Club policies & procedures

The safety, development and enjoyment of every child is our top priority. These documents set out how we make that happen.

At Gornal DC, the safety, development, and enjoyment of every child is our top priority. Our policies and procedures are in place to ensure a consistent, supportive, and transparent environment for players, parents, and coaches alike.

By making subscription payments into the club, parents and guardians acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined within our policies. These include – but are not limited to – safeguarding, fair play, coaching standards, communication protocols, and player development pathways.

We ask all families to familiarise themselves with these documents to help us maintain the positive culture we're building across all teams. If you have any questions about our policies, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Safeguarding Policy

How Gornal DC protects the welfare of every child and young person at the club, and who to contact if you have a concern.

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Player Development Policy

What the club promises players and parents about coaching standards, game time, and finding the right environment for each child to progress.

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Spectators Code of Conduct

What the club expects from parents, carers and spectators on the touchline, and what happens if those expectations are not met.

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Players Code of Conduct

The standards of effort, respect and fair play expected of every Gornal DC player on and off the pitch.

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Social Media Policy

The rules for posting about the club online, covering respect, confidentiality, cyberbullying and official announcements.

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Complaints Procedure

How to raise a concern about the club informally or formally, what happens during an investigation, and how to escalate to Birmingham County FA.

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Coaches Code of Conduct

The professional standards every Gornal DC coach agrees to uphold, from player welfare and equality to age-appropriate sessions and conduct on the touchline.

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Club Equipment Policy

Who owns club kit and equipment, how it should be looked after, and what must be returned when a team or manager leaves.

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Privacy & Data Protection Policy

What personal information the club collects about players and families, why it is held, who can see it, and how to request access or deletion.

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Whistleblowing Policy

How anyone connected to the club can safely report behaviour they believe is wrong, unsafe or inappropriate, and what happens after they do.

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Every policy in the Club Information Pack is published in full above. A downloadable copy of the pack is being updated — if you need it before then, ask your team manager or contact the club.

Mandatory

Membership & Conduct Agreement

This agreement is a mandatory condition of involvement with Gornal DC.

At Gornal DC, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all players, coaches, parents, and spectators. To support these values, all parents, guardians, coaches, and members are required to read and agree to the Gornal DC Information Pack, which outlines the club's full policies, procedures, and expectations.

You can read the full Club Information Pack by downloading it from the link on this page.

By signing this agreement, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by:

The Gornal DC Information Pack
All club policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
Confidentiality and communication standards

This includes responsibility not only for your own behaviour, but for any spectators attending on your behalf and, where applicable, your child. Failure to sign or adhere to this agreement may result in disciplinary action, including:

Suspension or removal from training sessions or matchday squads
Reassignment to the Development Centre for further review
Matchday or long-term spectator bans
Full removal from the team and/or club
Denial of participation in future Gornal DC events or fixtures

We reserve the right to take appropriate action in any circumstance that we feel compromises the wellbeing, safety, or integrity of the club.

Your support and understanding are essential in helping us create a positive footballing experience for all. Thank you for playing your part in making Gornal DC a club to be proud of.

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This is a legally binding digital agreement.

I confirm I have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the Gornal DC Information Pack, including all policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and communication standards. I understand that all internal club communications (including WhatsApp messages, emails, and committee discussions) are strictly confidential and must not be shared, copied, or distributed externally without permission. I understand that any breach of this agreement – including sharing internal communications – will result in disciplinary action, which may include immediate removal from the club, suspension from all activities, and/or referral to relevant governing bodies or authorities.

We store your submission securely and use it only to evidence that club policies have been read and agreed. See our Privacy & Data Protection Policy.