Youth Teams Parents Information Session & Registration

What we will cover today

1. Club History, Vision & Values

2. Participation: Training & Matches Schedule

3. Safety

4. Code of Conduct

5. Skills Development & Coaching

6. Communications Process & Details

7. Registration Process & Fees

8. Supporting the Club

History, Vision & Club Values

• Ballynagross Origin• A New Home within Community• Importance of Local Youth• Looking to Future• Fun, Participation, Safety, Personal

Development

Club Committee 2016

• Stephen ShieldsClub Chairman

• Laura ReynoldsClub Secretary

• Nigel SmythClub Treasurer

• Gareth SharvinClub President

• Peter Craig

• Janine McAllister

• Matthew Morrison

• Mark Curran

Committee Members:

Participation

TrainingSundays 12-1pm finishes 25th SeptFriday Night Indoor Start 30th Sept

Location: Insert U8 6-7pm & U10 7-8pm

Mini SoccerSunday Mornings from Oct 2nd

9.30am – 1.30pm (1 Hour Slots TBC)Red High 4G Pitch

2016/17 Teams

U8 BoysU10 Boys

U8&10 Girls

Safety: Child Welfare

Child Protection OfficerJulie Higgins

Contact: 07762950420

Ballynagross FC are committed to keeping your children safe

• Vetting Process• Coaches & Assistants (Parents)• Child Protection Training • Child Protection Policy• Incident Procedure

Safety: Anti-discrimination

Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Your children have the right to play football without discrimination.

Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic, origin, religion or disability.

Complaints Procedure

Any member or visitor who feels they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, bullying, harassment, abuse or intimidation should contact one of the club officials either directly or through one of the team managers.

Safety: Anti Bullying

Your children have the right to play football free from bullying. Bullying will not be accepted or condoned by Ballynagross FC.

Bullying can include: • Physical pushing, kicking, hitting, pinching etc .• Name calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, persistent teasing.• Emotional torment through ridicule, humiliation, and the continual ignoring of

individuals.• Sectarian/racial taunts, graffiti, gestures sexual comments, and/or suggestions

unwanted physical contact.

Everybody has the responsibility to work together to stop bullying.Any incidents of bullying will be dealt with seriously.

We actively support mind your mate & yourself.

Safety: Health & Safety

• Training & match locations are risk assessed• 2 Adults min at training and matches• First Aid Kit present• Min 1 qualified first aider at training & matches• Registered First Aiders list• First Aid Training • Defib & Training• Accident Reporting by Club Official

Safety: Insurance

Safety: Code of Conduct Children

Breach Procedure

Safety: Code of Conduct Parents

Skills Development: Meet the Coaches

U8 Boys U10 Boys U10 Girls

Barry CurranTel: 07725627256

Darren FergusonTel: 07834 603133

Gary ShieldsTel: 07766881637

David HigginsTel: 07802613056Email: davidhigs@googlemail.com

Damian HyndsTel: 07793541286

Mark Curran:Tel: 07871771956

Greg HollandTel: 07808073241

Darren CurranTel: 07752642404

Julie Ann BlaneyTel: 07766750556

Guest Coaches Daniel Taggart Philip TraynorStephen Shields Michael Vint

Skills Development: Coaching Development

Ballynagross FC are committed to developing qualified and competent coaches for the children.The Grassroots Introductory Award and Level 1 Award cater for those who wish to coach at foundation age level and

form the basic foundation of coaching practice…

Grassroots Introductory Award Training

October 2016

Guest Coach the Coach Training

Oct & Nov

Level 1 Award Coaching

Early 2017

Communications Process

Text MessageTeam Coach Text Direct to Parents:

Please Register your contact tel number

@ballynagrossfcballynagross.fc

Membership, Training & Matches

Your fees equates to less than £2 per session.

Payment covers:

• League Registration• All Training Fees min 30 weeks• All Match Fees x mins 30 weeks• Insurance• Facility upkeep• Team Strips• Coaching Development Costs• Health & Safety Training• Equipment Replacement

£30Training & Match Fees per term

(x 4 school terms)

Discount for Multiple childrenMore than 1 children £5 discount per term

Payment plans on request

Registration fee due by next weekTraining & Match Fees due end Sept

Payment Options

Danske BankMarket StreetDownpatrick

Sort code: 950291Account No: 10071714

As per Paypal instructions please indicate what and who payment is for.

Please make cheques payable to Ballynagross FC

PayPal at

chairman@ballynagrossfc.com

Please indicate in the narrative what payment is for

Child Registration & Name100 Club & Name

Other ways to help support the club

• Monthly Draw

• 1st Prize £300

• 2nd Prize £200

• Pay £10 per month by standing order

• Draw takes place on the second Sunday of the month

• Supports Club development

• Only 100 entrants – be quick!

Checklist Before You Leave

• Take Registration Form & Code of Conduct Form• Complete and return next week to coaches• Training & match fees 1ST semester due next week• Sign up to 100 Club

• All policies and documents will be saved on website in coming weeks www.ballynagrossfc.com