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ABERDARE TOWN
Football Club
“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