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  1. Management of the Club
    1. The club is run by an elected committee, which is elected annually at the Annual General Meeting.
    2. This consists of a Chairperson, Assistant Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Child Protection Officer, Child Welfare Officer, Development Officers Team Managers and a Parent Representative from each team.
    3. A quorum for any management committee meeting must consist of three club officials including two or more executive officers.
    4. Any parent/guardian wishing to be nominated for election to the management committee must be proposed and seconded.
    5. Any club member who has the support of 5 additional adult members may request an E.G.M by writing to the Secretary.
    6. All club members involved with the running of a team or the club must hold the relevant Criminal Records Bureau and Child Protection certificates.
    7. Anyone involved in coaching or managing a team must have successfully completed at least a level 1 FA Coaching course or equivalent or undertake to obtain such within an agreed timescale of being appointed.
    8. All Team Manager Appointments must be ratified by the Management Committee.
    9. All procedures necessary to retain the FA Charter Standard Award must be adhered to at all times.
  
  1. Subscriptions & Fees
    1. The amount and duration that Subscriptions will be payable shall be determined by the Management Committee.
    2. Subscriptions to be paid weekly irrespective of non-attendance, postponement of fixtures or holidays.
    3. If a player is in arrears with subscriptions, the Team Manager, having considered all of the circumstances, may or may not rule that the player be ineligible for team selection until all arrears are paid.
    4. The parents/guardians of Beighton Falcons Junior players shall pay, each season, a membership fee to be determined by the Management Committee for one of their children to be registered with the Club, and thereafter an additional membership fee at a reduced amount to be determined by the Management Committee for each additional child registered with the Club. This is non-refundable. Payment will be expected with the return of the relevant Registration Card.
    5. Senior, Over 35s and Under 18s Players shall pay, each season a membership fee to be determined by the Management Committee to be registered with the Club. This is non- refundable. Payment will be expected with the return of the relevant Registration Card.
    6. None registered players who are issued with club kit shall pay a kit deposit which is returnable on return of the kit and a non-returnable  club membership fee, both  to be determined by the Management Committee.
    7. Where an individual is in arrears the club reserve the right to notify the Football Association if payment is not received when requested.

  
  1. Players and Spectators Responsibilities
    1. All players will be registered with the appropriate league and F.A. and must abide by their rules
    2. All players must wear shin pads and suitable footwear during matches and training sessions.
    3. All players must notify the Team Manager in advance if they will be absent from any training sessions or matches.
    4. All players, parents/guardians must agree to abide by club rules and sign the relevant documents before becoming registered. Any person breaking club rules or bringing the name of the club into disrepute will be liable to strict disciplinary action by the management committee.
    5. The club shall not be held responsible for:-
      1. The actions of any player/individual causing injury or damage to persons or property.
      2. Any fines, incurred by players (except Junior members), parents or, any other persons, whilst representing the club.
    6. No one other than designated officers can have any dealings with the Media with regards to the Club; this includes placing adverts or giving interviews.
  
  1. Individual Teams
    1. Team Manager is responsible for team selection and training. His/Her decision is final.
    2. To encourage attendance and improve performance players attending the last training session before a match will be considered for selection ahead of non-attendees.
    3. Team Manager is responsible for notifying the Club Secretary of their team’s results immediately after a match (or postponement), failure to do so will result in a fine being issued by the relevant league.
    4. Team Manager is responsible for collecting all monies owed by their team and forwarding when requested by the Club Treasurer any monies due to be paid into club funds. Failure to do so may result in the Management Committee taking action.
    5. Any fines attributive to a team will be paid immediately from club funds to prevent the club being suspended or the fine increased and then reimbursed from individual team funds. However, if the fine is due to the inappropriate actions of an adult the team should seek recompense from the particular individual.
    6. Unless otherwise agreed any individual wishing to attend a coaching course should obtain a provisional booking with the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association and then complete an application form and forward it with the relevant course fees to the FA. Once confirmation is received from the FA the Club Treasurer will reimburse the individual. (This is subject to the individual agreeing to the conditions laid out in our “Application to attend an FA Coaching Course” form).
    7. Unless otherwise agreed any individual wishing to attend a refereeing course should obtain a provisional booking with the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association and then complete an application form and forward it with the relevant course fees to the FA. Once confirmation is received from the FA the Club Treasurer will reimburse the individual. (This is subject to the individual agreeing to the conditions laid out in our “Application to attend an FA Referee’s Course” form).
  
  1. Equipment Requests
    1. Any requests for equipment etc- must be brought to the attention of the Management Committee who will review the situation.
  
  1. Insurance
    1. The club will provide basic insurance for all players and club officials along with the relevant public/professional liability. All senior, over 35s and under 18s players are advised to take out their own personal insurance to cover loss of earnings etc. (Charter Standard Requirement)
  
  1. Complaints
  
    1. Anyone wishing to make a complaint should follow procedures laid out in the Club’s Complaint document, which is available on request. (Charter Standard Requirement)
  
  1. Equal Opportunities
  
    1. Beighton Falcons Football Club 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 (Charter Standard Requirement)
    2. All members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995. (Charter Standard Requirement)
  
  1. Social Functions and Fundraising
    1. All money generated by the individual Beighton Falcons teams as a result of raffles etc. held at their football matches or "single team" social events, shall remain with the team concerned. It may be used for the benefit of the team in a manner deemed suitable by the manager and/or parents. This may include the purchase of football kit (e.g. shin pads etc.), but must not be used to purchase items that will conflict with official and corporate Club kit. It is recommended that managers keep a brief record of how the funds were collected and spent.
    2. The Club Social Committee will arrange all club functions (Presentation Nights, Social Events etc.). They have a mandate to act of their own accord in making necessary arrangements, but must keep in regular contact with the Main Committee (via attendance at meetings, or via email or telephone contact) in order that all are aware of what is being planned. In any case, the Social Committee must present a case to the Main Committee before incurring any substantial expenditure.


Club Rules for Season 2008 - 2009