INSURANCE / HEALTH & SAFETY
Elite Sixes Ltd has an insurance policy which encompasses public liability for all their staff and all third parties if we have been negligent. This would include damage or loss of personal property if we have been negligent. Please be aware that any insurance claim against us will have to prove beyond reasonable doubt that we have been negligent.
Elite Sixes Ltd has public liability insurance only and takes no responsibility for any injury sustained whilst playing in the leagues.
All players understand and agree that playing football is a contact sport and contains a risk of injury in which Elite Sixes Ltd cannot be held responsible.
All players understand and agree that Elite Sixes Ltd have no control over the safety of the venues or the people admitted to the venues.
All players understand and agree that Elite Sixes Ltd cannot be held responsible for any defects at the venue which could cause an injury.
All players must check that the playing surface and other conditions are safe for playing competitive football. If you feel it is not safe report your findings to the referee and DO NOT start the match. Elite Sixes Ltd will then decide if you should be reimbursed for match fees.
All players that play in Elite Sixes Ltd scheduled matches across the UK participate at their own risk and it is their responsibility to arrange their own insurance cover for all injuries.
Please write to us for full terms and conditions of our insurance policy.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Football is physically challenging and carries with it risks that we cannot entirely eliminate. These include the risk of personal injury.
Rules
- You must act responsibly and sensibly at all times.
- You must not participate if you are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
- You must follow any safety warnings or instructions displayed or given to you by the venue or the referee.
- We are not qualified to express an opinion that you are fit to safely participate. You must obtain professional or specialist advice from your doctor before participating if you are in any doubt. We are not responsible for arranging or providing any first aid or medical treatment.
- All Players must check that the playing surface and other conditions are safe for playing competitive football. If you feel it is not safe report your findings to the referee and DO NOT start the match. Elite Sixes Ltd will then decide if you should be reimbursed for match fees.
- It is your responsibility to arrange your own insurance cover for all and any injuries, damage or loss.
- You must follow all FA, Government and venue Covid-19 guidelines.
In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by us, attending and/or playing at fixtures is entirely at your risk.
In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by us, we are not responsible for any theft, damage, destruction or loss of your property or belongings while attending and/or playing at fixtures.
WEBSITE
Welcome to our website if you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Elite Sixes Ltd relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The term Elite Sixes Ltd or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is Nuthurst, CV7 8GH. Our company registration number is 11545213. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
Safeguarding
- Elite Sixes Ltd acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person directly connected with the club and is committed to providing a safe environment for all. We recognise that those aged 16/17 years-of-age are legally defined as children and therefore we have a responsibility to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. As such we subscribe to The Football Association’s (The FA) Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures. Elite Sixes Ltd endorses and adopts the following key safeguarding principles: • The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration; • All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their; age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity; • All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately; and • Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents/carers is essential. We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Elite Sixes Ltd recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.
- Elite Sixes Ltd has a role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and accepted that The FA’s Safeguarding Children Regulations (see The FA Handbook TheFA.com/footballrules-governance/lawsandrules/ fa-handbook) apply to everyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity, including coaches/managers, volunteers, match officials, helpers on club tours, or medical staff or other club officials/helpers.
- We endorse and adopt The FA’s Safer Recruitment guidelines and we will: • Specify what the role is and what tasks it involves; • Request identification documents; • As a minimum meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible interview people before appointing them; • Ask for and follow up with two references before appointing someone; and • Where eligible require an FA accepted DBS enhanced with barred list Check, in line with The FA’s current Safeguarding Children Policy and Regulations. All current Elite Sixes Ltd Staff working in eligible roles with children and young people, such as coaches/managers and physiotherapists, are required to hold an in-date FA accepted DBS enhanced with barred list check as part of safer recruitment practice.
It is noted and accepted that The FA will consider the relevance and significance of the information obtained via the DBS Process and that all suitability decisions will be made in accordance with legislation and in the best interests of children and young people. If there are concerns regarding the appropriateness of a club official who is already involved or who has approached us to become part of Elite Sixes Ltd, guidance will be sought from the County FA. It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and significant offending from having contact with children or young people and the opportunity to influence policies or practice with children or young people. This is to prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children and to minimise the risk of ‘grooming’ within football.
4. Elite Sixes Ltd supports The FA’s Whistle Blowing policy (as described in this paragraph), which requires any adult or young person with concerns about an adult in a position of trust within football can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting The FA Safeguarding Team on 0800 169 1863, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ, by emailing Safeguarding@TheFA. com or alternatively by going direct to the Police, Children’s Social Care or the NSPCC. Elite Sixes Ltd encourages everyone to know about The FA’s Whistle Blowing Policy and to utilise it if necessary.
5. We acknowledge and endorse The FA’s identification of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all players or parents/carers should be able to access our antibullying policy and know that incidents will be dealt with appropriately. Incidents need to be reported in accordance with paragraph 6 below. In cases of serious bullying the CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer may be contacted.
6. In Elite Sixes Ltd, Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we know that inaction is not an option and if anyone is worried about a child it is important that they report their concerns to the Safe Guarding Officer or a member of the Club committee, who will deal with reported concerns as follows:
- The Safe Guarding Officer or a Elite Sixes Manager will manage poor practice and where necessary seek advice from the County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer (CFA DSO). ii. The CWO or a member of the Club committee will make referrals about more serious concerns to the CFA DSO, or in an emergency contact the Police or Children’s Social Care. iii. We will ensure that if the child needs immediate medical treatment that we take them to a hospital or call an ambulance and tell them it is a child protection concern.
- The CWO or a member of the Elite Sixes Ltd committee will keep records of the actions taken and keep the County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer (CFA DSO) informed. v. If the CWO or a member of the Club committee is not available at any time, or the matter is clearly serious, all our members should be aware that they can: • Contact the CFA DSO directly; • Contact The FA’s Safeguarding Team on 0800 169 1863 or Safeguarding@TheFA.com; • Contact the Police or Children’s Social Care; and/or • Call the NSPCC 24-hour Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000 or text 88858 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
Elite Sixes Ltd understands and accepts our collective responsibility to adhere to our safeguarding children policy and procedures. We commit to ensuring our members are aware of and have access to our policies.
Role Name
Chairperson – Neil Hopkins
Secretary – Roy Hopkins
Safe Guarding Officer (Adult Teams) – Jordan Holmes