The Manager/Coaches will ........

All Players will ......

• Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.

• Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.

• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.

• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play).

• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.

• Follow all guidelines laid down by the Football Association and the club.

• Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.

• Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward .

• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances .

• Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results.

• All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions .

• All members must show respect towards opponents.

• All members must show respect towards their own team-mates.

• All members must show respect towards club officials.

• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late or unable to attend for any reason.

• Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach or team manager.

• Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.

• Members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.

• Members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.

Parents and spectators have a great influence on players enjoyment and success in football. All players play football because they first and foremost love the game – it's fun. It is important to remember that however good a player becomes at football within our club it is important to reinforce the message to parents and spectators that positive encouragement to all, is an important development in the sport.

Torpoint Ladies Athletic Football Club expect all parents, guardians and spectators to abide by the following Code of Conduct:

• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

• Help the player to recognise good performance, not just results.

• Never force a player to take part in sport.

• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all (including the opposition).

• Never punish or belittle a player for losing or making mistakes.

• Publicly accept officials' judgements.

• Support the teams involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

• Use correct and proper language at all times.

Torpoint Ladies Athletic Football Club firmly believe that all individuals involved in sports activities with children and young people have a responsibility to safeguard their welfare. The majority of children who participate in sport do so in a safe and positive atmosphere with the support and encouragement of those involved with the sport.

Child Abuse is any form of physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment or lack of care that leads to injury or harm. It commonly occurs within a relationship of trust or responsibility and represents an abuse of power or a breach of trust. Abuse can happen to a child regardless of their age, gender, race or ability.

Torpoint Ladies Football Club are committed to providing the safest possible environment for all footballers to enjoy the game and develop as both individuals and athletes.

A number of our coaches, managers and club officials have attended an FA Child Protection and Best Practice Workshop and have received guidance on how to recognise and deal with the many forms of Child Abuse.

If you have any concerns at any time please speak to your coach or team manager , or alternatively contact the Club Secretary.

The FA also provide Child Protection support to all affiliated clubs. The FA Child Protection Department can be contacted on 0207 745 4649.

There is also an FA/NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000.

* Affiliated to Torpoint Athletic- a Charter Standard Club