1. A6 Juniors Football Club will hereafter be known as 'The Club'.
   
2. Aim of the Club - The aim of the club is to organise regular competitive football and associated activities for children from Offerton and neighbouring districts and their friends, to promote fitness and team spirit.
   
3. Accounts - The Clubs financial year commences on the 1st July in each year and a balance sheet shall be produced by the Club Treasurer for general inspection no later than the 31st August immediately following.
   
4. Players - Players will only be eligible to play for the Club in league and cup matches when they have signed a correctly completed official league registration form, countersigned by a parent or guardian, and paid the Clubs annual registration fee. Team squads are restricted by the league to 20 registered players at any one time. The Club can register no player after the 31st January in any season.
   
5. Registration Rules - Any player registered with the club may not register with or play for any other club within the same season, without first being officially transferred, as per the league rules, via the Club and league secretaries.
   
6. Illegal Approaches - It is a serious offence for any club to attempt to induce a player already registered with another league club to join them in mid-season. Any club found guilty shall be liable to a fine, deduction of points or even expulsion from the league. Consequently, any player who is approached by a representative of another club during the course of a season MUST inform his team manager or the Club secretary IMMEDIATELY.
   
7. Training - although it is recognised that players have other important commitments such as homework, scouts, cubs etc., the team managers appreciate it if players make every effort to attend team-training sessions on a regular basis, particularly if they want to be part of the team.
   
8. Care of Boots - It is extremely important that players take good care of their boots and make regular checks on their condition, ensuring especially that studs are not worn to leave any sharp edges. Referees make regular spot checks and boys will quite rightly be prevented from playing if their boots are considered to be in a dangerous condition.
   
9. Match Days - All players (including substitutes) selected for a particular league or cup match will be required (a) to sign the official match card in order to ensure that only properly registered players have played, and (b) to ensure that they arrive at the pre-arranged meeting place at the correct time with their full kit.
   
10. Squad Members - Attendance at matches by squad members who have not been selected to play is encouraged in order to give the team vocal support and to promote team spirit amongst the whole squad. It should be emphasised that all members of the squad are important to the team and any player not selected for any particular match must not consider himself unwanted in any way. A settled side is of course preferable and unfortunately only 11 players and 5 substitutes can be selected for any match, but opportunities will arise during the course of the season through injuries, unavailability etc. for EVERY registered player to establish himself as a regular member of the team. The team manager’s selection shall be final and binding.
    
11. Unavailability - If, after confirming his availability for a forthcoming match to his team manager, a player subsequently finds that for some reason he is unable to play (e.g. injury or illness) he must contact his team manager AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that a replacement can be notified at the earliest opportunity.
    
12. ORGANISED SCHOOL FOOTBALL MUST HAVE PRIORITY OVER CLUB GAMES.
    
13. Postponed Matches - In order to avoid unnecessary journeys team managers will endeavour to contact all selected players as soon as they receive confirmation that any match has been postponed. The general rule therefore is that players must turn up for the match at the appointed time unless prior advice is received from the team manager to the contrary. However if any player is in doubt about whether or not a match will be played owing to poor weather conditions etc. he should contact his team manager for up to date information in this respect.
    
14. Transport - The Club is heavily dependent upon help from parents with transport to away matches and any assistance in this respect is always especially welcome. General support for the team by parents, friends etc. at matches, both home and away is always much appreciated by the Club and more importantly by the players.
    
15. Conduct - The Club management is very keen on sportsmanship being shown by all players at all times, both on and off the pitch. Bad sportsmanship of any kind will not be tolerated and any players displaying unsporting behaviour will be liable to immediate substitution or suspension by the Club for at least one match. Dissent at a referee’s decision will particularly be frowned upon in this respect. A referee will not change his decision once made and constant dissent and moans will simply antagonise a referee, and is extremely disrespectful. Any player guilty of foul or abusive language or unnecessarily violent play during a match will similarly be liable to immediate substitution or suspension, in addition to any fines or penalties which might be imposed by the league or regional football association. Players should remember whenever they are attending any event connected with A6 Juniors Football Club, whether a match or some other Club function, that they are representing the Club, but themselves, their family, friends and neighbourhood, and should always conduct themselves accordingly.
    
16. Discriminating behaviour - A6 Juniors FC will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.
    
17. Club Image - The image of the Club must be foremost at ALL times, and the manager will be held responsible for their own conduct, as well as their deputies, players and spectators. Constant tarnishing of the Club's image could result in the offending person being dismissed from the Club.
    
18. Fines - The player/players parents must pay Player’s fines NOT the Club. Failure to return any relevant forms to the County FA will result in the player being suspended from playing.
    
19. Kit - All kit is the property of the Club and not the individual players.
    
20. Financial Priorities - The first priority of the squad is to ensure that all it's obligations as regards pitch fees, registration to the league and referees fees are met before any other financial obligations are undertaken.
    
21. Registration – The Team is presently registered to the Stockport Metro League.
    
22. Trophies- For the award of 3 Man of the Match Certificates, the player gets a Trophy. Club trophies to be awarded at the end of each season are:
    Players Player of the Year, Managers Player of the year, Leading Goal Scorer, Most Improved Player of the Year

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But players should not adopt a ‘win at all costs' attitude. Fair play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

Obligations Towards The Game
A player should:

1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics, stamina and understanding the rules of the game.
   
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
   
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly other players and supporters.
   
4. Avoid all forms of poor gamesmanship and time wasting.
   
5. Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
   
6. Not use inappropriate language.
   

Obligations Towards One's Own Team
A player should:

1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
   
2. Resist any influence, which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.
   

Respect For The Laws Of The Game And Competition Rules
A player should:

1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
   
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
   
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
   

Respect Towards Opponents
A player should:

1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
   
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
   

Respect Towards The Match Officials
A player should:

1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
   
2. Avoid words or actions that may mislead a Match Official.
   
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.
   

Respect Towards Team Officials
A player should:

1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
   
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
   

Obligations Towards The Supporters
A player should:

1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters from both your own team and the opposition.
   
2. Encourage your parents not to smoke near to other children or supporters.

Code of conduct for Parents/Guardians

1. Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and to play within the spirit of those laws.
   
2. Discourage unfair play and disputes with officials/coaches
   
3. Help your child recognise good performance, not just results
   
4. Never force your child to take part in any sport
   
5. Set a good example by recognising fair play and by applauding good performances of all.
   
6. Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
   
7. Publicly accept the judgement of officials without argument or comment.
   
8. Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy and develop their football.
   
9. Use correct and proper language at all times
   
10. Do not forget, children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment, not yours!