Induction 2015

Contents Introduction to the Club Club and League Registration Training Team Management Parent/Guardian Responsibility Communication Costs and Payment Child Protection Policy Anti Discriminatory Policy FA Respect Campaign Club Disciplinary Procedures Main Issues Future Development Club Contacts

Introduction to the Club Deerness Valley Football Club was established in 2003 and it's main aim is to encourage participation in football for young people as a social activity and means of encouraging a healthy lifestyle, providing opportunities for recreation and competition. The Club achieved FA Chartered Standard Development Club status in 2006 It currently has a membership of approximately 200 young people playing in 20 teams, and since introducing female teams in 2013, 34 girls have joined the Club. The young people are aged 7 to 15 and mainly come from villages in the Mid Durham area including Ushaw Moor and Langley Park, along with other parts of Durham including Framwellgate Moor and Newton Hall. The Club offers weekly training sessions throughout the year on grass and astro turf, and the chance to play in competitive leagues, progressing from 5-a-side football for the younger members to larger squads.

Club and League Registration Club registration form to be completed for each member. League registration form for those wishing to play in teams (photo for ID card, proof of age)

Training Currently Tuesday and Wednesday Evening FA Level 1 coach, DBS Check (Craig’s Coaching at Development Age) Venues (DCBC, Silvertree) 1 hour per week Appropriate clothing/footwear (must wear shinguards) Drink (water)

Team Management 2 Volunteers per team (minimum) FA Level 1 within 12 months (mentoring and help from Craig’s coaches) DBS Checks Initial induction with experienced manager or coach for matchdays Mini Soccer (U7 to U10) played on Saturdays at central Venues (RF League) Club Managers Meetings (quarterly) Communication with parents (link back to club) Seasons (Summer League, Winter League, Cup)

Parent/Guardian Responsibility (1) Ensure child attends training and matches. Inform manager at earliest opportunity if child not attending training or matches (teams have to give 2 weeks written notice of a cancellation of fixture or points are awarded to opposing team). Try to liaise with other parents/guardians to share transport to matches (car parking is usually problematic on all venues and some charge). Ensure child has a drink (preferably water) for training and matches.

Parent/Guardian Responsibility (2) Ensure child wears suitable clothing (including warm clothing in winter as there is usually a gap between matches). Ensure team strip is worn for matches and kept in good condition. Ensure child behaves in an appropriate manner at all times. Ensure standing order set up to pay subscriptions. Behave appropriately on matchdays (support and encourage but do not coach from sidelines as this can confuse the players). Report any Child Welfare issues to Team Representative or Club Child Welfare Officer

Communication Website (managers log on) Manager’s Meetings (parents welcome) – messages relayed to parents AGM (May) Presentation (June/July) Facebook (rules)

Costs and Payment Annual Membership Fee £10 Annual Subs. £210 payable monthly by standing order on first of month - £17.50 per month Subs. covers: coaches, training venue, FA fees, league fees (referees and venues) Strips through sponsorship or grant funding

Child Protection Policy Follow guidelines produced by FA Anti Discriminatory Policy Follow guidelines produced by FA Both available in full on:

FA Respect Campaign Aims: Improve conduct on the sidelines Promote positive role models Keep children in the game =1

Club Disciplinary Deerness Valley FC Code of Conduct on website: Players Behaviour Parent/Spectator Behaviour Manager/Coach Behaviour

Main Issues Getting Volunteers Over-enthusiastic Parents/Coaches/Spectators Kids not getting equal playing time (development of children, no development if not playing) Winning/Losing (no league tables until U11 – FA)

Future Development Target for 2 x U7 teams each year and 1 x girls teams Additional Volunteers each year Social Committee Links with Northern League Football Club (base) Nike Partner Club

Club Contacts Chairman: Andrew Moss Child Welfare Officer: Jacki Patrickson Registration Officer: Alan Humble Treasurer: Andrew Moss Small Sided Secretary: Alan Humble Girls Secretary: Gary Hobson Coaching Adviser: Craig Thorn Vacancies