Old Rules and Guidelines

Rules and Guidelines

General Rules

Tockwith Juniors Football Club (TJFC) provides organised association football for players aged 4 upwards. Our primary aim is to develop football skills in a format suitable for players of all abilities. The Club wants all involved to have fun in the process.
The Club enters teams in local FA affiliated Leagues. While winning is a further Club objective, neither TJFC nor the Leagues promote a "win at all costs" attitude.
Players are expected to play within the laws of the game. The Club has a responsibility to educate its players and parents/carers on these laws and provide continual updates.
Referees should be respected at all times and must not be verbally or physically abused under any circumstances.
No one should question a referee's decision. The referee will always be willing to discuss any points about the game after its completion, if approached in a pleasant manner.
Local League rules are dictated by the FA and are mandatory.
There is no place for abuse of any description and this will not be tolerated by the Club under any circumstances.
The Club Committee will normally resolve all breaches of this Code of Conduct or will delegate to an appointed coach/team manager as appropriate.

Goal Posts

In order to avoid serious injuries and fatalities as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts, safety is always of paramount importance and everyone at TJFC must play their part in order to prevent incidents occurring.
For safety reasons goalposts of any size (including those which are portable and not installed permanently at a pitch or practice field) must always be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals must be secured by the use of chain anchors or appropriate metal pegs to prevent them from toppling forward. It is essential that under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb, swing on or play with the structures of the goalposts.
Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goalposts may topple over. Regular inspection of goalposts should be carried out by team managers/coaches to check that they are kept properly maintained.
Portable goalposts should not be left in place after use. They should be dismantled and removed to a secure place/storage. Nets should only be secured by plastic hooks or tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks should be removed and replaced. New goalposts should not be purchased if they include metal hooks that cannot be replaced.
Goalposts which are "home-made" or which have been altered from their original size or construction should not be used.
Guidelines to prevent toppling:
- Follow the manufacturer's guidelines in assembling goalposts.
Before use, adults should:
- Ensure each goal is anchored securely in its place.
- Exert a significant downward force on the cross bar.
- Exert a significant backward force on both upright posts.
- Exert a significant forward force on both upright posts.

Players

Players should always be in control of themselves and abide by the Rules. Play to the best of their ability and remember that football is a team game.
Never argue with the referee or any official. Referees, managers and coaches give their valuable time and effort to help you learn and play the game.
Show courtesy to your opponents and practice good sportsmanship at all times.
Always accept victory modestly and defeat graciously.
Violent play and bad language are not acceptable under any circumstances. Players guilty of such behaviour let themselves down as well as their parents, manager, coach, Club and league.
Do not retaliate even when provoked
Shake hands with the referee and your opponents at the end of every game irrespective of the result.
Players should be well behaved at training; they should show respect to the manager and coach. Remember the training is for your benefit and not theirs.
Players should be punctual for both training and matches.
Players must wear shin-guards in all matches and during all training sessions. Jewellery must be removed or covered.

Coaches

All team managers should have access to a copy of the laws of soccer and their respective League and Cup regulations.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person, and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
Place well-being and safety above all other consideration, including the development of performance.
Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies and encourage an understanding of the game, including the teaching of its laws.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
Do not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the player(s).
Co-operate fully with other specialists e.g. other coaches/managers, officials, and physiotherapists.
Promote the positive aspects of the game i.e. sportsmanship and fair play, and never condone violations of the laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game or relevant rules and regulations, or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Do not tolerate or use inappropriate language.
At the beginning of each season clarify with the players (and where appropriate with the parents/carers) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach/manager.
Seek to promote a positive anti-discriminatory and inclusive culture that encourages positive self-esteem and confidence in colleagues and players.

Parents

All team Managers should have access to a copy of the laws of soccer and their respective League and Cup regulations.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person, and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
Place well-being and safety above all other consideration, including the development of performance.
Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies and encourage an understanding of the game, including the teaching of its laws.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
Do not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the player(s).
Co-operate fully with other specialists e.g. other coaches/managers, officials, and physiotherapists.
Promote the positive aspects of the game i.e. sportsmanship and fair play, and never condone violations of the laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game or relevant rules and regulations, or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Do not tolerate or use inappropriate language.
At the beginning of each season clarify with the players (and where appropriate with the parents/carers) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach/manager.
Seek to promote a positive anti-discriminatory and inclusive culture that encourages positive self-esteem and confidence in colleagues and players