Under
7s
School year: 2
School year: 6
School years: 3 & 4
School years: 5
Coaches
Gareth Rees
Coaches
Coaches
Rob Slyne
Darren Blandon
Alan Penney
Coaches
Marc Williams
Dorian Davies
Lewiss Edwards
Under
9s
Under
11s
Under
11s
Under
12s
School year: 7
School year: 10 & 11
School years: 8
School years: 9
Coaches
Levi Jones
Chris Head
Coaches
Coaches
Chris Lewis
Ryan Bianchi
Nick Thorne
Coaches
David Lloyd
Steve Pearce
Under
13s
Under
14s
Under
16s
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We
have
a
thriving
mini
and
junior
football
section
for
both
boys
and
girls
where
children
from
the
age
of
5
are
welcome
to
join
and
have fun.
We
are
an
all
inclusive
Club
and
all
children
are
encouraged
to
get
involved
with
the
club
and
there
are
regular
family
events
organised.
The
emphasis on all of our teams is for the children to enjoy playing and to have as much game time as possible.
Each
coach
/
volunteer
is
DBS
checked
and
every
team
has
at
least
1
qualified
Football
Leader
with
them
at
all
times.
There
will
also
be
a
qualified first aider in attendance.
New starters are always welcome. The annual cost to be a playing member (which includes all training and matches) is £70.
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Codes 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
•
Encourage, support and co-operate with my team mates
•
Not to bully or make anyone feel sad or unhappy
•
Show respect and fair play to my opponents – shaking their hands at the end of a game
•
Play within the rules of the game, not to cheat or waste time
•
Respect my coach/manager and listen to what my coach/manager tells me
•
Respect officials and accept all decisions without question and shake their hands at the end of the game
•
Not to make nasty comments about a team mate, another player/team or coach/manager on any website or social networking site.
•
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
•
Show exemplary behaviour by respecting match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers and spectators
•
Treat all players equally by supporting and motivating all players
•
Give all players, whatever their ability, the chance to play
•
Accept that striving to win is more important than winning itself
•
Always pursue fair play – adhere to the laws and the spirit of the game
•
Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour
•
Never to engage or tolerate any form of bullying
•
Never abuse or misuse any relationship of trust or position of power
•
Display high standards, behave responsibly and never engage in or tolerate the use of foul, abusive, insulting or inappropriate words,
behaviour or gestures
•
Get Behind the Line and not enter the field of play without prior permission from referee
•
Ensure the enjoyment, safety and welfare of a child under my supervision is considered paramount at all times
•
Record any allegations, accidents or incidents and refer to designated person
•
Organise activities appropriate to the players’ ability level, age and maturity
•
Appreciate all efforts and not to over-train the players
•
Ensure that coaching sessions are fun, well-structured and focus on developing skill, decision – making and understanding of the game
•
Respect and listen to the opinions of children
•
Refrain from smoking or drinking alcohol during club activities or training sessions
•
Be aware of the FAW Safeguarding Policy, Procedures & Practices and observe the responsibilities involved, including the FAW
Communication guidelines
•
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
Safeguarding Officer
As
part
of
our
commitment
to
offering
safe
and
secure
football
for
all
we
have
a
dedicated
safeguarding
officer
who
looks
after
the
entire Club.
If you have any safeguarding concerns you can contact the officer in confidence at any time…
Ellie Gunson
07886 993292
safeguarding@aberdaretownfc.co.uk
“Where toil the Cymry deep in sunless pits
and emptying all their hills to warm the world”
W.H. Davies
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