FA Respect
An Online Guide for Parents

As part of its Respect programme, The FA has launched a new free Respect online parent guide - a replacement for Soccer Parent. The online module features film content to showcase unacceptable parental behaviour and its consequences on young players. There is also commentary from well-known and grassroots football figures, including Stuart Pearce and Howard Webb

>>Go To Respect Guide for Parents

See more FA Respect Videos at YouTube

>>Elders & Betters
>>Two Rays
>>Respect da Ref!

Club Welfare Officers

The club Welfare Officer is Kirsty Bush who can be contacted on 07973137660 or dash.bush@virgin.net. If she cannot be contacted and the matter is urgent please contact Trevor Sostacenko on 07771547227 or eaglessos@aol.com.

The club welfare officers have the responsibility for ensuring that children and young people who play for the Eagles can play football in a safe and non threatening environment, and are not subject to any physical or oral abuse. If you have any concerns whether they arise from the behaviour of a team official or another adult associated with the club, or indeed a visiting team, please discuss them with Kirsty or Trevor. Club welfare officers will also report any incidents of serious abuse that are drawn to their attention to the appropriate authorities, irrespective of whether that abuse may occurred outside the football environment.

"You too can be part of the Club

Get involved as a volunteer"

We're waiting to hear from you!

The Club is run entirely on a voluntary basis, and we are always looking for more people to help. Even if you can only give an hour every now and again, we'll make sure we make good use of your time and skills.

Willing helpers are never turned away. We realise how precious time can be and we won't pressure you into taking on more than you can manage.

Our programme includes:

  • Mini soccer schools for boys and girls aged from 5 to 7 on Saturday mornings
  • 7-a-side friendly league matches for ages U7 to U10
  • Age groups from U11 to U17 play competitive football in the Royston Crow Youth Football League and Hertfordshire Girls League
  • Coaching sessions for each team/age group - run on varying nights of the week

These are just a few of the jobs that helpers can do:

  • Putting up and taking down nets
  • Looking after the kit
  • Producing/putting up posters
  • Writing press releases and reports for your child's team for local press and the Club website
  • Organising social events
  • Selling raffle tickets
  • Coaching, or helping coaches at training sessions
  • Arranging transport
  • First aiders
  • Fundraising
  • Making refreshments

All volunteers working with children must be prepared to be CRB checked which will be paid for by the club.

What's in it for you?

Helping out is a great way to get to know people and to contribute to the Club's development - and you don't necessarily need to know anything about football!

So... don't stay in the car while your child enjoys the football - there's plenty to do! There's more than one way to support your footballer!

How to get involved ...

Print and complete this volunteer form and return it to the club via a manager or directly to a club officer and we'll get in touch with you