Join the Under 8's

Under 8’s 2019/20

Alfie Pedley

Mohsin Hussain Rashid

Hanil Vipul Jadav

Mohammed Aariz

Humayd Nadeem

Contact Information

League : Craven, Aire & Wharfe Junior League

Division : 8H

Current Season : 2019/20

Position : Under 8’s Manager

Name : Haseeb Khan

Telephone : 07802 571 567

Email : H.Khan1997@outlook.com

Mini Soccer Ground

Sunny bank Lane Recreation Ground,

Sunny bank Lane,

Bradford,

West Yorkshire,

BD3 7DG

The junior’s ground is located at postcode Sunny bank Lane, BD3 7DG (entry to the ground is next to the bus stop).

Opposite the Howdy’s Restaurant.

Please note parking is not allowed on the new cycle superhighway lane.

Club Child Protection Policy

1. .Albion Sports Juniors Football Club acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard

the welfare of every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care and is

committed to working to provide a safe environment for all of its members. A child or

young person is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any club football activity. We

subscribe to The Football Association’s Child Protection and Best Practice Policy and

Procedures, Safeguarding Children and Young People in football (revised edition 2006)

and endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document.

2. The key principles of The FA Child Protection Policy are that:

• The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration

• All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless

of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or

sexual orientation

• All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to

swiftly and appropriately

• Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and

their parents/carers is essential.

3. We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football

should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected

from poor practice and abuse. Albion Sports Juniors Football Club recognises that

this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

4. Albion Sports Juniors Football Club has a role to play in safeguarding the welfare

of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or

emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and accepted that The

Football Association Regulations applies to everyone in football

whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This means whether you are a volunteer,

match official, helper on club tours, coach, club official or medical staff.

We endorse and adopt The FA’s Child Protection and Best Practice Guidelines for

recruiting volunteers and will:

• Develop a role profile

• Request identification documents

• As a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct

interviews before appointing

• Request and follow up with two references before appointing

• Require an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with

FA guidelines.

All current Albion Sports Juniors Football Club members with direct access to

children and young people will be required to complete a CRB Enhanced Disclosure

via The FA CRB Unit. If there are concerns regarding the appropriateness of an

individual who is already involved or who has approached us to become part

of Albion Sports Juniors Football Club guidance will be sought from The Football

Association. It is noted and accepted that The FA will consider the relevance and

significance of the information obtained via The FA CRB Unit and that all decisions will

be made in the best interests of children and young people.

It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and

significant offending from having contact with children or young people and the

opportunity to influence policies or practice with children or young people. This is to

prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children or young people and to minimise

the risk of ‘grooming’ within football.

5.Albion Sports Juniors Club supports The FA’s Whistle-blowing Policy.

Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague can whistle-blow by

contacting The FA Child Protection Team on 0207 745 4771 or by writing to The FA

Case Manager, The Football Association, 25 Soho Square, London W1D 4FA or by

going direct to the Police, Social Services, or the NSPCC. Albion Sports Juniors

Football Club encourages everyone to know about it and utilise it if necessary.

6. Albion Sports Juniors Football Club has appointed a Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

in line with The FA’s role profile and completion of the Child Protection and Best

Practice Workshop. The post holder will be involved with designated persons training

provided by The FA. The CWO is the first point of contact for all club members and

parents/carers regarding concerns for the welfare of any child or young person. They

liase directly with the CFA CPO and will be familiar with the procedures for referring

any concerns. They will also play a proactive role in increasing an awareness of poor

practice and abuse amongst club members.

7. We acknowledge and endorse The FA’s identification of bullying as a category of

abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all

players or parents/carers should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt

with promptly. Incidents need to be reported to the CWO or member of the

committee or alternatively in cases of serious bullying contact the CFA CPO.

8. Codes of conduct for coaches, players, officials and parents/carers, officials and

coaches have been implemented by Albion Sports Juniors Football Club. In order

to validate these codes of conduct the club has clear sanctions to deal with any

misconduct at club level and acknowledges the possibility of potential sanctions which

may be implemented by leagues or the CFA in more serious circumstances. All

prospective members will be informed of these codes.

9. Further advice on Child Protection matters can be obtained from:

• The West Riding County Football Association’s Child Protection

Officer, whose details can be found in the County Handbook

• The FA/NSPCC Child Protection 24-Hour Helpline 0808 800 5000

• www.TheFA.com/Goal

• The FA Child Protection Team.

Code Of Conduct For Managers Coaches

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

In The FA’s survey of over 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game. This included both the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour by over competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sidelines.

The FA’s Respect programme is aimed at tackling unacceptable behaviour across the whole game.

Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and club officials at all times.

I will:

– Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators

– Adhere to the Laws of the Game

– Display and promote high standards of behaviour

– Always respect the match officials’ decisions

– Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission

– Never engage in public criticism of the match officials

– Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

When working with players, I will:

– Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning

– Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me

– Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations

– Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying

– Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem

– Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance

– Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, experience, age and maturity

– Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests

I understand that breaches of the code may result in action being taken by my County FA and /or The FA.

TheFA.com/Respect

Code Of Conduct For Players

It is important everyone behaves themselves when playing football.

As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The FA is asking every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct.

When playing football, I will:

– Always do my best, even if we’re losing or the other team is stronger

– Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time

– Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee, spectators or my coach/team manager

– Do what the referee tells me

– Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game

– Listen to my coach/team manager and respect what he/she says

– Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the code, action may be taken.

TheFA.com/Respect

Constitution

1. NAME

The club shall be called Albion Sports Junior Football Club.

2. OBJECTS

(a) The objects of the Club shall be to develop all members through football, to arrange association football matches and social activities for its members.

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 by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of The Football Association. The Rules and Regulations of the Football Association Limited and parent County Association 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 club committee.

(c) The Club will also abide by The Football Association’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

(d) The Club shall be an affiliated member of the WRCFA.

5. CLUB MEMBERSHIP

(a) Membership shall consist of junior playing, senior playing and Adult non-playing members, coaches registered with the Club and co-opted members. Adult non-playing members shall be deemed as parents or guardians of a registered player. Playing membership shall be deemed as players who have paid the prescribed annual subscription and are of a minimum age of five years old.

(b) Any player who wishes to be a playing member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Club Committee. Playing membership shall become effective upon an applicant’s name being entered in the Membership Register.

(d) The Football Association and parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.

(e) Junior members do not have voting rights at any general meeting.

6. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE

(a) An annual fee payable by each playing member shall be determined at the Annual General Meeting. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each playing member. Fees shall not be repayable.

(b) The Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfil the objects of the Club.

(c) Any member unable to pay fees because of financial hardship should advise his/her team manager, who will refer this to the club secretary, who will deal with each case on its merits.

7. RESIGNATION AND EXPLUSION

(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 whose annual membership fee is unpaid by 1^st November shall be deemed to have resigned.

(b) The Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in their opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for them to remain a member.

8. CLUB STRUCTURE

(a) The Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Schools Liaison Officer, Head of facilities, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Volunteers Co-ordinator, Child Welfare Officer.

(b) Each Club Committee Member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting unless otherwise resolved at a Special General Meeting. One person may hold no more than three positions of Club Officer at any time.

(c) The club committee shall be responsible for Strategic planning, governance, major capital projects, the constitution, Charter Standard status and Financial Management. 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 meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairman or in their absence any other officer selected by the committee.

(d) The Club Committee shall be responsible for day to day running of the club, implementation of policy, fund raising, facilities management, membership and subscription, child welfare, volunteers coordination, execution of approved projects and general communication with all members and third parties. 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 meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairman or in their absence any other officer selected by the committee. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Committee shall be four.

(e) Decisions of the Club Committee meetings shall be entered into the Minute Book of the club to be maintained by the Club Secretary.

(f) Any member of the Club Committee may call a meeting of the Club Committee by giving not less than 7 days’ notice to all members of the Club Committee. The Club Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year.

(g) An outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Committee, which arises between Annual General Meetings, shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee members.

(h) Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association and the County Association to which the Club is affiliated, the Club Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules.

(i) The Club Committee may delegate the running of the pitches for all games.

(j) The Club Committee shall have the power to appoint such sub-committees as may from time to time be deemed necessary and shall receive reports of such sub-committees at its meetings. Such sub-committees to consist of at least one Officer and two Club Committee members.

(k) The Club Committee shall have the power to declare a seat vacant should a member absent him or herself from four consecutive meetings without an explanation deemed to be satisfactory.

9. ANNUAL & SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

(a) An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held in each year to:

Approve the minutes from the previous years’ AGM
Receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year as made by the Chairman
Receive a report of the Club’s finances over the previous year
Receive a report by the Club Secretary
Elect the members of the Club Committee
Fix Subscriptions
Appoint Auditors and transact any other business

Nominations for membership of the Club Committee should be lodged with the Secretary at or before the AGM.

Members wishing to have matters included on the Agenda must give notice in writing to the Secretary 7 days prior to the date of the meeting.

(b) A ‘Special General Meeting’ (SGM) may be called at any time by the Club Committee. It shall be called within 21 days of the receipt by the club Secretary of a requisition in writing signed by not less than four members stating the purposes for which the Meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at an SGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.

(c) The Secretary shall send to each member at their last known address, or personally hand to them, written notice of the date of a General Meeting together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the Meeting.

(d) The quorum for a General Meeting shall be four.

(e) The Chairman or in his absence the Vice Chairman or a member selected by the Club Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.

(f) The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of General Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club.

10. CLUB TEAMS

At its AGM, the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the Club’s football teams for the following season. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. At the end of the season the appointed members shall present to the AGM a report on 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 account signatories shall be the Club Chairperson, the Club Secretary and the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in 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.

(d) The Club shall prepare an annual Financial Statement in such form as shall be published by The Football Association from time to time.

(e) The Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the Treasurer (the Custodians), who shall deal with the Club Property as directed by decisions of the Club Committee and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision.

(f) The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in a General Meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation unless removed by a resolution passed at a General Meeting.

(g) On their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by The Football Association from time to time to a newly-elected Custodian or the existing custodians as directed by the Club Committee. On the death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in them shall vest automatically in the surviving Custodians. If there is only one surviving Custodian, a Special General Meeting shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian.

(h) The Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred by them in carrying out their duties.

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 three-quarters 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) Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be transferred to One in a million Trust, who shall determine how the assets shall be utilised for the benefit of the Community.

Signed by: Club Chairman

Date:

Signed by: Club Secretary