History of the League; Respect - Peter Houseman Youth League

PETER HOUSEMAN YOUTH LEAGUE – HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015CHILD WELFARE IN FOOTBALLOur focus is on safeguarding the welfare of all young people who participate in the PeterHouseman Youth League, and protecting them from physical, sexual, or emotional harm, andfrom neglect or bullying.Serious causes for concern are fortunately comparatively rare, and should be reported to theHampshire County F.A. for further investigation. There is however equal concern for incidentswhich affect the conditions under which youth football is played, particularly those which areconsidered poor practice. These range from conflict between opposing teams’ parents,spectator incursion onto the pitch, and general threatening behaviour towards players,officials, and supporters.Such incidents have become too common, and every club needs to work towards theirelimination, to ensue that the children in their charge are provided with a safe environment inwhich to play. Clubs are held responsible for the behaviour of their managers, coaching staff,players, parents, and spectators (and may incur considerable fines for neglection of this duty),and are expected to engender responsible behaviour by way of education and example.A mandatory requirement under F.A. rules is the appointment of an officer (Child WelfareOfficer) by each club, and these persons have an important role in the implementation of thespirit of child welfare. They are trained to a high standard, and act as a first point of contact foranyone having concern in such matters. Names and contact details of club CWOs are nowpublished in this handbookFor help or further details, contact PHYL Child Welfare Officer, Dave Watton, on01256 422368 or cwo@phyl.co.ukF.A. RESPECT PROGRAMMEFollowing from the Child Welfare in Football detailed above, the Peter Houseman YouthLeague, and all of our member clubs, are committed to the F.A. RESPECT programme, whichhas been developed to eliminate poor practice at all levels within our sport of football.We expect ALL participants of the League to vigorously support the programme, and trust, inturn, that ALL will benefit by its adoption.Intro - 4Revised 4-Aug-14

PETER HOUSEMAN YOUTH LEAGUE – HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015June * tba Presentation Day* tba AGMNotes* Subject to venue availability (to be advised)B & B CupsDates vary for differing age groups and rounds, Check PHYL website fordetails.Intro - 6Revised 4-Aug-14