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OUR
AIM
London
Falcons Football Club
is dedicated to giving its members the best footballing
experience possible.
We have a very strict diversity policy at the club. Whilst
we are a serious club we are also 'community friendly'.
It is our belief that people should be able to play football
in a safe and friendly environment regardless of ethnicity,
sexual orientation and faith.
Please take a moment to read the information and Constitution
09/10 below. All players MUST agree to the terms as stated.
SEASON MEMBERSHIP 2009/10
For
season 2009/10 our membership will be £50 which will
go towards the pitch rental cost for the season. In addition
we will also collect £3 subs from each player at our
HOME matches which will go towards referee
cost for that game. The club has made every effort to ensure
the cost is as low as possible to allow our members to enjoy
playing football without high cost.
A
BRIEF HISTORY
We head into our 4th season with much success over the past
3 seasons.
June 4, 2006 - Falcons First
Session
London Falcons was formed by Craig Randall in 2006. The first
kick-around session was held at Fairfields Recreation Ground
in Kingston Upon Thames on June 4th, 2006.
Season 2006/07
The first official friendly match was played on August 9th
2006 against Kew 7's FC - a team from the Kew estate (The
team is now known as AFC Lennox). Falcons scored their first
ever goal through striker James Edeki in a 7-1 defeat.
The team went on to compete in the newly formed London Unity
Football League (L.U.F.L.) - a diversity league set up by
the London Falcons founder. In addition to the league fixtures,
the team played friendlies up and down the country. It proved
to be a successful season with the team coming second in the
L.U.F.L..
Season 2007/08
The club entered 2 teams into the London Unity Football League
for season 2007/08, with our 1st team going on to win the
league comfortably. The club also entered a team into the
G.F.S.N. league and cup. The team went on to win this league
recording 8 wins and 1 defeat.
Season 2008/09
To accommodate our main goal and the more serious aspect of
football a new team was introduced in 2008/09. New manager
Darren McTague and his team took part in the West Middlesex
Sunday League Division 3, finishing 2nd and reached the Kitson
Cup Semi-Final. Sam Elliott became the new manager of the
L.U.F.L. team and led them to second place in the L.U.F.L
as well as winning the L.U.F.L. Cup with the Final held at
Staines Town F.C. on May 3rd.
One Game, One Community
In the 2007/08 season, the Football Association and the Kick
It Out group ran a 'One Game, One Community' campaign to battle
discrimination in the game. London Falcons in keeping with
the 'Community friendly' ethos played a special match at Staines
Town Football Club to show support for the campaign. The game
was sponsored by Ford Dagenham who provided our opponents
for the evening - employees from different branches of Ford
Dagenham in the SW London area. It was a terrific evening
with the game ending 7-2 in London Falcons favour.
CONSTITUTION
2009/10
1.
Name:
The football club (Hereinafter known as ‘the club’)
shall be called ‘London Falcons FC’.
2. Objectives:
Whilst maintaining a serious and competitive approach to
the game, the object of the club is to provide facilities
for and promote participation of the whole community in
the sport of football.
3. Status of Rules:
These rules, term and conditions (the Club Rules) form a
binding agreement between each member of the Club.
4. Rules, Terms & Conditions:
4.1. In 2009-10 the club will be a registered football club
with the London Football Association.
4.2. Membership of the club shall be open to all persons
irrespective of ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation
or faith.
4.3 The Club acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard
the welfare of those entrusted to its care and is committed
to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all of
its members.
4.4. There is a £50 yearly membership fee with a home
match subcription fee of £3. This money goes towards
equipment, pitch rental, referee hire and other expenses.
Failure to pay the fee will result in the member in question
being rejected by the football club.
4.5. Usage or in possession of any illegal drugs during
ANY event in which the member is recognised as a London
Falcon member or supporter will not be tolerated. This will
result in the person in question being reported to the police
and banned from the club.
4.6 Usage of foul and/or abusive verbal and/or physical
abuse in ANY event in which the offending person is recognised
as a London Falcon member or supporter will not be tolerated.
This will result in the person in question being reported
to the police and banned from the club.
4.7. Players will make every effort to arrive on time for
both Training and Matches. Late arrivals disrupts the training.
Persistent lateness will result in player being warned about
his future conduct. If it should it continue will be rejected
from the club.
4.8. Should any player receive a Yellow Cards or Red Card
for physical or/and verbal abuse during a football match,
he will be warned on his future conduct. Continued incidents
will result in the player being rejected by the football
club. We have zero tolerance policy at the club.
4.9. If any member feels they have something to say, whether
it is an idea, an opinion or complaint, they should be directed
to the team manager or club chairman in private - face to
face, by telephone or by e-mail. It is good practice in
case of complaints to explain fully the situation, and to
offer some form of “suggestion” as to how the
subject in question can be handled. The club will make every
attempt to take on board the views and feelings of the member
and will make decisions in the best interest of the football
club.
4.10. The Club reserves the right to vary or terminate all
or part of the club at any time with the consent of the
chairman.
4.11. The Football Club, at its sole discretion, shall have
the right to suspend, temporarily or permanently, players
who do not follow the Rules, Terms & Conditions or the
Code of Conduct.
5. Code of Conduct:
FIFA’s Code of Conduct for football encapsulates all
the sporting, moral and ethical principles for which FIFA
has always stood and for which it will continue to fight
in the future, regardless of the influences and pressures
that may be brought to bear.
The ten golden rules not only serve as a credo for FIFA
as the world football body, but they also reinforce the
sense of fraternity and cooperation among the members of
the worldwide football family.
5.1. 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.
5.2. 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.
5.3. 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.
5.4. 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.
5.5. 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.
5.6. 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.
5.7. Reject Corruption, Drugs, Discrimination, 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 Discrimination out
of Football. Treat all players and everyone else equally,
regardless of their skin colour, sexuality or origin. Show
that football does not want violence, even from your own
fans.
Football is Sport, and Sport is Peace.
5.8. 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.
5.9. 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.
5.10. 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.
6. Club/Annual Membership:
The membership fee is £50 with a home match subcription
fee of £3 per player.
This does NOT apply to midweek training, 5-a-side evenings
or additional tournaments.
7. Resignation and Expulsion:
7.1. A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if,
and from the Date on which, he/she gives notice to the club
of their departure.
7 .2. The club may refuse membership or expel from membership
only for good and sufficient cause, such as conduct or character
likely to bring the Club or sport into disrepute.
7 .3. A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled
to claim any, or a share of any, of the Club Property.
8. Club Finances:
8.1. The club has a bank account with Barclays Bank. The
designated account signatories is the Club Director/Chairman.
No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by cheque
signed by designated signatories. All monies payable to
the Club shall be deposited in the Club Account.
8.2. No surplusses or assets will be distributed to members
or third parties.
8.3. Only the Club Chairman shall have power to authorize
or to delegate authority to authorize payment of any kind
regarding the club.
8.4. The Club shall prepare a Financial Statement for any
member upon request.
8.5 Upon dissolution of the club any remaining assets shall
be given or transferred to a registered CASC, a registered
charity or the Football Association for use by them in community
related sports.
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