Club Philosophy/Ethos, Mission & Vision

“Inclusiveness” is our club philosophy. As a community based club the gates of Celtic Park (our home ground) have and always will be open to everyone from 4 years up to play soccer regardless of race, religion, gender, ability etc.

Our club ethos is “To foster, promote and develop, at all levels, the game of association football”. We will achieve this by

· Constantly seeking to improve, progress and maintain standards within the club and within the game.

· The Club been fully inclusive.

· Creating a positive, encouraging environment for our players playing football whereby:

· Our players will receive proper coaching in a safe and inclusive environment

· Our players will have proper equipment and facilities

· Our players will learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship

· Our players will enjoy themselves

Our Mission is to offer soccer to everyone regardless of age, gender, ability etc. For everyone to enjoy and to give opportunity to progress if they wish.

Our club vision is to develop players to allow them to play at their highest level, be that on the National stage in FAI and SFAI competitions, locally in Kerry or just as recreational fun activity if that is their wish.

Our Committee 2023/24

Chairperson: Tim Jones

Vice Chairperson: Paul Sherry

Secretary:

Treasurer: John Somers

Social Media & FFA: Jane O’Donoghue

Child Welfare Officer: Mike Courtney

Committee Member: Tom McCarthy

Football Committee 2023/24

Mikey Lyne

Tom McCarthy

Brian Spillane

Noreen O’Connor

Players Code of Conduct

· Maintain a high standard of appearance, punctuality and manner at all coaching sessions and matches.

· Appearance: Green Shorts & Socks (available to purchase along with ¼ zips at https://www.bmcsports.ie/search/killarney-celtic)

· Bring proper gear to each practice and game, shin guards, boots (NO METAL STUDS IF PLAYING/TRAINING ON ASTRO PITCH).

Try your best at each practice.
Be supportive of teammates all of the time.
· The wearing of jewellery and spectacles (unless approved) is not permitted for the safety of all concerned.

· Use and take care of all kit issued to them for coaching sessions and matches.

· Advise their coach if they are unavailable for a coaching session or match.

· Refrain from using bad language, spitting, fighting, or displaying dissent at coaching sessions or matches.

· Refrain from any behaviour that will disrupt the coach or other players at coaching sessions and matches.

· Refrain from questioning match officials decisions during or after matches.

· At all times display a high level of respect to all coaches, officials, match officials, team mates and opponents.

· If using social media (e.g. Facebook pages, Twitter, Instagram, Tick Tock) then there should be no inappropriate messages displayed against any individual players, teams or associations for the Club or other Clubs.

Parent’s Code of Conduct

· Ensure their child attends all coaching sessions and matches at the times stated by their coach.

· Ensure their child advises their coach if they are unavailable for a coaching session or match.

· Ensure their child is correctly attired for coaching sessions and matches and complete with shin pads, clothing etc.

· Refrain from any interruptions that will disrupt the coach or other players at coaching session and matches. This includes coaching instructions directed at their child or their team mates during matches. The coaches are the only people at matches who should coach the players.

· Refrain from questioning match officials decisions during and after matches and to show match officials a high level of respect.

· Encourage their child and their team during matches but to refrain from any form of criticism to individuals or their team.

· Help, encourage and support.

Killarney Celtic FC

Founded 1976

Killarney Celtic FC

Kerry

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