When new and existing members are a part of the Dunstable Town Icknield Football Club they must adhere to the clubs code of conduct.
The code of conduct is put in place to raise the standard of trust and fairness within the club.
The code of conduct is presented to cover the four main parts of the club.
1. Committee Members
2. Managers
3. Players
4. Spectators / Parents
Each of the above adheres to the code of conduct.
The code of conduct will always be displayed on the club website and issued to all parties on an annual basis.
Any member of the club who infringes the code of conduct will be dealt with in the appropriate manner by the general committee.
CODE OF CONDUCT
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Each committee member will represent the club to the best of their ability.
All committee members will attend meetings when called.
Any tasks set out by The Chairman, Vice Chairman or Secretary will be carried out.
Show respect to all players, managers and spectators.
The expectations of the committee members are to promote the club to its full potential.
To have the safety of all concerned on match days and other club activities.
To treat everyone equally and fairly.
To abide by the rules of the club.
CODE OF CONDUCT
MANAGERS/COACHES
Managers/coaches will represent the club to their full potential.
Managers/coaches must adhere to all guidelines set down by the committee.
Managers/coaches must treat all players under their control equally and fairly.
Managers/coaches must always promote fair play to all players under their control.
Managers/coaches will abide by the rules of the game.
To have completed Level 1 FA coaching badge or higher.
To develop a working relationship with all concerned.
Not to gain any financial reward for their duties.
To abide by the rules of the club.
Refrain from consuming alcohol during any League or Cup matches.
To have clear CRB checks as per the FA guidelines.
To ensure all match results are telephoned to the appropriate league secretary and written match reports are sent to the appropriate league secretary within the timescales set by the league. Notifications of match results must be telephoned to the club press officer and website administrator by 7pm on the day of the match, if it’s a midweek game then this must be no later than the following day.
Do not use inappropriate language or violent / aggressive behaviour.
To attend the monthly managers meetings. If for any reason a manager is unable to attend then their nominated representative should attend on their behalf.
To collect the level of subs agreed by the committee from all players, maintaining accurate records and handing the money and record sheet to the Treasurer at the monthly manager’s meeting or within 7 days of the monthly meeting.
To collect the registration fees agreed by the committee from all players, maintaining accurate records and handing the money and record sheet to the Treasurer by the 30th September. All registration fees must be paid by 31st October for a player signed on at the start of the season. If any registration fees outstanding after 31st October the player will not be able to play until fees are paid.
The managers are responsible for fines received in connection with their team they manage; managers must pay the amount of the fine within the due date as given by the Secretary. Managers have the right to ask the general committee to pay such fines that they feel is not directly their responsibility but the general committees decision is final.
CODE OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS
Make every effort to represent the team he plays for to the best of his ability.
To wear kit, tracksuit/rain jackets to all matches.
Equally accept all the rules of the game.
Treat opponents with grace and fairness.
Do not use inappropriate language or violent / aggressive behaviour.
Have respect for the committee members and managers/coaches in charge of their team.
Show due respect with visiting teams spectators.
Resist any temptation to consume banned substances.
Do not take action to gain an unfair advantage.
To show respect to officials.
To abide by the rules of the club.
To attend training sessions arranged by coaches/managers.
CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS / PARENTS
To show due respect to their manager/coach.
To represent the club to the best of their ability.
To show due respect to visiting spectators.
To show due respect to match officials.
To show due respect to visiting teams.
To show due respect when visiting opponents venues.
To ensure that subs money (£4) and registration money (£25) are paid in full.
Do not use inappropriate language or violent / aggressive behaviour.
Treat everyone equally and fairly.
To abide by the rules of the club.
Not consume alcohol at league and cup matches.
To vacate the venue if requested to do so by the manager.