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The Football Association of Ireland would like to draw your attention to the following guidelines for the safe use of goalposts. Too many serious injuries and fatalities have occurred in recent years as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts. Safety is always of paramount importance and everyone in football must play their part to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future.

1. For safety reasons goalposts of any size (including those which are portable and not installed permanently at a pitch or practice field) must always be anchored securely to the ground.
Portable goalposts must be secured by the use of appropriate anchors to prevent them from toppling forward.
It is essential that under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb, swing on or play with the structures of the goalposts.
Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goalposts may topple over.
Regular inspections of goalposts should be carried out to check that they are kept properly maintained.
2. Portable goalposts should not be left in place after use. They should be removed to a place of secure storage.

3. It is strongly recommended that nets should only be secured by plastic hooks or tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks should be removed and replaced. New goalposts should not be purchased if they include metal cup hooks which cannot be replaced.

4. Goalposts which are "home made" or which have been altered from their original size or construction should not be used. These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries.

5. Guidelines to prevent toppling:
I. Follow Manufacturer's guide-lines in assembling goalposts.
ii. Before use, adults should:
ensure each goal is anchored securely in its place exert a significant downward force on the cross bar exert a significant backward force on both upright posts exert a significant forward force on both upright posts These must be repeated until it is established that the structure is secure. If not, alternative goals/pitches must be used.

REMEMBER TO USE ALL EQUIPMENT, NOT JUST GOALPOSTS, SAFELY AT ALL TIMES.

Kilcock Celtic Football Club acknowledges its roles and responsibilities towards every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care.

We subscribe to the Child Protection Procedures and Practices contained in the Handbook published by the Football Association of Ireland, and endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document.

"Every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.

The Football Association of Ireland recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is determined to meet its obligations to ensure that those Clubs and organisations providing football opportunities for children and young people do so, to the highest possible standards of care.

These procedures apply to anyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. For example, volunteers in Clubs, referees, Club officials, helpers on Club tours, football coaches and medical staff.

The Football Association will consider, having taken advice, whether anyone who has a previous criminal conviction or caution for offences related to the abuse of children or young people, violence or any sexual offences should be excluded from working with children or young people. This position is re-enforced by Government. legislation and guidance".

In order to meet the objectives set out above, Kilcock Celtic has appointed a nominated Children’s Officer, who will be the first point of contact in our aim to work with football partners at a national and local level to ensure that we deliver a quality service in the community.

He/she has attended the SLYSL 3 hour Child Protection and Best Practice Workshop, and will undertake further training with other members of the Club as appropriate.

All members of our Club who will have access to children and young people, within the context of current legislation and guidance, will comply with Football Association of Ireland advice on screening and vetting.

In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way, or that the Club Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct has been broken, should follow the procedures below.
1. They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Committee.

Your report should include: -
i. Details of what, when, and where the occurrence took place.
ii. Any witness statement and names.
iii. Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
iv. Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made.
v. A preference for a solution to the incident.
2. The Club's Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.
3. The Club's Management Committee will have the power to: -

1. Warn as to future conduct
2. Suspend from membership
3. Remove from membership
any person found to have broken the Club's Policies or Codes of Conduct.

As the governing body of the game, The Football Association of Ireland is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the game at every level.

Football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, everyone equally. Our commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities.

The following policies should be at the heart of the Club's activities.
Kilcock Celtic is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the Club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.
Equality of opportunity at Kilcock Celtic means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

This includes:

• The advertisement for volunteers.
• The selection of candidates for volunteers.
• Courses.
• External coaching and education activities and awards. Football development activities.
• Selection for teams.
• Appointments to honorary positions.
  

Kilcock Celtic will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.
Kilcock Celtic Football Club is committed to the development of the programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities, in order to promote the prevention and eradication of discrimination within its own organisation, and within football as a whole. 
 

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