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Code of Conduct

Mechanicsville United Futbol Club
Founded 2009

Code of Conduct for MUFC Members, Managers, Players, Parents & Spectators.

DO 

· Study   and stick to the Laws of the game at all times.

· Play   to the whistle unless someone is injured in which case put the ball out of   play and take a knee.

· Practice   & improve your techniques to best your opponents by skilful NOT unfair   methods.

· Play   to win AND enjoy yourself, AND take winning modestly and defeat graciously.

· When   playing or watching, praise skilful play by players of both teams.

· Set   good standards for others to follow. Be on time, polite and look after your   boots and kit

 
DON'T 

· Argue   with the Referee or Assistant referees.

· Attempt   to 'referee' the game by appealing for throw-ins, free-kicks etc.

· Lose   your self control & retaliate.

· Forget   to retire 10 yards when a free kick is awarded against your side.

· Criticize   or use offensive language at other players, officials or spectators.

· Leave   pitch in a manner other than the way it was when we arrived.

Club Anti Bullying Policy

The Mechanicsville United FC (MUFC) is committed to providing players a fun, positive, and secure environment in which to learn and enjoy the game of soccer. We do not tolerate bullying at any practice, game or other MUFC sanctioned event. We will promote a TELLING atmosphere. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is taking place is expected to report the incident. Players and parents should be assured that they will be supported when bullying is reported.
 

Definition of Bullying

Bullying is defined as conduct, gestures or comments which are insulting, intimidating, humiliating, hurtful, malicious, degrading or otherwise offensive to a player, group of players and/or teammates, and which create a hostile or intimidating environment, or which negatively affects a player’s physical and/or emotional well-being. Bullying is any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it is a single incident or a series of incidents that results in intentional pain and distress to the victim.

Signs and Symptoms

A child may indicate he or she is being bullied through various signs and symptoms. While some children are prone to report bullying to their parents, coaches or adults, others will not, due to fear, intimidation or other factors. Coaches and parents should be aware of possible signs indicating that bullying may be taking place. These signs and behaviors could indicate other problems, but bullying should be considered a possibility and should be investigated.

Procedures for Parents, Coaches, and the Executive Director

1.    Parents should report bullying incidents to the team coach or manager. If the problem persists, reach out to the MUFC Youth Soccer Coaching Director or Executive Director. If necessary and appropriate, police may be consulted.

2.    In all cases of reported bullying, parents of the player who was bullied shall be informed immediately and may be asked to meet with the respective team coach and/or coaching director to discuss the incident. In all cases, strict confidentiality shall be maintained. It is not our goal to make a public example of reported incidents.

3.    The negative behavior must be investigated and the bullying stopped immediately. The parents of any player who is reported to be bullying will be contacted immediately by the respective team coach, coaching director, or MUFC Executive Director and asked to meet to discuss the incident to help the bully or bullies change their behavior.

Consequences of Bullying

1.    In a first offense situation involving bullying, an attempt will be made to encourage the bully (or bullies) to modify their behavior for their benefit, for the benefit of the person bullied, and for the team. An attempt will be made by the coach, manager, or parent(s) to reconcile the situation between players (age and level of maturity and or severity of offense must be considered).

2.    If the bullying persists, disciplinary action against a player may be taken by the team coach and/or MUFC Executive Director which may include, but is not limited to, immediate suspension from participation in practices or game(s) for a period of time.

3.    After the incident/incidents have been investigated and addressed, the situation will continue to be monitored by the respective team coach, team manager, and players’ parents to ensure the problem is resolved.

Baseline Concussion Testing

Baseline Concussion Testing

Baseline tests are used to assess an athlete's brain function before they show symptoms of a concussion. Baseline tests should be administered prior to the start of the playing season and during your child's regularly scheduled physical.

The CDC (Center for Disease Control)  recommends all children ages 10 and up who play team sports have a yearly baseline concussion test.
 

For more information please visit the following links:
 

CDC Heads Up
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html
 

US Club Soccer
https://usclubsoccer.org/headinjuries/
 

Virginia Youth Soccer Association
https://www.vysa.com/recognize-to-recover/

Baseline Concussion Testing

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