A club the size of Lansdown requires the use of numerous pitches and negotiating for the use of the various playing/changing facilities is both difficult and time consuming.  It is essential that members behaviour, and that of the opposition, does not in any way jeopardise the continued use of the playing and changing facilities.

Most playing/changing facilities are part of school complexes and, since classes may be in progress or students present, general levels of conduct should take account of this.  All members are specifically reminded:

  • To park only in the defined parking areas.
  • To use only the specific playing/changing facilities provided – do not wander around schools
  • Not to smoke or drink alcoholic beverages whilst at any of the playing/changing facilities.
  • Not to “knock up” by the side of the pitches until the previous match has been completed and players have left the pitch.  This also applies to our opposition.
  • Not to take food onto the playing area (except for oranges for half time).
  • That liquid refreshments should always be in non-breakable containers.
  • That all rubbish should be properly disposed of (including orange peel).
  • Not to sit on the backboards in the goals during half time as this may damage them.
  • Not to use foul language, obscene gestures or make excessive noise.
  • Treat any persons present at the playing/changing facilities politely and pleasantly (they may be teachers, school governors, parents etc).

 

The Committee will take a serious view of any breach of the above guidelines, or any conduct that brings the Club into disrepute and all members are asked to note the following excerpt from the Constitution:

 “The Committee shall have the power to expel any member whose conduct shall in the opinion of the Committee render him/her unfit for membership of the Club”

(12.2.1 of the Constitution as approved 6 September 2002)