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EDENDERRY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB POLICIES

Mission Statement

We aim to promote soccer in a positive and fun environment for people of Edenderry and the surrounding areas. We offer and encourage participation for all ages, gender, abilities and social backgrounds. Through hard work, dedication and commitment we strive to be the best we can be. Our Goal, Our Club, Our Community.

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Parent/Guardians Code of Conduct

Guide for Parents/Guardians:

Parents/guardians play an important role in promoting children’s happiness and success in football and sport in general.

Parental expectations and behaviour have a significant bearing on children’s attitude and behaviour while participating in football.

Parents/guardians need to be aware of why children want to play football. Children want to learn new skills, make new friends, be part of a group, to win and be successful, experience challenges, excitement, and action.

While winning is important, it must be remembered that winning at all costs does not meet the needs of players. Results are not necessarily of coaching effectiveness or ability; the improvement level and their level of enjoyment is.

Support and encouragement from parents/guardians will contribute to children having:

• A sense of personal achievement
• An enjoyment of soccer
• Improved Physical fitness
• Higher self esteem
• A greater level of skill
• Improved social skills

It is important for parents/guardians to find out what their children want from football and help them to set realistic targets to achieve this. This may involve controlling their own aspirations and avoiding the desire to force their own dreams or unfulfilled ambitions on them.

It is important to:

• Encourage but not force children to be active
• Know when he/she is ready to play
• Encourage healthy lifestyle habits
• Attend training and games where possible
• Promote and teach fair play
• Teach your child to treat referees, coaches official and other players with respect regardless of race, creed, colour, sex or ability
• Help children to set realistic targets
• Help children with decision making

Parents/Guardians should not:

• Ignore/dismiss complaints from a child which relates to their involvement in soccer
• Ridicule/shout at a child for losing a game or making a mistake
• Treat any club as a child-minding service
• Take safety for granted
• Put undue pressure on any child to please or perform well

Most importantly parents/guardians should “LEAD BY EXAMPLE”

Parent/Coach Co-Operation

It is important that parents/guardians establish contact with the individual responsible for coaching.

In addition, parents/guardians should:

• Give the coach help when asked and show appreciation for a job well done
• Support the coaches and the referees’ decisions. These individuals are doing the best they can and they need support not anger
• Refrain from contacting the coach unless necessary, respect they have a private life
• Inform the coach about any injury, illness, holiday etc
• Make an effort to attend training and games
• Communicate any concerns you may have to the coach
• Make sure the child has appropriate equipment/clothing/refreshments
• Encourage FAIR PLAY at home and do not intill a “win at all costs” attitude in children
• Be positive or be quiet. Negative comments are counter productive
• Conducts themselves in a way that promotes the definition of FAIR PLAY
• Be prepared to be asked to leave by officials or club personnel if behaviour is contrary to the definition of FAIR PLAY

Parents/Guardians should never:

• Insult players or club personnel
• Argue with, or shout abuse at officials and they should actively discourage children or young players doing likewise
• Suggest or encourage cheating or dirty play
• Placing undue or inappropriate criticism on a player, causing the player unhealthy or unnecessary levels of stress
• Behave with physical or verbal aggression towards another person (actually use force or threaten the use of force)
• Engage in any harassment type of behaviour

“Sport for young people is about fun and participation, best effort and fair play in a safe environment”

Responsibility To Report

Any person, who has concerns about a child’s welfare or who suspects that a child is being abused, or is at risk of abuse, has a responsibility to report their concerns to the Health Board or Gardai.

Persons unsure about whether certain behaviours are abusive and therefore reportable, are advised that they can seek advice from the duty social worker in their local health board area where they will receive appropriate advice.

In cases of emergency where a child appears to be at immediate and serious risk and the duty social worker is not contactable, call the Gardai.

Under no circumstances should a child be left in a dangerous situation pending intervention by the Statutory Authorities.

All clubs should have clear procedures for responding to reports or concerns relating to the safety and welfare of children. Coaches/volunteers, children, and parents/guardian should be aware of how and to whom they report concerns within the club or organisation

 

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Players Code of Conduct

Children in Edenderry Town FC are entitled to:

• Be safe
• Be treated with dignity, sensitivity and respect
• Participate in soccer on an equal basis, appropriate to their ability and stage of development
• Edenderry Town FC have decided that all players are entitled to a minimum playing time as set out in the FAI rulebook.
• Be happy, have fun and enjoy soccer
• Make a complaint in an appropriate way and have it dealt with through a proper and effective complaints procedure
• Be afforded appropriate confidentiality
• Be listened to and to be believed
• Have a voice in the running of the club

Children should also be encouraged to realise that they also have responsibilities to treat other children, fellow players, coaches and volunteers with the same degree and fairness and respect

In this regard children in Edenderry Town FC should undertake to:

• Play fairly, do their best and have fun
• Be on their best behaviour at all times
• Abide by all club rules
• Make high standards of fair play the standards others want to follow
• Respect opponents, they are not the enemy, they are partners in a sporting event
• Shake hands before and after the match, whoever wins
• Give an opponent a hand if they are injured, put the ball out of play so they can get attention
• Accept apologies from opponents when they are offered
• Respect fellow team members and support them when they do well and when things go wrong
• Treat players from minority groups with the same respect you show other people
• Be modest in victory and be gracious in defeat “BE A SPORT”
• Approach the clubs childrens officer with any questions or concerns they might have. Coaches & parents should encourage children to speak out and support them in doing so

Children in Edenderry Town FC should not:

• Cheat
• Use abusive language or argue with the referee, officials, team mates or opponents
• Use violence and only use physical contact when it is allowed within the rules
• Bully
• Tell lies about adults or other children
• Spread rumours
• Take banned substances to improve performance
• Keep secrets about any person who may have caused them harm
• Behave in any mannerthat may bring Edenderry Town FC into disrepute

In Edenderry Town FC we want children to have fun and develop skills in a safe and fair play environment where standards of behaviour are just as important as winning.

We recognise that competition and winning is an important goal, but winning at all costs does not meet the needs of young players.

Edenderry Town FC are aware that recent research would suggest that increasing numbers of children leave sport between the ages of eight and thirteen. A number of the most common reasons given were, that sport was no longer fun, they did not get to play and an overemphasis on winning.

Therefore, we have to make sure every effort to ensure we keep a balanced approach to competition, making sure all players get a chance to play and strive to keep the fun in soccer.

Making sport fun

In promoting “Sport for Fun” we in Edenderry Town FC will insist on:

• Encouraging participation and fun
• Promoting the development of skills as opposed to winning at all costs
• Ensure a minimum playing time as set out in the FAI rule book
• Emphasising and praising effort
• Acting as good role models
• Insisting on fair play
• Being realistic with our expectations
• Being aware of children’s feelings
• Teaching players to respect different cultures
• Teaching players that standards of behaviour are just as important as winning

Child Welfare Officer:

Richie Byrne : 087 826  6242
​theboldmonkey@gmail.com

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Safety Policy

 All manager/coaches in Edenderry Town FC have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the players with whom they train as far as possible  within the limits of their control. Therefore, coaches should seek to create a safe and enjoyable environment in which to play & train.

In this respect:

• Adequate supervision must be always maintained. Best practice advice would advocate adult: child ratios of 2 leaders to every 16 children (1:8), but no manager, coach or volunteer works alone.
• Regular safety checks should be carried out in relation to premises, training facilities and equipment. Ensure that the FAI Goalpost policy is strictly always adhered to.
• Edenderry Town FC safety rules should be always adhered to.
• Parents/guardians should be informed of the starting and finishing times of training sessions and matches.
• A first aid kit should be available at all training sessions and matches and injuries should be recorded, with a note of action taken in relation to each one. Never play injured players.
• Parents/guardians should be notified of injuries/illness which their child incur while participating in any Edenderry Town FC soccer activity
• Records of attendance should be maintained
• Ensure the use of any recommended safety equipment

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Equality Inclusion Policy

Edenderry Town FC Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policy

Edenderry Town FC is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability. Equality of opportunity at Edenderry Town FC means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any waytreat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability. This includes:

• The advertisement and the selection of candidates for volunteers
• Courses including external coaching and education activities and awards
• Football development activities and selection for teams
• Appointments to honorary positions

Edenderry Town 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.

Edenderry Town FC is committed to the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness  raising events and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation and in the wider context, within football as a whole. Our commitment is to eliminate discrimination wheather by reason of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities

Edenderry Town FC Complaints Procedure

If any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way or that the club policies, rules or code of conduct have been broken should follow the procedure below.

Report should be made in person to the clubs Child Welfare Officer (CWO) or the designated Liaison Person (DLP) – alternative you can complete an incident report form. This can be downloaded from our website of found in our club shop.

Your report should include:

• Details of what, when and where occurrence took place
• Any witness statement and names
• Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way
• Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made
• A preference for a solution to the incident

The CWO and the DLP will select a subcommittee to sit for any hearing that are requested. They will have the power to:

• Warn as to future conduct
• Suspend from membership
• Remove from membership

Any person found to have broken the clubs policies or codes of conduct

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Manager/Coach Code of Conduct

Edenderry Town FC Manager, Coach, Volunteer Education & Support Policy

The committee of Edenderry Town FC are indebted to our managers, coaches and volunteers who give freely of their valuable time in providing a stimulating, challenging, supportive and fun soccer experience to children and young people in the club.

The committee will endeavour to support these managers, coaches, and volunteers in their work by providing an environment where all activities are carried out in a safe, fun manner at all times conducted in the spirit of “FAIR PLAY”

Edenderry Town FC will make all efforts to assist new managers, coaches, and volunteers in whatever way we can

Edenderry Town will provide an induction pack to all new volunteers which will familiarise them with club rules, policies and procedures and expected codes of behaviour for children coaches & parents/spectators, specifically in relation to those with no soccer background. The committee have introduced a buddy system whereby new members will accompany one of our existing coaches for a period during which they can familiarise themselves with the club and its members both adult and children and introduce them to some basic training routines and practice models.

The committee of Edenderry Town FC recognise the value of having appropriately qualified personnel in the club, and therefore will endeavour to support any of our coaches in the coach education process

At no time will any manager, coach or volunteer be expected to work or deal with any problem alone and they will be always assured of committee assistance and support. Managers, coaches, and volunteers are encouraged to share ideas, expertise and support other club personnel in any way they can.

Best Practice

In keeping children and young people at the forefront of planning and practice, coaches can be confident that participants will enjoy their football experiences and that their actions are regarded as safe and in keeping with the principle that the welfare of children is of paramount consideration.

Coaches are given a position of trust by parents/guardians and players, and should show the highest standards of behaviour whilst in the company of underage players.

It is important that coaches follow an agreed code of good practice and parents/club officials are satisfied that coaches are suitable to lead the activities undertaken.

Coaches or Volunteers should never:

• Exert undue influence over a participant in order to obtain personal benefit or reward
• Share a room with a young person alone on away trips
• Engage in physical games, sexually provocative games or engage in inappropriate touching of any kind, and or make sexually suggestive comments about or to a child
• Use any form of corporal punishment or physical force on a young person
• Take measurements or engage in certain types of fitness testing without the presence of another adult
• Undertake any form of therapy (hypnosis etc) in the training of young people

Most coaches work in an environment where it is recognised that, in a sporting context, certain types of coaching require a ‘hands on approach’, i.e., it may be necessary to support a participant in order to physically demonstrate a particular technique. This should only occur when necessary and in an open and appropriate way with the knowledge, permission and full understanding of the participant concerned and his/her parents/guardians.

Coaches must realise that certain situations or friendly actions could be misinterpreted, not only by the player, but by outsiders motivated by jealousy, dislike or mistrust and could lead to allegations of sexual misconduct or impropriety. Therefore, coaches should be aware of, and and avoid all situations conducive to risk.

Where possible coaches/volunteers should avoid:

• Spending excess amounts of time with children away from others
• Taking sessions alone (always employ two deep supervision)
• Taking children to their homes
• Taking children on journeys alone in their care

Player Centred Approach:

Coaches need to be aware of why children want to play soccer. They want to learn new skills, make new friends, be part of a group, to win and be successful, experience challenges, excitement, and action. While winning is important, it must be remembered that winning at all costs does not meet the needs of players. Results are not necessarily a good indicator of coaching effectiveness or ability; the improvement level of players and their level of enjoyment is. Coaches should aim to provide a safe and enjoyable environment where children and young people are placed at the centre of all activities.

In promoting good practice and creating a child/player centred approach coaches should:

 • Act as good role models.

 • Encourage and be positive during sessions so that players leave with a sense of achievement.

 • Set challenging, realistic but achievable goals.

 • Plan and prepare each session appropriately and ensure proper levels of supervision.

 • Ensure that all activities are inclusive and allow all players to participate in an enjoyable way.

 • Put the welfare and enjoyment of players first and strike a balance between this and

winning or achieving results.

 • Enforce the principles of fair play treating each player equally, with dignity and respect    and ensure that all players play within the rules.

 • Be aware of the developmental stages and needs of players.

 • Avoid over training and over emphasis on competition.

 • Involve parents/guardians and other club members in what we do.

 • Be qualified and up to date with the latest coaching knowledge and skills

Safety:

Coaches have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the players with whom they work as far as possible within the limits of their control. Therefore, coaches should seek to create a safe and enjoyable environment in which to play and train.

In this respect:

• Regular safety checks should be carried out in relation to premises, training facilities and equipment. Any problems should be brought to the attention of the committee
• Appropriate safety rules should be adopted and implemented
• Parents/Guardians should be informed of the starting and finishing times of training sessions and matches
• A first aid kit should be available at all sessions/matches and injuries should be recorded, with a not of action taken in relation to each one. Never play injured players.
• Parents/Guardians should be notified of injuries/illness which their children incur while participating in any football activity

“Sport for young people is about fun and participation, best effort and fair play in a safe environment”

Making sport fun

In promoting “Sport for Fun” we in Edenderry Town FC will insist on:

• Encouraging participation and fun
• Promoting the development of skills as opposed to winning at all costs
• Ensure a minimum playing time as set out in the FAI rule book
• Emphasising and praising effort
• Acting as good role models
• Insisting on fair play
• Being realistic with our expectations
• Being aware of children’s feelings
• Teaching players to respect different cultures
• Teaching players that standards of behaviour are just as important as winning

Responsibility to report:

Mobile phones are often given to children for security, enabling parents to keep in touch and make sure they are safe. However, such technology has also allowed an increase in direct personal contact with young people, in some cases used to cross personal boundaries and cause harm. Within clubs there is a need to encourage responsible and secure use of mobile phones.

Club personnel should advise children

• If you receive an offensive photo, email or message, do not reply but save it, make note of times and dates and tell a parent or childrens office/designated person within the club
• Be careful about who you give your number to and don’t respond to unfamiliar numbers
• Change your phone number in case of bullying or harassment
• Don’t use the phones in certain locations, in appropriate use of your camera phone may cause upset or offence to another person e.g., changing rooms
• Treat your phone as you would any other valuable item so that you guard against theft

As a coach remember:

• Have no contact for any player under the age of 18
• Only contact parents to inform them of training/matches

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Social Media Policy

Overview

Social media offers the opportunity for people to gather in online communities of shared

interest, and create, share or consume content. As a public‐facing organisation, Edenderry Town FC recognises the benefits of social media as an important tool of engagement to communicate with members and supporters.

It is important that the reputation of Edenderry Town FC, as well as affiliated sponsors and partners, is not tarnished in any way by anyone using social‐media tools inappropriately, particularly in relation to any content that directly references Edenderry Town FC.

The purpose of this social‐media policy is to provide Edenderry Town FC club members some guiding principles to follow when using social media.

This policy does not apply to the use of personal accounts on social‐media platforms where

no reference or inference is made to Edenderry Town FC or any associated partners, sponsors, or projects.

Scope

This policy applies to all players, parents, coaches, directors, office bearers and volunteers

(“club members”) of Edenderry Town FC when they clearly identify their association with Edenderry Town FC or can easily be associated with Edenderry Town FC. The policy covers all forms of social media.

Social media includes, but is not limited to, activities such as:

• maintaining a profile page on social or business networking sites, such as LinkedIn,

Facebook, Twitter, etc;

• using messaging tools, such as WhatsApp, Viber, etc;

• content sharing, including using sites such as Flickr (photo sharing) and YouTube (video

sharing);

• commenting on blogs for personal or business reasons;

• leaving product or service reviews on retailer sites or customer‐review sites;

• taking part in online votes and polls;

• taking part in conversations on public and private web forums (message boards);

• editing a Wikipedia page.

The intent of this policy is to cover any material posted online where information is shared

that affects directors, office bearers, sponsors, partners, customers or supporters of

Edenderry Town FC as an organisation and the reputation of the club, the leagues in which it plays, and the competitions associated therewith.

Guiding Principles

The web is not anonymous. Edenderry Town FC club members should assume that everything they post online, especially in open forums, can be traced back to them. Individuals should be aware that they may be personally liable to prosecution and open to claims for damages, if their actions are found to be in breach of the law. In cases of harassment, a claim that you had not intended to harass or cause offence will not, in itself, constitute an acceptable defence.

Because of the nature of Edenderry Town FC, the boundaries between personal and professional profiles, along with any associated opinions and comments, can become blurred. As such, it is essential that Edenderry Town FC club members clearly remember this ambiguity when posting anything online and at all times consider their connection to Edenderry Town FC and, as such, their role as a representative of the club.

When using the internet for professional or personal pursuits, all Edenderry Town FC club members must respect the brands of Edenderry Town FC, our partners, sponsors, and the associations to which we are members, including but not limited to the FAI, LFA, LSL, KDUL, KDFL, CCFL, and follow the guidelines in place to ensure that the intellectual property of both Edenderry Town FC and our affiliated associations is not compromised and the organisation is not brought into disrepute.

Usage

All Edenderry Town FC club members using social media must operate within the Edenderry Town FC Code of Conduct when engaging with electronic communications and social media.

• Club members must not post, forward or link to libellous, defamatory, or harassing content – this also applies to the use of all artwork, including memes, and nicknames.

• Club members must not in any way comment on or publish information that is confidential.

• Club members must not use social‐media tools to comment on club policies or directives.

• Club members must not bring (or be perceived to bring) Edenderry Town FC or the sport and any affiliated governing bodies into disrepute.

• Club members must refrain from posts supporting discrimination whether about gender,

sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

• Club members must refrain from posts of an overtly political nature – political impartiality

should be maintained no matter what personal political beliefs are held.

• As a manager, coach, club official or club volunteer you should not:

• accept any person under the age of eighteen as a friend on your personal social‐media

accounts;

• communicate with any person under eighteen through social media, text message,

phone or email – all communications to those under eighteen should be made through

parents/guardians.

• Club members must not post named photographs of under eighteens without

parental/guardian agreement.

• The use of open communication tools, such as WhatsApp, should be restricted to the

organisation and scheduling of events, such as committee meetings, training session and

match arrangements. Committees may use these tools to facilitate speedy decision making

and consensus gathering but, in all cases, communication should be respectful, relevant,

appropriate and courteous.

• When communicating with others online, keep content appropriate and polite. It is also

important not to respond in the heat of the moment, in a way you may regret later. In

particular, do not engage with irate players, parents or coaches on any forum.

• When communications relate to club matters, members should follow club values, use

sound judgement and common sense. When in doubt, do not post.

• Club members must not otherwise be in breach of the Edenderry Town FC Code of Conduct. Edenderry Town FC staff using social media should not allow their use to interfere with work commitments.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

All activity on Edenderry Town FC communications equipment (computers, mobile phones, etc.) may be monitored and retained. Use of this equipment should follow the following broad guidelines.

• Access to online content should be limited to Edenderry Town FC‐related business.

• Club equipment should not be used:

• to search for inappropriate images or content;

• to engage in cyber‐bullying, harassment or disrespectful conduct toward others;

• to send spam or chain mail;

• to plagiarise content (copy, use as their own, without citing the original creator) found

online;

• for illegal activities or to pursue information on such activities.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Club members should use their own good

judgement when using club resources. Misuse of club resources may result in disciplinary

action. If a club member is in any way uncertain about posting online, s/he should contact a member of Edenderry Town FC’s committee.

Branding & Intellectual Property

It is important that any trademarks belonging to Edenderry Town FC or any affiliated competition or governing body are not used on personal social‐media accounts, except where such use can be considered incidental – where incidents is taken to mean “happening in subordinate conjunction with something else”.

Official Edenderry Town FC Blogs, Social Pages & Online Forums

When creating a new website, social‐networking page or forum that is in any way or can in

any way be judged to be associated with Edenderry Town FC care should be taken to ensure the appropriate person is given permission to create the page or forum. Similarly, appropriate permissions must be obtained for the use of logos or images. Images of anyone under eighteen must not be replicated on any site without the permission of parents and/or

guardians.

For official Edenderry Town FC blogs, social pages and online forums:

• posts must not contain, nor link to, pornographic or indecent content;

• hosted sites may sell the right to advertise on their sites through “pop up” content, which

may be of a questionable nature. This type of hosted site should not be used for online

forum or social pages as the nature of “pop up” content cannot be controlled;

• Edenderry Town FC members must not use official Edenderry Town FC pages to promote personal projects;

• all materials published or used must respect the copyright of third parties.

Consideration towards Others When Using Social‐Networking Sites

Social‐networking sites allow photographs, videos, and comments to be shared with

thousands of other users. Edenderry Town FC club members must recognise that it may not be appropriate to share photographs, videos and comments in this way.

For example, there may be an expectation that photographs taken at private Edenderry Town FC functions will not appear publicly or on the internet. In certain situations, Edenderry Town FC club members could potentially breach the Data Protection Act or inadvertently make Edenderry Town FC liable for breach of copyright.

Edenderry Town FC club members should be considerate to others in such circumstances and should not post material when they have been asked not to or consent has not been sought and given. They must also remove content related to another person if they are asked to do so.

Under no circumstances should offensive comments be made about Edenderry Town FC club staff or any affiliated partners or sponsors online.

Breach of Policy

Edenderry Town FC will continually monitor online activity in relation to the club and the sport. Detected breaches of this policy should be reported to Edenderry Town FC.

If detected, a breach of this policy may, following investigation, result in formal disciplinary

action from Edenderry Town FC under the Edenderry Town FC disciplinary procedures detailed in the club’s Code of Conduct. A breach of this policy may also amount to breaches of other Edenderry Town FC documents and policies. Disciplinary action may involve a verbal or written warning or, in serious cases, termination of engagement with Edenderry Town FC.

Consultation or Advice

This policy has been developed to provide guidance for Edenderry Town FC club members in a new area of social interaction.

If you are unsure about your rights, liabilities or actions online, you can seek clarification by contacting a member of Edenderry Town FC’s committee.

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Recruitment Policy

 

Edenderry Town AFC will take all reasonable steps to ensure that coaches, managers andvolunteers are suitable to work with children and young people.

All coaches, managers and volunteers are required to complete an application Volunteer selfdeclaration form, giving the names of two referees who will then be contacted. Written references will then be verified and kept on file.

(If you have had a previous involvement in sport, one of these names must be that of an administrator/leader of your last club/place of involvement)

All coaches/volunteers must have completed the Garda Vetting process and also have completed Safeguarding 1 course. A copy of both certificates will be kept on the clubs files for references

.All appointments are subject to approval and ratification by the committee of Edenderry Town FC.

All coaches, managers and volunteers will be subject to a sign up procedure in which they undertake to abide by Edenderry Town AFC rules and FAI codes of conduct and good practice. (Appropriate confidentiality will be maintained in regard to all application and reference forms)

Once recruited, Edenderry Town FC will make all efforts to support and manage coaches, managers and volunteers ensuring that no person is expected to work alone.

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