Sendings Off If your son or daughter
is cautioned or sent off during a match this will be considered to be a
Code of Conduct breach. If the Referee refers the issue to the Football Association,

Tipton YOUTH AFC will receive a fine. We will expect the players
team , parent or guardian to pay the fine in full within the timescales stipulated by the Football Association. Failure to pay the
fine will result in the player not being selected until such time as payment is received.

ESCALATION PROCEDURE
Where circumstances of Gross Misconduct have occurred, the club expect the relevant team manager to report this incident to a Director of the club within 48 hours of it taking place.
The Director will then arrange a meeting between the manager, the player, the parent and the child welfare officer. The decision made at that meeting will remain final and will be in additionto any punishment imposed by the relevant league.
Instances of Gross Misconduct perpetrated outside of the football club may be considered if it
is felt by the club that it in
any way brings the Clubs name in to question or indeed may affect
the individuals team or team mates.
General misconduct is expected to be dealt with by the individual team managers. We would however expect repeat offences to be brought to the clubs attention General Misconduct Items such as but not entirely restricted to Red or Yellow card offences obtained in the normal course of play One off instances of over enthusiastic parental involvement
Continuous verbal criticism of officials Gross Misconduct
Items such as but not entirely restricted to:
Physical abuse of another player or adult or referee by parent or player
Verbal abuse of an adult or referee by parent or player
Threatening behaviour towards, players, officials or other parents by playe
rs or parents Racist abuse of any nature The decision of the committee will be final and in some instances may lead to permanent
suspension from the club.

Appeals
If you wish to appeal against a decision made under the Code of Conduct you must do so, in writing, within 7 days. Your appeal will be considered by the Football Committee or if the appeal is made against a decision made by the Committee, by the Executive Committee of

Tipton Youth AFC

WHAT IF HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CLUB OR THE COACH?
Please get in touch with John Spittle Chairman or Lee Rollason

ANTI DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Tipton Youth AFC is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club,at every level. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason
of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationally, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

Equality of opportunity at Tipton Youth AFC eans that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anybody less favourably on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race , nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

This includes:
. Advertising for volunteers
. The selection of volunteers
. Courses
. External coaching and education activities and awards
. Football development activities
. Selection for teams
. Appointment to honorary positions

Tipton Youth AFC will not tolerate sexually 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.
Tipton Youth AFC is committed to the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness events in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within our club and
within football as a whole.