Club Rules

CLUB RULES

OUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY

The coaching staff and officials of Moone Celtic Football Club understand that children participate in football to have fun. If children don’t have fun playing football, they’ll soon pack it in.

We never forget that the game of football is just that a game.

It’s not about how many wins and losses are accumulated. And, it is surely not about how many trophies are collected. It’s not about how many goals we score or concede. It’s all about enjoying the game and, at the same time, learning and developing football and life skills.

Proper football development requires that children play age appropriate activities so they are able to experience, comprehend, and execute the game as it relates to where they are at their own stage of physical and mental development.

It is about playing in different positions so the player learns all the skills necessary to develop in the game.

It’s about receiving equal playing time, so the players are all given equal opportunity to learn.

It’s about learning the techniques of the game through a variety of fun games where players have as much contact with a ball as possible and learn at their own rates.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS / CARERS

Be your child’s best fan and support him/her unconditionally.

When you take your child home after a match or training session, please be supportive and always focus on the positive aspects of his/her game.

Develop a responsibility in your child to pack his/her own kit, clean his/her boots and take a drinks bottle (full of water or squash only) to practice and games.

Respect the facilities at our opponents’ grounds.

Do not criticise your child’s coach to your child or other parents. If you are not happy with the coach you should raise the issue with the coach.

Encourage your child to speak with the coach. If your child is having difficulties in training or games, or can’t attend training etc. encourage him/her to speak directly to the coaches. This “responsibility taking” is a big part of becoming a mature person. By handling off the field tasks, your child is claiming ownership of all aspects of the game.

Help your child to focus on the performance and not the result. Remember – winning is not as important as the performance.

Support all the players in your child’s squad. Do not criticise anyone. Remember – children don’t mean to make mistakes.

Do not criticise the opponents, their parents or their officials. We have a silent sideline policy for all underage games in moone to allow for greater player development through independant thought during the game and we ask that all parents and spectactors adhere to this

Never audibly dispute a referee’s decision. They will make mistakes occasionally. We all do. If you abuse or shout at the referee you are breaking the rules of the game and risk generating a fine for the club. In extreme circumstances we could even be expelled from the League, be forced to play all our games away or play without any spectators present.

Parents/carers must not coach from the touchline during matches or training. Leave this to the manager/coach or you may cause confusion and erode your child’s confidence.

Parents/carers must not enter the field of play.

Parents/carers must always acknowledge to the manager/coach at the end of a practice session or game that they have collected their child – As this is the most chaotic time to manage for managers/coaches, to have that acknowledgment means so much.

Please remember – the game is for the children. It is not for the glory of the coach, manager or parents.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

Players should:

Play according to the laws and spirit of the game.

Be on time and be prepared for matches and training sessions.

Display self control in all situations.

Never use foul or abusive language before, during or after a game or training session.

Train and play to the best of your ability, have a positive attitude, and encourage others to do the same.

Respect the opposition. Treat them as you would like them to treat you.

Respect the referee. Never dispute his or her decisions. They are only human and they make mistakes, just like you.

Turn up for training and matches in appropriate and clean clothing.

Wear the right sort of footwear (studded boots). Note: we recommend against the use of blades on health and safety grounds.

Always wear shin guards.

Clean their own boots/trainers!

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES AND OFFICIALS

A coach’s primary responsibility is to make sure that his/her players have fun, develop as footballers and to instil in them a passion for the game.

The performance of coaches is not measured in wins and losses, but rather in what players learn in terms of technique, sportsmanship, and fair play.

Coaches are charged with the responsibility of controlling their players and parents at all times during a match.

We have a silent sideline policy for all underage games in moone to allow for greater player development through independant thought during the game and we ask that all parents and spectactors adhere to this

Coaches lead and teach by example; our players will be a reflection upon the manager and coach.

Coaches will:

Use positive reinforcement when dealing with players.

Never use foul or abusive language and never abuse a player mentally, verbally, or physically.

Have respect for the authority of the referee, our opponents on match days and the officials of their club.

Teach your children the rules of the game, fair play, and proper behaviour.

Develop your child’s technique and their decision making ability.

Inspect the paying area for hazards and generally make practice sessions and matches as safe as possible for your children. You should be aware, however, that football is a contact sport and your child may be injured. If this happens, we will provide appropriate first aid.

In Addition:

There is a strict no smoking policy in Fortfield Park, we ask anyone entering our premise not to smoke or vape and also ask for everyone involved with the club to be mindful enforces of this during trainings and matchdays, in particular with visiting teams who may not be aware or the club’s policy on smoking

We will not allow a child to take part in a practice session or a match if she is injured.

We will not leave your child unattended at a practice session or a game.

We will only allow your child to leave a practice session or a game if a responsible person collects them unless you give written permission for your child to leave on their own.

We will always be enthusiastic (even in the pouring rain!)

any photos taken during matches, training, summer camps or other events on our grounds may be used by the club if future promotional pieces for the club.

We will try our best to make the game enjoyable for everyone who takes part – players, opponents, parents/carers and spectators.