Carndonagh Football Club aim to create a club for our community, in our community who will strive to provide for the physical, social and personal development of all our players and members.
It is our policy to provide a safe, structured and nurturing environment where players can learn and develop new skills, make friendships, experience life in a way that enhances their growth and promotes enjoyment and fun and incorporates the spirit of fair play.
As a club, we will work to provide an opportunity for players of all abilities, no matter what level of the game they play by encouraging players to learn new skills, become more confident and maximise their own potential. Teamwork will help them develop valuable skills such as communication, coordination, commitment, co-operation and demonstrate that when as a club, we work together, we can achieve more.
We will strive to educate our coaches and foster an learning environment where our members and community volunteers can feel appreciated and supported as they work diligently to ensure our club continues the proud tradition of providing football for over 40 years.
Carndonagh FC’s goal is to be an integral part of our community, a cog in the wheel in the promotion of sports in our locality and wider peninsula. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for all our members past, present and future.
Club ethos
Carndonagh football club ethos will be guided by the development of football in our club. Children and young people’s experience of football should be guided by the child at their stages of development and the ability of that child should guide the types of activity provided in the club. Adults involved in coaching require a basic understanding of the needs of young people, including physical, emotional and personal.
Integrity in relationships
Adults interacting with young people and each other should do so with integrity and respect. All adult actions in football should be guided by what is best for the child and in the context of quality, open working relationships. Verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse of any kind is unacceptable.
Quality atmosphere and ethos
Football and related duties should be conducted in a safe, positive and encouraging atmosphere. A child-centred ethos will help to ensure that competition and specialisation are kept in their appropriate place and age groups. The onus is on adults to lead by example in creating an atmosphere that benefits the club and the club’s members.
Equality
All people should be treated in an equitable and fair manner regardless of age, ability, sex, religion, social and ethnic background or political persuasion. Children with a disability, where possible should be involved in sports activities in an integrated way, thus allowing them to participate to their potential alongside their peers.
Fair Play
Fair play is the guiding principle of Sport Ireland’s Code of Ethics and Good Practice for
Children’s Sport. Fair Play is also a FIFA tagline that promotes the spirit of fair play and
compassion in association football around the world.
Sport Ireland state that “all children’s sport should be conducted in an atmosphere of fair
play”. Ireland has contributed and is committed to the European Code of Sports Ethics,
which defines fair play as:
“much more than playing within the rules”.
It incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always playing with the right spirit. Fair play is defined as a way of thinking, not just behaving. It incorporates issues concerned with the elimination of opportunities, excessive commercialisation and corruption.
Carndonagh FC adheres to the ethos of Fair play in both a Sport Ireland and FIFA context. (European Sports Charter and Code of Ethics, Council of Europe, 1993).
Competion
A balanced approach to competion can make a significant contribution to the development of young people, while at the same time providing fun, enjoyment and satisfaction.
Coaches/managers should aim to put the welfare of the child first and competitive standards second. A child-centred approach based on the FAI’s Player Development Plan will be followed. Coaches and parents will need to know and understand the stages of the Player Development Plan.