Policies & Procedures

CODE OF CONDUCT

Charlbury Town Walking Football believe the emphasis of Walking Football is playing for fun and keeping fit in our advanced years. One of the club initiatives is the introduction of a ‘Code of Conduct’.

Everyone should appreciate that some players may be less mobile or even clumsy at times and recognise that any foul committed is unlikely to be either intentional or malicious.

Therefore, making allowances in one's general play to accommodate an opponent's or a team member's deficiencies may be prudent.

Players at all times should:

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each and every other player above everything, including winning.

• Adhere to Laws of the Game whatever they might be - and from time to time we may play by different rules if preparing for a tournament.

• Abide by and accept in good grace the decisions of the referee or anyone assisting with this role.

• Never engage in offensive, insulting, abusive or disrespectful language towards any other person or persons.

• Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment.

• Always speak to officials, teammates, the opposition, coaches/managers and spectators with respect.

• Promote and endorse Fair Play.

If an individual’s conduct is a significant breach of any of the above or any club member acts in an improper, disrespectful or violent manner to any fellow members (including guests), the Charlbury Town Walking Football Committee reserves the right to impose sanctions on individuals.

Any sanctions will depend upon the severity of the incident/issue, but as a guideline we will use a three step process:

Step One - An individual's first incident will result in a verbal warning.

Step Two - Following a second incident, the individual will receive a formal written warning.

Step Three - If a third incident occurs the committee may suspend the individual for a period of time or expel the individual indefinitely.

The committee believes that Charlbury Town Walking Football has a good bunch of people attending the sessions and only wish to make sure that the sessions continue to be fun.

Everyone needs to be aware that excessive contact for a lot of our members is not safe and arguing with referees or moaning at teammates can often be taken as bullying and/or intimidation.

Whilst the committee will make every effort to ensure these guidelines are followed we would like to encourage members to contact any or all of the committee members if it is perceived that an incident which should be followed up has been missed.

Much better to get any issue reviewed and/or discussed before it gets out of control.

TOURNAMENTS

If selected to represent the club in a tournament, league, or friendly match, players will be expected to:

• Wear the kit supplied by the club and take instruction willingly.


• Show respect to the players of both teams at all times.


• Show respect to the referee, officials and their decisions - and never insult them verbally or physically, nor protest any decision.

• Respect the location and facilities being used for any tournament, league or friendly match.

• Win or lose with dignity, shake hands with the opposing team and the referee/officials at the end of every game.

Rivalry is only for the field of play and always with discipline and honesty.


Both within the club and at tournaments, friendship at the end of the game is important and to be valued and we will always respect the opposing team, its players and supporters, whatever the result.




Please always remember the club ethos of enjoying our football, staying safe and respecting others.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONSENT

Charlbury Town Walking Football use various forms of 'Social Media' to promote and publicise the club, including (but not limited to) the Club Website, Club Facebook Group, the Spond App and WhatsApp.

As and when appropriate, content posted on these platforms may include photographic images of the club's teams and individuals.

By becoming a member of Charlbury Town Walking Football, individuals agree and accept that they might be included in such media content.

Should an individual not agree and accept the club's policy, they should initially contact a committee members to discuss the matter.