Match Venue/ Kick Off Times

Our matches will take place at the Astro-turf pitches at Market Road, Islington N7. This is situated between York Way and Caledonian Road (nearest tube Caledonian Road). Kick off times may vary over the season but our first match will kick off at 5pm and last 40 minutes (20minutes each way). EVERY PLAYER MYST BE AT THE VENUE AT LEAST HALF AN HOUR BEFORE KICK OFF. We will endeavour to keep everyone fully up-to-date with forthcoming fixtures, kick off times etc.


Transport:

We hope as many parents as possible will be able to make the matches. If you have space in your car to help out with transporting players please let us know as soon as possible.


Preparing to play:

We provide the full kit for each player (shirt, shorts and socks) but every player must bring with them: shin-pads, bottle of water and kit bag to put their clothes in. Footwear must be trainers NO studded boots or blades. "Pimled" astro-turf trainers are recommended.


Child protection:

We hold the health, safety and welfare of every player as priority over the achievements of the team. We both hold CRB Disclosure Certificates for working with children.
Dressing room procedure: Each player must themselves dressed into team kit and put their clothes into their own kitbag which they will then bring to the side of the pitch. The children will be supervised at all times: we will ask one parent to help in the dressing room. All jewellery must be removed before play (so leave the bling at home)


Finance:

We have spent a considerable amount of money on setting up this football team. The Camden & Islington League insists that every team is affiliated to the London Football Association as well as being adequately insured, have both home and away kits and pay all pitch fees for the season up front. The breakdown of what we have spent is:

• £225.00 Youth Team Entry/Pitch fees for season 2007-08
• £100.00 New Club Goodwill Fee
• £12.00 London FA Youth Club Registration
• £5.00London FA Handbook
• £50.00 Personal Accident Insurance
• £303.00 Home Kit (numbered) red/amber
• £257.90 Away Kit (numbered) white/gold

TOTAL: £952.90

We are insured by Mann Broadbent Sports Insurance for the season. Further details of our cover are available from us on request.

We have recieved £100.00 from our sponsors Oxford Architects towards the cost of the ki. We have also managed to raise £250 from Sunday training subs.

Membership Fee/Team Subscriptions:

We kindly ask that every player pays an annual membership fee which will be £10 to cover the entire season (at least 14 mates spread over Wept 2007-May 2008). The only costs we will ask after this is £2 per player per match. This will help to cover costs of setting up and running the team. Annual membership can be paid in cash or cheque (made payable to "Recreativo Football Club).

Other Ways To Help:

Any offers to wash the kit after matches will always be greatfully recieved as well as help with transporting players of generally coming up to Market Road an cheering the team on. Me and Anne-Marie are more than happy if anyone wants to help out with training on a Sunday morning too! Please don't hesitate to ask if you would like to get involved.