Rules and Policies
In addition to the Club Rules listed here below, the club takes its responsibilities very seriously and has a number of policies in place to conform to England Hockey’s requirements and provide a safe and protected environment for everyone involved with the club. The Club is also working towards Club’s 1st Accreditation
Volunteers
All volunteers ( club coaches, team managers, umpires, committee members) are encouraged to work to high standards in line with Club policies. The following documents apply:
All volunteers must read and understand these documents. The Volunteer Agreement Form must then be signed and returned to the Club Secretary Katie Keward Bright.
Please download all the documents as a Volunteer Pack zip file
If you have any queries please contact Club Chairman Jon Lane (jon@nav.co.uk ) who is the Volunteer Co-ordinator
Insurance
The Club holds the England Hockey recommended civil liability insurance which covers Officers, Officials and registered members for; Directors and Officers Liability, Abuse, Legal Defence Costs and Employers’ Liability*.
Please be aware that the Club does NOT hold Personal Accident or Injury Cover for individual members. The Club recommends that individuals take out their own personal injury/accident cover.
* The areas of Liability Insurance described here should in no way be considered exhaustive.
Club Rules
- Club Colours and Kit
All Team members are responsible for ensuring that, in order to improve and uphold the image of the club, they wear club colours at all times matches. All teams within the club have squad playing shirts. Those with sponsor logos on must be worn rather than player’s own shirts.
| |
Home |
Away |
| Playing Shirt: |
Red |
White |
| Shorts/Skort: |
Black |
Black |
| Socks: |
Red with black & white turndown |
White with black & white turndown |
Club kit including tracksuits is available at the club shop on
Tempest Sports
Club members are expected to use the recommended supplier to ensure that the image of the club is consistent across all teams and sections.
- Playing Fines
At the discretion of the Management Committee internal fines may be levied as a result of Yellow or Red Card offences committed during matches. Fines must be paid to their Captain within seven days.
The fines are:
Yellow Card: £5.00
Red Card: £10.00
- Selection
If you know you are not going to be available for forthcoming matches, please let your team captain know as soon as possible, at least a week in advance.
- Behaviour
Treat umpires with respect and be courteous at all times – they give up their time so you can play hockey. Treat visiting teams as guests, and take all necessary steps to ensure that they enjoy their stay. At all venues, home or away, treat all property with respect. Play hard but play fair. The club’s reputation depends on your behaviour, and is therefore your responsibility.
- Annual Membership Subscriptions
Annual membership fees are due by October 1st – the start of the League season Failure to pay Annual Membership Subscriptions on time may result in suspension from training, non-selection for fixtures, or possible termination of membership. If you have difficulty paying your Annual Membership Subscription, you MUST write to the Chairman before 1st October giving an explanation of your circumstances.. The Management Committee will consider cases of hardship in confidence and sympathetically and will reply in writing. New members joining the club part way through the season will pay a reduced rate subscription at the discretion of the Management Committee.
- Match Taxes
Match taxes must be collected for ALL Club matches, whether League, Cup or Friendly. A Match Sheet must be completed and returned for all games shown in the handbook Match Taxes for Senior’s games must be paid before departing. Players are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that their payment has been correctly recorded on the Match Sheet. Players who forget to pay their match tax on the day of the game will be required to pay it the following week. No match tax is levied on juniors’ fixtures.
Any player who persistently fails to pay their match taxes will be sent a reminder letter, and will be asked to pay the outstanding amount immediately by cheque. Failure to pay match tax arrears will result in suspension from training, non-selection for fixtures, and, if necessary, termination of membership. If you are having difficulty paying your Match Taxes, you MUST notify the Club Chairman in writing as soon as possible.
Captains must submit the match sheets (with a cheque to cover money collected) fully completed (including the score) to the Treasurer within 14 days of the match being played. The official Match Sheet must be used; no other method of recording match taxes will be accepted. The Team Captain (or person nominated to collect Match Taxes for each team) will be responsible for any money collected until it is received by the Treasurer. Match taxes must be collected for tournaments relative to the cost.
- Safety
Due to the nature of the game, England Hockey and the club recommend that all players wear gumshields and shin pads for all training sessions and matches. The club holds civil liability insurance for all club members and volunteers, and Legal Proceedings cover. The club does not carry Personal Accident or Injury cover, and players are therefore strongly recommended to take out adequate insurance cover individually.