Membership

Bunratty Cratloe Football Club exists to provide soccer opportunities for all genuinely interested in playing soccer. Genuinely interested means that those who commit do so on the understanding that they are part of a club and conform to the basic rules of the club. All members must familiarise themselves with and abide by the Constitution of the Club and its code of conduct.

Membership is open to all, however the committee reserve the right to refuse or terminate membership. Members must pay their club membership fee punctually as requested by the Club from time to time and as set out by the Committee in accordance with its Constitution.

Adult members registered as Junior players, have full access to all BCFC Facilities including Astro Turf (there is an additional contribution of €3 per usage to cover lights etc for the Astroturf) and can play for the Club in official matches.

Code of Conduct

We are fully committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of all our members. We encourage ‘best practice’ in the training for and playing of our games and we are committed to providing an environment and ethos which at all times shows respect and understanding for members rights, safety and welfare. We aim to assist our adult players in achieving their true potential by fair and ethical means.

In accordance with this guiding philosophy, our sport must be drug free and played in accordance with a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Bunratty Cratloe Football Club players should be committed to excellence and have a burning desire to succeed.

Adult players should be aware that they are role models for our younger members and should strive to set the best example possible for them. Adult players can ensure that our sport has a beneficial impact when they adhere to the following principles. Adult players should:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player and treat each player equally, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, background or ability.Encourage the development of respect for opponents, selectors, and other coaches.

Avoid criticism of match officials.
Display leadership and good example particularly when dealing with underage members.
Never bully or use bullying tactics to isolate another player.
Respect fellow team members – even when things go wrong.
Respect opponents – be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
Be generous with praise and never ridicule or shout at players for making mistakes or for losing a game.
Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the sport and our club into disrepute.
Accept apologies from opponents when offered.
Never spread rumours, or tell lies about officials or other players.
Represent themselves, their family, club and county with pride and dignity.
Shake hands with their opponents before and after the game irrespective of the result.
Adhere to proper standards of behaviour and the club’s Code of Conduct when travelling to away events. Let the coach/mentor know when they are unavailable for training and competition.
Respect club property and the personal belongings of others and in particular, that dressing rooms, equipment and facilities are not damaged in any way.
Not use cameras, videos, camera—phones etc., in changing rooms.
Observe the law in relation to illegal drugs and the use of alcohol and tobacco.
Familiarise themselves with the clubs child protection policy; it is up to us all to look out for our younger members.

Data Protection and Privacy Policy

Bunratty Cratloe FC uses this data to register the player(s) with the relevant leagues which includes passing on the players and parents personal data (including name, email, gender, DOB, phone number) and for football related communications.

This data is also shared with authorized club coaches/managers who need it to communicate information about training and fixtures and for them to be able to contact parents/emergency contacts in the case of an emergency. Medical details (if provided) are also shared with team coaches/managers for awareness and in case of an emergency where this information may need to be passed on to medical staff.

Data obtained via the registration process is only kept for the period of the current registered season and a further 2 seasons thereafter. Any member leaving Bunratty Cratloe FC must inform the Club Secretary, bunrattycratloefc@gmail.com.

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