Code of conduct
Rainham Eagles F.C. Code of Conduct is based on the ethos 'We only do positive'
Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials
On and off the field, I will:
Always show respect to everyone involved in the game
Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game
Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour
Always respect the referee and and encourage players to do the same
Never enter the field of play without the referee's permission
Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour
Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others
Be gracious in victory and defeat
Respect the facilities home and away
When working with players I will:
Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything
Never tolerate any form of bullying
Ensure all activities are suited for the players' ability and age
Work wit others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for each player's best interests
I understand that if I do not follow for the Code, I may be:
Required to meet the club or Welfare officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO)
Suspended by the club from attending matches
Suspended or fined by the County FA
Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn
Spectators and Parents/Carers
Play your part and support The FA's Code of Respect
Have fun; it's what we're all here for!
Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same
Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators' Area (where provided)
When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time
Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:
Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave
Required to meet with the club committee, league, or CFA Welfare Officer
Obliged to undertake an FA education course
Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed
Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine
Young Players
When playing football, I will:
Always play my best for the benefit of the team
Play fairly and be friendly
Play by the rules and respect the Referee
Shake hands with the other team - win or lose
Listen carefully to what my coach tells me
Understand that a coach has to do what's best for the team
Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I'm unhappy about anything at my club
Encourage my team mates
Respect the facilities home & away
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:
Be asked to apologise to whoever I've upset
Receive a formal warning
Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training
Anti-Bullying Policy for Football Club
Statement of intent
We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our members so they can participate in football in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all club members or parents should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a TELLING club. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the Club Welfare Officer or any committee member. This club is committed to playing its part to teach players to treat each other with respect
What is bullying?
Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain and distress to the victim. Bullying can be:
Emotional: being unfriendly, excluding (emotionally and physically) sending hurtful text messages, tormenting, (e.g. hiding football boots/shin guards, threatening gestures);
Physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence;
Sexual: unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments; Discrimination: racial taunts, graffiti, gestures, homophobic comments, jokes about disabled people, sexist comments;
Verbal: name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing