Halifax Irish Junior Football Club

OUR MISSION STATEMENT CODE OF CONDUCT

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to be recognised as one of the best organised and run football clubs in Yorkshire.
We will play a lead role in developing grass roots football in the county.
We will achieve consistent success in producing and developing players at all levels.
We will achieve consistent success in producing top quality coaches and officials through our club player and coach development scheme.
Halifax Irish will become the benchmark club for youth football development in Yorkshire. 

We will provide a positive and enjoyable experience for all participants; help to build positive self-esteem for players; teach team participation and responsibility; teach participants to respect and honour opponents and all other participants (coaches, officials, parents); teach sportsmanship and fair play; teach football skills in an environment where players compete with other players of comparable age and weight; and teach all participants how to win, how to lose, and how to do both with dignity.

 Halifax Irish Junior Football Club is fully committed to safe-guarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with Jimmy Dempsey, Sue Dempsey, Sharon Normanton, Joanne Bowers or any coach/manager.

CODE OF CONDUCT

All junior members and their parents/guardians are asked to abide by the following rules at all times:

• Co-operate fully, respecting all requests and decisions made by the coaches, helpers, officials and administrators.
• Be on time for training sessions, matches and competitions and pay any fees for training or events promptly.
• Keep to agreed timings for training/matches etc ans inform the manager/coach if they are going to be late.
• Players must control their tempers and avoid behaviour which may inconvenience or upset others.
• Treat opponents and team mates with respect at all times (on and off the field).
• Be considerate to others and work as a team.
• Accept success and failure in a noble/ selfless way.
• Take care of all property belonging to the club or any club member .
• Do not leave sessions without the permission of the person in charge.
• Be responsible for caring for your own equipment, clothing and property.
• No jewellery unsuitable clothing or footwear should be worn during any practical club sessions.

OBJECTIVE

Increase the quality and provision of football for girls and boys.
Sustain participation of players, coaches and officials.
Raise standards of coaches, officials, and players.
Provide a safe environment for children to take part in football.
Provide structured mini soccer.
Promote codes of conduct and fair play.
All managers will have a minimum qualification of FA Coaching Level 1.
Provide and promote equal opportunities for all.
Adhere to the FA Child Protection Policy.