Constitution
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1. Aims
1.1 The primary aim of the club is to provide an affordable means for
chidlren in Brentwood and its' surrounding areas to learn and enjoy
the game of Rugby League.
1.2 The secondary aim of the club is to provide a means of physical
exercise for young people to challenge the growing trend of childhood
obesity.
1.3 The club aim to develop coaches and referees in line with RFL National
Qualifications and offer children and adults the opportunity to develop
their non-playing skills within both the club and the game of rugby
league as a whole.
2. The committee
2.1 The committee must at all times be made up of the following mandatory
officials: Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Player and coach development
officer, Child Protection officer.
2.2 The committee may appoint other officers to assist with the general
running of the club and may include: Media and PR, Fixture secretary,
Coaches' Rep and players Rep.
2.3 The committee shall be elected and re-elected at the annual AGM
and Awards Evening.
2.4 The committee shall be deemed to have met in a quorum in the presence
of 5 people, including no fewer than 3 mandatory officials.
2.5 Initially, there shall be no casting vote on the committee. In the
event of an unresolvable tie, parents shall be consulted over a 7 day
period and votes re-cast by the committee based on the response. If
a situation remains unresolved, the chairperson will have a casting
vote.
3. Membership
3.1 A member can be any of the following: A player who is fully registered
with both the club and BARLA, a coach, a club based referee working
towards a national qualification.
3.2 A non-playing member can be a committee member, a parent or a sponsor.
3.3 All members and non-playing members who are over the age of 16 may
vote on club matters.
3.4 The club have the right to cancel the membership of any player for
reasons of ill discipline, failure to provide adequate proof of age
or any other matter it sees fit. Memebship will become terminated at
the point the member is informed by letter, to the address supplied
at registration.
4. Discipline
4.1 All associates of the club shall uphold the RFLs RESPECT Campaign.
4.2 It is the responsibility of coaches to reinforce fair play, winning
graciously and losing professionally.
4.3 Players, coaches and parents will be disciplined for their behaviour
during games by the League Administrators. The club shall discipline
players, coaches and parents internally should they see fit. Internal
punishments shall not be financial.
Mission Statement
Brentwood Elvers RLFC is proud to be associated with the RFL and London Junior League. It promises to work hard to develop the game of Rugby League across Brentwood and the surrounding areas, giving the opportunity for children between the ages of 8 and 16 chance to develop physical, social and emotional skills in a sporting environment.
Brentwood Elvers RLFC does not ultimately measure success by league
standings or match results but recognises the need for player and coach
development in a competative envirmonemt. The club primarily measures
success by player performance nominations, high player morale or self-esteem,
plus representation with regional and national honours.
