Match Day

Match Day
Matches The Centre of Excellence is organized for the development of the players and in this case the result is secondary. Therefore, as parents do not become frustrated or begin to give advice to players or indeed the referee if you feel the result is going the wrong way. Games will be 11 v 11 with unlimited use of substitutes. In most cases the games will be played in three periods. For U8’s to U11’s small-sided games of 8 v 8 will be played. When attending centre of excellence games home or away, please spectate from the designated areas. Do not encroach upon the coaches’ area. If asked to move to another area, please comply. Players Players are expected to maintain high standards on and off the field. Anyone whose personal conduct is not of a high standard will be dealt with in the appropriate way. Anyone cautioned or dismissed from the field of play will be reported to the Football League and the agreed disciplinary procedures enacted. Players at times will be asked to play in different positions. This again is part of the learning process. Players who it is felt would benefit from playing in a higher age group would be asked to move to a higher age group following parental consultation and approval. It is also permitted for a player to move down an age group, if for example the player was finding it difficult due to the physical aspects of the game. Dress Code Players are expected to report for a game in shirt, tie and trousers, or dressed in the Club tracksuit. No jeans. Boots are to be clean. No jewellery or baseball hats. By taking part in games organized by the Centre of Excellence boys will play alongside and against boys of a comparable standard enabling them to put into practice skills learned during training. Game information If the players are unable to attend training prior to the weekend fixture can you please ensure that the player/parent makes contact with the relevant coach to confirm the player’s involvement, venue and travel arrangements.	Match Day

Matches

The Centre of Excellence is organized for the development of the players and in this case the result is secondary. Therefore, as parents do not become frustrated or begin to give advice to players or indeed the referee if you feel the result is going the wrong way.

Games will be 11 v 11 with unlimited use of substitutes. In most cases the games will be played in three periods. For U8’s to U11’s small-sided games of 8 v 8 will be played.

When attending centre of excellence games home or away, please spectate from the designated areas. Do not encroach upon the coaches’ area. If asked to move to another area, please comply.

Players

Players are expected to maintain high standards on and off the field. Anyone whose personal conduct is not of a high standard will be dealt with in the appropriate way. Anyone cautioned or dismissed from the field of play will be reported to the Football League and the agreed disciplinary procedures enacted.

Players at times will be asked to play in different positions. This again is part of the learning process.

Players who it is felt would benefit from playing in a higher age group would be asked to move to a higher age group following parental consultation and approval.

It is also permitted for a player to move down an age group, if for example the player was finding it difficult due to the physical aspects of the game.

Dress Code

Players are expected to report for a game in shirt, tie and trousers, or dressed in the Club tracksuit. No jeans. Boots are to be clean. No jewellery or baseball hats.

By taking part in games organized by the Centre of Excellence boys will play alongside and against boys of a comparable standard enabling them to put into practice skills learned during training.

Game information

If the players are unable to attend training prior to the weekend fixture can you please ensure that the player/parent makes contact with the relevant coach to confirm the player’s involvement, venue and travel arrangements.

Match Day