GATESHEAD FC JUNIORS
MANAGERS’ HANDBOOK
SEASON 2010/11
Gatesehead F.C Juniors
Club Colours:
White & Black
Website Address:
www.gateshead-fc.com
Committee Members
Chair
Secretary
Brian Waites
Tel No 4238000
Email [email protected]
Barry Errington
Tel No. 4875291
Email [email protected]
Purchasing
Football Development
Ken Charlton
Tel No 4132946
Email [email protected]
Keith McNall
Tel 4201121
Email: [email protected]
Fundraising
Treasurer
Steve Gilhespie
Tel 0777 611 7805
Email [email protected]
Position vacant
Publicity
Position vacant
Gateshead FC Juniors
SEASON 2010/11
TEAMS AND
DURHAM FA REGISTRATION DETAILS
Team
Manager
Contact
DFA
Affiliation No
Under 6
Under 7
Under 8 Blacks
Under 8 Whites
Under 9 Blacks
Under 9 Whites
Under 10
Barry Errington
Chris Burn
James Kirkup
Peter Dawson
Paul Spears
Peter Birney
Brian Burn
4875 291
0797 0125 783
0777 1624 179
0789 8936 265
0787 7780 639
0779 8805 930
4427010
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
Under 11
Blacks
Mark McMahon
0783 7980 032
GYN 00930
Under 11
Whites
Steve Irish
487 6111 or
0789 9004189
GYN 00930
Under 12
Under 13
Under 14
Under 16
Blacks
Under 16
Whites
Under 17
Under 17
Gary Young
Phil Sowerby
Kevin Clark
Ellen Peel
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
Darren Leyland
0772 8393588
0750 5146884
0793 709 384
4423281 or
0792 0866 279
4218218
Tony Heslop
Derek Barrass
Dave Nesbitt
0779 533 8777
4204905
4206953
GYN 00930
GYN 00930
Useful contacts:
Chris Lowther – Gateshead Youth League. Tel: 01207 230108. Please check
website for contact hours. [email protected]
Durham FA – JohnTopping, Secretary Tel: 3872929
[email protected]
Russell Foster Youth Leagues– Tel: Mick Clark 0191 5656055
Lomax League – John Topping, Tel 3872929
MANAGER’S JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Deal with all team correspondence.
2. Organise referees when required
3. Organise fixtures
4. Attend all league games and training sessions
5. Managers are responsible for making alternative arrangements in
the event of being unavailable for matches or training
6. Communicating all information to parents, players and Committee
7. Ensure transport arrangements are in place for all players for away
games
8. Have duty of care for players
9. Collect subs and ensure they are handed in at each managers’
meeting complete with written documentation
10. Be responsible for players kit and ensure it is cleaned.
11. Ensure nets, balls first aid and other equipment is in place for fixtures
12. Be responsible for items of equipment belonging to the club.
13. Be responsible for ensuring correct registration of all players unregistered players being ineligible to play
14. Ensure that the Club database of players’ details are entered and kept
up to date
15. Managers are responsible for all aspects of running a team
16. Participate & Encourage organised club fund raising
17. Attend monthly League and Club managers’ meetings.
If not, ensure that the team is represented
18. This list should not be considered as complete and exhaustive
RULES FOR MANAGERS
1. Team managers/secretaries are responsible for arranging fixtures and
pitches.
2. Team Officials shall be bound by the rules, and agree to abide by the
decisions of the League and Club Management Committee.
3. The rules of the Football Association shall apply to all matters not
provided for in these rules.
4. All resignations to be in writing to the club secretary, giving a minimum
of one month’s notice and addressed to the Management Committee.
5. Team managers are required to behave respectfully to team members,
other team managers, club officials and spectators.
6. Any team manager or team member failing to comply with an order or
instruction of the club shall not participate in training or matches until
the matter has been dealt with by the Management Committee.
7. All correspondence (except fines and fees) shall be addressed to the
secretary, who will conduct the correspondence of the club and keep a
record.
8. Team mangers and assistants are responsible for any fines imposed
by Durham FA
9. All receipts to be forwarded to the treasurer before any monies are
taken out of subs.
10. Each team secretary will keep a record of all players registered to the
club, and those records to be available for inspection at club meetings.
In addition the manager is required to complete the club database of
players’ details. League and FA registrations will be withheld until this
information has been provided,
11. All subs to be forwarded to the treasurer, together with a list of payers
and non-payers at the monthly meetings.
12. All team managers must attend monthly League and Club meetings. If
unavailable then the manager should ensure that the team are
represented. Failure to attend League meetings may result in a fine
being imposed. Each team will be liable to pay any fines imposed.
13. No form of equipment on expenses may be purchased without the
authority of the purchasing officer.
14. Any team fundraising event must have the consent of the Management
Committee.
15. Any funds raised by individual teams must be accounted for on ‘other
income raised forms’ and paid in at monthly meetings. Expenditure of
team funds must be supported with invoices.
16. Teams Managers are to inform the Management Committee the
purpose for which team funds are intended. The Management
Committee reserve the right not to sanction certain requests.
17. Each team will be entered in the County Cup. This may mean playing
a year above the current age group. Failure to play in the County Cup
will result in a fine from the FA. The team will be responsible for paying
the fine if they withdraw from the competition.
RULES FOR PLAYERS
1. Should a player become unavailable for matches or training, they must
inform their team manager or assistant as soon as possible.
2. Unless prior approval has been obtained from the team manager,
players must attend specified training sessions to be considered for
team selection.
3. Players must provide and wear shin pads during matches and training.
4. Players must behave in an acceptable manner when travelling to and
from matches.
5. Players will pay subs of £3.00 per week, during the playing months of
1st September through to 31st May. This equates to £13 per calendar
month. Non-payment for four weeks may make a player liable for
suspension. Subs will be collected during the close-season.
6. Payment of subs for signed players will be by standing order.
However, in exceptional circumstances other arrangements can be
made.
7. All signed players are required to pay subs irrespective of attendance
during the season. Non-signed players will only pay on attendance
and need not be subject to standing order arrangements. In the close
season subs for all players are only payable by cash/cheque on
attendance at training sessions.
8. Players must return kit at the end of each season. Players who fail to
do so may be reported to Durham F.A.
9. Fines and charges imposed by the club and/or the Football Association
or affiliated bodies, shall be paid within the period notified, any
discrepancies will render the person or teams liable to further penalty
imposed by the Management Committee.
10. Any team member failing to comply with an order or instruction of the
club shall not participate in training or matches until the matter has
been dealt with by the Management Committee.
11. Any team member failing to comply with any club business, league
business or correspondence shall be referred to the Management
Committee.
12. The Management Committee have the power to accept, refuse, cancel
or suspend any player or manager found guilty or irregularities or
misconduct, subject to the right of appeal.
13. Players are required to behave respectfully to team members, team
managers, club officials and spectators.
14. In accordance with FA good practice guidance, players will only be
allowed to play for teams of their own school age group, unless there
are exceptional circumstances agreed by the Committee.
15. Where the Club supports two teams at the same age group, players
will not be allowed to transfer between teams without the consent of
the Committee
CODE of CONDUCT for PLAYERS
1.
Learn and observe the laws of the game.
2.
Beat opponents by skill and not by unfair means.
3.
Never argue with the referee or linesman.
4.
Give the ball promptly to opponents for throw-ins, free kicks etc.
5.
Keep self-control at all times and do not retaliate.
6.
Accept victory modestly and defeat graciously, remembering that your
club will be judged by your behaviour.
7.
Players are required to behave respectfully to team members, team
managers, club officials and spectators.
8.
Players are liable to pay any fines imposed by Durham FA, the
respective league or the Club
CODE of CONDUCT for SPECTATORS, PARENTS and GUARDIANS
1.
Give a warm and generous welcome to both teams.
2.
Never boo anyone, including the officials.
3.
Recognise skill, enthusiasm and sporting behaviour by both teams.
4.
Win, lose or draw, appreciate the efforts of players and match officials.
5.
Appreciate the efforts of all officials and never argue or contest
decisions with them.
6.
Your behaviour reflects greatly on how the club is perceived by others.
7.
Spectators, parents and guardians are required to behave respectfully
to team members, team managers, club officials and spectators.
8.
Encourage the players from the sidelines, but please don’t confuse the
players by shouting instructions.
9.
The players need to appreciate that the managers are there to
manage, instruct and help them.
PROTESTS and APPEALS
1. All question of interpretation of club rules shall be referred to the
Management Committee.
2. If a team member or manager lodges a complaint with the club and
does not proceed with it, they may be the subject of a disciplinary
hearing themselves if the Management Committee feel the complaint
may be deliberately frivolous or malicious.
3. All protests and complaints to be lodged with the Secretary within 7
days of occurrence referred to. Full particulars and grounds for
complaint must be submitted in writing. The Management Committee
may, in extenuating circumstances waive the 7 day rule.
4. No protest or complaint may be withdrawn without permission from the
Management Committee.
5. Any dispute between teams in the club shall be referred to the
arbitration of the Management Committee. The Appeals Committee
consists of the Chairman, Secretary and the Treasurer.
6. A board of appeal consisting of any three members of the Management
Committee shall be appointed to deal with cases as they arise.
7. Any parent, player or official fined for misconduct by the Football
Association shall pay their own fine. Only if, after paying the fine and
after lodging a written request to the Management Committee to review
the case, should the Committee feel the fine was unwarranted it may
decide to reimburse the person from club funds.
TROPHIES and EQUIPMENT
1. Any cup or trophy presented to a team or individual on an annual
basis must be returned to the League Secretary when requested.
Failure to do so may result in a fine which must be paid by the player
or team as appropriate.
2. The Club will provide each team with a full Gateshead FC strip and a
Rooney’s sponsored rain jacket. This equipment must only be worn
when representing the Club and must not be worn as leisurewear.
3. The Club will provide each manager with the following equipment:

Training balls and a match ball (if required)

Pump

Cones

Bibs

Kit bag

Medical kit

Nets and corner flags (if required)
4. Any other equipment must be provided from team funds.
5. All club equipment to be signed for and deficiencies to be made good
by the relevant team or relevant individual.
6. All strips and rainjackets must be returned to the team manager at
the end of each season. Any player who fails to do so and who and
who subsequently leaves the club will be reported to Durham FA.
7. Any requests for new or replacement strips and equipment must be
made through Ken Charlton using the attached requisition form.
CLUB STRIP AND SPONSOR
1. The club colours are black and white. The official club sponsor is
Rooney’s. Each team will be provided with a full set of Ronney’s
sponsored strips and rainjackets, which are expected to last for at least
3 full seasons. Teams are free to find sponsorship for other kit such as
tracksuits but these must also display the Rooney’s logo.
2. All teams must wear the Rooney’s sponsored strip when representing
the club in competitive matches.
CLUB FUNDRAISING
1. The Club may during the course of the season hold fundraising events
in order to meet running costs or to raise funds for specific items.
2. It is expected that each team will participate fully in each fundraising
event.
MANAGERS’ MEETINGS
1. A Managers’ Meeting will be held on the first Monday of each month at
8.00 pm at Gateshead Fell Cricket Club unless told otherwise. When
this falls on a Bank Holiday the meeting will be held on the following
Monday.
2.
In the event of any team manager being unable to attend the meeting,
one representative of the team MUST ATTEND ON THEIR BEHALF.
3. The format of the meeting will be informal, with the objective being to
discuss all footballing matters and provide managers with the
opportunity to communicate with the Committee on a regular business.
4. Each manager will be required to:
a) Submit a monthly schedule of subscriptions collected – See
monthly sheets attached.
b) Provide an account of any income raised.
c) Give a verbal update of progress and issues.
d) Provide a monthly report sheet which may be used to prepare
articles for the Gateshead FC match programme.
Monthly Subscription Schedule
I. To be submitted each month with subscriptions from players not paying
by standing order. During the playing season (1st September to the 31st
May) subscriptions will be £3.00 per week (irrespective of
attendance for registered players). During this period all registered
squad players and their parents are members of Gateshead FC Juniors.
II. For non registered players the weekly subscription of £3.00 is only
payable on attendance.
III. During the close season subscriptions are £3.00 per week for all players
on attendance at training sessions.
Football Managers Report on Other Income Raised
I. If you decide on any specific fundraising for your squad, you must seek
permission from the Committee.
II. After the fund raising activity, the form along with the money must be
handed over at the next managers meeting.
III. The club account will show the money collected as a sundry item against
your squad.
IV. All monies collected through fund raising must be spent on whatever
intention the money as raised for.
V. The money must be spent before the club year-end (end of May/early
June at the latest). It is expected that all money raised will be used for
the benefit of the squad.
VI. No monies can be held over until the following financial year, as it is
likely that some squad members may leave or may not be selected for
the following season.
VII. Any monies not used for the purpose that it was intended, will go into the
general club fund for the following season.
Football Managers Report Sheet (see below)
This information will assist the club in communicating news throughout the
club on a regular basis and will be used for articles in the Junior section of
Gateshead FC match programme.
MANAGERS REPORT
ON OTHER INCOME RAISED
TEAM:
DATE:
Managers will be expected to complete the following table in relation to
fundraising events, raffles etc that take place. When two or more teams join
together for an event, the money raised should be apportioned between those
two teams and this sheet completed by both teams. Each manager will
receive a new copy of this sheet at each football committee meeting, and is
expected to hand a sheet to the club treasurer together, with any money
raised at the next football meeting. Money should not be handed to the
treasurer until all revenue has been collected in relation to an event. (i.e.
when all sponsor money is in).
Date
Description of Event
Total Sum
Raised
I certify that this is a true and accurate record of all revenue raised
through fundraising events during this month.
Signed: _________________________________ (Manager)
Football Managers Monthly Report Sheet
This document should be completed by team managers and submitted at
monthly meetings or email to Keith Mcnall at
[email protected]. This information will be used to publicise
the achievements of team. Please try to include team photographs where you
can.
Monthly Results
Date
Opponents
Score
Scorers
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS ( ie representative honours)
DISCIPLINARY SITUATION
CURRENT LEAGUE POSITION
SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING NEWS
MOM
FURTHER INFORMATION (Please include photo)