Registration of a Player

Please see below for the form to register your player with Admaston Juniors Football Club for the coming season. 

This is for the United Under 15s only. If you have players in other age groups then this will be requested by that team’s manager.

All players/parents must complete steps 1, 2, 3 and 4:

1. Complete the Registration form below. The parent/guardian of the player must electronically "sign" where necessary using the check boxes provided.
2. Please read the code of conduct carefully and keep a copy of this for your records. The code of conduct can be accessed from the About Us page.
3. Send a suitable player picture and, if required, proof of player age.
4. Pay registration fees.

Once completed, the information is passed to the AJFC secretary for online registration. The information submitted on the form is retained by the team manager to make use of medical information on match days.

Player Proof of Age

If the player is a "new registration" for the 2024/25 season (i.e. they are a new player to the club and/or they were not registered with Admaston Juniors for the Under 14 side last season) then a copy of their birth certificate or passport needs to be submitted.

A scan or clear photograph of either their birth certificate or passport is acceptable. Once you have the scan/photograph please carry out the following:

1. Edit and save the file name for the scan/photo to state the player name and the proof of age being submitted, for example Joe Bloggs - Passport or Joe Bloggs - Birth Certificate
2. Email the file to c.w22@live.co.uk

Player Photographs

Please supply an electronic photo of the player to be registered. They need to look like passport photos but can be smartphone quality.

Please follow these guidelines:

1. The photograph must be of the player's head and shoulders
2. The player must be facing forwards
3. The photograph should be taken against a neutral background
4. The player must be alone and not part of a group
5. The photograph must be a current, reasonable likeness of the player

Once you have the photograph please carry out the following:

1. Edit and save the file name for the photo to state the player name and the team they are registering with, for example Joe Bloggs - Admaston United U15
2. Email the file to c.w22@live.co.uk
3. Complete the registration form below

Player Registration Fees & Monthly Subs

The cost for registration for the 2024/25 season as agreed by the committee is £50.

Please pay the £50 registration fee into the team account and all monies will be transferred to the main Admaston Juniors account in a lump sum once everyone has paid:
Sort Code - 20-85-46
Account No. - 83352641

NOTE - If you have more than one child registering with Admaston Juniors FC for the 2024/25 season, the club does offer a discount on the second registration fee of £10. Please speak to your manager for more information.

Please make the payment reference the player name and team e.g. Joe Bloggs U15U

For information, the registration fees cover the following:

• Pitch fees including grass cutting and marking out the pitches
• Player and spectator insurance
• Registration with the Telford League to play in their competitions
• Some equipment costs; safety barriers, respect banners, goal posts etc.
• Coaches training fees - first aid, coaching badges, CRC checks
• Presentation evening including venue and trophies

Going forward, for those that decide to register, there will be an ongoing cost of £10 subs per month, payable to the account detailed above. This fee covers, amongst other things, the following:

• Winter training venue
• Referee fees
• Training equipment (footballs, bibs, cones, etc.)
• Football shirts

Admaston Juniors FC Media Permission

Our team are on WhatsApp and our WhatsApp group will be used to share news, information, reminders and occasionally photographs or videos of our team. We may also post pictures, videos and news on the club website and social media platforms.

Please ensure you indicate that you do or do not give permission for the sharing of articles, photos or videos that will include your child using the check boxes on the registration form. Leaving the checkboxes blank will indicate you do not consent.

Reminder of Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

A quick reminder of actions for parents/guardians, each player will require the following items of kit as a minimum:

• Football boots for grass
• Shin pads for every training session and match day
• Drink bottle/drinks for training and match days

Nice to have items are:

• Ankle protectors (if not part of shin pads)
• Tracksuit for cold days or when on the subs bench
• Undergarments/baselayers for cold days
• Gloves
• Showerproof/waterproof jacket

All of the Admaston managers, coaches and committee are volunteers and gain no financial reward for all their efforts. Please support them in the following ways and more if you can think of them:

• Players to be available for matches on Sundays from September 2023 through to May 2024. The first weekend of school holidays are typically designated free weekends, unless otherwise advised by the League.
• Assist in setting out equipment before and after matches.
• Be positive and encouraging of all players no matter which team.
• Arrive early so that the players have time to warm up before the game.
• Let the manager know if players are unavailable due to illness or other prior engagements as soon as possible.
• AJFC encourage a no smoking environment for all our teams and venues, please try and support us in this

Code of Conduct for Spectators in Junior Football

The football association has decided to change the way youngers are introduced to, and then coached in the art of football. This association wishes to use this change as an opportunity to reverse the trend of off field misconduct prevalent in junior football, those mainly responsible being club officials and parents of children taking part.

A set of guiding principled establishing a benchmark for acceptable conduct:

• Encourage children to play for fun: The object is not to entertain adults
• Learn the laws of the game: To be an informed spectator, you will understand better what you are looking at and you will appreciate the difficulties in interpretation. Encourage children to play by the laws of the game
• Set a good example: Your conduct and attitude will be copied by young players
• Appreciate good football: Applaud ALL good pay by both teams
• Never direct abuse: Always demonstrate courtesy and good humour, do not use profane language, harass, or direct dissent at match officials or coaches. They are all working for your children’s enjoyment and benefit, show them respect at all times.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during the game: Such action in ABSURD at best. Encourage by all means using positive language.
• Condemn violence: In all circumstances
• Respect your opponents: Without them, there would be no game
• Never take the law into your own hands: Let Club Officials sort out any problems that may arise
• Never be drawn into disputes: Do not get into arguments with other spectators, players or officials

Remember, FA rule 25 makes every club responsible for the conduct of its players, officials, spectators, and followers, before during and after each game.

Failure to do so will result with individuals being charged by the County FA with misconduct and the club for failing to control the parties reported.

This code of conduct is produced by order of Shropshire Football Association.

ANYONE FOUND DISREGARDING THIS CODE OF CONDUCT WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT REASONS IN WRITING AND WILL BE DEALT WITH BY THE AJFC COMMITTEE.
 

FA Matchday App & FAN (FA Number)
For player and team administration, the club makes use of the FA's Matchday app. The app allows our managers to look after the logistical side of running the team and also displays information to parents and players around upcoming fixtures and other team information, such as training sessions, friendlies, squad lists etc.

To use the app and also to allow the club to link parents to players within the wider Whole Game system, an FA Number (FAN) is required.

A FAN is a unique identification number for individuals (managers, players, parents, supporters) who have registered with one or more of the FA's administration systems, websites and apps. A FAN is issued whenever you are involved in football. This could be through completing an FA course, being involved with a club as coach, parent or player or even purchasing England tickets, so it is possible you already have a FAN.

As the parent/guardian of the player registering, you will need to supply your FAN and date of birth as part of the player registration process to allow us to link you to your child within the FA’s systems.

For more information on the Matchday app, please visit the England Football website by following this link; https://www.englandfootball.com/explore/helpful-apps-and-websites/matchday

Help on how to download and set up the Matchday app can be found here; https://grassrootstechnology.thefa.com/support/solutions/48000396671

Please note, you will only need to read articles that are for players or parents and we do not, as yet, manage payments via the app.

For more information on FAN, please see the FA’s website here; https://help.thefa.com/support/solutions/articles/7000028493-what-is-a-fan-

For help on setting up a new FAN or confirming if you have an existing FAN, please visit the following link; https://help.thefa.com/support/solutions/articles/7000069372-how-do-i-create-a-fan-