Denmead Belles Football Club

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Code of Conduct



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CLUB RULES AND GOOD ADVICE FOR PLAYERS AND PARENTS
Now that you have signed to play for the Club, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as a player. The following points will help you and could even help to make you a better player.
Who are you playing for?
Denmead Belles, we provide football for girls within the Denmead and surrounding area. We are affiliated fed to the Denmead Football Club, the Winchester & District Girls Football League, and the FA and support numerous locally arranged tournaments during the summer months.
 Who makes the Laws of the game?
The FA makes the laws of the game and you must play your football, for Denmead, within the rules laid down by the FA. The same code of conduct applies to you as a Player, and all Manager, Coaches, Helpers, Parents and Spectators - as apply within the professional game.
 
It is certain that respect for the Laws of the Game makes football a better game to play
 What does the Club expect?
  From you the Player  From Team Managers, Parents and Spectators
 No Bad Language  No Bad Language
 Respect the facilities. We are fortunate to use of the Denmead Junior School. Remember that others use the school grounds. Please take your litter home  Encourage your child to respect the school grounds and to take your litter home. Do not let younger / older children run around school premises
 Play against your opponent fairly   Encourage good sportsmanship
 Have respect for the referee, they are volunteers as well!  Have respect for the referee (Qualified or Unqualified)
 Remember - losing is not failure, not trying to win is  Show a good example to the players
 Congratulate your opponent if they win  Show appreciation on both sides
 Listen and try your best at training and matches  Keep in touch with what is going on
 Help and encourage your team mates and support the Team Manager  Do not give the Team Manager a hard time. They are volunteers and your support of the manager is essential for the success of the club-
 
 
 Coaching Principles
As a club we are committed to providing coaching in a structured and professional way which is enjoyed by both coaches and players, our aim is to provide coaching at a standard that is second to none.
It is our intention to develop our existing and prospective coaches by seeking out training and courses at the appropriate level, to get more from our current staff and players.
It is the intention that any knowledge gained on any courses is to the benefit of the players, coaching staff, assistants and the like, and will focus on the development of aspects of the game fitness, technical, goal keeping, laws of the game etc.
If at any time you are unhappy with the players development or have any suggestions on how to improve please speak to any member of the coaching staff or elected committee.
   
 Aims of the Club
Our aim is encourage and develop girls football in the Denmead and surrounding area. Ultimately this may lead to sufficient girls to play women's 11 a side matches at local and county level.
To achieve this we need to provide quality coaching and facilities and attract, develop and retain quality players who enjoy both their training and matches
   
 Facilities
We are very fortunate to have the use of the Denmead junior School at present. It is hoped that the King George V playing fields will also become available once the pavilion and grounds improvements have been completed. Other local facilities will be utilised wherever possible to provide additional training facilities and to support local amenities.
   
 Help & Assistance
 There are numerous ways in which assistance can be provided, some quite simple as helping out on Training and Match Days with the goals and litter clearance, to producing web sites for the dub. Please do not hold back, any help or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
   
 FA Guidance
Below is an exact from the FA handbook on Mini Soccer, which we feel applies equally to all of our age groups, coaches and parents:  
 
 What can children expect from Adults Remember that children are often easily led, anxious to please and prone to over enthusiasm, and so plenty of praise and positive reinforcement is needed especially with beginners. Children find it hard to understand negative instructions and easier to understand positive reinforcement and this can frequently mean playing down the result and playing up the performance. This reduces the child's anxiety and decreases worry about failing. Remember that children do not mean to make mistakes; we should accept mistakes as a necessary part of learning. Make sure the players play by the laws. The majority of children at these ages will not knowingly infringe the Laws of the Came. Finally, work with other adults, not against them, and by so doing reinforce positive attitudes among the children.
 Inference from the Touch Line Whilst the fun and friendly atmosphere created by Mini Soccer should be keep such instances to a minimum, there may be situations which arise where comments and abuse from adults, parents and managers is made from the touchline. This could be directed at the referee, but also at the players. What can be done? Stay calm, don't get into disagreement, report the matter to relevant club or league officials, set a positive responsible example.