ABERDARE TOWN
Football Club
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“Where toil the Cymry deep in sunless pits and emptying all their hills to warm the world”
Safeguarding
We take every safeguarding very seriously. If you have any concerns contact ELLIE
GUNSON in confidence by emailing safeguarding@aberdaretownfc.co.uk
As
a
Club
we
have
several
welfare
routes
available
to
everybody
connected
to
the
Club
including pastoral forms of support and also fully trained safeguarding officers.
We
ensure
that
we
have
all
policies
in
place
and
all
players,
coaches,
volunteers
and
supporters/parents
have
a
‘Code of Conduct’ are expected to follow these.
Our
equal
opportunities
policy
and
our
full
safeguarding
policy
are
available
HERE
and
are
also
on
display
within
the Club House.
As
well
as
our
safeguarding
official
we
have
signed
up
to
Sports
Chaplaincy
and
we
have
a
dedicated
Club
Chaplain
in
Ian
Ross who is the pastor of Bryn Sion in Trecynon.
If you feel a chat or a friendly ear then you can contact Ian by emailing:
chaplain@aberdaretownfc.co.uk
…
and
like
all
issues
its
confidential.
Sometimes
having
somebody
to
talk
to
can
really
make
a
difference.
You
can
also
sometimes see Ian around at games and is normally wearing his ATFC tops with chaplain showing on them.
Code of Conduct
It
is
important
for
everybody
involved
within
the
Club
at
all
levels
to
ensure
that
they
are
representing
Aberdare
Town
and
themselves in the right way.
Players
•
Encourage, support and co-operate with my team mates
•
Not to bully or make anyone feel sad or unhappy
•
Show respect and fair play to my opponents – shaking their hands at the end of a game
•
Play within the rules of the game, not to cheat or waste time
•
Respect my coach/manager and listen to what my coach/manager tells me
•
Respect officials and accept all decisions without question and shake their hands at the end of the game
•
Not to make nasty comments about a team mate, another player/team or coach/manager on any website or social networking
site.
•
Tell my Club Safeguarding Officer or someone I trust if I feel unhappy, uncomfortable or concerned about anything
Coaches, volunteers and club officials Code of Conduct
•
Show exemplary behaviour by respecting match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers and spectators
•
Treat all players equally by supporting and motivating all players
•
Give all players, whatever their ability, the chance to play
•
Accept that striving to win is more important than winning itself
•
Always pursue fair play – adhere to the laws and the spirit of the game
•
Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour
•
Never to engage or tolerate any form of bullying
•
Never abuse or misuse any relationship of trust or position of power
•
Display high standards, behave responsibly and never engage in or tolerate the use of foul, abusive, insulting or
inappropriate words, behaviour or gestures
•
Get Behind the Line and not enter the field of play without prior permission from referee
•
Ensure the enjoyment, safety and welfare of a child under my supervision is considered paramount at all times
•
Record any allegations, accidents or incidents and refer to designated person
•
Organise activities appropriate to the players’ ability level, age and maturity
•
Appreciate all efforts and not to over-train the players
•
Ensure that coaching sessions are fun, well-structured and focus on developing skill, decision – making and understanding of
the game
•
Respect and listen to the opinions of children
•
Refrain from smoking or drinking alcohol during club activities or training sessions
•
Be aware of the FAW Safeguarding Policy, Procedures & Practices and observe the responsibilities involved, including the
FAW Communication guidelines
•
Not to make inappropriate comments about another player, coach, official, spectator or volunteer on any website or social
networking site which may bring the game into disrepute