BASILDON ATHLETIC CLUB
APPLICATION FOR JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
Basildon A.C. is committed to offering the most up-to-date techniques and best practices available to develop top quality opportunities for our members, which are competitive athletes, coaches and technical officials.
To achieve this, we will identify new opportunities and develop the best pathways forward for progression by continual review of current practices and procedures within the club.This will be for the benefit of the Athletics Club and every Member.
I wish to join Basildon Athletic Club and hereby declare that I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the club, details of which are attached. If you are under 18, please ask your parents and/or guardian to complete and sign this form. We will also use this information to ensure that you are kept informed about Club events and activities.
Please complete the ALL of following details:Please Print
1.Full Name: ______Male / Female______
Parents / Guardian Name ------
2.Address ______
______Post Code______
3.Athletes Mob______Home Phone______
4. Parent /Guardian Name______Mob Number______
5.E-mail Address:______
6:Date of Birth: Date ______Month: ______Year:______
7.Place of Birth: Town: ______County:______
8.Length of residence in Essex OR current County of residence if NOT Essex:______
9.The Club is required by the governing body of sport to monitor its membership, so can you please tick one of the following boxes:
White: ______Mixed______Asian______Black______Chinese______Other______
10. Have you been, or are you a member of another Athletic Club, which may have a prior claim of your services? YES / NO
11.If ‘YES’ please state which club?______
12.If in education, please state the name and location of your school or college:
______
13.Please state any medical condition or disorders (e.g. Use of inhaler, Asthma, blackouts, Diabetes etc.)
______
I hereby apply to become a member of Basildon Athletics Club under the terms stated and in accordance with the Rules stated in this leaflet.
I am entitled to two Free Weeks training then a monthly standing order must be set up for payment due on the 1st day of each calendar month.
I enclose the appropriate fee fully returnable if not approved£______
Applicants Signature:______
Date: ______
PLEASE NOTE: Club membership covers the period 1st April to 31st March and are payable in advance. Membership is continuous and terminated by written resignation to the club. Your Training fee is by Standing Order details are attached for your bank seperatley.
Please return this form together with the appropriate feeto:
Mrs V. Surety, Membership Secretary on Club Nights at Gloucester Park Track
Endorsed by the Committee: Name ______Date: ______
Coach Group______Vest Size______Sch Year______
Youth Development______Throws______Jumps______Sprint______Distance______
Data Protection:
Basildon A.C. requires permission to photograph or film any athlete for the use of educational or promotional material. Along with this, access to allmembership data will only be given to Club officials and England Athletics Governing Bodies, when it is deemed to be, in the best interest of either party. By signing this form you agree to the above.
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP FEES
Joining Fee:£47Under18 and/Over 18 in full time education. This FEE INCLUDES your first year membership, club vest and England Athletics Registration.
Annual Membership:£28Membership runs from 1st April – 31st March.
Payable by Cash or Cheque
Training Fee: £12/ £6 Monthly Standing Order/ Online Banking Mandate attached. £6 if only once a week. Payment Due Date 1steach month
University Student Living Away from Home
£64.00 If you are away from home at university we have a one off payment for the whole year which includes your Club Membership, UKA Registration and Training Fee payable by the 1st April
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP CLUB RULES
As a member of the Club, your child is expected to abide by the following Junior Rules:
- All members must train and compete within the Rules and respect Officials and their decisions;
2.All members respect other Club Members and their opponents in competitions;
3.All members become part of our team, and as a team we work together to achieve our goals. To do this, it is vital that you enter into the team spirit and do not let your team down.
4.Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their Coach or their Team Manager if they are going to be late;
5.You will be expected to compete unless you are competing at a level above Club Athletics or agreed by the Committee;
6.You will only be asked to compete once your Coach decides you are ready and able
7.If you miss 4 weeks training without reasonable explanation, your membership will be terminated and is non-refundable. Your place will be withdrawn and be offered to the next individual on the waiting list;
8.Members must wear suitable kit for training and competitions:
Training footwear:Suitable trainers and/or spikes
Competition footwear:Suitable trainers and/or spikes
Training kit:Suitable non restrictive clothes
Competition kit:Club Vest and Black/Blue Shorts/Knickers
9.Members must pay their membership fees; training fees and competition fees promptly;
10.Junior Members are not permitted to smoke or consume alcohol at training sessions and/or competitions;
11.The use of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden.
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP WELFARE POLICY
Basildon A.C. is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its’ members. The Club believes that it is important that members, coaches, officials, administrators and parents associated with the Club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and well-being of others. Therefore members are encouraged to be open at all time and share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the Club with:
1)The Club’s Secretary
2)The Club’s Senior Coach
3)The Club’s Team Managers
4)The Club’s Child Protection Officers
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND/OR GUARDIANS
Once your child/ren become members of Basildon A.C., we expect parents and guardians to play their part:
-by encouraging your child/ren to learn the rules and train and compete within them;
-discourage unfair play and arguing with officials;
-help your child/ren to recognise good performances, not just results;
-never force your child/ren to take part in sport;
-set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all;
-never punish or belittle a child/ren for losing or making mistakes;
-publicly accept officials decisions, there are procedures for dealing with problems;
-support your child/rens involvement and help them to enjoy athletics;
-use correct and proper language at all times;
-attend training and competitions whenever possible.
Full details of the clubs Code of Conduct are on the Clubs website
Equity Policy Statement
The club is committed to ensuring the equality is incorporated across all aspects of its development on doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity.
“Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of the sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society”.
The club respects the right, dignity and worth of everyone equally within the context of sport regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexuality, or social / economic status.
The club is committed to everyone having the right the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat, harassment and abuse. All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.
The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory seriously according to its disciplinary procedures.
Email 01/04/16