Mid Cheshire Youth Football League

MID CHESHIRE YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION OF MATCH OFFICIAL Self declaration form PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS

SECTION A: Personal Details Surname …………………………………… Title………………………………………… First Name…………………. (Mr,Mrs.Miss,etc Previous Name……………………………... Occupation Sex Male/Female ………………………. Date of Birth ………………... (Delete as appropriate) Name of Club…………………………………………………………………………... Position Held in Club…………………………………………………………………... Address (To which correspondence will be sent) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Town ……………………………………………… County ……………………….. Postcode ………………………………………….. Country ……………………….

Contact Details (Telephone Numbers) Home ……………………………………………… Work ………………………… Mobile …………………………………………….. Fax …………………………… E-mail ……………………………………………...

I have the following Football Association qualification (s) (or equivalent Qualification issued by a bona-fide F.I.F.A. recognised Federation). Qualification Year Awarded ……………………………………………… ………………………………………. ……………………………………………… ………………………………………. ……………………………………………… ……………………………………….. Are you a member of The F.A. Coaches Association? Yes/No CRB Disclosure Ref No ……………………………………………………………. O.R.B No…………………………………… Dated From………………………….. Have you attended the FA’s Safeguarding/Child Protection Course Yes/No I understand that I have the right of access to information held on me and other rights under the Data Protection Act 1984. SECTION B: Signature I Certify that the above information is correct and that I will implement the code of conduct and that I have NOT been BARRED by the DBS. Signature …………………………………… Date………………………………….. SECTION C : Signature I the Club Welfare Officer have checked the above data and confirm it to be correct. And registration has been confirmed via the FA CRB Unit via our list of officials. NAME ……………………………………. Signature…………………………………... Date ………………………………….. The MCYFL reserve the right to withdraw the registration of any Team Official subject to appeal. From January 2008 it will be a criminal offence to work with the under 18,s in any capacity without O.R/B clearance MID CHESHIRE YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT TO CLUBS,OFFICIALS,PARENTS,FRIENDS AND SPECTATORS

Children as you know, develop differently and at different rates, they react differently to the same pressures .In the Mid Cheshire Youth Football League we are attempting to give all the young people who play and referee soccer a good and worthwhile experience. The relationships with all adults at the matches and at training must be positive, sporting and above all be part of the example adults should be setting for the people in their charge. YOU MUST ALL REMEMBER

* YOUNG PEOPLE ARE NOT PLAYING TO SATISFY YOUR AMBITIONS. * YOUNG PEOPLE ARE INVOLVED FOR THEIR ENJOYMENT NOT YOURS. * YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO PLAY BY THE RULES AND SPIRIT OF THE GAME. * TEAMWORK AND EFFORT ARE AS IMPORTANT AS WINNING.YOU SHOULD ACCEPT LOSING WITHOUT UNDUE DISAPPOINTMENT. * DO NOT ALLOW YOUR WINNING SIDE TO GLOAT OVER THEIR VICTORY. * NEVER RIDICULE OR SHOUT AT A YOUNG PERSON FOR MAKING A MISTAKE OR FOR LOSING.PRAISE THEM OR KEEP QUIET. * SET AN EXAMPLE – APPLAUD GOOD PLAY BY BOTH TEAMS. * NEVER PUBLICLY QUESTION THE REFEREES DECISIONS.NEVER DOUBT HIS HONESTY OR INTEGRITY. * HELP REMOVE ALL VERBAL AND PHYSICALABUSE IN SOCCER. * RECOGNISE THE VALUE AND IMPRTANCE OF THE COACHES WHO GIVE UP THEIR TIME TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE. So much good work can be undone by one unsavoury incident. Be responsible. Obey this code of conduct and allow everyone to watch the best game in the world.

If you cannot abide by this Code of Conduct then we would insist that you do not attend matches in the Mid Cheshire Youth Football League.

This league adopts a policy of withdrawing the registrations of players who have parents,guardians etc,who fail to meet acceptable standards of behaviour. Offending Clubs/Teams are likely to have their membership of this league cancelled for failing to control players, spectators, officials.

* MANAGERS AND MATCH OFFICIALS ARE EXPECTED TO REPORT ANY ABUSE OR MISCONDUCT FROM THE TOUCHLINE VIA YOUR SECRETARY TO YOUR LEAGUE SECRETARY AND THEREAFTER CHESHIRE FA.