East End Thistle  

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   Our aim is to provide a platform for local children to improve their football skills, ability, communication and team work

   skills.

   We want to encourage the children to have a positive attitude to both football and life, free from prejudice, discrimination

   or bigotry.

   We want to create a club that can be the pride of the area where the kid’s development is the focus of all our efforts.

   Where both children and parents associated with the club are proud to be.

   We see this as a long term project to build a great future for all associated with the club.

   Training

   Training will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm till 7.30pm at Bannerman High School and

   some other facilities. Training is between the months of August and June.

   Training tops, Shorts & Socks will be provided free of charge by the club for all players and players will be expected to

   wear this kit at all training sessions. It will not be permitted form players to wear the clubs training kit in their own time.

   Equipment

   Players should remember that suitable footwear should be worn in training. All other equipment is provided by the club.

   Shin guards should also be worn for all training and match sessions.

   Conduct

   Players are reminded that they are representing East End Thistle and their conduct should be one of respect for their

   team-mates, officials and the opposition. Swearing, fighting, dissent and bad behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.

   Players with bad discipline records will not be allowed to continue within the development programme.

   Players who misbehave at training should start as sub on match days and this should be identified to all players each

   week. If players continue to misbehave parents should be informed.

   Playing

   All teams will be set up to have equal ability. This may result in one or two players being moved from one team to

   another (within their own age group) especially at the beginning of the season. This is to ensure no team is better than

   the other and no player is deemed better than another.

   Costs

   All training equipment, club bags and track suits will be provided free of charge.

   Fun Days

   We will arrange fun days throughout the year providing opportunity for players to participate in team building events and

   football days with other teams. There will be an end of year presentation for each child by way of thanking them for

   participating which will be provided free.

   Keeping Informed

   We will advise you of match day arrangements on training nights or by phone if necessary. Our aim is to contact you

   before travel to games which have been postponed due to inclement weather etc. Our coaches will maintain your

   contact details for this. In addition we will issue, periodically, newsletters keeping you informed of the players and clubs

   progress.

   All club fixtures will be issued to all parents at the beginning of the season to inform you where and who we are playing.

   Additionally, all Home fixtures will be issued on a separate template which will also identify what time you will be

   playing at for all home fixtures for the season.

   Treasury

   Statements of income and outgoings will be provided to all parents on a bimonthly basis with all cash accounted for and

   are deployed into the players development. All coaches, who are SFA qualified and experienced, and administration is

   provided on a voluntary basis to the club.

   Parents Code Of Conduct

   As a parent you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of young players. Through your

   encouragement and good example, you can help assure that all players learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline.

   Support your Child

   Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important. Help your child

   work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game and coaching session. Teach your child that

   hard work and honest effort are often more important than victory – that way your child will always be a winner despite

   the outcome of the game.

   Always be Positive

   Parents serve as role models for their children. Become aware of this and work to be a positive role model. Applaud

   good play by your child’s team as well as good play by the opposing team.

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