Ruddington Village FC want to provide football to the young people of Ruddington and the surrounding areas in a safe, friendly and fun environment. The idea is of course for young people to learn about playing in a team and make friends (hopefully for life). We believe this can have a really positive impact on our community.

At the younger age groups we want to ensure that all players get a chance to play so we promote equal playing time. Everyone likes winning of course but this is not our primary aim and we do not support any of our teams playing with a win at all costs attitude. As the teams move to 9 aside and 11 aside there is more room for competitive approaches but of course with the backdrop of being a community club and providing football in a fun and safe environment.

Finally, we ask our managers to have an open approach with the parents and children at all times and explain at the beginning of the season how things will work for your team.

If anyone feels that these codes of conduct and the club ethos are not being followed then please raise this with our Club Welfare Officer, Paul Disney, 07967342832 or another member of the committee who will be happy to help resolve any issues.

This code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of the Football Association and wish to work with Ruddington Village FC.

• Community - Football at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions.
• Equity - Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
• Participants - Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate in the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters, Football is committed to appropriate consultation.
• Young People - Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.
• Propriety - Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.
• Trust and Respect - Football with uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.
• Violence - Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.
• Fairness - Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.
• Integrity and Fair Play - Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.