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Durham City
Hockey Club's Code of Conduct Click an option to take you to that part of this page:
Junior Players
Code of Conduct |
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-We expect high standards of sportsmanship
and behaviour from our Junior players at all times. -Arrive for training and matches in good time. -Organise yourself properly before you come to play, making sure you always have the correct kit/equipment and have eaten and drunk sensibly before activity. -Always follow the coaches instructions for warming up and cooling down. -Tell your coach at the beginning of the session if you are unwell or have an injury. -Learn and play by the rules. -Listen carefully to what you are told and do as you are told. -Remember to thank the adults who have helped you after the session or match. -Do not argue or be rude or cheeky to your coaches or match officials. -Recognise when others have played well and tell them so. -Be a good sport at all times - win with modesty and lose with dignity. -Treat others around you with respect at all times. Treat them as you would like to be treated. -Take care of your hockey club and its environment. e.g. clean your boots before using the pitches, use litter bins provided, keep your belongings safe and tidy. -Always do your best for the team and remember that your are part of a team. -Never walk off the premises after a coaching session or match unless you are with the person taking you home. -Make sure you have fun and enjoy yourself. |
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| Junior Players General Guide | ||||||||||
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Hockey is a fast and active game which is
played in all weathers -Players are expected to wear shin pads for all training sessions and matches. -Players are expected to wear a gum shield. -Players MUST come dressed properly and suitably for active participation in the sport: astro boots or trainers, NO studded football shoes or trainers. -Suitable shorts, skirt or tracksuit bottoms a t-shirt or polo shirt. -Bring warm sweatshirts or sports tops for starts and ends of sessions. -Suitable wet weather clothing for damp and wet conditions. -Bring plenty of fluids to drink but no fizzy drinks or glass bottles. -Players must register with the coach on arrival. |
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| Junior Players Guide for Match Play | ||||||||||
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There are 4 types of team in which you may
play as a junior member. Mini Hockey Team: For the youngest players, these teams play on a small size pitch, with a reduced number of players and for a shorter time. Players will be selected from the Sunday morning coaching sessions. Full Junior Team: Full junior teams are run foe U13 and U15. The girls team is run in conjunction with Sunderland Ladies Hockey Club Junior Development Team: For older more experienced young people e.g. 12 to 15 years. These young people will play in the adult league system and will consist of some junior players playing alongside experienced adult players in the Men's 4th and 5th teams or Ladies 2nd team. Full Adult Team: There is an opportunity for very experienced Junior players to participate as full and regular members of adult league teams. These young players will usually be at least 14 years old and will have been playing hockey regularly at a representative level e.g. school first team, county level. The code of Conduct and General Guide apply whichever team you play for. |
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| Keeping Safe - Your Welfare as a Young Person | ||||||||||
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You have rights - hockey should be fun. You
should feel safe and enjoy hockey You can't do this if you are unhappy - if someone is bullying or abusing you. England Hockey has a policy on safeguarding the protection of all children and young people in hockey. You know something is wrong if someone: Constantly teases you, shouts at you, calls you names, Threatens, hits, kicks or punches you, Touches you or does anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Damages or steals your belongings and does anything that makes you feel lonely, upset, worried, unsafe, hurt or embarrassed. Makes suggestive remarks or tries to pressure you into sexual activity. If any of the above happen to you, do not wait for it to happen again. ACT IMMEDIATELY. If you are being bullied or abused, it is not your fault. If this is happening to you, try to: Be firm and tell the person to stop - make a lot of noise to attract attention. Get away from the situation quickly, go to a public place to find help or call the police (999). Tell your parents or an adult you can trust what has happened as soon as possible. Keep a note of the date, time and place, what happened, how you felt and the name of anyone who may have seen what happened. Use the 24 hour free telephone helpline Childline 0800 111 or NSPCC 0800 800500 and keep trying if you don't get through straight away Don't ignore what is happening -
always tell someone you can trust. Police stations and social services'
officers will have staff who are trained to support young people who
have been bullied or abused. don't give up until someone helps you and
you feel safe. Tell someone you trust, so they can help you. Trust your instincts about people you meet. Avoid being alone with just one other person. Travel with a friend, avoid travelling in someone else's car or by yourself. Carry a phone card, a mobile phone or some spare change. DCHC Child Welfare Officer is John Redman. You can contact him via email click here |
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DCHC has an excellent reputation for
safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of our junior members. It is
important that Parents accept their role and responsibility and support
the club in maintaining this. DCHC adopts the policies of England Hockey including: First Aid Procedures If you have any concerns/complaints
regarding the welfare of your child, the DCHC Child Welfare Officer is
John Redman. Parents or a nominated responsible adult must deliver children (under 12 years) to and collect from the pitch and not allow them to walk around the grounds unattended. Written permission must be provided to the coach/team captain if any child (under 12) is to be allowed to leave the session unaccompanied. In the event that a child is not picked up, the coach will attempt to contact the parent. The child will not be left unattended but coaches will not take children in their cars without permission. In extreme cases the CWP will be informed of a child who's been left and if necessary the police may also be informed.
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| Parents and Players Charter | ||||||||||
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Important information for matches.
Selection of teams takes place on
the following days: After the match you should notify the captain of your availability for the next match. If you have been asked to play and you find that you are not available later on, then you MUST let your team captain know as soon as possible. Hockey is a team game for at least 11 players. Letting them know on the Friday evening or the Saturday morning before the game is UNACCEPTABLE as you are letting your team mates down and it is difficult to find a replacement at such short notice (unless you are suddenly taken ill) You must be a member of the club to play for one of these teams. Subscription forms are available from your coach and team captain and are due for payment by the 31st October. If you do not pay by this date, you may be asked to pay a higher match fee and priority for team selection will be given to players who have paid their subscriptions. Players will be required to pay a match fee to cover the costs of the match entrance fee, pitch hire costs, refreshments and umpiring costs. The amount of the match fee will vary according to the type of match and its venue. If any families have difficulties in meeting the expenses of subscriptions and/or matches, they should approach the coaches and team captains to discuss the matter in confidence. Players will be expected to wear the team kit. Shirts will be provided and socks can be purchased from City Sports, Market Place, Durham. A 10% discount is available to club members. At all times parents remain responsible for informing coaches of any illness, injury or change in medical condition of their child. All junior players must also complete the Consent Form. At all times parents remain responsible for checking and overseeing their child's arrival and collection from training and travel arrangements to and from matches. Transport to away matches can be a problem so please do not assume that you can always be given a lift. |
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| Code of Conduct for Parents | ||||||||||
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Parents and Players are representing Durham
City Hockey Club and we ask that you behave in the appropriate manner. Parents Should: -Work with your child and coaches to
build positive relationships, remembering that coaches are generally
volunteering to give up personal time for the benefit of the
children.
-Shout criticisms or coach from the
sidelines. It upsets and confuses children and you are there as a
parent not a coach. |
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