SBC Player Handbook

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SOUTH BANK CUACO
handbook
1. Club Articles of Association
2. Club Officer Roles
3. Club Policies
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Selection Policy
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Code of Conduct
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Disciplinary Code
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Finance Policy
4. Club History
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SBC History
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CUACO History
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South Bank Cup record
5. Club Website information
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Club Shop promotion
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Contents
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Articles of Association
Constitution
SOUTH BANK CUACO Football Club (SBC) was formed in 2001 by the merger of two clubs: South Bank
Football Club and Commercial Union Association Company Football Club (CUACO). SBC is affiliated to the
Amateur Football Association (AFA) and play their football in the Southern Amateur League (SAL)
Club Mission
To promote a culture of sporting success and high achievement in the spirit of teamwork,
loyalty and friendship
Club Membership
Playing Members and Associate Members will be admitted to SBC following recommendation from two
existing Members and after payment of their annual registration fee. All Members must abide by the Code
of Conduct and other SBC policies approved by the Management Committee. The Management Committee
has the right to refuse membership or expel Members.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Club will hold an AGM for all Members annually. The objective of the AGM is:
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Receive the Chair’s / Secretary’s annual report
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Set the budget for the coming football season
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Elect Club Officials and those to carry out non-executive club roles
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
Any Member can apply to the Management Committee to call an EGM to resolve matters of an extraordinary nature. These will only be matters that are beyond the remit of the Management Committee to
resolve. If such an application is approved by the Management Committee, or is supported by greater than
66% of the Members, an EGM must be convened within 21 days of the matter being brought to the attention
of the Chair. Club Governance
SBC affairs will be managed by the SBC Management Committee whose authority is delegated by SBC
Members. The remit of the Management Committee is to:
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Ensure the Mission and Values of the Club are upheld at all times
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Set and implement Club Policy in accordance with the Club Mission
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Select and approve any change of Club Officers or Non-Executive Roles on a temporary or co-opted
basis.
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The right to approve or refuse membership or expel a Member
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The Management Committee
The Management Committee will be formed by the Club Officials (see below). The Management Committee
will be chaired by the SBC Chair or SBC Deputy Chair and will normally meet monthly. Minutes will be
issued within 48 hours of the meetings end for Chair’s approval and publication.
Officers of the Club: SBC Members will elect officers of the Club at the AGM or EGM, into the following positions:
Club Officials
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Chair
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Deputy Chair
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Match Secretary
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Communication Officer
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Club Captain
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Social Secretary
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2x Elected Team Captains representatives
Non Executive Club Roles:
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Team Captain / Managers
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Club Coach
The details of the associated responsibilities of each Club Officer or other role is contained within the Club
Roles and Responsibilities document available at www.clubwebite.co,uk/southbankcuaco
Quorum
Chair or Deputy Chair plus 4 other Club Officials
Management Committee decision making authority
Management Committee voting rights will be extended to all Club Officials Where voting is required,
decision will be carried on a simple majority.
Club Selection
SBC Selection Policy will govern all matters of player and team selection
Club Discipline and Conduct
SBC Disciplinary Policy will govern all matters of football discipline. SBC Code of Conduct will set the
standards of Membership
Club Finance
All matters of a Financial nature will be governed by the SBC Financial Policy
Club Mission
To promote a culture of sporting success and high achievement in the spirit of teamwork,
loyalty and friendship
Elected positions
Club Chair
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Chair meetings of Club Officials, Management Meetings, AGMs and EGMs
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Represent the Club at honorary functions
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Oversee and manage the officers of the Club
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Promote the Club’s mission in all its activities
Deputy Chairman
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Review, produce and oversee the implementation of internal Club policies
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Chair meetings of Club Officials, Management Meetings, AGMs and EGMs as required
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Represent the Club at honorary functions as required
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Develop and maintain Associate Members of the Club
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Promote the Club’s mission in all its activities
Club Secretary
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Manage Club discipline
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Maintain communications with Associate Members
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Liaise with the Southern Amateur League, LFFA and AFA
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Produce and maintain the Club calendar
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Maintain League communications
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Arrange all internal Club meetings and take minutes and follow-up on actions
Club Treasurer
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Manage and produce Club Accounts monthly
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Manage Club expenditure policy
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Report on all Financial matters to Management Committee and the AGM
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Authorise and oversee all Club purchases
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Arrange the collections of all incoming funds: match fees, registration fees, sponsorship
Match Secretary
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Liaise with the Leagues regarding fixtures
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Communicate fixtures with Club captains
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Liaise with referees regarding fixtures
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Report results and scorers to League
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Communicate kit requirements to captains
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Arrange pre-season friendly requirements
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Club officers: Roles and Responsibilities
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Social Secretary
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Produce and implement Club events calendar
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Manage all sporting/social events
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Manage Club fund raising activities
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Promote Club social culture in accordance with the Club mission in liaison with Club and Team
Captains/Managers
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Maintain and develop sporting and social links with other Clubs and London South Bank University
Communications Officer
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Maintain and update Club website including Club news, information and events
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Liaise with Club Captains/Managers to ensure timely publication of match reports
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Produce external communications on behalf of Club including marketing and player recruitment
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Produce and disseminate Club newsletter to all members
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Promote the Club mission to members and external audiences
Club Captain
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Support the implementation of Club selection policy
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Resolve selection disputes in liaison with Team Captains/Managers
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Represent players’ interest at Management Committee
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Liaise with Team Captains/Managers re the collection of fines
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Promote the Club mission to Team Captains/Managers and playing members
Team Captains/Managers
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Manage team selection in accordance with Club policy and League rules
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Collection of match and registration fees, and payment of match referees and home teas
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Maintain team discipline and good conduct
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Report on player performance to other Club and Team Captains/Mangers
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Maintain kit and delegate kit cleaning
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Maintain Team player lists including registration details as required by the league
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Promote the Club mission to playing members
Appointed positions
Club Coach
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Schedule and plan the Club training programme
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Liaise with London South Bank ground staff to ensure the availability of facilities
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Liaise with and coordinate other coaches as necessary
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Liaise with team Captains/Managers to address specific training needs
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Coordinate Club Selection Day activities
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Selection Policy
Club Mission
To promote a culture of sporting success and high achievement in the spirit of teamwork,
loyalty and friendship
Southern Amateur League Rules, Section 10 E
Every Club shall play its best available qualified team or teams in all matches in the Competition.
Principles of the Selection Policy
1. The South Bank CUACO Football Club and its Selection Policy will promote the highest possible level of
success and achievement for it’s 1st team
2. The Selection Policy will promote the competitive success and achievement of all Club teams
3. All Club teams will field the strongest team of players available for each game in descending order from
the 1st team to the 6th team
4. All players are registered with the Club rather than any specific team and are as such available for
selection in accordance with the Selection Policy.
5. The Selection Policy will seek to promote the players with the highest ability to the highest teams.
6. The Selection Policy will seek to safeguard the opportunity for players to demonstrate their ability to play
at the highest standard achievable in accordance with the Selection Policy.
7. The Selection Policy will seek to provide opportunities to play competitive football for all registered
players.
8. The Selection Policy is designed to facilitate the promotion/demotion of players between teams based
on previous player performance and/or the interests of the Club. As such the Club does not operate a
‘squad’ system but will seek to limit disruption to teams where possible.
9. All players registered with the Club thereby agree to adhere to the Club’s selection Policy.
10. The Selection Policy will be operated with a spirit of good will, fairness and reasonableness to promote
and safeguard the interests of the Club and its players.
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Rules of selection
1. All players registered with the club are deemed available for selection unless they have identified
themselves as unavailable for selection for an identified reason such as injury.
2. The 1st team Captain/Manager can select any player registered with the club who is available for
selection for any competitive game.
3. The 1st team Captain/Manager has first choice of selection from all registered players available for
selection for any competitive game.
4. The Reserve team Captain/Manager then has the choice of all remaining registered players available
for selection for any competitive game followed by, in descending order, the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th team
Captain/Managers.
5. Being identified as a Selected player will normally mean that the player will play in the game they
have been selected for but does not entitle the player to a full game. Captains/Managers will use their
discretion in the use of substitutes in the competitive interests of the team and the Club.
6. Selected players who have not had the opportunity to play during a competitive game for which they
are selected can request that they are deemed selected for the next lower team for the next competitive
game.
7. Normally a player who has been demoted from a team as a consequence of previous player
performance and/or the interests of the Club should be allowed the opportunity to demonstrate their
ability at the standard of the team directly below that from which they have been demoted. As such a
demoted player who is available for selection is deemed selected for the next lower team for the next
competitive game.
8. A player who has declared himself available for selection but does not wish to play for the team
for which he is selected is deemed unavailable for selection for the club. As such he must not be
selected by any team until such time as he is deemed available for selection. A player will not be
deemed available for selection until they demonstrate that they are willing to adhere to the Cub’s
Selection Policy.
Implementing the Policy
1. The 1st team Captain/Manager will publish the 1st team Selected players by no later than Monday 5.00pm
(or two days after the previous match).
2. All other Captain/Managers will publish their respective selected players by no later than Wednesday
5.00pm (or three days after the previous match).
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3. All lists of selected players will be published using the Club Team Selection form and will be distributed
via email to the following club officers; the Club Captain, the Communications Officer, all other team
Captain/Managers.
4. Team Captain/Managers will communicate with Captain/Managers of the team above and/or below
(either in person or by phone) on a weekly basis to ensure that information regarding player performance
and potential are shared to inform the selection process.
5. It is the responsibility of Captain/Managers to ensure that selected players are available for selection.
6. Where selected players become unavailable a Captain/Manager will negotiate with the Captain/Manager
of the next lower team to ensure that the higher team has at least eleven players.
7. The effective operation of the selection process requires open and honest sharing of information as well
as a high degree of reasonableness in negotiation between Captain/Managers.
8. All disputes regarding the selection process between Captain/Managers will be forwarded to the Club
Captain for initial arbitration.
9. All player complaints regarding the selection process will be forwarded to the Club Captain for initial
arbitration.
10. The Club captain will report to the Club Management Committee regarding the selection process on a
regular basis.
Glossary of terms
Available for selection Deemed selected A player registered with the Club who can be selected by any team
A player who was selected for a higher team but is not selected for
the following game and as such is selected for the next lower team
for the next competitive game.
Deemed unavailable for selection A player who refuses to play for the team for which he is selected.
Demoted player A player who was selected for a higher team but is not selected for
the following game.
Selected player Unavailable for selection A player whose name appears on a Team Selection form.
A player who is unavailable to play through injury or other reason
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Code of Conduct
Club Mission
To promote a culture of sporting success and high achievement in the spirit of teamwork,
loyalty and friendship
• All members of the Club agree to comply with all Club Policies and to conduct themselves in accordance
with the Club Code of Conduct as a consequence of registering with the Club.
• Team captain / managers, Club officers, Club members or spectators should report any infringement of
the Code to the Club Management Committee for appropriate action.
• All Club Membership is subject to approval and / or cancellation by the Club Management Committee.
• Infringement of this Code of Conduct or other Club Policy may result in the cancellation of membership
and report to AFA, League or other appropriate authorities.
• All Club Policies and Codes are designed to realise the Club Mission.
Player’s Code
1. Learn and play by the Laws of the Game.
2. Play to win but fairly and be a good loser.
3. Play to the best of your abilities for yourself, your team and the Club.
4. Be a good sport. Recognise all good play, whether by your team or by the opposition.
5. Treat all players with respect, as you would like to be treated.
6. Never argue with the Referee or Assistant Referees decisions.
7. Control your temper and use your energies for playing better football.
8. Co-operate with your captain / manager, team mates, opponents and the match official(s),
9. Never swear, spit, make racist or other offensive remarks or gestures to any player, Referee or Assistant
Referees or spectator.
10.As a substitute or substituted player, when off the field of play, you are still subject to the authority and
the jurisdiction of the Referee.
11. At the end of the match, all players must shake hands and thank the Referee and Assistant Referees.
12.Players must show respect for the facilities and equipment they use. Players occasionally will be
expected to help set up and clear away equipment.
13.Having made yourself available for selection by the Club and been selected by a team captain / manager
make sure you do not let your team mates down by pulling out at late notice or failing to attend a match.
14.Be on time. Be sure that you know the exact location of where the game is to be played. Arrange to be at
the ground or meeting place before the appointed time.
15.Ensure that you pay match fees (including any fines) on the day of the relevant match. Captain/Manager’s Code
1. Read, understand and be aware of your responsibilities as laid down in your AFA and League (SAL)
Handbooks.
2. As a team captain / manager your actions and conduct, set the example for your players and spectators.
Set a good example at all times as a senior representative of the Club.
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3. Read the Player’s and Spectator’s Codes and understand what is being asked of all participants in your
sport. Actively promote all Codes and Club Policies.
4. You are responsible for the players’ health, welfare and safety during the period they are involved in team
activities.
5. Check that you have the necessary equipment, documentation and first aid box before you leave for the
match or training.
6. Ensure that each player is correctly dressed with appropriate kit and the necessary safety equipment,
shin pads etc., before being allowed to play. (A Referee can send a player off the field of play until
correctly dressed – See The Laws of the Game)
7. Get treatment for an injured player immediately. There are no exceptions.
8. Never, either physically or mentally, push players beyond their abilities and always put the player’s future
health and wellbeing first.
9. Never condone unacceptable behaviour by doing nothing. Act to reinforce appropriate behaviour and
conduct in accordance with Club Codes and Policies.
10.Remind players and all others concerned, that bad behaviour is punishable by the AFA and League, with
heavy fines and / or suspension of the Club in accordance with the Club Discipline Policy.
11. Always be prompt, courteous and correct when dealing officials, opposition managers, Referees and
Assistant Referees.
12.A manager or other designated non-playing person must not enter the field of play without the permission
of the Referee
13.Confirm selection, venues, times, dates etc. to players as early as possible in accordance with the Club
Selection Policy.
14.Promote players who have demonstrated the ability to play at a higher level to higher team captains /
managers in accordance with the Club Selection Policy.
15.Talk to any demoted (non-selected) player in person or by phone with sensitivity, tact and encouragement
for the future.
16.Ensure all players are aware of the Club Discipline Policy and collect any associated fines on the day of
the relevant match.
17.Support other team captains / managers, officers and the Club by consistently implementing all Club
policies. Spectator’s Code
1. ‘Spectators’ include Club members, supporters, officers managers substitutes and anybody watching a
game.
2. Remember that amateur players play organised sports for their own enjoyment. They are not there
to entertain the spectators. Never use profane language or harass, physically or verbally, players,
managers, coaches, Referees or Assistant Referees or other spectators.
3. Applaud all good play, by your own team or their opposition.
4. Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.
5. Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a game.
6. Respect the Referee and Assistant Referees decisions. Remember they are only human and can
sometimes make an honest error.
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7. Encourage players to play according to the Laws of the Game.
8. Read the Laws of the Game to better understand the game you are looking at and commenting upon.
9. Spectators are not allowed to enter onto the field of play.
10.A Referee has the authority and jurisdiction to admonish a spectator whose conduct is unacceptable and,
where objectionable, to leave the ground or the vicinity of the field of play. 11. Spectators are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the Referee from the time of arrival at the Club
or the ground, both on and of the field of play, until departure.
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Discipline Policy
This policy applies to all players of South Bank Cuaco Football Club.
Club Mission
To promote a culture of sporting success and high achievement in the spirit of teamwork,
loyalty and friendship
1. A player reported, to either or both, the Amateur Football Alliance or/and the Club by a match official or
any other responsible person for committing a misconduct offence will be disciplined promptly, warned
as to his future conduct and punished by the Club in accordance with the schedule as below. Where
the offence is reported by other than a match official the offence will be treated and dealt with by the
Management Committee as if it had been reported by the match official.
2. A suspension of two games for the following cautionable offence:•
dissent by word or action
3. A suspension of one game for the following cautionable offences:•
persistent infringement of the Laws of the Game
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delays the restart of play
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fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick or free kick
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enters or re-enters the field of play without the permission of the referee
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deliberately leaves the field of play without the permission of the referee
4. A suspension of two games for the following sending-off offences:•
serious foul play
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receives a second caution in the same match
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denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the
ball
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denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an
offence punishable by a free kick or penalty kick
5. A suspension of three games for the following sending-off offences:•
attempting to kick or strike another player
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spitting at an opponent or any other person
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use of offensive, insulting or abusive language or gestures
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refusing to give or giving a false name to the referee when requested to do so
6. A suspension of four games for the following sending-off offences:•
kicking or striking another player
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butting (other than to the head)
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head to head contact
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7. The above suspensions for sending-off offences will be doubled when it is the player’s second sendingoff offence in any one season.
8. A suspension, at the Management Committee’s discretion, sine die for the following sending-off
offences:•
butting head to head
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causing the match to be abandoned
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improper, insulting or violent behaviour towards match officials
9. Any player who persistently offends i.e. receives three or more cautions in any one season, or is guilty
of serious mis-conduct or whose actions or behaviour brings the name of the Club into disrepute, will
be asked to appear before the Management Committee to review the player’s past conduct record and
consider the continuation of the player's membership of the Club.
10. Any player who is cautioned or sent-off is responsible for all administration charges and fines imposed by
the Amateur Football Alliance.
11. The administration charge as determined and amended from time to time by the Amateur Football
Alliance must be paid by the player concerned to his Team Captain on the day of the offence for
forwarding on that player’s behalf to the Amateur Football Alliance. Any player who does not pay the
charge on the day of the offence is not eligible for selection for the Club for the following week nor in
the future until the charge has been paid. Any player who believes he has extenuating circumstances in
respect of the non payment of the charge must make his representations to the Club Captain.
12. Any player reported for a misconduct offence will be notified by the Secretary, normally by e-mail
or letter, of the administration charge and any suspension or fine imposed by the Amateur Football
Alliance. The administration charge/fine must be paid in accordance with time scale notified by the
Amateur Football Alliance. A player will not be permitted to play for the Club while charges/fines remain
outstanding i.e. not paid within the notified time scale.
13. Any player who is suspended or otherwise sanctioned by the Management Committee, in accordance
with the Club’s Discipline Policy, will be advised by the Secretary by e-mail or in writing which will be in
addition to any suspension imposed by the Amateur Football Alliance.
14. A player may appeal against the punishment imposed by the Management Committee. The appeal
must be made by e-mail or in writing to the Secretary within ten days of the date of notification from the
Secretary advising him of the punishment imposed.
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SBC Finance Policy - 4th June, 2009
Club Mission
To promote a culture of sporting success and high achievement in the spirit of teamwork,
loyalty and friendship
1. For the 2009/10 Season, the following match and registration fees will apply:
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Registration fee: £40 for all members (including youth1 and associate members2)
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Match levy: £10 for adult members; £6 for youth, full-time students3 and unemployed4
2. Payment of registration fees is required by the end of October, or if the player joins post 1st
November, 2009 then within 2 weeks of playing his first game for the Club.
3. Match fees will be paid to the respective Captain / Manager on the day of the game and recorded on the
Match Report Form.
4. Late payment of registration fees (see 2 above) and non-payment of match fees will result in the player
being suspended from selection.
5. Captain / Managers must, together with a copy of the Team Finance spreadsheet, send monthly to the
Treasurer all monies collected net of approved expenses and referee / tea payments.
6. It is the Captain / Managers responsibility to follow up all outstanding monies owed by players.
7. For expenses below £200, approval is required from The Treasurer and one additional Management
Committee member before any commitment is made to a supplier.
8. For expenses greater than £200, approval is required from the Management Committee before any
commitment is made to a supplier.
9. Expenditure that does not follow 7 and 8 above, will not be honored by The Club.
10. All Club cheques must be signed by The Treasurer and one of the following: Chairman or Club Secretary. The Treasurer owns the list of approved signatories.
11. The Club will not pay for the cleaning of kit.
12. Players are responsible for the payment of player disciplinary fines. The Club will honor Club disciplinary
fines.
13. The Treasurer should be notified, and positively accept, before any monies are transferred into the
Club Bank accounts. Full details behind all transfers must be provided to the Treasurer within 7 days of
transfers being made.
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Youth players are those registered with the Club and who are under 17 years old as of the moment
Non-playing adult members
Part-time students are treated a full members
Does not include part-time employed members
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South Bank Cuaco FC History
The Club founded in 2001 by the merger of CGU CUACO, formerly CUACO founded in 1919 and joining
the League that year, and South Bank AFC formerly Borough Polytechnic founded in 1892 and who joined
the League in 1946. The merger of the two Clubs was very much a “marriage of convenience” as the CGU
CUACO ground in Copers Cope Road, Beckenham was sold by the Club’s parent Company and South Bank
suffered, at around the same time, an exodus of its playing membership.
CUACO played from its formation until 1974 at Elm Lane, Catford and also at Beckenham from the 1960’s
following the merger of Commercial Union with Northern Assurance. Other grounds included Eltham Road,
Lee Green from 1949 to 1972 and Avery Hill Road, New Eltham.
Little of South Bank’s pre war history is known as a result of Club records being destroyed “as a result of
enemy action” other than its first ground was Clapham Common followed by a move to Dulwich Village in
1900 and then in 1910 to Turney Road, a ground which the Club shared with Old Westminster Citizens until
1937.
CUACO’s major honour was the “treble” of the AFA Senior Cup (without conceding a goal) beating
Nottingham University 3-0 in the final, the SAL Championship and the London Insurance Offices Charity Cup
in season 1961/1962. Four years earlier in season 1957/1958 the Club had achieved the “double” of the SAL
Championship and AFA Senior Cup again defeating Nottingham University in the final this time 1-0.
The pinnacle of South Bank’s history was the SAL Championship (as South Bank Polytechnic) in season
1993/1994 and its retention in the following season. Since joining the League the Club has appeared in
the AFA Senior Cup final on four occasions with victory only once by 4 goals to 3 in an enthralling match in
season 1966/1967 against Westminster Bank.
Individual Honours
In 2008 Ralph Salter was presented with an FA Commemorative medal recognising his 50 years playing in
amateur football. The SBC ‘Clubman of the Year Award’ was also renamed the ‘Ralph Salter Award’ in his
honour.
SAL representatives
T Tagg, J Roberts, M Caskey, D Bravenboer
Achievements to date
In 2001/02, the first year that the Club was formed, the 1st team gained promotion to the second division
of the Southern Amateur League (SAL). In 2002/03 the 4th team were promoted to the second division as
champions as were the 5th team in 2003/04. This meant that in the 2004/05 season the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th
teams were all in the second division of the SAL.
The 1st team got to the semi-final of the AFA Cup in 2004/05 loosing 3-4 in extra time to the eventual winners.
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The 1st team having been relegated in 2005/06 bounced back to win the 3rd division and gain promotion
to the second division in 2006/07. The 4th team also won the Minor Challenge Cup in 2006/07 beating Old
Owens 4th team 3–2 on penalties.
Club Officers
Season
Chairman
Hon Secretary
First XI Captain
2001/02
D Mumford
C Ferris
D Bravenboer
2002/03
D Mumford
C Ferris
T Tagg
2003/04
D Mumford
C Ferris
T Tagg
2004/05
D Mumford
C Ferris
T Tagg
2005/06
D Mumford
C Ferris
T Tagg
2006/07
D Mumford
C Ferris
M Caskey
2007/08
D Mumford
C Ferris
M Caskey
2008/09
D Mumford
C Ferris
D Gritton
2009/10
D Bravenboer
C Ferris
D Gritten
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The CUACO Football Club History
The Club
CUACO Football Club was formed in 1919 as the Football Section of the Commercial Union and Associated
Offices Athletic Club, at a meeting on 10 June 1919 at 24, Cornhill, London. The name of the Club remained the same until 1999 when it changed to CGU CUACO following a merger
between Commercial Union and General Accident.
In 2001 the Club merged with South Bank to become South Bank CUACO. This followed another merger
between CGU and Norwich Union which resulted in Norwich Union selling the Copers Cope Ground to
Crystal Palace Football Club.
Grounds
Home matches were played at Elm Lane, Catford from 1919 until 1974. The Copers Cope Road, Beckenham
ground was acquired following a merger with the Northern Assurance Company in the 1960’s and extended
with the purchase of the neighbouring General Steam and Navigation ground. Other grounds included
Eltham Road, Lee Green from 1949 to 1972 and Avery Hill Road, New Eltham following the merger with the
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company.
Competitions
The Club initially ran 2 teams, but it is not clear which competitions, if any, were entered for the first 2
seasons.
In 1921/22 the first team entered the Southern Amateur League (SAL) and the 2nd XI entered the Insurance
league - Reserves section. Both teams entered the Amateur Football Alliance (AFA) Cups and Insurance
Cups and the first team also entered the Essex Union Cup. The 3rd XI played friendlies only.
The number of teams fluctuated with a peak of 9 teams regularly in the seasons: 1960-64; 1968/69 and
1981/82. Cups and Trophies
The major honour during the Club’s lifetime was the first team’s treble of the AFA Senior Cup (without
conceding a goal), the SAL First Division, and the London Insurance Offices (LIOFA) Charity Cup in season
1961/62. The AFA Cup final was won against Nottingham University 3-0. A photograph of the team can be
found in the South Bank CUACO Clubhouse in Turney Road, Dulwich.
Four years earlier the Club won the double of AFA Senior Cup (beating Nottingham University 1-0 in the
Final) and the SAL First Division. They surprisingly lost 1-0 against Pearl in the final of the LIOFA Charity
Cup, partly due to the goal collapsing and the match being suspended for 10 minutes!!
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AFA Finals competed in were:
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1961/62 - 1st XI 3 Nottingham University 0
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1961/62 - 4th XI 1 Barclays Bank 0
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1957/58
- 1st XI 1 Nottingham University 0
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1956/57
- 1st XI 0 Walpole Athletic 1
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1959/60 - 1st XI 0 Winchmore Hill 1
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1928/29 - 3rd XI 0 Midland Bank 1
The First team’s SAL First Division successes were in the ‘treble and ‘double’ seasons 1961/62 and 1957/58.
LIOFA Charity Cup victories included the following seasons:
1933/34, 1949/50, 1951/52, 1952/53, 1953/54, 1955/56, 1956/57, 1957/58, 1959/60, 1960/61, 1961/62,
1962/63, 1963/64, 1966/67, 1967/68, 1982/83, 1984/85, 1989/90, 1992/93
We were awarded the Cup outright on 2 occasions in recognition of the number of times we had won the
Cup.
The SAL Ian Hamilton Trophy for Hospitality and Sportsmanship was awarded to CUACO in the 1994/95,
1997/98 and 1998/99 seasons.
CUACO had the best conduct record in the SAL in the 1998/99 season, so were awarded the Wilkinson
Sword.
CUACO also twice won the Commercial Union European Cup. Although a company competition the cup
was competed for by teams from England (CUACO), Holland (Delta Lloyd), Belgium (CU Belgium), France
(CU France), Scotland (GA Scotland), Ireland (Hibernian) and Turkey (GA Turkey). The competition ran
for 7 years between 1994 and 2000 and was held in Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London, Dublin, Dundee
and again finally in Amsterdam. CUACO won the competition in 1994 in Amsterdam and in 1998 in Dublin.
The 1998 trophy was awarded to the winning CUACO team by Mick McArthy the then manager or the Irish
national team.
Individual Honours/ Representative players
H G Millar
The highest individual honour gained by a current CUACO player was by Hugh Millar, with 2 Full Amateur
international caps for Scotland, against Ireland in December 1949 and England in March 1950. He regularly
appeared for the AFA, SAL and LIOFA representative teams and could have easily played for a senior
amateur club but continued to play for CUACO until he was transferred at work to Liverpool branch.
B E Gardiner
Brian Gardiner was presented with a Football Association award for 50 years service to football. In addition
to being the Club Chairman for 22 seasons and Honorary Secretary for 13 seasons, Brian captained CUACO
teams and sat on SAL and LIOFA committees for numerous seasons. He played well over 1,000 games for
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the Club. AFA representatives
P Clydesdale, A G Cranch, D C Crotty, C Crowhurst, R Cude, W C Hull, B L Miller and P E Savin.
SAL representatives
L F Allen, M J Allighan, M Caskey, P Clydesdale, A G Cranch, D C Crotty, C Crowhurst, R Cude, W C Hull,
B L Miller, P Robson, P E Savin.
LIOFA representatives
L F Allen, M J Allighan, C Baker, J S Brown, S Carpenter, M Caskey, R L Churcher, P Clydesdale,
A G Cranch, D C Crotty, C Crowhurst, R Cude, M Daly, K Gard, I Gates, V Golds, J Green, P J Hobbs,
W C Hull, A Lyons, D McKinlay, R T Meads, B L Miller, M Morley, K S Moss, D Parrish, A Peppitt, P Robson,
K G Ruffell, M Saunders, P E Savin, R Sell, J Skrine, L J Smith, N Spencer, R Struce, A Taylor.
Club Officers
Season
Chairman
Hon Secretary
First XI Captain
1919-20
J Mather
F G O Forster
F N Wood
A J Shambrook
C H Jukes
1920-21
G W Bullock
F G O Forster
J C Walker
1921-22
G W Bullock
F G O Forster
J C Walker
P J Barnard
1922-23
G W Bullock
F G O Forster
J C Walker
P J Barnard
1923-24
G W Bullock
F G O Forster
H C Smart
P J Barnard
B D Nicolson
1924-25
J F Lea
F G O Forster
B D Nicolson
P J Barnard
1925-26
J F Lea
P J Barnard
J C Walker
S G M Mills
1926-27
J F Lea
P J Barnard
E S Bell
S G M Mills
1927-28
J F Lea
P J Barnard
B D Nicolson
J F Lea
P J Barnard
B D Nicolson
S G M Mills
1929-30
G T Bullock
P J Barnard
B D Nicolson
D E Evans
1930-31
G T Bullock
P J Barnard
B D Nicolson
G K Kayes
1931-32
G T Bullock
D I Burns
B D Nicolson
G K Kayes
1932-33
G T Bullock
D I Burns
B D Nicolson
1933-34
G T Bullock
D I Burns
B D Nicolson
1934-35
G T Bullock
D I Burns
B D Nicolson
1935-36
G T Bullock
D I Burns
F Gedge
1936-37
G T Bullock
D I Burns
F Gedge
1937-38
G T Bullock
D I Burns
G S Marriott
1938-39
G T Bullock
W A R Hipwell
G S Marriott
1939-40
G T Bullock
W A R Hipwell
G S Marriott
Second World War
1946-47
J C Walker
W A R Hipwell
G S Marriott
1947-48
J C Walker
W A R Hipwell
F Gedge
1948-49
B D Nicolson
W A R Hipwell
H G Millar
1949-50
B D Nicolson
W A R Hipwell
H G Millar
1950-51
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
H G Millar
1951-52
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
W Hull
1952-53
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
W Hull
1953-54
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
W Hull
1954-55
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
A G Cranch
1955-56
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
A G Cranch
1956-57
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
A G Cranch
1957-58
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
A G Cranch
1958-59
B D Nicolson
K A Watcham
K S Moss
1959-60
B D Nicolson
A G Cranch
K S Moss
1960-61
B D Nicolson
A G Cranch
K S Moss
1961-62
B D Nicolson
A G Cranch
C Crowhurst
1962-63
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
C Crowhurst
1963-64
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
C Crowhurst
1964-65
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
C Crowhurst
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1965-66
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
B L Miller
1966-67
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
B L Miller
1967-68
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
P Clydesdale
1968-69
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
P Clydesdale
1969-70
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
D Parish
1970-71
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
D Parish
1971-72
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
N R Crampton
1972-73
B D Nicolson
B E Gardiner
T W Mills?
1973-74
J A Wheeler
B E Gardiner
J L King
1974-75
J A Wheeler
P D Gallagher
J L King
1975-76
J A Wheeler
P D Gallagher
J L King
1976-77
J A Wheeler
B E Gardiner
T P T Higgins
1977-78
B E Gardiner
P J O’Neill
R E Skinner
1978-79
B E Gardiner
H D Smith
R E Skinner
1979-80
B E Gardiner
H D Smith
L F Allen
1980-81
B E Gardiner
H D Smith
L F Allen
1981-82
B E Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
J Austin
1982-83
B E Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
L F Allen
1983-84
B E Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
G Webb
1984-85
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
G Webb
1985-86
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
G Webb
1986-87
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
I Gates
1987-88
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
I Gates
1988-89
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
I Gates
1989-90
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
I Gates
1990-91
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
M Morley
1991-92
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
N Spencer
1992-93
B.E.Gardiner
T J Barrett
M Powell
1993-94
B.E.Gardiner
T J Barrett
K Aubrey
1994-95
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
K Aubrey
1995-96
B.E.Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
M Caskey
1996-97
B E Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
M Caskey
1997-98
B E Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
D Vaughan
1998-99
B E Gardiner
A.N.Parsons
D Vaughan
1999-2000
D P Fuller
P Holehouse
D Vaughan/D Bravenboer
2000-01
D P Fuller
P Holehouse
D Bravenboer
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All other Captains, Match Secretaries and Referees Secretaries are too numerous to list, but they all deserve
thanks for the time and effort they put in to help make CUACO a club that was envied.
Highest Win and Defeat
Without playing records from 1919 it is difficult to have a complete picture, but it is unlikely that there was a
worse defeat than the 1-24 thumping by Midland Bank in October 1977.
The highest victory found was 12-1 by the 1st XI v Cornhill in 1962/63, but this is unlikely to be the highest, so
if anyone knows about a bigger win, please let me know.
The information included is to the best of my knowledge. If any names or dates should be added or changed,
please let me know.
Thank you to Howard Smith and Brian Gardiner in helping to compile this history.
Alan Parsons
[email protected]
April 2006
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South Bank FC Cup record
Season
Team
Competition
Opponents
Result
1947/48
1st
Surrey Senior
Merton
2-0 W
1950/51
3rd
Minor
Midland Bank
4-1 W
1952/53
1st
Surrey Senior
London School of Economics
3-0 W
1953/54
2nd
Surrey Junior
Kew Association
3-2 L
1955/56
2nd
Surrey Junior
Carshalton
2-1 L
1959/60
2nd
Surrey Junior
Merton
4-0 L
1960/61
1st
Surrey Senior
Blackheath Wanderers
4-2 W
1963/64
1st
Surrey Senior
Old Salesians
3-3* 2-1 L
1965/66
1st
Surrey Senior
Carshalton
2-2* 2-1 W
1965/66
2nd
Surrey Junior
Clapham Old Xaverians
3-0 L
1966/67
1st
Senior
Westminster Bank
4-3 W
1967/68
2nd
Surrey Junior
Old Josephians
2-0 W
1968/69
2nd
Surrey Junior
Old Suttonians
3-2 W
1978/79
5th
Senior Novets
Civil Service
2-1 W
1980/81
1st
Senior
West Wickham
4-2 L
1980/81
1st
Surrey Senior
Polycrom
1-0 L
1980/81
2nd
Surrey Intermediate
Clapham Old Xaverians
2-0 W
1981/82
1st
Surrey Senior
Old Westminster Citizens
1-0* W
1982/83
1st
Senior
Norsemen
4-2 L
1982/83
3rd
Junior
National Westminster Bank
3-2* W
1983/84
5th
Senior Novets
Polytechnic
2-1* W
1984/85
1st
Senior
Old Salesians
3-2 L
1984/85
1st
Surrey Senior
Old Salesians
2-1* W
1986/87
1st
Surrey Senior
National Westminster Bank
2-1 W
1987/88
3rd
Junior
Old Stationers
1-0 L
1987/88
4th
Minor
Old Parmiterians
2-1 W
1987/88
5th
Senior Novets
Southgate Olympic
4-1 L
1991/92
1st
Surrey Senior
Witan
1-1* 1-0 L
1993/94
1st
Surrey Senior
National Westminster Bank
2-1* L
1994/95
1st
Surrey Senior
National Westminster Bank
4-3* W
1995/96
1st
Surrey Senior
Carshalton
2-1 L
1996/97
2nd
Surrey Intermediate
Old Thorntonians
2-1 L
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