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Step 1: How do I order my team’s new kit?
Manager to advise the club of new kit order request via kits@swfu.co.uk.
Step 2: Who do I need to let know about the team sponsor?
Manager to advise if the new kit will be sponsored. Please use the Zoho form on the link below so we can raise the invoice for the sponsor https://zfrmz.com/pOW58ymi805egCcRPupx 1: Company Name: 2: Address: 3: Postcode: 4: Contact Name: 5: … Continue reading
Step 3: How do I size the new kits?
Collect sample kits for sizing all players, please remember when sizing kits allow for kits to fit for 2 seasons.
Step 4: Where do I place my order?
Once you have all the players sizes, you will need to create a login to place your order directly via the club shop using the managers section on the following link, you will need your sponsors logo to upload for … Continue reading
Step 5: What happens once I have placed my order?
Once you have placed your order, you will receive an order acknowledgement, please make sure you check for any errors on the order. Please check 1: Kit Sizes 2: Squad Numbers 3: Sponsors Artwork Once all of the above has … Continue reading
Step 6: How do I know what I have ordered will be correct?
When ordering through the Managers Section, you will be sent a link to confirm all artwork for your order. If something needs changing, the order can be sent back to Pendles with comments about the changes. If everything is fine … Continue reading
Step 7: What do I need to do once I have received by order
On receipt of your order it is important that the order is checked and any issues are notified to Pendles immediately.
Our Aims
The South Woodham Ferrers United club ethos is a community football club that believes in football for all, to achieve this the club provides for children from the age of 5 though to adult. The development of players at the … Continue reading
Football Development at South Woodham Ferrers United
South Woodham Ferrers United is a local community club catering for players of all ability’s from U5 to Adult – we are a Chartered Standard Club, and an advocate of the FA’s Respect Campaign. The footballing journey starts with ‘mini … Continue reading
Player Development
The squad assessment may identify players that will benefit from playing at a higher level, (it may not, we will not change for the sake of it) so a development loan may be considered, it could work like this. Players … Continue reading
Club Officials
The following club members have agreed to give up their time to help run and develop the club, to help provide a better future for football for all age groups in South Woodham Ferrers. We are always looking for people … Continue reading
DBS Checks
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
Qualifications
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
Correspondence
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
Team Representative
Each team is strongly recommended to have a parent representative to assist the manager or administrative matters for the team.
Meetings
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
Format Representatives
Each Team MUST attend the AGM if the Team Manager is unable to attend, we would ask that representative from the team attends.
Events Committee
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.
Fees
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
Safeguarding Young People Policy
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
Our Role
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
Whistle Blowing
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
FA Safeguarding Policy
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
Anti-Bullying Policy
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
Bullying can be
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
No One deserves to be a victim
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
Club Procedures
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
Recommended Action
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
Club Complaints Procedure
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
Discipline
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
Discipline Procedures
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
Fines
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
What Does Your Signing On Fees & Monthly Fees Cover
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 & Men’s Sunday Teams Monthly Fees
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
Collection of Club Fees & Fines
The club now uses Team Fee Pay to collect all signing on fees and monthly fees, This is the only place that the club can collect money. Please contact either Helen Pasquale by email secretary@swfu.co.uk or Ray Chettur ray.chettur@swfu.co.uk. If … Continue reading
Players Transferring within the club
The transfer of players between the clubs teams is to be treated the same under league rules as if it were to another club. A player wishing to transfer during a current playing season from one team to another within … Continue reading
Format Representatives
5v5 U7’s – U8’s: TBA M: TBA E: TBA@swfu.co.uk 7v7 U9’s – U10’s (Boys): TBA M: TBA E: TBA@swfu.co.uk 7v7 U9’s – U10’s (Girls): TBA M: TBA E: TBA@swfu.co.uk 9v9 U11’s – U12’s (Boys): TBA M: TBA E: TBA@swfu.co.uk 9v9 … Continue reading
Who will I be responsible for?
A team from under 7’s to Adults.
What is the role of the Youth Team Manager?
The South Woodham Ferrers United motto is ‘Football is for all’. To achieve this ethos of the Club provides football for children from the age group of 5 to adult. The development of players at the different age groups is … Continue reading
What sort of tasks are involved?
The tasks will include: Weekly: Team selection Organisation of coaching/training once per week Logistics Team and kit equipment Reporting results to the club and league after matches
Regularly
Squad development reviews with the coaching team. Team accounts. Attend managers meetings Team page on club website. Recruitment. Inform the club secretary when a player leaves, so we can remove them from the Whole Game System.
Once each season
Provide up to date team photo for website & presentation programme. End of season report for Presentation day. Present awards and overview season on presentation day. Organise one yearly fundraising event for your team.
How much time will I have to give to the role?
Team activities on match day will, depending on the venue for the game, take approximately 4 hours. Coaching and training sessions at the club each week take up around 2 hours. Other duties associated with the tasks outlines above spread … Continue reading
What else can you tell me about the role?
The club requires the minimum FA level one coaching badge, (including First Aid and Child protection Modules) for all Team Managers. The club will assist you in obtaining this award if you do not already have the qualification. Other club … Continue reading
Age Chart 2024-25 Season
Until recently, this was a minefield of inconsistency and varied according to region and league rules, Now the FA have issued a ruling to ensure consistency of application across the whole country. Essentially the age group that a player joins … Continue reading
Complete Chart
FA rules do permit a child to ‘play up’ a year (an U9 can play for an U10’s) but under no circumstances can a child play for the age group below. As a club South Woodham Ferrers United require that, … Continue reading
Fixtures
Collect fixtures from league websites, pitch allocations and KO times will allocated by Chris Firminger Compass Gardens & Saltcoats, Saltcoats & William de Ferrers & 3G. All fixtures will appear on the clubs websites, under the next fixtures tab. This … Continue reading
Arranging Matches
If at home we would suggest that you contact the away manager as soon as you know your KO time to confirm venue and time. It will be your responsibility to inform/book your referee if your league appoint one for … Continue reading
Match Days
Check playing venue, SetUp Goals, Corner Flags and ensure that Respect Barrier is in place and that spectators knows that they need to stand behind it. If appointed greet referee and make arrangements for fees to be paid. Greet opposing … Continue reading
First Aid
All teams should have their own First Aid Kit it is the managers responsibility to ensure that their kits have the following basic items. A supply of adhesive dressings A selection of clean bandages A Suitable dressing material to cover … Continue reading
During the Match
Please ensure the all coaches, players and spectators observe the Respect Code.
After the Match
Both teams to shake hands. Match result sheet to be signed by opposing managers Registration Cards to be returned to opposing manager. Win or Lose praise your teams efforts.
Reporting Results
Results must be reported to appropriate leagues, in the requested format. League results MUST BE reported to respective leagues as soon as the match has been completed, failure to do so will result in the club being fined. Repeat offenders … Continue reading
Referee Expenses
Any referees expenses that are occurred will only be paid if they are claimed using the match submission form at the following link – https://forms.zohopublic.com/swfu/form/ResultsSubmission/formperma/bbY06E0EWEDKpf0YlKUGfKqHzfxmOLwVlmoqPU4hr_4 All claims that are made by 17:00 on a Monday will be paid by the … Continue reading
Other Finances
Any other income or expenditure that the club incurs also needs to be logged. Please email the invoice and receipts to finances@swfu.co.uk with all relevant supporting information. What was is it for Who is it for Who approved it on … Continue reading
Kit & Equipment Policy
The purpose of this policy is to define the standard kit specification for all age groups throughout South Woodham Ferrers United Football Club. This will ensure consistency across the club and create a united Club image.
Training Kit Colours (All teams)
Shirt: Yellow & Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black & Yellow The kit manufacturer is Pendle Sportswear (Current Style name Shirts Flue, Shorts Pulsar, Socks Liga). The colours must be Yellow and Black.
Home Kit Colours (All teams)
Shirt: Red & Black Shorts: Black & Red Socks: Red & Black The kit manufacturer is Pendle Sportswear (Current Style name Verona). The colours must be Red and Black.
Away Kit Colours (All teams)
Shirt: Yellow & Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black & Yellow The kit manufacturer is Pendle Sportswear (Current Style name Shirts Flue, Shorts Pulsar, Socks Liga). The colours must be Yellow and Black.
Artwork
The South Woodham Ferrers United Badge will be embroidered on the left hand breast, SWFU on the back of the shirt. All match shirts will be numbered on the back, for mini soccer team upwards, No players names or initials … Continue reading
Sponsorship
Kit sponsorship is welcomed. The kit must be in line with the above specifications. The Sponsor’s name can be printed on the front of the shirts and Training Jackets. It is the responsibility of the Team Manager to ensure the … Continue reading
Renewal
Unless renewed by a sponsor, shirts will be renewed by the club on a two-year basis. Socks can be renewed annually if required.
Kit Orders
All orders for new kit and equipment must be processed and approved through the club’s kit & equipment officer. He can be contacted by email kits@swfu.co.uk.
2024/25 Training Wear & MatchKits
Since June 2016 the club has made a major investment in kit & equipment, we ask that all players wear the Training Kits and Match Kits supplied. All Match Kits remain the property of South Woodham Ferrers United at all … Continue reading
Grid of images showing kit styles
Away kits available subject to sponsorship, all teams up to the age of U10 can wear their training kits should there be a colour clash, The club has limited stock of the White & Red away kit for U11 Age … Continue reading
