We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game, and Banbridge Town FC wholly promote and encourage a positive environment whereby football can be enjoyed safely at all times and by all ages.

We believe that children's football is great for physical, mental and social development, and therefore providing a comfortable environment for this to flourish is crucial.

For children, building a love for playing and developing in football is far more important than winning games.

Therefore, as a player's parent/guardian, we ask that you play your part and observe our Code of Conduct at all times. Therefore, you agree to:

• advise the club of any physical/mental health concerns relating to the child, and advise the club at the earliest opportunity

• ensure the child is dropped off and collected safely and promptly from training/matches/events. With children under the age of 10, we advise that a parent or guardian remains at or close by to the vicinity

• ensure that the child is equipped with appropriate footwear and clothing for physical activities according to weather conditions and playing surfaces

• encourage the child to play within the rules, and respect the opposition and match officials

• applaud effort and sportsmanship, as well as success

• always respect match officials' decisions, and never engage in verbal or physical behaviour that could be deemed as offensive, provocative or insulting

• always remain within the designated spectator areas

• avoid criticising mistakes made by children - they are part of the learning process

• let the coaching volunteers do their jobs - they are giving up their time and energy to do what they do

Please be advised that breaching our Code of Conduct, may result in any/all of the following actions:

• Requested to leave the match venue by a club official

• Required to meet with club officials

• Verbal warning from a club official

• Required to meet with the club disciplinary committee

• Requested by the club to not attend future games

• Registration terminated and required to leave the club along with the child

Players' Code of Conduct

Please take a moment to discuss the following Players' Code of Conduct with the player, and ensure that they fully understand their part to play in delivering the high standards of behaviour we expect at Banbridge Town Juniors FC.

As a player for Banbridge Town Juniors FC, they will be expected to:

• Always aim to partake to the best of their ability during training and during matches

• Respect the efforts put in by coaching volunteers, listen to all instructions and aim to apply them

• Respect all club equipment, ie. footballs, cones, bibs etc. 

• Play fairly – don't cheat, complain or waste time

• Not use foul, insulting, racial or sectarian language

• Not engage in any form of bullying, and to report it confidentially if they see it happening to others

• Not engage in violence, either with my team mates or opposition. Respect match officials, opposition coaches and players

• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee

• Smile and shake hands with opposition and referee at the end of the game

• Talk to a club official or club welfare officer if they are unhappy about anything at the club or see anything that concerns them

Please make sure that the player understands that breaching the Players' Code of Conduct could lead to any/all of the following actions:

• receive a verbal warning from a club official

• receive a written warning from the Disciplinary Committee

• be suspended from training, matches, or both

• be asked to leave the club

If you have any questions, or issues to discuss, you can confidentially contact the club by the following means. Please allow a few days for a response, as volunteers can be busy with work/family life

• Email banbridgetownjuniorsfc@outlook.com

• Whatsapp 07442 404 772

• Call or speak to your child’s coach and ask for a call/meeting with a club committee member or club welfare officer