CLUB LETTER & AGREEMENT FORM
YOUTH TEAM — FC WOOD GREEN
Dear Parents/Carers,
As an England accredited football club, we pride ourselves for the positive environment we offer to the community and existing members. That being said, thank you for considering in signing your child(s) with FC Wood Green for the forthcoming football season, and so we welcome you into our friendly club. While we are delighted to have you all, we need you to be aware of some key information listed below.
Competition
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In the football season 2024/25, we will compete in the North London Youth League, with all fixtures on Sundays, and kick-off times varying between 9:00am to 2:00pm. All fixtures to take place within a ten-mile radius of the north London region.
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Training
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During the full academic year (Sept–Jul [except during school holidays or particular events/occasions]), training sessions will take place Thursday (6:00pm) and Saturday (10:00am) primarily at The Latymer School, N9 9TN. Attending these sessions will enable your child(s) to process relevant information; such as the structure of the club’s vision, the building of team cohesion, and exercises that will support players’ development. That being said, all players will receive professional coaching from the club’s UEFA B licence coach, and as a result concluding the season with enhanced physical development, better understanding of the game, increasing levels of maturity from a psychological aspect, and a much-improved technical ability.
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Registration and Subscription, 2024/2025
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Having developed a better understanding of the environment your child(s) is entering, you must complete and sign the club agreement form (below), and return along with the annual membership/subscription fee, either through bank-transfer or cash; this payment can be made in three separate instalments (£250 by 4áµ—Ê° August, £250 by 1ˢᵗ September, and £180 by 6áµ—Ê° October). This package will translate that no fees are to be paid during official Thursday and Saturday training sessions, as well as league/cup fixtures up to April 2024. Please note that the match-day kit, training wear, and if/any additional training sessions/events will require separate fees. Any concerns with payments, please ensure you communicate with the club before the deadline date.
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Finally, we look forward to working with your child(s) and wish them the best of luck.
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Yours Sincerely,
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Juyel Hussain
FC Wood Green, Director
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T: 07947 222 058
E: enquiries@fcwoodgreen.com
PARTICIPANT CHECKLIST
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Arrive for training/fixtures in good time to prepare thoroughly
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Behave appropriately in and around all sessions, accompanied setting a positive example to your peers
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Football education and consideration of others learning must be taken seriously during all sessions
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Work equally hard for both yourself and the team, and ultimately all parties will benefit
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Respect all decisions made by the coach, and no negative interference should be made of how the club is operating
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Inform the coach of any potential absences/delays, injuries or sickness as soon as possible, and/or if you need to leave the site early
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With sufficient notice, inform your line manager if you are to be late for a session, and/or if you need to leave the site early
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Recognise and applaud all good play. Input of negative criticism towards others will not be tolerated, unless delivered in a constructive manner
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Be a good sport – succeed with modesty and accept setbacks with dignity
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Treat your peers with respect, and as you would wish to be treated
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Never abuse or insult match officials during games in any way, to avoid cautions and fines
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Thank officials and parents/carers after competition/sessions, whilst praising your peers
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Take care of equipment, whether it is yours or of the session that you are involved in
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After each session/fixture, reflect on your performance and how/what you can do to get better.
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS/CARERS IN FOOTBALL
It is imperative to understand that parents/carers play a vital role in a child’s footballing development. You, as much as the child’s personality and ability, dictate whether this is for pleasure or something serious. It can honestly be said that, in the last twenty-five years, experience and evidence has suggested that there has been a mixture of those children that have gone on to enjoy football, continue participation and progress towards a positive path; whilst in turn, those children who have expressed their lost for joy of football, drive to continue and consequently dropping out of participation, as a result of the pressure to pleasing their parents/carers.
However, at FC Wood Green, the environment is designed for inclusivity and to ensure that everybody involved is to be guided in a positive and harmonious nature, in terms of a child’s football development, and how parents/carers support their child(s) during training sessions and matchdays. Whilst the club is signing the player to represent FC Wood Green, parents/carers are also engaged with and kept in the loop of the work and vision that is taking place, or is to be. With that being said, having all on board and on the same page increases the probability of a safe, fun and progressive environment.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SUPPORTIVE PARENTS/CARERS
Children develop in different ways, and at different ages they also react differently in certain situations. Having said that, the intention at FC Wood Green is to provide all children a worthwhile experience, and help them enjoy and appreciate the game of football. It is the child’s game and they are playing for themselves first and foremost. Parent/carers cannot play the game for the child, and it is understandable that the child will not play football as the way an adult sees the game or wants it to be played.
As parents/carers, you have entrusted the care of your child to the coach(s), and if during action a player is receiving multiple instructions from different angles, it is confusing, especially at the younger age groups; consequently, this could result to a decline in decision-making and performance levels. Therefore, it is instructed by the club that there is to be no instructions or coaching whilst the children are under the supervision of the coach(s). However, it is worth noting that there is a difference between instructions and encouragement; therefore, parents/carers applauding and encouraging good play is fully acceptable.
AGREEMENT FORM
