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We, as a Club, take on a commitment to ensure all players enjoy their football in a safe environment.

To achieve this both Parents and Players need to give a commitment in return, the Parent’s Charter and the Player’s Charter.

From Parents the commitment which we require is as follows:-

1. Never use foul language in front of any children or Team Managers
2. Please do not tell your child NOT to listen to their Team Manager whilst playing for the Club
3. Always encourage your child whilst playing, however, also respect that your Team Manager has asked them to play in a certain position. Please do not question the Team Manager in front of your child or any other children.
4. Whenever possible, try and accompany your child when they train or play for the Club.

To support you as Parents and Players we as a Club have in place the following policies and procedures.

1. If at any time you feel you child is being treated unfairly, please do not confront the Team Manager in front of your child or any other children. Approach the Team Manager and ask to speak to them about the matter of concern. Most problems are resolved at this point.
2. If you feel that the matter has not been resolved to you satisfaction, please contact one of the teams’ Child Protection Representatives who will then take up your concern with the Club’s Welfare Officer. The complaint will then be investigated and they will report their findings back to you following the investigation.

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team to win is the most fundamental part of the game. BUT not winning at any cost. Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is also fundamentally important.

Players playing at Asfordby Amateurs Junior and Youth Football Club have certain obligations to follow the Code of Conduct below:

Obligations towards the game

Every player should conduct themselves in a manner which achieves the best possible performance, not use abusive language, avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting and finally set a positive example for others particularly young players and supporters.

Obligations towards one’s own team

Every Player should ensure fair play within the Laws of the game and avoid any influence, which might, or might be seen to, bring into question your commitment to the team.

Obligations towards opponents

Every Player should treat opponents with due respect, avoid violence and rough play and help injured opponents.

Obligations towards match officials

Every Player should accept the decisions of match officials without protest and show due respect towards coaches, team officials and supporters providing they do not contradict the spirit of this code.

In the event that any member feels he or she has suffered discrimination in any way, or that the Club Policies, Rules or Codes of Conduct have been broken, the following procedures are in place :-

They should report the matter in writing to the Club Secretary.

The report should include :-

Details of what, when and where the occurrence took place

Any witness statements and names.

Names of others (if any) who have been treated in the same way.

Details of any former complaints made about the incident date, including when and to whom the complaint was made.

A preference for a solution to the incident.

The Club’s General Committee will sit for any hearings requested and has the power too

1. Warn as to future conduct.
2. Suspend from membership - pending enquiries
3. Remove from membership any person found to have broken the Club’s Policies, Codes of Conduct or has been deemed to have brought the Club into disrepute.
4. The decision of the Club’s General Committee is final.

RULES & CONSTITUTION

1.       CLUB NAME:

The club will be known as ASFORDBY AMATEURS JUNIOR & YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB.

 2.       OBJECTIVES:

The object of the club is to promote the enjoyment of sport through Mini Soccer & Association Football at a number of ages, notably from under 6’s through to Youth Football, and to maintain the levels of high standard we have in place at present, to enable us to remain a Charter Standard Club. This is to be done through our landlords, to arrange competitive matches in a safe environment & in accordance with the F.A. and the Clubs own Child Protection Policies. To form lasting friendships and from time to time arrange Social Events for the enjoyment of all associated with the club.

3.       RULES:

These Rules form a binding agreement between ALL involved with the Club.

4.       REGULATIONS:

• The Club shall have the status of a Charter Standard Club and an Affiliated Member Club of the Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to the Football Association. The Rules and Regulations of the Football Association Limited and Parent County Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being, shall be effective without prior approval by the Club.
• No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior approval by the Club Committee, and any Rule changes will then only be made at an AGM or EGM. Any proposed changes must be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary 28 days prior to the date of the EGM or AGM.
• Any person(s) associated with Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club will also abide by the Football Association’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy, along with Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club’s own Parent’s Charter.
• A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the Members present.
• The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the Members of the General Committee shall be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.
• Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be transferred to a Parent Association (which in the event of dissolution, will be duly formed) who shall determine how the assets shall be utilized for the benefit of the game. Alternatively, such assets may be disposed of in such other manner, as the Members of the Club with the consent of the Parent Association shall determine. 

 5.       CLUB MEMBERSHIPS:

• The Club Members and Signed On players shall be those persons listed on the Club Register. This Register will then be held and maintained by the Club Secretary.
• Membership is open to any Junior / Youth invited to play football for the above-mentioned Club. Parents will be encouraged to become involved in Club events.
• These Members will be expected to adhere to the Rules & Constitution laid down by the above-mentioned club.
• The definition of Members includes: The Players / The Parent(s) / Guardian(s) who are on the Club Secretary’s Register and are associated with the above mentioned Football Club.
• The Football Association and Parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.

 6.       SIGNING ON FEE:

• An annual fee, payable by each registered player shall be determined at the AGM. Fees shall not be repayable. The signing on fee for the 2007 / 2008 Season shall be £20.00 per player.
• Any player joining the club once the season has commenced will be expected to pay the signing on fee worked out on a pro rata basis.
• The Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further contributions from the Members as are reasonably necessary to fulfill the objects of the Club.
• Any late payments of fees will be dealt with at Committee level.

 7.       THE COMMITTEE:

The Officers of the Club shall consist of - CHAIR-PERSON, VICE CHAIR-PERSON, GENERAL SECRETARY, CLUB CO-ORDINATOR, MINUTES SECRETARY, TREASURER, CLUB WELFARE OFFICER, MANAGERS REPRESENTATIVE, 1 FUND RAISING REPRESENTATIVE and 2 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

• These Officers collectively will be called the GENERAL COMMITTEE. No one person shall hold more than one post at any one time, except under exceptional circumstances.
• The Committee shall also be directed by a minimum of 7 persons being present at meetings. At any meeting held, the CHAIRPERSON will always have the casting vote.
• The General Committee shall have the following powers:
• With due consultation, to dispose of or acquire assets as it deems fit.
• To suspend or expel any Manager, Member or Officer deemed guilty of bringing the Club into disrepute with the Football Association and of the conduct prejudicial to the good name of the Club. All formal complaints MUST be submitted to the General Committee, through the Secretary, in WRITING ONLY.
• To act upon all information acquired, and to report on all changes to its  Members.
• To fill any vacancy arising at the AGM or through resignations.
• To ensure that all Members of the General Committee and Managers, are fully paid up Members of Asfordby Amateurs Social Club.To determine Club Publications.
• No such Publications, with the exception of match reports to either the local press or the Official League Press Officers will be permitted, unless sanctioned by the General Committee.
• The Officers and the General Committee shall be elected at the AGM, which will be held in the Close Season. An EGM may be called with fourteen days notice by anyone associated within the Club. This request must be in writing to the Club Secretary. (Any such request will be at the General Committee's discretion.)
• Communication between Members concerning Club issues will not be made after 9pm except in an extreme emergency.General Committee Members of Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club will not be associated with or be Members of any other Junior Football Clubs’ Committee.
• g)        COMMITTEE DECISIONS: The General Committee, whose decision shall be final and binding, shall deal with any matters not covered by these forgoing Rules.
• h)        All Committee Members must sign and return back to the Secretary the tear off slip attached to their copy of the Rules & Constitution.

 8.       MEETINGS:

 Meetings shall be held on regular basis with a minimum of 6 meetings per year and decisions will be made by a simple majority vote, except for:

•  a)    Any winding up of the Club and disposal of assets will be decided at an AGM or EGM and only when a majority vote of two thirds of the General Committee has been achieved.
• b)    Before any Member is suspended or expelled from the Club, the Member shall have the right of appeal to the General Committee in writing within 14 days of their grievance, where a majority of two thirds of the committee will then be required to make a final decision,  unless it is a Child Protection issue. This then becomes the sole responsibility of the Senior Child Protection Officer whose decision will be deemed as final in accordance with the FA and the Clubs Child Protection Policies.
• c)    The Committee will receive a balance sheet at every meeting and review the Central Funds.
• d)    All items for the Agenda must be submitted to the CHAIRPERSON 7 days prior to a meeting.
• e)    All AOB must be submitted to the CHAIRPERSON 48 hrs prior to a meeting.
• f)    It is expected that Committee Members attend ALL meetings. Any Member not attending  3 CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS shall be deemed to have RESIGNED FROM THEIR POSITION.
• g)    Meetings will be always be minuted, and all issues raised will remain CONFIDENTIAL unless discussed otherwise.

 9.       INSURANCE:

 The Club will provide insurance as follows: Personal Accident cover for all teams, Public Liability cover for all its Members and Public Indemnity to cover Players and Managers. Included in the Insurance will also be cover for Players travelling from the Clubs’ home ground to and from matches.

A Copy of the insurance will be held by each Manager and also be on show in the entrance to Asfordby Amateurs Social Club.

 10.    AUDITS:

 The Committee shall appoint an auditor each year and shall require that all annual statements of accounts be made up by 31^st March each year and submitted to the Auditor. An Annual Balance Sheet shall be made available seven days prior to the AGM and to the Football Association & relevant leagues on demand.

 11.    CODE OF CONDUCT: 

As previously mentioned, the Club will adopt the Football Association’s Code of Conduct along with the F.A’s and our own Child Protection Policy, as well as insisting that where changing rooms are used, at least two responsible adults will be present

 12.    PARENTAL / MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• a)   All Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will sign, return and abide by the Club’s Parents Charter and Rules & Constitution.
• b)  Any Parent / Guardian not willing to sign the above mentioned forms will result in their child not being eligible to play football for the above-mentioned Club.
• c)  It is the Parent(s) / Guardian(s) responsibility to reimburse the above-mentioned Club for any fine / penalty incurred by their child or themselves whilst playing or attending competitive football or associated activities under the Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club banner – where the Laws of the game are infringed.
• d) Our landlords insist that at all times, minors using the Social Club’s facilities during or outside of training and match times, will be accompanied by their Parent(s) / Guardian(s).

 13.    TEAM MANAGERS

• a)       It is compulsory that ALL team Managers attend and AGM / EGM.
• b)       A Manager will only be responsible for the players under his/ her supervision during the said training and match times. Outside of these times the responsibility transfers solely back to the Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) unless by prior arrangement
• c)        All Managers will be approved and appointed by the General Committee.
• d)       As a Club, we fully support the development and funding of Team Managers in fulfilling their role. However, if any Team Manager leaves Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club within 12 months of gaining their qualification, they will repay the course fee back to Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club pro rata. The General Committee will only look at exceptional circumstances to this rule.
• e)       The General Committee will deal with misconduct of any form by a Team Manager, unless it is a Child Protection issue. This then becomes the sole responsibility of the Senior Child Protection Officer whose decision will be deemed as final in accordance with the FA and the Clubs Child Protection Policie
• f)         Our landlords insist that ALL Managers will be fully paid up Members of Asfordby Amateurs Social Club.
• g)       If a Team Manager leaves or is asked to leave, all Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club equipment, property and funds will be returned to the Club Secretary within 14 days.
• h)       All kit and equipment remains the responsibility of the Team Managers throughout the season. If at the end of the season kit or equipment is missing or damaged – unless through general wear & tear - the Team Manager will replace the said items.
• i)        It remains the Manager’s responsibility to endeavour to cover all training and match costs – if the Manager is aware that training costs will not be covered – the training session must be cancelled. Cancellations can be made with the Social Club up to 1 hour before a session would be due to start at no cost to Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club, although the Social Club prefer longer notice.
• j)       All monies taken through training, matches and Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club associated events are deemed to be part of the Club’s financial accounts. It is the Managers’ responsibility to look after their team’s financial affairs and to ensure that such monies along with the Managers balance sheets are paid in full, this needs to be at the end of each month to the Club Treasurer.
• k)       All Managers’ will sign and return back to the Secretary the tear off slip attached to their copy of the Rules & Constitution.
• l)       It is the Managers’ responsibility to ensure all admin is correct. However if an error occurs which incurs a fine, as a gesture of goodwill, Asfordby Amateurs Junior & Youth Football Club will pay the FIRST fine only. Any further fines / penalties will be paid back to the above-mentioned Club by the relevant Team Manager.
• m)      All Managers will be expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in accordance with the FA, League, Child Protection Laws and the Clubs’ Rules & Constitution. Any fines / penalties incurred by breaking the said Rules and bringing the above-mentioned Club into disrepute will be paid for by the relevant Manager.
• n)       All Team Managers and Referee’s allocated by the Manager will be expected to satisfactorily complete a CRB check. A list and certificate copies, of all persons completing such a check will be held with the Club Secretary, and the Club Welfare Officer.
• o)       In ALL Club events where we are raising money for the Club, total involvement and support is expected from the Managers.

14.       PLAYERS :

• a)    All Players representing the above – mentioned Club will be expected to understand and adhere to the Laws of the Game.
• b)    All Players will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner so not as to bring the Team / Club into disrepute.
• c)    All Players will respect and abide by the decision of the Referee and their Team Manager.
• d)    All Players will sign, return and abide by the Club’s Players Charter.

WELL DONE TO IAN WAKEFIELD

On 24 January 2008, AAJ&YFC Club Chairman Ian Wakefield was honoured in the Melton Times New Year Honours List for services to Junior Football over the last 12 years. Ian Wakefield received his award from Mayor Pam Posnett and Melton Council Leader Malise Graham.

In the 2007/2008 season the Club’s teams had the following achievements:

• Under 14s Champions of Division F of the Leicester & District League - Manager Jason Young
• Under 13s Third place of Division C of the Leicester & District League - Manager Paul Lyons

In the 2006/2007 season, the Club’s teams had the following achievements:

• Under 18’s League Cup Winners - Tony Copland Manager
• Under 14’s Champions of Division B Leicester & District League - Ady Reading Manager
• Under 12’s Runners-up in Division 4 of the Leicester & District League - Paul Lyons Manager
• Under 8’s Tigers Champions of Division 9 of the Leicester & District Mutual Football League - Cheval Tinsley Manager
• The Clubs teams collectively won the Countesthorpe Shield winning in 5 age groups from 8 age groups.

The Club re-applied for FA Charter status on 1 May 2007 and this certification will last now until 2 May 2010.

2006-2007 COUNTY WINNERS

At the Leicestershire & Rutland FA Awards in May 2007, AAJ&YFC was county winner of the Charter Standard Club Awards.                                                                    

Amateurs' backroom staff (some of whom are pictured right) put the achievement down to the club's continued commitment in providing a safe environment for all children allowing them to enjoy the beautiful game.

AAJ&YFC’s under 17s were also celebrating after winning the County FA's Fair Play award after their first season in the county's Premier Division.

AAJ&YFC’s next aim is to earn FA Community Club status and these hopes were boosted after signing a six-year sponsorship deal with Elite Fitness Group.

In November 2004, the Club was awarded the prestigious FA Charter Standard Award. The Melton Times reported that this award is only given to clubs which can prove they are run in a very professional manner, including having qualified coaches training and running each team, and also having child protection officers and qualified first aiders for each team.

The then AAJ&YFC secretary Paul Durrance and his wife Sarah travelled to Leicester City's Walkers Stadium to pick up the award. Paul said:

"It is a great honour to receive this award on behalf of the club and I would like to thank everyone there for all their hard work in achieving it. It means a great deal to us all. I have seen our club grow from having just three teams four years ago to becoming one of the largest in the area. I'm sure we will continue to go from strength to strength."

In 1996, members of the original committee felt it was time to move on and a new committee was formed.

In 1990 another under 10's team was introduced with Barclay Sports being the proud sponsor of the kit and some of who were amongst those to show off the new kit were - Andrew Johnston, Mark Adams, Andrew Forbes, John Pogmore, Ben Marshall, Joseph Whait, George Leake, Jan Ilic, Carl Thorney, Matthew Mackay, Andrew Gatward, Alistair Nott & Ben Snell.

In 1992 nearly £750 was raised for new kits and tours by releasing 1,750 balloons. It was later reported that some balloons had reached Belgium, Eastern France, Switzerland & Italy.

In 1993 Tony Gordon, Mick Doubleday & Pete Rodgers joined the Amateurs and along with Eric all became respective managers and also committee members for the club managing the Under10's, Under 11's, Under 12's and Under 13's in the Leicestershire Leagues.

In 1994 the Under 14's embarked on yet another organised tour to Holland for a 2 day tournament against teams from Holland, Belgium, Germany & France. With the first day being played on a league basis Asfordby went through with 8 -0 and 3 - 1 wins and goalless draw. The second day Asfordby had the Belgium side S.C. Wolverton. These were a good side but Asfordby went in front 10 minutes before half time. Wolverton drew level with 15 minutes of the match to go which left penalties to decide the game. With each side converting 4 out of the 5 penalties it was sudden death, Asfordby found the net twice, Wolverton needed to score but Endall pulled off a great save and yes the trophy was then well on its way to England

The 1995 / 96 Season was to Eric's last season with the lads playing at Under 15's - with Andrew Copley taking the Player of the Year Award, James Clarke - Top Goalscorer with 39, Daniel Horton & Simon Hunt - Sportsmen, A Johnston - Clubman and Most Improved - Daniel Horton.

In 1986 when Asfordby Amateurs Sports Club was built Eric once again went back in time and formed a new Under 10's age group. This time they were re named "Asfordby Amateurs Juniors" to fall in line with the name of the Sports Club.

With a not very impressive first season finishing bottom of the league, the lads went on to better things the following season and finished third in the table.

Yet again in 1989 another tour to Holland was organised playing in a Dutch Tournament - which ended with the team losing 2 - 0 in the semi finals - but once again a good time was had by all involved.

Please send any contributions about the Club’s History to history@aajyfc.co.uk

In 1980 after Eric had taken his team through to Under 16's he took the challenge up of going back in time and taking an Under 10's team playing in the Coalville Sunday League. With a full line up of players - Wayne Houghton who in his first season collected Top Goal Scorer (13 in league & cup matches) and Player of the Year awards, Paul Tierney who collected Sportsman of the Year, Gary Cramp, Lee Parlby, Jason Creed, Keith Sharpe, Mark Huddleston, Arian Osbourne, Andrew Hill, Jason Gallagher, Jason Lunn, Martin Webster, David Riddle, Stuart Harvey & Craig Gardiner - the final league position for these lads was -

Played - 14, Won - 6, Drew - 1, Lost - 7, Goals For - 23, Goals Against - 46, Points - 13, but including all cup & league matches the results were - Played - 20, Won - 6, Drew - 1, Lost - 13, Goals For - 31, Goals Against - 76.

Also in their first season together various fundraising was done by the parents to ensure the lads continued to look smart - with money raised for kits and tracksuits.

In 1981 the ladies of the team raised money for them all to travel to Holland for the Easter Tour, and at around this time the team moved from their ground at Station Lane into a Porta Cabin at Hoby Road.

The team continued to gain players and enjoyed their football, and by 1983 they had their best season playing 24 games - winning 19 and drawing 5 with 182 goals for and only 28 against. Once again Wayne Houghton showed his talent by scoring 67, but Jason Creed was close by with 62.

Once again this season the team and their parents went off to Holland for the Easter Tour - this time all sporting new kit bags donated by Melton Kitchen Centre.

Eric continued once again very successfully with his lads and saw them through to Under 15's.

Asfordby Amateurs Junior Football Club started out as Asfordby Athletic Juniors FC in 1976 playing at Station Lane Asfordby in the Melton & District League.

The team was formed and managed by the current Social Club President Mr Eric Warren. To set the team up in a "Full" strip a donation of £50 was handed to Eric from the Asfordby 21 Club. This kitted the lads out for their first season and although Eric had 19 players on the books, those who were to take advantage of their new gear initially were:

Andrew Wallace, Sean Kerr, Shaun Handley, Kevin Cooper, Mike Walmsley, Mark Taylor, Mark Wheeler, Dean Bollands, Jeff Challis, Andrew Bowers, Paul Harris, Robert Toth, Mark Bone, David Spicer & Phil Brown.

In their first season together Asfordby Athletic finished 3rd in the league and Stephen Warren was their top goal scorer with 21 goals all told in both league and cup matches.