In pursuing our Mission, we will: 

• Respect the dignity of each individual involved in the club, without discrimination as to age,  gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or creed.

• Provide a safe and fun environment for all within our club. 

• Promote a sense of fairness and teamwork among our members. 

• Facilitate the participation of all ages and abilities in our games and other activities and  encourage them all to achieve their full potential.

• Strive for success on the field of play and for excellence in all our activities.

 • Provide the best possible facilities for the development of games. 

• Provide support for all who work promoting the games within our Club. 

• Have appropriate procedures in place to ensure a special duty of care for the safety and  well-being of all our members.

• Seek to enrich the lives of our members and their families. 

• Promote a sense of loyalty and pride in our Club and in our region. 

• Uphold and promote the values and standards of SFAI and the CSSL. 

• To work closely with schools and other sporting clubs in our region in order to ensure all  children in the community can participate in a variety of sporting activities without suffering  burnout or injury.

• Educate our volunteers in the sport of soccer by providing opportunities to attend  courses and talks in order to reach their full potential in their field as coaches and referees

 

To ensure that best practice is being followed, Moneypoint AFC will: 

• Adopt and implement the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland as  defined by SFAI & CSSL as an integral part of its policy on children in the club. 

• Ensure that the Club Committee is elected and endorsed at each AGM by those interested  parties attending the AGM. 

• Appoint and empower a Child Protection Officer

 

• Ensure best practice throughout the club by having available its code of conduct, including  the disciplinary, complaints and appeals procedures in operation within the club, to all its  members. The club’s code of conduct should be posted in all facilities used by the club. 

• Develop effective procedures for responding to and recording accidents. 

• Ensure that all club members are given adequate notice of AGMs and other meetings. 

• Ensure that all minutes of all meetings (AGM’s/EGM’s/Committee) are recorded and  safely filed. 

• Provide for the safety and well-being of members and children by endeavouring to ensure  that all Mentor’s, Coaches and visiting coaches, as well as parents involved in supervision/training  and match day rotas, are vetted to the satisfaction of An Garda Siochana or other relevant bodies. 

• Endeavouring to ensure that visitors to the Club are adequately supervised thus ensuring that  no visitor is ever alone with a child. 

• Endeavour to ensure the responsible use of mobile phones and cameras by both adults  and children. 

• Promote the game and club through various media including photographs, reports & video,  without compromising children’s identities. 

• Endeavour to adopt best practice with regard to children / coach ratio during training sessions  and match days. 

• Children who attend training regularly will be given priority when playing matches. 

All parents/guardians are expected to participate in supervision rotas in order to help us to  comply with the strict guidelines of Child Protection which are now passed under legislation.  

 

Parents/guardians will be contacted by Club co-ordinators in relation to supervision at training  sessions, match days and blitzes. Supervision rotas will be organized for each separate training  centre and age group. 

 

On registration, all players, parents, guardians, and coaches are agreeing to abide by the  Codes of Conduct as outlined by SFAI/CSSL. 

 

Registration to the club entitles every child to a properly run coaching sessions. Every effort will be made to arrange blitzes or skills sessions.  

 

The Club will decide on the age and capacity to enrol and participate and may terminate  membership at any stage. 

The following policies have been defined within the Club to ensure we carry out our mission, vision and values as a club:

●        Health and Safety Policy

●        Child Protection Policy 

●        Inclusion Policy

For coaches and committee members heavily involved in the club, membership fees for their  children will be refunded to them. 

 

Any training courses taken by coaches will be reimbursed to them once certs have been submitted.

Basic First Aid training will be mandatory for one coach over each age group. Defib Course will be available. Both covered by club.

 

Membership fees will be set annually and agreed by the committee or determined at the AGM.  Membership fees will be set to cover membership to Moneypoint AFC soccer club, Insurance and item of gear to be decided by committee at meeting.

Permission will be sought from each parent regarding permission to photos taken of their child for clubs website and social media pages. List will be given to coach at beginning of season.

Prior approval is required from the Committee in respect of any fundraising activities proposed. Quarterly and Year End Accounts 

 

It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to: 

• Prepare year-end accounts for consideration at the AGM. 

• Equipment and team kits remain the property of Moneypoint AFC. The kit for each age  group will be the responsibility of a designated person. An up-to-date register of all equipment/kits is held by the club. 

• Sponsorship of clothing, equipment, prizes or otherwise requires the agreement of the  Committee.

 

• Be loyal and give their friends a second chance. 

• Be friendly and particularly welcoming to new members. 

• Be supportive and committed to other team members, offer comfort when required. 

• Not get involved in inappropriate peer pressure and push others into something they do not  want to do. 

• Keep within the defined boundary of the playing/coaching area. 

• Behave and listen to all instructions from the coach. Play within the rules and respect the  official and their decisions. 

• Take care of equipment owned by the club. 

• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age,  gender, ability, race, cultural background or religious beliefs or sexual identity. • Refrain from the use of bad language or racial/sectarian references. This includes bullying  using technologies like social media or texting. 

• Refrain from bullying or persistent use of rough and dangerous play. 

• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach  or team manager if they are going to be late. 

• Members must wear suitable kit – for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager. 

• Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly. 

• Junior members are not allowed to smoke/vape on club premises or whilst representing the club in any regard.

• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club  premises or whilst representing the club. 

• Show respect to other youth members/leaders and show team spirit. 

• Keep themselves safe. 

• Report inappropriate behaviour or risky situations for youth members. 

• Play fairly and be trustworthy. 

• Respect officials and accept decisions. 

• Show appropriate loyalty and be gracious in defeat. 

• Challenge or report the bullying of your peers. 

• Respect opponents. 

• Not cheat or be violent/aggressive. 

• Not use violence. 

• Make your club a fun place to be.

• Be safe and happy in their chosen activity. 

• Be listened to. 

• Be respected and treated fairly. 

• Privacy. 

• Enjoy your sport in a protective environment. 

• Be referred to professional help if needed. 

• Be protected from abuse by other member or outside sources. 

• Participate on an equal basis, appropriate to their ability. 

• Experience competition and the desire to win. 

• Be believed. 

• Ask for help. 

• Any misdemeanours and general misbehaviour will be addressed by the immediate coach  and reported verbally to the designated person. Persistent misbehaviour will result in dismissal  from the club/sport. Parents will be informed at all stages. 

• Dismissals can be appealed by the coach/volunteer with final decisions taken by the club  committee or referred to the governing body depending on the disciplinary procedures within  the sport. 

Parents/guardians are expected to: 

• Positively reinforce their child/young person and show an interest in their chosen activity.  Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy their sport. 

• Do not place their young person under pressure or push them into activities they do not  want to do. 

• Deliver and collect the child punctually to and from coaching sessions/matches. • Ensure their child is properly and adequately attired for the weather conditions of the time,  including shorts, shirt, socks, tracksuit, sweat-tops, hat, gloves, water bottles, sun cream etc.  (insert sports specific requirements) 

• Ensure that proper footwear and protective equipment are worn at ALL times in accordance  with Health and Safety Regulations. Any child not in possession of the fundamental  requirements will not be permitted to participate. 

• Detail any health concerns pertaining to the child on the consent form, in particular  breathing or chest conditions. Any changes in the state of the child's health should be reported  to the coach prior to coaching sessions. 

• To inform the coach prior to departure from the field of play if child is to be collected early  from a coaching session. 

• Encourage their child to play by the rules and teach them that they can only do their best.  Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results. 

• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all. • Behave responsibly on the side-lines; do not embarrass your child. 

• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes. 

• Use correct and proper language at all times. 

• Encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own performance and  behaviour. 

• Show appreciation and support the coach. 

• Ensure their child is punctual. 

• Be realistic and supportive. 

• Provide their child with proper clothing and equipment. 

• Ensure their child’s hygiene and nutritional needs are met. 

• Accept the official’s judgement. 

• Acknowledge the importance and role of the club coaches who provide their time free to  ensure children’s participation in the club. 

• Promote their child’s participation in playing sport for fun. 

• Know their child is safe. 

• Be informed of problems or concerns relating to their children. 

• Be informed if their child is injured. 

• Have their consent sought for issues such as trips. 

• Contribute to decisions within the club. 

• Complain if they have concerns about the standard of coaching. 

•SFAI/CSSL have laid a guidance document for Complaints, Disciplinary and Disputes.  

The Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers:  

1. Chairperson,  

2. Treasurer,  

3. Secretary  

4. PRO

5. Plus, persons elected at an Annual General Meeting. 

• The Officers of the Club who shall be honorary (non-paid) shall be the Chairperson,  Treasurer and Secretary.  

• All Committee members must be members of the Club.  

• Committee Members shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual  General Meeting unless otherwise resolved at a Special General Meeting.

• The Club Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club.   

 

•Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the  Club Committee meeting.  

• The Chairperson of the Club Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a  tie. 

 •. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson or in their absence the Vice Chair 

• The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Committee shall be three. 

 • Decisions of the Club Committee of meetings shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.  

• Any member of the Club Committee may call a meeting of the Club Committee by giving not  less than 7 days’ notice to all members of the Club Committee.  

• The Club Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year. 

• An outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected.  Any vacancy on the Club  Committee which arises between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by a member  proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Committee members and  approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee members. 

• The Club Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in  respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules. 

 

• The Annual General Meeting usually fulfils the basic purposes of electing officers and other  members of the Executive Committee, of reviewing the Accounts and of considering other  matters of importance to the Club membership. It also considers changes to the  Constitution. 

• The Club shall hold an Annual General Meeting in the month of February to: 

              1. Approve the minutes of the previous year’s AGM.  

2. Receive reports from the Chairperson and Secretary.  

3. Receive a report from the Treasurer and approve the Annual Accounts.  

4. Elect the Executive Committee. 

5. Appoint someone responsible for certifying the Club’s accounts.  

6. Fix the subscription for the ensuing year. 

7. Consider changes to the Constitution. 

8. Review and consider any Byelaws. 

9. Deal with other relevant business.  

• Nominations for election of members as Club Officers shall be made in writing by the  proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Club  Secretary not less than 21 days before the AGM.  

• Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given in writing to the Club  Secretary not less than 21 days before the Meeting.  

• A Special General Meeting (SGM) may be called at any time by the majority of the  Committee. 10% of the Club Members may also call such a meeting. The meeting must take  place within 21 days of the Secretary receiving notice of the request. Business at an SGM may be  any business that may be transacted at an AGM.  

• The Secretary shall send to each member at their last known email written notice of the  date of a General Meeting together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before  the Meeting.  

• The quorum for a General Meeting shall be 3. 

• The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee, shall  take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a  simple majority.  

• In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote. • The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter  Minutes of General Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club. 

All financial documents should be retained by the Secretary for 7 years. 

 

• The policy will be reviewed and adjusted and updated where necessary. 

• Minor adjustments may be made at the Coaches & Committee meetings and will be  operational and effective until the next AGM or EGM. 

• Major adjustments will be made at an AGM or EGM.

 

 

 

Roisin Coleman

Moneypoint AfC

Secretary

June 2025

Safeguarding

 Moneypoint AFC in accordance with the FAI Handbook, FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy, other FAI policies, procedures and our legislative requirements have agreed this Child Safeguarding Statement which is binding on all members. Moneypoinr AFC is a soccer club operating on a Local scale Providing sporting activities and opportunities for children and young people through participation in clubs. Moneypoint AFC offers sporting activities to children and young people from the age of 7. Moneypoint recruits over 15 volunteers with over 100 participants. Moneypoint AFC is committed to safeguarding children and by working under the guidance of our Safeguarding Policies and procedures, our staff, both volunteers and employed working with our children and young people, throughout the Association, seek to create a safe and fun environment for children and young people to participate in their sport. Principles to Safeguard Children from Harm As defined in the Children First Act, 2015, “harm” means, in relation to a child (a) assault, ill-treatment, or neglect of the child in a manner that seriously affects or is likely to seriously affect the child’s health, development, or welfare, or (b)sexual abuse of the child, whether caused by a single act, omission or circumstance or a series or combination of acts, omissions, or circumstances, or otherwise. This statement recognises that in accordance with legislation and the requirements of FAI Handbook, FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy, other FAI policies and procedures that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. Moneypoint AFC is established on a number of core principles: - the needs of the Child, integrity and respect, environment, equality (protected regardless of race, ability, ethnicity or sexual orientation), fair play, welfare and safety in football. These underlying principles underpin our rules, policies and procedures to ensure that when Children participating in our activities, they do so, as far as is practicable, in a safe and enjoyable environment. Risk Assessment In preparing this statement moneypoint AFC have completed a Risk Assessment of the potential risk of harm to children when they are participating in any of our games and attending our activities. The risks were reviewed under the following headings; Club and Coaching Practices; Complaints & Discipline; Reporting Procedures; Use of Facilities; Recruitment; Communications; and General Risk of Harm. The Risk Assessment was undertaken on (Insert date). The table below lists the area of Risk identified and the list of procedures and policies for managing these risks   Risk Identified Procedures/Policies in place QR Code shortcut  Risk of harm including assault, ill treatment or neglect of a child in a manner that seriously affects or is likely to seriously affect the child’s health, development or welfare or sexual abuse of child ● FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy ● FAI Concern-Complaint policy ● FAI Handbook ● Safeguarding training ● (add any additional policies, procedures or code of Conducts) 1.FAI Child Welfare & Safeguarding Policy     Risk of harm of abuse when hosting an activity and or an away trip ● FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy ● FAI Concern-Complaint policy ● Safeguarding training ● (add any additional policies, procedures or code of Conducts) 2. FAI Concern-Complaint Policy   Risk of harm of online abuse through social media ● FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy ● FAI Social Media policy ● (add any additional policies, procedures or code of Conducts) 3. FAI Social Media Policy   Bullying of a child ● FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy ● FAI Concern-Complaint policy ● FAI Social Media policy ● (add any additional policies, procedures or code of Conducts) 4. FAI Handbook          Moneypoint AFC’s Child Safeguarding Statement has been developed in line with requirements under the Children First Act 2015, (the Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017), and Tusla’s Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice). Moneypoint AFC has the following procedures in place as part of our Safeguarding Policies: ● Procedures for the management of allegations of abuse or misconduct by staff or volunteers against a child availing of our activities; ● Procedures for the safe recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers to work with children in our activities; ● Procedures for provision of and access to child safeguarding training and information, including the identification of the occurrence of harm; ● Procedure for reporting of child protection or welfare concerns to Statutory Authorities; ● Procedures for maintaining a list of the persons in the relevant service who are mandated; ● Procedure for appointing a relevant person. All procedures/policies listed are available on request. FAI Policies and the FAI Handbook are available on https://www.fai.ie/about/library The Mandated persons  is Kirsten Pakes of the FAI Moneypoint AFC recognise that implementation is an ongoing process. Our soccer club is committed to the implementation of this Child Safeguarding Statement and the accompanying child welfare and safeguarding policies and procedures that support our intention to keep children safe from harm while participating in our activities. This Child Safeguarding Statement will be reviewed in March 2026 or as soon as practicable after there has been material change in any matter to which the statement refers. This statement has been published on the clubs website, It has been provided to all staff, volunteers and any other persons involved with the service. It is readily accessible to parents and guardians on request. A copy of this Statement will be made available to Tusla and members of the public if requested. 

Date:09.03.25 
Signed:Roisin Coleman 
On behalf of Moneypoint AFC For further information on this Child Safeguarding Statement, please contact relevant person Christine O’ Brien @moneypointafc2025@gmail.com