We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game
This club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be
enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.
Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical,
tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.
Play your part and observe The FA’s
Respect Code of Conduct for spectators
and parents/carers at all times.
I will:
• Remember that children play for FUN
• Applaud effort and good play as well assuccess
• Always respect the match officials’decisions
• Remain outside the field of play and with in the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
• Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
• Avoid criticising a player for making amistake – mistakes are part of learning
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive,insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may
be taken by my club or County FA.
The FA:
I may be:
• Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official
• Required to meet with the club, league or County FA Welfare Officer
• Required to meet with the club committee
• Obliged to undertake an FA education course
• Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
• Requested by the club not to attend future games
• Suspended or have my club membership removed
• Required to leave the club along with any dependents.
In addition:
• The County FA could impose a fine and/ or suspension on the club. Spectators and Parents/Carers Respect Code of Conduct
Competitive Youth & Junior Leagues
Match Day Procedure
• Home team must appoint a suitable person to act as referee
• Both teams must appoint a suitable person to act as assistant referee who must not be changed without informing the referee
• These three persons are then acting on behalf of the Gwent County F A
• The referee must aquaint himself/herself with the the assistants
• The referee must not start the game until he/she has satisfied him/herself that the assistants are in position
• The officials must take a zero tolerance to foul and/or abusive language.
• Any player using foul and/or abusive language must be sent from the field of play immediately and reported to the Gwent County F A
• Any manager that uses foul and/or abusive language must be removed from the field of play and the game must not restart until the said person is back in the changing rooms or well away from the pitch. The person must be reported to the Gwent County F A
• All reports from referees must be sent to Mr P.W. Aston, Disciplinary Secretary, ‘Brook Farm’, Bishton, Newport, Gwent NP18 2DZ
• Any official not adhering to the above will not be allowed to officiate in any further games
• The only reports that will be accepted are from the referee and/or the club
• No reports will be accepted from parents or spectators
• If any other reports are required these will be requested by Mr Aston
Food For Football Introduction
Eating the right foods will help children to perform well in sport.
A healthy diet will give them the energy to play hard and reach their sporting potential.
What, how much and when they eat will have a big impact on their performance.
Here are some practical guidelines on what children should eat before and during exercise.
What should children eat before football? Ideally, their daily diet should include: - 6 fist sized portions of carbohydrate foods (cereals, bread, potatoes) - 3 portions of vegetables (about the amount they can hold in their hand) - 2 portions of fruit - 2-3 portions of dairy foods - 2-3 portions of protein rich foods (meat, chicken, fish, pulses, eggs) - 1 portion of healthy fats (olive oil, oily fish, nuts)
Foods eaten before exercise needs to: - Stop children feeling hungry during training - Be high in carbohydrate - Provide long lasting energy - Be easily digested Slow burn foods - bread, fruit, and milk - provide sustained energy, which helps children keep going longer during the match.
Try to discourage sugary foods such as sweets and soft drinks just before playing.
They cause a quick surge of blood glucose followed by a sharp fall, this will leave them lacking energy and unable to keep up the pace. Pre-exercise Snacks 1-2 hours before training with a drink of water - Fresh fruit and drink of milk - Wholemeal honey sandwich - Yoghurt and fresh fruit - Dried fruit or breakfast cereal with milk - Fruit juice with water (diluted 50/50) Pre-exercise Meals - 2-4 hours before training with a drink of water - Sandwich / roll filled with tuna, cheese, chicken or peanut butter - Baked potato with cheese, tuna or baked beans - Pasta with tomato based sauce and fish or beans - Rice or noodles with chicken or lentils - Breakfast cereal with milk and banana - Porridge with raisins
What Should Children Drink What and how much children should drink makes a big difference to their physical performance. If they become mildly dehydrated during exercise, they will start to feel unwell and won't perform at their best.
Early symptoms to look out for include fatigue, complaining of feeling too hot, and nausea.
Make sure children have a cupful of water or diluted fruit juice 15-30 minutes before training or playing in a match.
Encourage them to take regular drink breaks, ideally every 15-20 minutes or whenever there is a suitable break in training or play. Make sure they take a water bottle and keep it within easy reach, eg: at the side of a football pitch.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 7pm in the Crown and Sceptre, Hereford Road, Mardy.
All parents and members are very welcome. Please come along and get involved. Your support is needed and will enable more good things o happen.
