“Where toil the Cymry deep in sunless pits and emptying all their hills to warm the world”
ABERDARE TOWN
Football Club
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Safeguarding
We take safeguarding seriously
If you have any concerns contact ELLIE GUNSON in confidence by emailing
safeguarding@aberdaretownfc.co.uk
#safeguarding
As a Club we have several welfare routes available to
everybody connected to the Club including pastoral
forms of support and also fully trained safeguarding
officers.
We ensure that we have all policies in place and all players, coaches,
volunteers and supporters/parents have a ‘Code of Conduct’ are expected
to follow these.
Our equal opportunities policy and our full safeguarding policy are
available HERE and are also on display within the Club House.
Club Chaplain
As well as our safeguarding official we have signed up to
Sports Chaplaincy.
We have a dedicated Club Chaplain in Ian Ross who is the pastor of
Bryn Sion in Trecynon.
If you feel a chat or a friendly ear then you can contact Ian by
emailing: chaplain@aberdaretownfc.co.uk
Like all issues its confidential. Sometimes having somebody to talk to
can really make a difference. You can also see Ian around at games
and is normally wearing his ATFC tops with chaplain showing on
them.
Club Code of Conduct
It is important for everybody involved within the Club, at all levels, to ensure that they are
representing Aberdare Town and themselves in the right way.
Players
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Encourage, support and co-operate with my team mates
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Not to bully or make anyone feel sad or unhappy
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Show respect and fair play to my opponents – shaking their hands at the end of a game
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Play within the rules of the game, not to cheat or waste time
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Respect my coach/manager and listen to what my coach/manager tells me
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Respect officials and accept all decisions without question and shake their hands at the end of the game
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Not to make nasty comments about a team mate, another player/team or coach/manager on any website or social
networking site.
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Tell my Club Safeguarding Officer or someone I trust if I feel unhappy, uncomfortable or concerned about anything
Coaches, volunteers and club officials Code of Conduct
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Show exemplary behaviour by respecting match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers and spectators
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Treat all players equally by supporting and motivating all players
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Give all players, whatever their ability, the chance to play
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Accept that striving to win is more important than winning itself
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Always pursue fair play – adhere to the laws and the spirit of the game
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Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour
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Never to engage or tolerate any form of bullying
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Never abuse or misuse any relationship of trust or position of power
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Display high standards, behave responsibly and never engage in or tolerate the use of foul, abusive, insulting or
inappropriate words, behaviour or gestures
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Get Behind the Line and not enter the field of play without prior permission from referee
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Ensure the enjoyment, safety and welfare of a child under my supervision is considered paramount at all times
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Record any allegations, accidents or incidents and refer to designated person
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Organise activities appropriate to the players’ ability level, age and maturity
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Appreciate all efforts and not to over-train the players
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Ensure that coaching sessions are fun, well-structured and focus on developing skill, decision – making and
understanding of the game
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Respect and listen to the opinions of children
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Refrain from smoking or drinking alcohol during club activities or training sessions
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Be aware of the FAW Safeguarding Policy, Procedures & Practices and observe the responsibilities involved,
including the FAW Communication guidelines
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Not to make inappropriate comments about another player, coach, official, spectator or volunteer on any website or
social networking site which may bring the game into disrepute
Saturday 8 November (ko 14:00)
South Wales Premier League Div 1 (East)
ATFC vs Cwrt Rawlin
Sunday 2 November (ko 14:00)
South Wales Youth League
U19 vs Cilfynydd
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