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HOLLANDS AND BLAIR FOOTBALL CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. NAME
The club shall be called "HOLLANDS AND BLAIR Association Football Club" and shall be affiliated to the Kent County Football Association.
2. OBJECTS
Its objects shall be to provide Association Football for its members and such social pursuits as may be deemed desirable by the Committee. These Rules form a binding agreement between each member of the club.
3. OFFICERS
The officers of the club shall consist of Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Team Manager(s).The team manager(s) are responsible for the provision of first aid, team selection, team captain and the care of club property on match days.
4. CLUB COMMITTEE
The club shall be controlled by a General Committee consisting of the Officers and 2 other members who shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. Team captain(s) shall also be member(s) of the Committee. The General Committee shall meet as required but at least once a quarter and the proceedings recorded in a Minute book.
5. POWERS OF COMMITTEE
The property and/or assets of the club shall be vested in the Committee.The General Committee shall have the power to appoint sub committees as may be deemed necessary. The General Committee shall have the power to suspend or expel any member deemed guilty of conduct prejudicial to the good name of the club. The General Committee shall have the power to fill such vacancies as may arise in its constitution between Annual General Meetings.
6. CLUB MEMBERSHIP
List of playing and non-playing members shall be held in a Register kept by the Secretary. All playing members shall pay a signing on fee.(Currently set at £10).
A member wishing to resign or a member who is expelled for whatever reason by the General Committee must return all club property and pay all club dues within seven days of notice.
Any member fined by the K.C.F.A. as a result of misconduct is liable to pay any such fine and administration at
his own expense unless deemed otherwise by the General Committee.
Any member who creates a debt to the club exceeding £50 will be deemed suspended for selection and receive verbally a warning on his conduct. This debt will include weekly subscriptions and fines imposed for mis-conduct.
The FA and Parent County Association shall be given access to the register on demand.
7. ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting shall be held at the Club Headquarters deemed by the General Committee.
Financial statement and a Secretarys Report shall be received by the meeting.
8. CLUB FINANCES
(a) Books of accounts shall be kept by the elected Treasurer and Funds shall be kept in Bank/Building Society accounts with the Secretary and Treasurer as signatories.
(b) The distribution of profits or proceeds arising from the sale of Club Property to members is prohibited.
(c) The Committee have the power to authorise the payment to any member of the club (not playing) and to any other person(s) for services rendered to the Club.
(d) The club shall provide an annual ‘Financial Statement’ and approved by members at general meeting. A copy of any financial statement shall, on demand be forwarded to the FA.
(e) Club property will be dealt as directed by decisions of the Club committee, which will be minuted.
(f) The Custodians (Treasurer and Secretary and any committee appointed member) shall be entitled to an indeminity from the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities incurred in carrying out their duties.
9. INSURANCE
All players are advised to obtain Personal Injury insurance.The club by its affiliation to Kent County Football Association is part of a Football block policy for Injury and Public liability.
Any payment for treatment of injuries shall be decided by the General Committee. All players may make use of the "valuables bag" held by a club official for the purpose of containing monies or otherwise. Whilst the Club will make every endeavour to keep the bag and valuables secure it cannot be deemed responsible for the loss of any item contained therein. The Club will however consider any such loss on its merits and may make due reimbursement if considered appropriate .
10. OTHER REGULATIONS
Any matters not governed by the foregoing rules shall be dealt with by the General Committee the decision of which will be final and binding.
The club will also abide by the FA’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of conduct and the Equality Policy as shall be in place from time to time.
Dissolution. A resolution to dissolve the club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the members present.
The Club Committee shall be responsible for the closure and assets and liabilities of the club.
Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of debts and liabilities shall be transferred to another Club, a competition, the parent County Association for use by them for related community sports.
CLUB HEADQUARTERS Hop and Vine Public House, Rainham Club Ground Star Meadow Club, Darland Avenue, Gillingham
OFFICERS - Season 2009-10
Chairman Kevin Chelton
Secretary Laurence Plummer
Treasurer Ryan Plummer
Managers
Club Manager Laurence Plummer
First Team Mick Moran
Assistant Sean Brookes
Reserve Team Kevin Chelton
Assistant Spencer Teachen
Youth Team U18 Phil Knights
Youth Tean U14 Ken Rayment
Commercial Manager Steve Morsley
Website Administrator Nicky Taylor
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sean Brookes (Club Steward)
Ross Brookes (Club match reporter)
TEAM CAPTAIN(S)
First Team Marc Chapman
Reserve Team Dean Woodland
Players Code of Conduct
As a player you should:
Always play to the best of your ability and within the spirit and laws of the game.
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.
Avoid all violent and dangerous play.
Never use inappropriate, foul of abusive language whether it is directed at match officials; opposition players or management; your team-mates or manager, assistant & coach; spectators; no-one in particular.
Always accept the referee’s/officials’ decision without adverse comment and without showing any form of dissent.
Treat everyone with respect at all times including: officials; your own team-mates and managers, assistant & coach; the opposition players & management; all parents & supporters.
Always abide by the instructions of your team manager, assistant & coach provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
Abide by the team playing policy.
In addition you should:
Inform your team manager as far as possible in advance that you are unavailable for selection for a match.
Arrive at match venues no later than 1 hour before kick off (unless by arrangement with the team manager).
Be appropriately dressed for a match in the team polo shirt.
Always wear shin pads.
Training
Attend all training sessions unless you have advised the team manager in advance that you are unable to do so.
Turn up appropriately dressed and in good time for the start of a training session.
Pay attention to the coach / manager and never talk whilst they are giving instructions.
Treat team-mates and manager, assistant and coach with respect.
Any player who persistently breaches any of the above rules shall be liable to suspension from matches.
Managers, Assistants & Coaches Code of Conduct
As a team manager, assistant or coach you should:
Agree a team playing policy at the start of each season.
Stay in attendance at a match or training event .
Inform all players of their selection or non-selection for a match. As much notice as is practicable should be given.
Ensure the well being and safety of every player above all other considerations.
Respect the rights, dignity, worth and opinions of all players as well as officials and the opposition.
At the outset clarify with each player exactly what is expected of them.
Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance.
Always display high standards of behavior, appearance, punctuality and instruction.
By your own example encourage players and spectators to at all times accept match officials decisions without comment and without showing any form of dissent.
Always promote the positive aspects of football and never condone: violations of the laws or spirit of the game; any form of violent or dangerous play; any form of gamesmanship of time wasting.
Help players to recognize good performance and not just good results.
You should never:
Use inappropriate, foul or abusive language or tolerate such language from players, parents or guardians or spectators.
Discriminate against a player and spectator (including from the opposition teams) by reason of gender, sexual orientation, racial origin, nationality, religious beliefs, ability or disability.
Permit the harassment or bullying of a player by any assistant, coach, other adult or fellow player.
Show unacceptable favoritism to any individual player.
Punish of belittle a player for losing a match or making mistakes.
Internal Discipline Procedure
Players
The team fully expects all players to set and maintain a high level of good conduct and behavior, both on and off the field of play. The Club will run its own internal disciplinary procedure, in addition to those set by the Kent Leagues.
Fines
All Red/ Yellow card fines will be paid by the players. The Club will not be responsible under any circumstances.
Players will incur a "team" fine if they fail to attend matches and / or training without the full and appropriate kit. The kit must be:
a) All boots must be clean, dry and free from mud
b) Kit must be clean and well presented at all times
c) All kit / boots should be carried in the bags provided |
