This year's summer BBQ on Friday 5th September was a resounding success.
Hosted very kindly and superbly by Helen and Mark Bennett, the forty+ guests had an enjoyable and funfilled evening. We had an opportunity to meet a few of the player's partners, welcoming them to the Hurst Pretenders Walking Football family
Joanna Godden from Sussex Cancer Fund wrote to the club :
"Huge Thank you to everyone for a lovely evening. Thanks to Mark and Helen for being fabulous hosts. You amazing people raised over £300 "
Hurst PretendHursers Walking Football Club
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See our Code of Conduct below.
Mandatory consent is needed before joining the club.
Hurstpierpoint Walking Football Club -
Code of Conduct Fair Play Conduct in accordance with the spirit of Fair Play is essential for the success, enjoyment, and development of walking football.
Our aim is to foster sporting spirit and respectful behaviour among coaches, players, officials, and supporters, ensuring that the game remains enjoyable for everyone.
Code of Conduct for Players
All players and members of Hurstpierpoint Walking Football Club are expected to:
• Be aged 50 or over, unless participation has been approved by the committee on the grounds of health and well-being.
• Strive to set a positive example for others at all times.
• Avoid inappropriate, foul, insulting, or abusive language.
• Play in the spirit of Fair Play and in line with the Laws of the Game.
• Know and abide by the rules, competition guidelines, and spirit of walking football.
• Accept victory and defeat with dignity and respect.
• Treat teammates, opponents, and officials with respect, regardless of the result.
• Safeguard the physical well-being of all players, including opponents.
• Avoid violence and rough play, and assist injured players whenever necessary.
• Respect and accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
• Never mislead or attempt to deceive the Match Official.
• Remember that this is walking football
• Be mindful that the session fee entitles each player to one match per session.
• Acknowledge that all players participate at their own risk.
The club operates a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination of any kind, including (but not limited to) sex, age, race, religion, and culture.
Code of Conduct for Supporters Supporters are an integral part of the game, and their conduct contributes to the overall atmosphere.
Hurstpierpoint Walking Football Club expects its supporters to:
. Encourage the team in a positive and respectful manner (e.g., shouting encouragement, non abusive singing).
• Respect opponents, referees, and other supporters at all times.
• Appreciate the performance of the opposition, even in defeat.
• Avoid intimidating, threatening, or abusive behaviour towards players, referees, or fellow supporters.
• Uphold the club’s stance against Discrimination and Unacceptable Conduct.
Enforcement
The Hurstpierpoint Walking Football Club Committee reserves the right to refuse or terminate the membership of any player who fails to comply with this Code of Conduct.
Club’s Bank details:
Account Name: HURST PRETENDERS WALKING FOOTBALL CLUB Sort Code : 23-05-80
Account #: 56240314