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Child Welfare Officer – Mike Warren Email: mike.warren@swfu.co.uk All managers, coaches and club officials having involvement with the youngsters in the club, and any other persons that the management committee may designate from time to time, must have a criminal … Continue reading →

All managers/coaches must hold at least a valid FA introduction to coaching and first aid certificate as well as safeguarding certificate. If not the club will pay/arrange for them to take the courses. If courses are booked and paid for … Continue reading →

All correspondence with leagues, Essex county football association and referee secretaries must be conducted through the club secretary; league and county rules only allow and recognise the secretary as the official channel for correspondence. Correspondence other than through the club … Continue reading →

Each team is strongly recommended to have a parent representative to assist the manager or administrative matters for the team.

Managers are part of the management committee of South Woodham Ferrers United and meetings are normally held every TBA the TBA of the month at the Champions Manor Hall or The Curlew. The club secretary advises the dates of the … Continue reading →

Each Team MUST attend the AGM if the Team Manager is unable to attend, we would ask that representative from the team attends.

There is a events committee, comprised of volunteers from within the club, and who meet periodically to discuss fund-raising, the annual club presentation day and the annual football tournament weekend; a representative reports to the management committee meetings.

Each member on signing-on for the club will pay a signing on fee of £30.00 in July when they register to play for the club in the relevant league (except the Development Squad) U7 – U18’s will pay a monthly … Continue reading →

South Woodham Ferrers United Football Club acknowledges it’s responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe environment for all members. A … Continue reading →

We have a role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.It is noted and accepted that The Football Association’s Child Protection … Continue reading →

South Woodham Ferrers United Football Club supports The FA’s Whistle blowing Policy. Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting The FA Child Protection Team on 0207 745 4787, by writing to The … Continue reading →

The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures are available via the FA website, further advice on Safeguarding Children can be obtained from: The FA website County Football Association’s Welfare Officer: Helen Hever T: 01245 393098 E: helen.hever@essexfa.com The FA Safeguarding … Continue reading →

South Woodham Ferrers United Football Club is committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all its members so they can participate in football in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at the … Continue reading →

Emotional – being unfriendly, excluding (emotionally and physically), sending hurtful text messages and tormenting, (e.g. hiding football boots/shin guards, threatening gestures) Physical – pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence Discrimination – racial taunts, graffiti, gestures, Homophobic– because … Continue reading →

Everybody has the right to be treated with respect. Individuals who are bullying need to learn different ways of behaving. This club has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to issues of bullying. A child may indicate by signs … Continue reading →

Report bullying incidents to the Club Welfare Officer or a member of the clubs committee or contact the County FA Welfare Officer. In cases of serious bullying, the incidents will be referred to the County FA Welfare Officer for advice … Continue reading →

If the club decides it is appropriate to deal with the situation, the following procedure will be followed: Reconciliation by getting the parties together. It may be that a genuine apology solves the problem. If this fails/not appropriate a small … Continue reading →

In the event that 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 they should follow the procedures below. South Woodham Ferrers United … Continue reading →

Managers must make sure that all players in their squads fully understand that they are subject to the Rules, Regulations and Punishments of the Football Association and the League. If County FA suspends a player the suspension applies to ALL … Continue reading →

Where a member of the Club (Manager, Player or Parent/Guardian) is reported by a Match Official to the Essex County Football Association the following procedure will apply. The Manager of the team involved will inform the Club Secretary what has … Continue reading →

The member who incurred the fine will refund the money paid by the club to the club treasurer within 28 days of the penalty. If the money is not re-paid to the club treasurer by the period stated the member … Continue reading →

Youth Teams: £30.00 Signing on Fee: Men’s Saturday Teams: £50.00 Signing on Fee: Men’s Sunday Teams: £30.00 Signing on Fee: 1: Part covers training kit 2: Match day & training insurance costs for your child 3: League subscription expenses for … Continue reading →

Youth Teams: £30.00 Signing on Fee: Men’s Saturday Teams: £50.00 Signing on Fee: Men’s Sunday Teams: £30.00 Signing on Fee: 1: Part covers training kit 2: Match day & training insurance costs for your child 3: League subscription expenses for … Continue reading →