St John Bosco Football Club.

Bullying policy 

Any incident Reported will be dealt with as follows. 

1. All complaints to be reported in writing to the child liaison officer. 

2. Incident will be reported to the child liaison officer and if found to be true a verbal warning will be issued by the team manager. 

3. If a second incident occurs it will be reported to the child liaison officer and if found to be true a written warning will be issued by the executive committee. The child will be excluded from the next weekend matches or a two week suspension. 

4. If a third incident occurs it will be reported to the child liaison officer and if found to be true an exclusion from the club will occur effective immediately. 

ST. John Bosco football club will not tolerate bullying of any sort at any time.

St John Bosco Parent and Player Code of Conduct 

Players. All players must respect the decisions made by officials without question. All players must show respect to the referee and their opponent by shaking hands at the end of every match. The coach has the final say on all matters relating to team affairs. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and will be dealt with as follows:

1. A verbal warning

2. A written warning

3. Suspended from the club

4. Expelled from the club.

Subs must be paid in full each week. Annual registration must be paid in full before the start of season All club members must respect other teams training sessions and equipment. All players are covered by club insurance, however if private cover is held any claim must go through your own private insurance. This schoolboy policy does not cover lost of earnings. 

Parents. All parents must respect decisions made by officials All parents must respect the opponents All decisions made by the manager are final. Inappropriate behaviour will not acceptable and will be dealt by with executive committee. Lottos must be paid in full each week. Annual registration must be paid in full before the start of season 

A full copy of the clubs rules are available on request. If any parent has a grievance the club child liaison officer shall be informed. All matters of dispute shall be resolved by the club-executive. The executive reserves the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate for any breach of club rules. For any serious breach of rules the FAI guidelines shall be followed. 

A managers code of conduct signed by each manager is available on request .

Managers Guidelines 

All mangers: 

• Must be Garda vetted. 

• Must complete a child protection course. 

• Must behave appropriately, this includes but not limited to smoking or drinking while representing the club. 

• Must inform an executive member if an any issue occurs with any child or parent. 

• Must follow procedure. 

All managers are a vital part of this club and are highly appreciated. The above guidelines are here to safeguard you and the club.

The protection and Welfare of Children: 

• In line with recent legislation and Government Guidelines (The Child Care Act 1991) and the (Protection for Persons Reporting Abuse Act 1998) in relation to child protection and welfare, it is mandatory that the DDSL should operate with the FAI recommended Codes of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines. (See FAI Code of Ethics for Under Age Soccer Players, Coaches, Parents and Spectators). 

• Any act, statement, conduct or other matter, which harms a child or children or poses or may pose a risk to a child or children, shall constitute behaviour, which is improper and brings the game into disrepute. 

• Breaches will become a disciplinary offence.