Code of Conduct

The Club’s Code of Conduct set out below applies to all players, managers, coaches, club officials, spectators and parents/guardians. It is essential for the Club to have a Code of Conduct which everyone connected with the Club follows if the Club wishes to retain its F.A. Accredited Club Status.

The Code of Conduct is an attachment to the full rules of the Club, which are available on request. Anyone who is prepared to abide by the Code of Conduct and Club rules will be very welcome at Burnham United Juniors F.C. and we appreciate your cooperation.

  1. The Club is opposed to discrimination of any kind and will aim to treat everyone associated with the Club fairly and equally.

  2. The Club aims to ensure that every child enjoys playing football and everyone connected with the Club will encourage all of the players and set a positive example for them to follow.

  3. Burnham United Junior F.C. fully support all aspects of child protection. Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated and any instances will be immediately reported to the relevant authorities.

  4. As a Club we will encourage fair play and will show full respect to other clubs and match officials. Any player using foul language, being abusive or playing in a dangerous way, will be substituted and reported to the Club Committee. Any other person connected with the Club who uses foul language or is abusive will be reported to the Club Committee. If on Club property the person can be asked by the referee, the manager or any other Club official to leave the premises. If they fail to do so this would be reported to the police.

  5. The decision of the referee and their assistants is final and should not be questioned by the players or anyone else connected with the Club.

  6. Players must promptly pay any registration, match or training fees applicable.

  7. All players must attend training sessions unless previously agreed with their manager / coach and should arrive on time.

  8. Parents / Guardians must check that the respective manager / coach is present before leaving the player at a training session and ensure that the player is picked up at the agreed time.

  9. Players that are selected to play in a match must arrive on time and notify their manager / coach in good time if they are unable to attend. If parents / guardians are unable to take the player to an away game they must make arrangements to get the player to and from the game.

  10. Any decision made by the manager / coach in respect of the selection and running of a team should not be questioned in any way, although we do encourage positive dialogue between coaches/managers and parents/guardians.

  11. Everyone connected with the club must abide by the Club’s Social Media Policy and must not do anything to bring the club into disrepute or damage its reputation in any way. A copy of the Club’s Social Media Policy can be found on the Club website (burnhamunitedjuniors.co.uk)

  12. If a parent / guardian has any complaints they should submit these in writing to the Secretary of the Club who will ensure that the matter is raised with the Club Committee.

  13. The FA has produced specific Codes of Conduct for everyone involved in the game and these are available via the following link. Everyone involved should familiarize themselves with the FA Codes of Conduct

https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/respect/play-your-part

Thank you very much for helping us run the Club in a way that complies with F.A. guidelines and which will enable us to retain our Accredited Club Status.

The Burnham United Juniors F.C. Club Committee

V3 Issued April 2022