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Winteringham FC Rules & Constitution
1 TITLE
The Club shall be called Winteringham Football Club Est 1978, and shall be affiliated to the Lincolnshire Football Association.
2 OBJECTIVES
To provide League and Cup football for all teams made up of properly registered players. Encourage the playing and development of the game of football within Winteringham, Winterton, West Halton and the surrounding area.
To encourage younger members to be developed as players with a balanced discipline and an appreciation to Fair Play. Also to play a positive part in the community providing football to any interested parties in a safe environment.
3 MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be open to all irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status or sexual orientation.
4 MANAGEMENT
The Management of Winteringham Football Club shall be vested in the Club Management Committee herein after called "the Committee", who shall have power to co-opt members, form sub-committees, make rules subject to approval of members and whose authority shall be permanent.
5 OFFICERS
The Officers of the Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Hon. Vice Chairperson, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Hon Head Coach responsible for conducting and coordinating training, Hon PR manager, Hon Team Managers. These persons shall form the General Committee of the Club. All shall hold office for one year and be eligible for re-election at the Annual General Meeting.
6 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Management Committee shall comprise the General Committee of the Club and the following members:
Any co-opted member properly elected at the AGM or any co-opted member appointed by the Committee during the course of the season with the proviso that any co-opted member must serve only for a specific purpose e.g. fund raising or pitch maintenance.
7 VOTING
All members of the Committee shall have full voting rights, except in any case where a complaint against a Committee Member is being considered, when such member should absent him/herself from that part of the proceedings. A Committee member shall have the right to vote by proxy if he/she so wishes. If a unanimous decision is not achieved and the vote is at a 50/50 status, the chairperson will have the finite decision.
8 CHAIRPERSON
The elected Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Committee, but in the Chairperson's absence, a Chairperson shall be elected from among those present who, in the case of equal votes, shall have a casting vote.
9 HON. SECRETARY
The Secretary shall convene all meetings, shall keep regular Minutes, and communicate such matters as are relevant to others members of the Committee.
a. Keeping a register of players
b. keeping a record of all matches played by the Club, the players who have taken part, and all details of results.
c. Receiving confirmation from and communicating confirmation to opposition clubs and referees in respect of fixtures, and communicating results to League Officials, in such a manner as to comply with the League regulations for the time being in force.
d. Keep a register of all members
11 HON. TREASURER
The Treasurer shall keep a written record of all transactions made by the Club; produce an Income and Expenditure Account together with a Balance Sheet as at 30th June each year, which is to be audited externally and presented in time for the AGM.
12 POWERS OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Management Committee, or any duly appointed Sub-Committee shall conduct the business of the Club, shall have the power to deal with any offending member, and shall deal with any matters arising connected with the Club. It shall have the powers to hear complaints, or arbitrate in any disputes, receive and discuss suggestions from any member, and co-opt members for specific purposes at any time during its term of office, or fill any vacancy on the Committee itself caused by absence or resignation.
13 GENERAL MEETINGS OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
A Committee Meeting shall be convened within fourteen days by the Secretary at the request of the Chairperson, or by written notice from two or more members of the Committee, or by written notice from eight Club members.
14 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM shall be held no later than 31st July each year and it shall receive reports from the Chairperson and Hon. Secretary, together with the Financial Statement for the past season, consider the rules and amendments and transact any other business admissible.
At the meeting the Officers and co-opted members shall be proposed, seconded and elected and propositions for the appointment of Team Managers will be received. At least fourteen days notice of the meeting shall be given and all registered members shall be entitled to attend with full voting rights. The method of voting shall be by show of hands or by ballot as the Chairperson directs, each member present being entitled to one vote. An application in writing, signed by eight members, will be sufficient to cause the Secretary to convene a Special General Meeting.
15 ALTERATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION
Any proposed alterations to the Club Constitution may only be considered at an Annual or Special General Meeting convened with the required written notice of the proposal. Any alteration or amendment must be proposed bye a member of the Club and seconded by another full member. Such alterations shall be passed if supported by not less than two-thirds of those members present at the meeting, assuming that a quorum has been achieved.
16 FIXING OF FEES
The Committee shall decide at their last meeting preceding the AGM what recommendations they shall put to members at the AGM in respect of membership fees, match subscriptions and any other fees for the future season. All members shall then be entitled to vote at the AGM on such proposals, or make other proposals as they see fit.
17 DISCIPLINE
Club discipline is to be vested in the Committee and will be measured against the Code Of Conduct. In the event of any member breeching a component of the Code Of Conduct, they may be subject to a disciplinary hearing where a possible revoke of membership maybe summoned.
18 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
If any member has cause for complaint against any other member he/she may communicate such, preferably in writing to a member of the Management Committee for that complaint to be heard at the next General Meeting of the Committee. The findings of such a hearing are to be communicated in writing to both parties.
19 DISSOLUTION
If at any General Meeting of the Club a resolution is passed calling for the dissolution of the Club, the Secretary shall immediately convene a Special General Meeting to be held not less than one month thereafter to discuss and vote on the resolution. If at that Special General Meeting the resolution is carried by at least two-thirds of members present at the meeting, the General Committee shall thereupon, or at such date as shall have been specified in the resolution, proceed to realise the assets of the Club and discharge all debts and liabilities of the Club. After discharging all debts and liabilities of the Club, the remaining assets shall not be paid or distributed amongst the members of the Club, but shall be given or transferred to some other voluntary organisation having objects similar to those of the Club.
20 INTERPRETATION
Any question arising on the construction of this constitution or of any matter not herein provided for shall be referred to the Committee whose decision shall be final.
21 CODE OF CONDUCT
1.Play to Win
Winning is the object of playing any game. Never set out to lose. If you do not play to win, you are cheating your opponents, deceiving those who are watching, and also fooling yourself. Never give up against stronger opponents but never relent against weaker ones. It is an insult to any opponent to play at less than full strength. Play to win, until the final whistle.
2.Play Fair
Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Cheating is easy, but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and character. It is also more satisfying. Fair Play always has its reward, even when the game is lost. Playing fair earns you respect, while cheats are detested. Remember: It's only a game. And games are pointless unless played fairly.
3.Observe the Laws of the Game
All games need rules to guide them. Without rules, there would be chaos. The rules of football are simple and easy to learn. Make an effort to learn them, so you understand the game better. This makes you a better player. It is just as important to understand the spirit of the rules. They are designed to make the game fun to play and fun to watch. By sticking to the rules, you will enjoy the game more.
4.Respect Opponents, Team mates, Referees, Officials and Spectators
Fair Play means respect. Without opponents there can be no game. They have the same rights as you have, including the right to be respected. Your team mates are your colleagues. You form a team in which all members are equal. Referees are there to maintain discipline and Fair Play. Always accept their decisions without arguing, and help them to help you enjoy the game more. Officials are also part of the game and must be respected accordingly. Spectators give the game atmosphere. They want to see the game played fairly, but must also behave fairly themselves.
5.Accept Defeat with Dignity
Nobody wins all the time. You win some, you lose some. Learn to lose graciously. Don't seek excuses for defeat. Genuine reasons will always be self-evident. Congratulate the winners with good grace. Don't blame the referee or anyone else. Determine to do better next time. Good losers earn more respect than bad winners.
6.Promote the Interests of Football
Football is the world's greatest game. But it always needs your help to keep it as Number One. Think of football's interests before your own. Think how your actions may affect the image of the game. Talk about the positive things in the game. Encourage other people to watch it or play it fairly. Help others to have as much fun from football as you do. Be an ambassador for the game.
7.Reject Corruption, Drugs, Racism, Violence and other Dangers to our Sport Football's huge popularity sometimes makes it vulnerable to negative outside interests.
Watch out for attempts to tempt you into cheating or using drugs. Drugs have no place in football or any other sport or in our society. Say No to Drugs. Help Kick Racism out of Football. Treat all players and everyone else equally, regardless of their skin colour or origin. Show that football does not want violence, even from your own fans. Football is Sport, and Sport is Peace.
8. Help Others to Resist Corrupting Pressures
You may hear that team mates or other people you know are being tempted to cheat in some way. They need your help. Don't hesitate to stand by them. Give them the strength to resist. Remind them of their commitment to their team mates and to the game itself. Form a block of solidarity, like a solid defence on the field of play.
9.Denounce Those who Attempt to Discredit our Sport
Don't be ashamed to show up anybody who you are sure is trying to make others cheat. It's better to expose them and have them removed before they can do any damage. It often takes more courage to denounce what is wrong, than to go along with a dishonest plan. Your honesty will be admired but your complicity will not. Don't just say No. Denounce the culprits who are trying to spoil our sport before they can persuade somebody else to say Yes.
10.Honour Those who Defend Football's Good Reputation
The good name of football has survived because the vast majority of people who love the game are honest and fair. Sometimes somebody does something exceptional that deserves our special recognition. They should be honoured and their fine example made public. This encourages others to act in the same way. Help promote football's image by publicising its good deeds.
22. Winteringham FC cannot be held responsible for loss of any personal items whilst carrying out activities with the club.
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