Thamesview Youth Football Club aims to provide all players with the opportunity to learn about and enjoy playing football. It aims to develop and extend the talents of individuals within a team setting. It will endeavour to do this whilst encouraging the pusuit of fitness and encouraging sportsmanship and fair play at all levels. It aims to see that the players are provided with the best coaching and training facilities, and the best kits which are consistent with the club's resources, and it aims to provide all activities in a safe and friendly environment.

What is expected of the players ?

The club would wish to foster the following personal qualities within the players: -

1. The ability to abide by the rules of football as laid down by the Governing Bodies of the game.
2. A sense of fair play and sportsmanship which are part of the spirit of the game.
3. The development of self control and self discipline both on and off the field of play.
4. A sense of reliability and responsibility which goes with playing and training as part of a team or squad.
5. Loyalty to their team and club.

What is expected of parents ?

The club hopes that parents will support the players and their teams and that they will support and defend the aims of the club in both words and deeds regardless of the behaviour and actions of others not part of the club.

Registration

All players from under 8's upwards must register with the league. There is a fee paid annually to the club for this purpose and both the player and the parent or guardian are required to sign and return the Code of Conduct form and Registration card along with two current photographs to the manager of the team in the age group concerned. The league will hold part of this card and the manager will also hold part. There is a nominal training and match fee which is decided at the A.G.M. each year to cover the cost of training facilities and pitches.

The Role of the Manager

The role of the manager is: -

a) To ensure that the players are trained and coached effectively.

b) To ensure that the team's administration, ie registration, fixtures, result cards, booking of referees etc is carried out effectively.

c) To ensure that a squad and team are selected for match days.

d) To ensure that games run smoothly and that club players or home club spectators do not bring the game or the club in to disrepute.

e) To ensure that basic first aid is available along with clean water.

f) To ensure that there is a flow of information between club and parents and vice versa.

Safety

Safety is very important particularly in a contact sport like football and the club takes its responsibilities very seriously. The following information is vital for both parents and players alike.

1. Thamesview Youth Football Club has Public Liability Insurance which covers accident or injury to persons outside the club but this does not cover players.
2. Club managers do provide a basic first aid kit, but more serious problems will be referred to the local hospital if the need arises.
3. Players must provide their own shin guards if they are to play in organised competitions.
4. Players must remove all jewellery for training sessions and games.
5. No sweets or chewing gum should be eaten at at any time by players whilst a game or training session is in progress.
6. Players are responsible for making sure that their boots have the appropriate studs and that dangerous studs are removed before the game.