LEIGH ROCKETS FOOTBALL CLUB

CONSTITUTION and CLUB RULES

 

BACK TO HOME PAGE

 

1.                  NAME:          

The name of the Club shall be “Leigh Rockets Football

Club” (the Club). The Club may register teams under the

names of Leigh Rockets YFC and Leigh Rockets Girls FC as is required

in their respective leagues.

 

2.                  OBJECTS:

 

(a)                To provide and promote the game of football for all children and youths.

 

(b)               To participate in leagues and competitions as decided by the Committee.

 

(c)                To provide social activities and strive to improve the facilities of the Club for the benefit of all of it's members.

 

 

3.                  STATUS OF RULES

 

These rules (the Club Rules) form a binding agreement between the Club and each member of the Club.

 

4.                  COLOURS:

 

(a)                The playing colours of the Club shall be:

 

Black and White vertical striped shirts.

Black shorts.

Black socks with horizontal white stripes at the top of the sock.

 

(b)               The Committee shall decide any alternative playing colours.

 

(c)                All players representing the Club must turn out in the correct dress.

 

 

5.                  RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

(a)                The Club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of The

Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of The Essex County Football Association. The Rules and Regulations of The Essex County Football Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Club Rules.

 

(b)                  The Club will produce and abide by its Child Protection Policies and Procedures, the Club Code of Conduct and the Club’s Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policies.

 

(c)                   All teams whether registered under the name Leigh Rockets YFC or Leigh Rockets Girls FC shall be bound by these rules in their entirety

 

6.                  MEMBERSHIP:

 

(a)                The following persons are deemed to be members of the Club:

 

All team players registered with the Club

             Non playing members approved by the Committee

All serving Officers

Team Managers, Appointed Assistants and other volunteers as approved by the Committee

 

(b)               Membership of the Club shall be conditional upon the (i) each player and parents(s)/guardian(s) signing the Club’s Code of Conduct; and (ii) payment of the annual subscription for team members and non playing members by registration day each season.  The subscription for team members shall be inclusive of signing on fees.

 

(c)                Subscriptions shall be agreed at the Annual General Meeting.

 

(d)               Fees are to be paid by all participants of tournaments to cover cost of entry (excluding events organised by Leigh Rockets F.C.)

 

(e)                Any player who has not paid his annual subscription or provided signed codes’ of conduct will have their registration to their applicable league withheld until such fees are paid and/or signed  codes of conduct(s) provided. Managers have a duty to ensure this Clause is enforced unless authorisation to play is otherwise granted by the Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer.

 

(f)                 Any player who, at the Manager’s discretion is deemed unsuitable for the Club on the grounds of conduct, character or attitude may be refused entry to membership of the Club.  The Chairman shall be notified of such action.

 

(g)                The Committee shall have the power to expel any member who shall offend against the rules or whose conduct in the opinion of the Committee render  them unfit for membership.  

 

(h)                Before any expulsion, the Secretary shall give the member seven days written notice to appear before the Committee and no member shall be expelled without having the opportunity of appearing before the Committee to answer the complaints made against him/her.  Junior/Youth members may be accompanied by Parent/Guardian if so wished.

 

(i)                  Members are responsible for any fines they incur while representing the Club. The Club shall be reimbursed for any fine paid on behalf of a member, or resulting from a member’s action.

 

(j)                 A copy of this Constitution shall be available to all members of the Club

 

7.                  FINANCE:

 

(a)                The Club’s bankers to be Barclays Bank Plc, Leigh-on-Sea.  Surplus funds may, at the discretion of the Committee, be invested in an interest bearing account with any clearing bank or with a Building Society who are members of the Building Society Association.

 

(b)               Cheques to be signed by any two of the following persons:

Chairperson; Vice Chairperson; Secretary; Assistant Secretary; Treasurer.

 

(c)                Any financial expenses in excess of £25 incurred by a Manager or Assistant Manager and in respect of which reimbursement is sought, must be approved in advance by the Club’s Committee.

 

(d)               All expenses incurred must be accompanied by invoices or signed receipts to be reimbursed.

 

(e)                A Treasurer’s Report is to be presented at each Committee Meeting.

 

(f)                 Accounts to be presented at the AGM for adoption.

 

(g)                Financial year-end shall be 31st July of each year.

 

(h)                Audited Accounts to be presented for adoption at the Second Committee Meeting following the 31st July of each year.

 

8.                  OFFICERS:

 

(a)                The Officers of the Club shall be Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Social Secretary and the Procurement Secretary.

 

(b)               All Officers shall hold office for one year but shall be eligible for re-election without nomination at the AGM.

 

(c)                Any Officer may be removed from office by a majority vote at an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting convened for that purpose.

 

(d)               All Officer positions shall be honorary.

 

 

9.                  MANAGERS:

 

(a)                Team Managers and their appointed Assistants shall arrange regular meetings to be called “Managers Meetings” at which Managers and their appointed Assistants shall elect Representatives to the Committee.

 

(b)               Managers must uphold the objects of the Club.

 

(c)                Managers must sign the Club code of conduct and which shall be retained by the Club.

 

(d)               Managers have the right of selection of players.

 

(e)                Each Manager will be expected to take an active part in the running of the Club.

 

(f)                 Each Manager to be held responsible for the running of the team within the rules of the Club.

 

(g)                Each Manager to be held responsible for Club property and equipment whilst in their use, any loss or damage to Club property or equipment to be reported at once to the Secretary to enable early replacement or repair.

 

(h)                Managers will be expected to have first aid equipment on hand at any event where they are responsible for the team.

 

(i)                  Any Manager who is deemed unsuitable by the Committee may be asked to resign their post.

 

(j)                 Individual teams may arrange sponsorship, but must have the approval of the Committee.

 

(j)         Managers and Coaches will be encouraged to attend an FA level one coaching course within a reasonable period after their appointment.

 

(k)        At training sessions Managers or, their appointed Assistant shall be responsible for ensuring that the playing surface is safe and that all associated equipment is checked and is safe for use.  At matches and tournaments Managers or their appointed Assistant should ensure that any concerns regarding the playing surface or the equipment, i.e. goals or corner flags, are raised with the referee before the match starts.  If the Manager or their appointed Assistant feels that those concerns have not been properly addressed then they are at liberty not to play the game and request that an appropriate report is submitted by the club to the League.

 

10.              COMMITTEE:

 

(a)                The Committee are responsible for the business of the Club.

 

(b)               The Committee shall consist of Officers, Managers and/or Assistants.

 

(c)                The following are Committee Members:

 

Chairman; Vice Chairman; Secretary; Assistant Secretary; Treasurer; Social Secretary; Procurement Secretary and a minimum of three and maximum of six persons appointed from amongst Managers and their Assistants.

 

(d)               The Committee shall meet as regularly as possible but not less than 4 times per year.

 

(e)                All meetings to have an Agenda, all points for discussion should where possible be advised to the Secretary 24 hours prior to any meeting.

 

(f)                 Six members of the Committee shall constitute a Quorum, which must consist of at least three Officers and three Representatives appointed from amongst Managers and their Assistants.

 

(g)                All members of the Committee have voting rights, the Chairperson always to have the casting vote.

 

(h)                The Committee may at its discretion appoint from its members Sub-Committees who shall have the authority to co-opt others associated with the Club as deemed necessary.  The Committee may appoint from within the Club additional person/s to serve on the Committee, numbers and duration as deemed necessary.

 

(i)                  Any vacancy occurring in the Officers of the Club shall be filled temporarily by one of the remaining Officers.  An AGM or Extra-Ordinary General Meeting is required to elect another person to fill the vacancy.

 

11.       A.G.M:

 

(a)                The Annual General Meeting of the Club shall be held each year at such time and place as the Committee shall determine and shall be open to Officers of the Club, Managers and their appointed Assistants plus all parents, subject to capacity of venue.  Parents shall have no voting rights.  Not less than 21 days written advice shall be given to all members of the date of the A.G.M. and this shall contain notice of the agenda.   Alterations or additions to the rules may only be made at the A.G.M. or at Extra-Ordinary General Meetings.

 

(b)               The A.G.M. shall elect the Officers of the Club.  Any member or non-member who wishes to seek office should submit their nomination in writing not less than 14 days before the A.G.M.

 

(c)                Proposals for alterations or additions to rules must be advised in writing to the Secretary 14 days before the A.G.M. or at the time of requesting an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting.

 

(d)               An Extra-Ordinary General Meeting shall be held within 14 days whenever the Committee consider it necessary or whenever 20 or more members so request in writing to the Secretary.

 

(e)                At all A.G.M.s and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings 10 members, 3 of whom shall be Officers, shall constitute a Quorum.

 

(f)                 Any proposals for alterations will be discussed and accepted on a simple majority of those present and entitled to vote.

 

12.       SPECTATORS:

 

(a)                The Club encourages Parents/Guardians and others to attend matches and lend support to its teams and its players. At all times managers, coaches, parents, guardians and/or other spectators should offer only encouragement to the players and abide by the Club’s code of conduct

 

(b)               Team Managers and the Committee have the right to refuse permission to attend any matches to any Parent/Guardian or other spectator whose conduct is deemed unsatisfactory or detrimental to the Club.  Any such action should be reported to the Secretary and Chairperson immediately.

 

13.        MISCELLANEOUS:

 

(a)                The Club will arrange basic Accident Insurance for team members and Managers in an age group, which is officially recognised by the Essex County Football Association and/or insurers.

 

(b)               Where the Club holds a free draw for tickets acquired by the Club for any event all members of the Club shall be eligible for entry into such a draw.

 

(c)                Ground sponsorship may be arranged with the approval of the Committee.

 

 

Last updated June 2007