These rules should be read in conjunction with the Financial Rules, Team Management Procedures and the Club’s Constitution and Rules.

1. Managers must ensure that only eligible players are registered as playing members with leagues. Non-league teams must comply with FA rules regarding small-sided games.
2. Managers have sole responsibility for team selection and are responsible for the conduct of playing members both on and off the field of play. Managers should encourage spectators to maintain sportsmanlike behaviour at all times.
3. Subscriptions should be collected promptly and handed to the Treasurer at the monthly Management meetings. Managers must maintain an accurate record of all monies collected and outstanding. Where this has been delegated to another person the Manager must review the records on a regular basis to ensure fees are being properly collected.
4. Managers are responsible for the setting up and the return in good order of all match equipment. Changing rooms must be cleaned after matches and kept secure.
5. Managers, with good cause, may impose disciplinary measures (e.g. suspension of playing members acting against the best interests of the Club). Such instances must be reported to the Chairman or Secretary of the Club and the playing member will have the right of appeal to the Management Committee.
6. Accidental damage should be reported to the Chairman or Secretary to enable insurance claims to be made where appropriate.
7. Managers should supply directions for away matches and ensure that there is adequate transport available.
8. Managers should maintain an inventory of the team kit. Items expired through normal wear and tear will be replaced by the Club, but lost items will be replaced out of team funds at the discretion of the Management Committee.
9. Managers are authorised to spend up to £20 in any one month on the replacement of minor items of kit or equipment. Receipts should be obtained wherever possible. Purchases over £20 must receive prior authorisation of the Management Committee.
10. Expenditure for the cleaning of kit and team refreshments is the responsibility of the individual team.
11. Footballs must only be ordered through the Club unless the Management Committee has given its prior permission to purchase
12. Managers are responsible for ensuring their age group is represented at the monthly Management Committee meetings.
13. Managers and their team representatives are responsible only for those players staying within the bounds of areas where the matches are being played.
14. Only players registered with the Club can represent the Club in any match
15. New playing kits. Wherever possible sponsorship should be obtained to cover the cost of the kit. If sponsorship is not available, the Manager must get the Management Committee’s permission to purchase kit, according to the Team Management Procedures
16. Sponsorship money should be paid to the club, and the club will issue a cheque for the new kit to ensure that the ownership of the kit remains with the club.
17. You shall abide by the Club’s Code of Conduct
18. If you have any concerns you should use the Club’s Complaints & Disciplinary procedures
19. You have agreed to your personal data being used by the Club. Please read the Club’s Data Protection Policy to understand how that data is protected in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
20. Managers and their team representatives are responsible for ensuring someone within the group has an in-date Emergency Aid certificate (EA). Training courses are run by the FA and on some occasions, the Club will provide dedicated training.
21. You must ensure your enhanced criminal record certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is kept in date, which is a requirement from the FA when dealing with children and young adults under the age of 18.
22. You must ensure your safeguarding children certificate (SG), which is a requirement from the FA when dealing with children and young adults under the age of 18. An online course is available on the FA website.
23. You must familiarise yourself with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy & Procedures

SAFEGUARDING

1. Team Managers should inform all Playing Members and Parents that the Club has a Welfare Officer and the role that they play.
2. Managers and Team Representatives should always be watchful for signs of problems with their players. These may not be directly related to events that happen at the Club.
3. Managers should be available to listen to player's/parent's concerns concerning child welfare and act accordingly.
4. All incidents should be referred to the Welfare Officer as soon as possible.
5. As a general rule, do not give anyone the chance to have cause to raise issues regarding yourself or your Team Representatives. Today’s society means that people in charge of groups of children must be ever careful to ensure their actions cannot be interpreted in a dubious manner.
6. Whilst players are the responsibility of a Manager or Team Representative, parents will look to them to take care of their child both on and off the field.
7. Safeguarding is of paramount importance. If problems are identified or even suspected, the Welfare Officer must be informed immediately