Goole Town Tigers JFC.
Est 2000.
Affiliated to the West Riding County Football Association.
Standard Club Rules/Constitution.
1. Name
The Club shall be called Goole Town Tigers Junior Football Club (the club)
2. Objects
A)The objectives of the club shall be to arrange Association Football matches and social activities for its members.
B) The club shall be regulated by the West Riding Football Association and meet the criteria to receive and maintain Charter Standard status.
3. Status of Rules
These Rules (the Club Rules) form a binding agreement between each member of the Club.
4. Rules and Regulations
A) The Club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of the Football Association (FA) by virtue of its affiliation to the FA. The Rules and Regulations of the FA Ltd and parent County FA and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Club Rules.
B) No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the parent association.
C) The Club will also abide to the FA’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct, Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy.
D) Any match kit, tracksuits or training wear remain property of the club, unless otherwise stated by a club official. These items are to be returned to the club if requested.
5. Club Membership
A) The members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the register of members (the Membership register) which will be maintained by the Club Secretary.
B) Any person who wishes to be a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be the sole discretion of the Club Committee. Membership shall be come effective upon the name being entered into the Membership Register.
C) In the event of resignation or expulsion, his/her name shall be removed from the Membership Register,
D) The FA and parent County FA shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.
E) Membership is open to the whole community without discrimination and the club follows the FA's Equal Opportunities guidelines.
6. Membership Fees
A) A weekly subscription charge shall be made payable at every training session, once Membership to the Club has been gained.
B) The Club Committee has set a subscription charge of 100.00 per child per year. Payments option 1: £50 1st September and 1st January, Option 2: £10 per month for 10 months Option 3: One payment of £100 on 1st September.
C) The Club Committee shall have the Authority to levy further subscriptions from members as reasonably necessary to fulfil the objects of the Club.
7. Resignations and Expulsion
A) A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which he/she gives notice to the Club Committee of their resignation. A member who has not attended training for a three-week period without notice to the team manager or a member of the Club Committee shall be deemed to resign.
B) The Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in their opinion, it would be in the interest of the Club for them to remain a member. There shall be no appeal procedures.
C) A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the Clubs property.
8. Club Committee
A) The Club shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and Minutes Secretary plus other members selected at an Annual General Meeting (AGM).
B) Each Club Officer and Club Committee Members shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next AGM unless resolved at a Special General Meeting (SGM). One person may hold no more than two positions of Club Officer at one time. The Club Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Club Committee meeting. The Chairperson of the Club Committee shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the chairperson and in their absence the Vice-Chairperson. Club Committee meetings are held the first Thursday night of every month.
C) Decisions of the Club Committee shall be entered into the minute book and maintained by the Club Secretary.
D) Any member of the club Committee can call a Club Committee meeting by giving not less than seven days notice to all members of the Club Committee. The Club Committee shall hold no less than four meetings a year.
E) An outgoing Member of the Club Committee maybe re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Committee which arises between the AGM shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by an other of the remaining Club Committee members and approved by a majority vote of the Club Committee.
F) Save as provided for in Rules and Regulations of the FA and the County FA to which the Club is affiliated too. The Club Committee shall have the power to decide on all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules.
9 Annual and Special General Meetings
A) An annual General Meeting shall be held once a year in July.
(i) Receive a report of activities of the Club over the past year.
(ii) Receive a report of the Clubs finances over the previous year.
(iii) Elect the members of the Club Committee.
(iv) Consider Any Other Business.
B) Nominations for the election of members as Club Officials or as members of the Club Committee shall be made in writing by the proposer and the seconder, both whom must be existing members of the Club to the Secretary not less than 21 days before an AGM. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given to the Club Secretary no less than 21 days before the AGM.
C) A Special General Meeting (SGM) may be called at anytime by the Committee and shall be called within 21 days of the receipt by the Club Secretary of a requisition in writing signed by not less than five members stating the purpose for why the meeting is required and resolutions proposed. Business at an SGM may be any other business transacted at the AGM.
D) The Secretary shall send to each member at there last known address written notice of the date of a General Meeting together with any resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the meeting.
E) The Club Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee, shall take the chair. Each member shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of a tie the Chairperson of the meeting will have the casting vote.
F) The Club Secretary or in their absence a member of the Club Committee shall enter the minutes of the General meeting into the Minute Book of the Club.
10. Club Teams
At its first meeting following AGM the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the Clubs football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing team affairs. The appointed members shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a written report of the activities of the team.
11. Club Finances
A) A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Club (the Club Account). Designated signatories shall be the Club Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. No sum of Money shall be drawn from the Club Account except a cheque signed by two of the three signatories. All monies payable to the Club Account shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited into the Club Account.
B) The income and assets of the Club (the Club Property) shall be applied only in furtherance of the objects of the Club.
C) The Club Property, other than the Club Account shall be vested in no more than four custodians (the Custodians), one of whom shall be the Treasurer. The Custodians shall deal with Club Property as directed by decisions of the Club Committee and entry into the Clubs Minute Book.
D) The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club at a General Meeting and shall hold office till death or resignation unless removed by a resolution at a general meeting.
E) On their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by the FA from time to time to a newly elected Custodian or existing Custodian as directed by the Club Committee. On death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in them shall be vested automatically in the surviving Custodians. If there is only one Custodian surviving then a SGM shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian.
F) The Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred by them carrying out their duties.
G) Any/all profits made will be kept in the Club Account and will be strictly used to pay for Club related equipment and activities.
12. Dissolution
A) A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least ¾ of the members present.
B) The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Club Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.
C) If the Club is to be dissolved, remaining funds and assets will be donated to a registered Charity or a CASC registered Amateur Sports Club.
Club Committee Contacts
CHAIRPERSON:
Paul Challenger, TEL: 07976351209
V.CHAIR:
Gary Hoare, TEL: 07943699209
TREASURER
John Campbell, TEL: 01405 761522
SECRETARY:
Tracey Baxter, TEL: 07557475411
CHILD WELFARE OFFICER:
Paula Richardson, TEL: 07730533197
WEBSITE CO-ORDINATOR
Nick Thompson, TEL: 07745724421
OTHER VOTING MEMBERS:
D.Noon
G.Hoare
L.Bonsor
D Neal
C Sheppard
T. Wilson
G.Noon
M.Lockwood
T.Lawson
S.Williams
CODE OF CONDUCT
Managers/Coaches/Parent Volunteers
1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport
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2. Coaches must place well being on safety of each player above considerations including development of performance.
3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the governing bodies.
4. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
5. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship working with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the players.
8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
9. Coaches must cooperate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, doctors etc.) in the best interests of the player.
10. Coaches must always promote positive aspects of the sport and never condone violations of the Laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations.
11. Coaches must consistently display high standard of behaviour and appearance.
12. Never use or tolerate inappropriate language.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Players
Obligations towards the Game.
A Player should:
- Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skill,
technique, tactics and stamina.
- Give maximum effort and strive for the best performance during training and
on match days.
- Set examples to others in the Club.
- Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.
- Never use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards One’s Team
A Player should:
- Make every effort consistent with fair play and the laws of the game to help
his/her own team
- Resist any influence which might be seen to question his/her commitment to
the team
Respect for the Laws of the Game and Competition Rules
A Player should:
- Know and abide by the laws rules and spirit of the Game/Competition.
- Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
Respect towards Opponents
A Player should:
- Treat opponents with due respect at all times irrespective of the result of the
Game.
- Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play
and help injured opponents.
Respect towards Match Officials
A Player should:
- Accept the decision made without protest.
- Avoid words or actions, which may mislead an official.
- Show due respect at ALL times.
Obligations towards Supporters
A Player should:
- Show due respect at ALL times.
Respect towards Team Officials
A Player should:
- Abide by instructions given to them by Coach/Manager
- Show respect to the Coach/Manager at All times
- Show respect to all Club Officials.
Breaking of these Rules will result on either a ban or expulsion from the Club. A player will be banned for a period of one week. If a player breaks a rule again in a three-month period then a two-week ban will be incurred, if in a total of six months the rules are broken for a third time the player will be asked to leave the club.
Managers will keep a record with dates so that there can be no indiscretions.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Parents/Guardians and other Supporters
Parents, Guardians and Supporters.
As parents, guardians and supporters you should:
- Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.
- AVOID coaching from the sidelines.
- Refrain from shouting and screaming.
- Respect the referee’s decision at all times.
- Give attention to each of the children involved and not just you own.
- Give encouragement to everyone and DON’T be negative.
- Respect coaches/managers decisions if you don’t agree speak to them
afterwards Never do this publicly.
- Never use or tolerate bad language.
Anti Discrimination Policy (F.A Guidelines)
•Goole Town Tigers JFC is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the organisation at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination
whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or disability.
• Equality of opportunity
at Goole Town Tigers JFC means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or disability.
This includes:
• The advertisement for staff.
• The selection of candidates for staff.
• Courses.
• External coaching and education activities
and awards.
• Football development activities.
• Appointments to honorary positions.
Equal Opportunities Policy for Clubs.(F.A Guidelines)
• Goole Town Tigers JFC is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members of whatever level or authority, to abide and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities
Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.
• All members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Specifically discrimination is prohibited in:
• Treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientated or disability less favourably than others.
• Expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above to comply with requirement(s) for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which is different to the requirements
for others.
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• Imposing on individual requirements, which are in effect more onerous on that individual than they are on others. For example this would include applying a condition (which is not warranted by the requirements of the position) which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply than others not of that race or sex.
• Victimisation of an individual.
• Harassment of an individual (which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable thereto is regarded as discrimination).
• Any other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the disadvantaging of a member against another, or others, purely on the above grounds. Thus, in all the Club’s recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes, as well as disciplinary matters etc. – in other words all instances where those in control of members are required to make judgements between them – it is essential that merit, experience, skills and temperament are considered as
objectively as possible.
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• Goole Town Tigers JFC commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any
member accused of discrimination.
• Any member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith. Since discrimination in its many forms is against the policy, any members offending will be dealt with under the
disciplinary procedure.
• Commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in exactly the same manner as other members, the difficulties
of their disablement permitting assistance will be given, wherever possible to ensure
that disabled members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will
be made to such members who request it.
This constitution was drawn up by the members of Goole Town Tigers Junior Football Club Committee and must be adhered too at all times by all who have connections relating to the CLUB.
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