Code of Conduct

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Aims and Objectives

The aim of Belvedere Football Club is to provide all players at our club with the maximum opportunities to develop their football ability to its full potential.

This will be achieved with the full co-operation of Managers / Coaches, Players and Parents in a safe and friendly environment.

 

( Belvedere F.C. Child Protection Officer is Anthony Corcoran 087-9902449 )

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Code of Conduct for Managers / Coaches 

  1. Managers / Coaches will show respect for all players and officials and lead by example.
  2. Be fully prepared for coaching sessions and matches. ( including First Aid Kit, etc.)
  3. Ensure a safe environment for learning and development.
  4. Managers / Coaches to keep themselves up to date with new ideas on coaching and development.
  5. Encourage each player in terms of self-discipline, good behaviour and punctuality.
  6. Be self-critical and not afraid to seek assistance.
  7. Be familiar with the Belvedere Football Club Child Protection Policy.
  8. Liaise with Parents.
  9. Ensure that all players are aware that all forms of bullying will not be tolerated.
  10. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved.
  11. Managers / Coaches must always display high standards of behaviour and appearance.

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Code of Conduct for Players 

  1. Always show respect for team-mates, managers / coaches, opponents and officials.
  2. Always turn up on time for matches and training.
  3. Be willing to learn and improve.
  4. Always play to win but accept defeat like proper sportsman.
  5. Always have commitment to your club and pride in your performance.
  6. Ensure that your lifestyle helps rather than hinders your progress.
  7. Pay your subs every week without having to be asked.
  8. Arrive for training and matches with proper gear and boots.
  9. Listen to advice given and ask questions if you don't understand.
  10. Help out with equipment before and after matches and training.
  11. Let the manager know, as soon as possible, if you are injured or sick.
  12. Bullying will not be tolerated and if you feel you are being bullied feel safe to tell your manager.
  13. Enjoy playing and training with Belvedere F.C.

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Code of Conduct for Parents  

  1. Always show respect for all players, opponents, and officials.
  2. Have realistic expectations for your son and don't put him under undue pressure.
  3. Ensure that your son arrives on time for training and matches and that safe arrangements are in place for getting your son home afterwards.
  4. Leave coaching to the coaches.
  5. Respect the managers / coaches decisions.
  6. Assist when asked.
  7. Accept disappointment, praise good work and refrain from criticising.
  8. Support the club's fund raising activities where possible.
  9. If your son requires hospital treatment a parent must attend.

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Child Protection Policy

Belvedere Football Club believes that concern for the general well being and welfare of all children and young persons under its care is of paramount importance in developing the young players of the future.

 The club recognises the responsibilities and trust that is placed on it by all players and their families.

It will seek to respond to that responsibility by encouraging Best Practice in Child Protection matters and encourage everyone involved in the club to recognise this.

encouraged to listen to the concerns of players and take their complaints seriously.

All current and potential Managers/Coaches will be screened as to their suitability to work with children as specified by the FAI Child Protection guidelines.

Belvedere F. C. will emphasise to all members that they have a duty to report to Child Protection Officer Anthony Corcoran 087-9902449 any concerns they have over the possible abuse of children. This duty also applies to concerns they might have about a colleague.

The club will provide guidance to anyone who makes a report of suspected abuse and they will supported when voicing these concerns.

 

Definitions of Child Abuse 

Neglect : The neglect of a child or the failure to protect a child from any kind of danger.

Physical Abuse : Actual or likely physical injury to a child or failure to prevent injury or suffering to a child.

Sexual Abuse : Actual or likely sexual exploitation of a child where a person involves a child in any activity that leads to their own or others sexual gratification. This might involve intercourse , touching , exposure of sexual organs , showing of pornographic material or talking in an erotic way.

Emotional Abuse : Failure to exhibit care and attention but particularly where a child is threatened , taunted or shouted at and as a consequence leads to loss of self esteem and confidence. Similarly undermining a child by ignoring effort or progress.

 

Guidance to Promote Good Practice

The following guidelines are suggested to Managers / Coaches in an attempt to reduce situations which could lead to the abuse of children as well as attempting to protect those who are working with children and young people.

 Always try to work with children and young people in the open and public view.

 With very young children, where possible, try to encourage parents to take responsibility for their children in the changing rooms.

 It is possible that a Manager / Coach might have to help young children with undressing, changing and dressing. Such tasks should only be carried out after discussion and consent of the player and parents.

 Always ensure Managers / Coaches work in pairs when children have to be supervised in the changing rooms.

 Always try to develop a climate which discourages the criticising of those who are seen as having less ability.

 Always try to take steps to challenge bullying and always listen to complaints from team members who feel that they are being bullied.

 Always try to avoid being alone in a car with a child / young person. Sometimes this will be unavoidable but try to make sure the child / young person sits in the back of the car.

 Always try to avoid taking a child / young person home with you, especially if they would be alone with a Manager / Coach.

 It is advisable the Managers / Coaches identify who will be collecting a child/young person following a match or training session.

 Managers / Coaches should take steps to know who will care of a child / young person if his parents are not at home when the child is returned home following a match or training session.

 

Anti-Bullying Policy

 It is vital that everyone within the club understands that Bullying will not be tolerated and that the following conditions must be met.

In being confronted with a possible case of bullying all Managers / Coaches must be prepared to :

Take the problem seriously

Investigate the incident.

Talk to Bullies and victims separately.

 Decide on an appropriate action such as : 

Obtain an apology from the Bully to victim.

Inform parents of the Bully.

Encourage / support the Bully to change his behaviour.

Impose sanctions against Bullies up to and including dismissal.