Kirkliston & South Queensferry Football Club

MEMBERSHIP & INFORMATION PACK

2020-2021

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About our club

Kirkliston & South Queensferry Football Club (KSQ) was formed in 1991 to foster football within Kirkliston, South Queensferry and neighbouring areas. The Club is an active member of the South East Region Youth Football Association, East of Scotland Soccer Development Association, Lothian and Edinburgh Amateur Football Association and Fife Soccer Sevens Development Association. Our coaches are all volunteers who are members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and have been through child protection, First-Aid and SFA training at various levels.

Training Most teams train outside at The Hub in South Queensferry. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch training as this supports the coaches and encourages positive behaviour in the children. Parents/guardians of children MUST stay or designate another adult to be responsible for their child until the children reach the point where they are playing 7-a-side football.

League games The younger age groups of KSQ play Soccer 4s and Fun 5s organised by Fife Soccer Sevens Development Association (FSSDA). The games take place each week at Pitreavie, Dunfermline. Games typically take place on Saturdays.

Soccer 7s and 9s teams are entered into the East of Scotland Soccer Sevens Development Association (ESSDA) leagues, playing at varying levels across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Games typically take place on Sundays.

11-a-side youth teams are typically entered into the South East Region Youth Football Association (SERYFA) leagues system playing opponents throughout the South East of Scotland region. Games typically take place on Sundays.

11-a-side youth teams may also enter the West Lothian Association of youth football clubs (WLAYFC) playing opponents throughout the West Lothian region. Games typically take place on Sundays.

11-a-side adult teams play in the Lothian and Edinburgh Amateur Football Association (LEAFA) leagues. Games typically take place on Fridays or Saturdays.

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Home games Teams playing 11-a-side or 9-a-side, will have priority at the The Hub, and/or Kirkliston leisure centre for their games. Alison Park is designated the home for teams playing 7-a-side games. The youngest KSQ age group at 7-a-side have priority for use at Kirkliston primary school.

Quality Mark In 2012, KSQ was awarded the Standard Scottish FA Quality Mark Award, and in December 2015 we were awarded the SFA Developmental Level Award. KSQ have since taken this forward to achieve Gold or ‘Community status. This is a youth football initiative which supports grassroots club development. You can read further information on the Quality Mark criteria on the SFA website

Fees KSQ membership fees are set at the KSQ Annual General Meeting. The club is very proud to keep the fees at the lowest level it can, to date KSQ have not identified any other clubs with fees lower than KSQ. For the 2020/2021 season are (per child);

• Age groups playing 4, 5 or 7-a-side - £14 per month • Age groups playing 9 or 11-a-side - £22 per month

There is no registration fee to join KSQ. Fees are payable over 12 months by the 5th of each month. Fees are to be paid by standing order to;

• Account name - Kirkliston & South Queensferry Football Club • Account number - 00288645 • Sort Code - 80-02-19.

You cycle through the fee bands in August each year. The format of football an age group plays in August dictate the fees payable for the following 12 months.

To enable your payment to be identified please enter the following reference for your payment: Child’s initial then surname then team (e.g. ‘A Player 2010’).

If you’re finding fees unaffordable, please speak with your age group head coach or a child liaison officer. KSQ has access to funding that could provide assistance with fees under the right circumstances. Page 3 of 10

Non-payment of fees We aim to keep our fees as low as possible to make our club as accessible to all. If a player misses payments for 2 consecutive months, then the Treasurer will write to the family and they will be given one month to work out a payment plan to clear the arrears. If this is not successful then the matter will be referred to our Child Liaison Officer and the KSQ Committee and the player may, ultimately, be asked to leave the club.

Coaches KSQ has a team of SFA qualified coaches covering the following teams: - Year Head coach Team manager 2005s Eddie O’Neil/Chris Redpath Louise Hinchliffe 2006s Alison Hardie/Gary Morrison Claire Nutley 2008s Euan Hoy Lorna Dewar 2009s Barry Fearn Lindsay Fearn 2010s Stewart Rutherford Iain Mackay 2011s Brian Walker Catriona Walker 2012s Keith Wooldridge Gillian Woolridge 2013s Richard Scott/Mark Wheelwright David Henderson 2014s Richard Eadie Shonagh Eadie 2015s John McMillian Chris Brown 2016s Greg Allan Kris Barclay Girls David Sansom Diane McLuskey GK Gavin King N/A

Office bearers KSQ officers are elected at the Annual General Meeting, which is open to all players/parents/guardians. Committee post Name Chair Euan Hoy Secretary James MacKay Treasurer Chris Brown Committee Members Iain Mackay, Diane McLuskey, Brian Walker, Matt Costello & Darren McGinnis Club Manager Lindsay Fearn Child Protection Liz King Child Liaison Officer Stephen Aitchison & Jenny Wells Hub Co-Ordinator Louise Hinchliffe

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Club rules

KSQ fully supports the codes of conduct as introduced by the Scottish Football Association. We want to ensure that your child enjoys their training with KSQ so here are some rules for us all to stick to:

Players agree to: • Inform your coach of any illness or injury you may have upon arrival for training or a match. • Have fun and enjoy playing and training with your team mates. • Listen to any instructions your coach is giving you and ask if you are unsure. • Always make sure you arrive with the correct kit and that you have your boots, water and shin pads. • Warm up thoroughly and when training or a game starts enjoy it and play with a smile on your face. • Don’t wear jewellery during training or a game. • Don’t chew gum during training or a game. • Show a positive attitude and accept the coach’s decisions. • Encourage and support your team-mates. • Display good behaviour at all times. • Welcome new players to training and include them in all activities.

Parents/guardians agree to: • Accompany children to all training and games, until the children reach the point where they are playing 7-a-side football, and ensure their child is properly equipped i.e. boots, shin pads, water and sun cream where appropriate. • Abide by the decisions and team selection of the coaches. • Ensure that your child is prompt in attendance for training and matches and arrives at the time requested. • Encourage all players in the team but don’t coach. • Be responsible for your child at all times.

Parents/guardians are reminded that: • KSQ cannot accept responsibility for any loss of the player’s belongings. • Any Match kit issued to your child remains the property of KSQ and needs to be returned when required to do so. • KSQ cannot accept any liability for injury to any player.

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Players’ code of conduct • Play by the rules – The rules of your club and the laws of the game. • Never argue with a referee or other official – Without these people you can’t play football. • Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials and abusing other players doesn’t help you enjoy or win any games and will not be tolerated by the club. • Be a team player – It’s a team game, treat it that way. • Treat all players as you would like to be treated – fairly. • Co-operate with your coach, the referees and team-mates. • Play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills. • Don’t use any remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your coach, team- mates and family if you do. • Do not take part in any irresponsible, abusive, inappropriate or illegal behaviour, and • Take time to thank those who help you take part whether they are your family, a coach or your teammates.

Parents’ and supporters’ code of conduct • Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game. • Encourage participation but don’t force it. • Teach that enjoying the game is more important than winning. • Never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support not ridicule. • Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, referees and spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. • Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time. • Never publicly criticise referees – raise any concerns you have with club officials in private. • Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your family and yourself if you do.

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Coaches’ code of conduct • Allow all players, no matter their level of ability, the opportunity to play • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player and treat everyone equally. • Always pursue fair play • Stop any use of cameras unless all parental consent has been provided • Place safety and the well-being of player(s) above performance • Be aware of the SFA’s and the Club’s Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and Procedures • Ensure that coaching sessions are enjoyable, well-structured and focus on developing skills, decision making and a general understanding of the game • Develop an appropriate working relationship with players based on mutual trust and respect • Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance • Ensure that sessions and games are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual • Consistently display high standards of appearance and behaviour • Know where to find appropriate first-aid equipment • Hold a current membership list and have a register available at all activities.

KSQ does have an exclusion policy which sets out the process and steps that KSQ will follow when serious concerns are raised regarding the behaviour of a player or adult attending KSQ training sessions or matches. This is available on request.

Player Development KSQ are eager to support players to develop their abilities and enjoy the game the best they can. At times players have been asked to play for other clubs or have been asked to trial with professional clubs. We ask that parents inform the Head Coach of their child's team as soon as possible if their child has been asked to play or attend trials for another club / squad. There is a protocol that clubs and scouts must adhere to therefore it is important to communicate with the Head Coach.

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Child protection policy statement KSQ is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care. It recognises the responsibility to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. Staff and volunteers will work together to embrace difference and diversity and respect the rights of children and young people. KSQ hold the below policies and process which are available on request.

• Child Protection policy • Coaches Code of conduct • Responding and report incidents or allegations of abuse process • Type of abuse guidance • Responding to a wellbeing or protection concern process • Incident reporting form

Child protection policy principles: The welfare of children and vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting them from abuse. Children and vulnerable adults have a lot to gain from football. Their natural sense of fun and spontaneity can blossom in positive football organisations. They provide an excellent opportunity for them to learn new skills, become more confident and maximise their own unique potential. This policy and the supporting procedures are based on the following principles:

• The welfare of children and vulnerable adults is the primary concern. • All children and vulnerable adults, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse. • It is everyone’s responsibility to report any concerns of abuse to the relevant authorities depending on the nature of the incident • All incidents of alleged poor practice and abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately. • Confidentiality is upheld and personal data is processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1999 and the Human Rights Act 1998.

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Kirkliston & South Queensferry Football Club will: • Respect and promote the rights of children and vulnerable adults for whom they are responsible. • Accept the moral and legal responsibility to provide a duty of care for children and for whom they are responsible and implement procedures to safeguard their well-being and protect them from all forms of abuse. • Promote the health and welfare of children by providing opportunities to participate in football safely. • Recruit, train, support and supervise its staff/volunteers to adopt best practice to safeguard and protect children for whom they are responsible from abuse and to minimise risk to themselves. • Require staff to adopt and abide by this Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and supporting Procedures. • Respond to any allegations of abuse in line with these procedures as well as implementing, where appropriate, the relevant disciplinary and appeals procedures. • Review and evaluate this policy and supporting procedures on a regular basis.

Child Protection Officer • Will be supported by KSQ and be appropriately trained. • Will regularly report to the Committee. • Will act as the main contact within the Club for the protection of children. • Will encourage good practice and support of procedures to protect children. • Will keep abreast of developments and understand the latest information on data protection, confidentiality and other legal issues that impact on the protection of children. • Will attend regular accredited training on the protection of children

Currently the Child Protection Officer for KSQ is:

Liz King : 07913 889851

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Child Liaison Officer The Club has two Child Liaison Officers who can be contacted if you (or your child) have any concerns about:

• Training e.g. times, venue, frequency • Bullying of your child by other players • Problems with the Coach that you do not want to discuss in person • Any other Club -related issue

Please feel free to make contact either by telephone or in person and they will aim to resolve your concerns in a confidential manner.

Currently the Child Liaison Officer for KSQ are:

Stephen Aitchison : 07527 887319 Jenny Wells : 07779 089646

KSQ Kit We want our players to be proud to be a part of KSQ and to wear their kit with pride.

All registered players will be issued, as required, with the following kit:

• T-Shirt • Shorts • Socks • Training top

Match kit is supplied once suitable sponsorship has been sourced to sponsor the match kit.

The appropriate kit should be worn to all training sessions and games, if sponsorship is achieved, and is the property of KSQ. Each strip must be washed after each game in preparation for the next game.

If you leave the Club the training and any match kit should be laundered and returned to your Coach.

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