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FA Grass Roots

We are an FA charter standard club.

Partnerships

Halfway Houses Primary School

Minster-in-Sheppey Community School

U7 Sponsor

New Road FC Under 7s are proud to be sponsored by Allport.

U8 Sponsor



Wigglesworth

New Road FC Under 8s are Sponsored by The Beach and TheWigglesworth Group.

U9 Sponsor

New Road FC under 9s are sponsored by Travelmasters

New Road FC under 9s are looking for sponsorship.

U10 Sponsor

New Road FC under 10s are looking for sponsorship.

U11 Sponsor

Wigglesworth

New Road FC under 11s are sponsored by the Wigglesworth Group.

NEW ROAD FOOTBALL CLUB

Club Charters

FA Charter

Play to Win:Winning is the object of playing any game. Never set out to lose. If you do not play to win, you are cheating your opponents, deceiving those who are watching, and also fooling yourself. Never give up against stronger opponents but never relent against weaker ones. It is an insult to any opponent to play at less than full strength. Play to win, until the final whistle.

Play Fair: Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Cheating is easy, but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and character. It is also more satisfying. Fair Play always has its reward, even when the game is lost. Playing fair earns you respect, while cheats are detested. Remember: It's only a game. And games are pointless unless played fairly.

Observe the Laws of the Game: All games need rules to guide them. Without rules, there would be chaos. The rules of football are simple and easy to learn. Make an effort to learn them, so you understand the game better. This makes you a better player. It is just as important to understand the spirit of the rules. They are designed to make the game fun to play and fun to watch. By sticking to the rules, you will enjoy the game more.

Respect Opponents, Teammates, Referees, Officials and Spectators: Fair Play means respect. Without opponents there can be no game. They have the same rights as you have, including the right to be respected. Your teammates are your colleagues. You form a team in which all members are equal. Referees are there to maintain discipline and Fair Play. Always accept their decisions without arguing, and help them to help you enjoy the game more. Officials are also part of the game and must be respected accordingly. Spectators give the game atmosphere. They want to see the game played fairly, but must also behave fairly themselves.

Accept Defeat with Dignity: Nobody wins all the time. You win some, you lose some. Learn to lose graciously. Don't seek excuses for defeat. Genuine reasons will always be self-evident. Congratulate the winners with good grace. Don't blame the referee or anyone else. Determine to do better next time. Good losers earn more respect than bad winners.

Promote the Interests of Football: Football is the world's greatest game. But it always needs your help to keep it as Number One. Think of football's interests before your own. Think how your actions may affect the image of the game. Talk about the positive things in the game. Encourage other people to watch it or play it fairly. Help others to have as much fun from football as you do. Be an ambassador for the game.

Reject Corruption, Drugs, Racism, Violence and other Dangers to our Sport Football's huge popularity sometimes makes it vulnerable to negative outside interests: Watch out for attempts to tempt you into cheating or using drugs. Drugs have no place in football or any other sport or in our society. Say No to Drugs. Help Kick Racism out of Football. Treat all players and everyone else equally, regardless of their skin colour or origin. Show that football does not want violence, even from your own fans. Football is Sport, and Sport is Peace.

Help Others to Resist Corrupting Pressures: You may hear that teammates or other people you know are being tempted to cheat in some way. They need your help. Don't hesitate to stand by them. Give them the strength to resist. Remind them of their commitment to their teammates and to the game itself. Form a block of solidarity, like a solid defence on the field of play.

Denounce Those who Attempt to Discredit our Sport: Don't be ashamed to show up anybody who you are sure is trying to make others cheat. It's better to expose them and have them removed before they can do any damage. It often takes more courage to denounce what is wrong, than to go along with a dishonest plan. Your honesty will be admired but your complicity will not. Don't just say No. Denounce the culprits who are trying to spoil our sport before they can persuade somebody else to say Yes.

Honour Those who Defend Football's Good Reputation: The good name of football has survived because the vast majority of people who love the game are honest and fair. Sometimes somebody does something exceptional that deserves our special recognition. They should be honoured and their fine example made public. This encourages others to act in the same way. Help promote football's image by publicising its good deeds.


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Code Of Conduct for Coaches

  • Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
  • Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
  • Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
  • Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
  • Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
  • Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
  • Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
  • Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parents)exactly what is expected of them and also what they, as players, are entitled to expect from their coach.
  • Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
  • Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
  • Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
  • Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.


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    Code Of Conduct for Players

    Obligations towards the game A player should:

    1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
    2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
    3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
    4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
    5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
    6. Not use inappropriate language.

    Obligations towards one’s own team A player should:

    1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
    2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

    Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules A player should:

    1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
    2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
    3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

    Respect towards Opponents A player should:

    1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
    2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

    Respect towards the Match Officials A player should:

    1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
    2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
    3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

    Respect towards Team Officials A player should;

    1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
    2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

    Obligations towards the Supporters A player should:

    1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
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    Code Of Conduct for Parnt's/Carer's/Spectator's

    A parent’s/carer’s/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards: This club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children - not just their own - and will encourage parents/carers/spectators to: The club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators agree and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.
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    Child Protection Policy

    1. New Road Football Club acknowledges its 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 child or young person is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any club football activity. We subscribe to The Football Association's child protection and best practice policy and procedures and endorseand adopt the policy statement contained in that document.

    2. The key principles of The FA child protection policy are that:
  • The child's welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration
  • All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation
  • All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
  • Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents or carers is essential. We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. New Road Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.


    • 3. New Road Football Club has 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 regulation (see The FA Handbook) applies to everyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This includes those who are a volunteer, match official, helper on club tours, football coach, club official or medical staff.

    4. We endorse and adopt The FA's child protection and best practice guidelines for recruiting volunteers and will:
  • Develop a role profile
  • Request identification documents
  • As a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct interviews before appointing
  • Request and follow up with two references before appointing
  • Require an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with FA guidelines.


    • All current New Road Football Club members with direct access to children and young people will be required to complete a CRB Enhanced Disclosure via The FA CRB Unit. If there are concerns regarding the appropriateness of an individual who is already involved or who has approached us to become part of New Road Football Club guidance will be sought from The Football Association. It is noted and accepted that The FA will consider the relevance and significance of the information obtained via The FA CRB Unit Enhanced CRB Disclosure and that all decisions will be made in the best interests of children and young people. The Football Association Club Child Protection Policy/Goal It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and significant offending fromhaving contact with children or young people and the opportunity to influence policies or practice with children or young people. This is to prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children and to minimise the risk of 'grooming' within football.

    5. New Road 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 Manager on 0207 745 4771, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association 25 Soho Square, London W1D 4FA or by going direct to the police, social services or the NSPCC. New Road Football Club encourages everyone to know about it and utilise it if necessary.

    6. New Road Football Club has appointed a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) in line with The FA's role profile and required completion of the child protection and best practice workshop. The post holder will be involved with designated person's training provided by The FA.The CWO is the first point of contact for all club members and parents or guardians regarding concerns for the welfare of any child or young person. They will liaise directly with the CFA CPO and will be familiar with the procedures for referring any concerns. They will also play a proactive role in increasing an awareness of poor practice and abuse amongst club members.

    7. We acknowledge and endorse The FA's identification of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable at our club.If bullying does occur, all players, parents or guardians should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly. Incidents need to be reported to the CWO, a member of the committee or, in cases of serious bullying contact the CFA CPO.

    8. Codes of conduct for players, parents or spectators, officials and coaches have been implemented by New RoadFootball Club. In order to validate these codes of conduct the club has clear sanctions to deal with any misconduct at club level and acknowledges the possibility of potential sanctions which may be implemented by leagues or the CFA in more serious circumstances. All prospective members will be informed of these codes.

    9. Further advice on child protection matters can be obtained from:
  • The County Football Association's Child Protection Officer, whose details can be found in the County Handbook.
  • The Football Association/NSPCC Child Protection
  • 24-Hour Helpline 0808 800 5000
  • www.TheFA.com/Goal
  • The FA child protection team 0207 745 4649.


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    Equality Policy

    As the governing body of the game, The Football Association is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the game at every level. Football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it.
    The FA's commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability.
    The FA is also committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.
    The aim of this policy is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and that New Road Football Club is equally accessible to them all. New Road Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it.
    Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability and to encourage equal opportunities.
    This policy is fully supported by the Club Officers who are responsible for the implementation of this policy.
    New Road Football Club, in all its activities will not discriminate, or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability. It means that New Road Football Club will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities.
    New Road Football Club will not tolerate harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual, which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable is regarded as discrimination. This includes sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal. New Road Football Club will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.
    New Road Football Club is committed to taking positive action where inequalities exist, and to the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness - raising events and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination and promote equality in football.
    New Road Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members to abide and adhere to these policies and the requirements of the relevant equalities legislation - Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as well as any amendments to these acts and any new legislation.
    New Road Football Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims, when it is brought to its attention, of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice stop and sanctions imposed as appropriate.
    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.
      1. They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Committee. The report should include:
        i. Details of what, when, and where the occurrence took place
        ii. Any witness statement and names
        iii. Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way
        iv. Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made
        v. A preference for a solution to the incident
      2. The Club's Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.
      3. The Club's Management Committee will have the power to:
        i. Warn as to future conduct
        ii. Suspend from membership
        iii. Remove from membership any person found to have broken the Club's Policies or Codes of Conduct.

    If the complaint is with regard to the Club's Management Committee the member has the right to report the discrimination direct to the relevant County Football Association.
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