The name of the Club shall be Team Denmark FC. The Club headquarters shall be at the home address of the club chairman or at such other address as the Club may in General Meeting determine.

The objects of the Club shall be to encourage and promote football and other sporting activities, together with social activities to further goodwill amongst its members.

The Club shall be a Members Club and shall consist of playing members and non-playing members together with such Vice Presidents, Honorary Members and temporary members as are hereinafter mentioned.

(a) The Club colours shall be red and white.

(b) The Club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of The London Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of The Football Association. The rules and regulations of The London Football Association and parent County Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Club Rules.

2 Membership

Playing and non-playing members together with General Committee members and Honorary members shall have full voting rights and be eligible to hold office on any committee of the Club.

General Committee members and Honorary members, who shall not be liable to pay any subscription but shall be entitled to all the privileges of membership, may be elected by the Club in General Meeting.

Only paying members can participate in tournaments, friendly and other ‘official’ games arranged by Team Denmark FC. Paying Members can expect to have to pay additional funds for the tournaments they chose to participate in (typically the cost of transportation and the fee paid to participate will be shared by the players in the participating team.

3 Committee And Officers

The affairs of the Club, in all matters not in these Rules reserved for the Club in General Meeting, shall be managed by the General Committee of the Club.

The General Committee shall consist of not less than 4 nor more than 6 members of the Club who shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Club. All members of the General Committee shall go out of office each year but are eligible for re-election in the following year. Four members shall constitute a quorum of the General Committee.

The General Committee may appoint one or more Sub-Committees for such purposes as it may deem appropriate.

The General Committee shall have the power to deal with any matter not provided for in these Rules and make bye-laws and regulations for the better management and control of the activities and affairs of the Club.

3.1 The General Committee shall be constituted as follows:

Chairman, Treasurer (Vice-Chairman), Sports Director, Social Secretary and Marketing Director, Director of Running Club

The Chairman, the Treasurer and every such Officer shall act in all matters in accordance with the directions of the General Committee of the Club.

The General Committee shall have power to appoint a member to fill any casual vacancy on the Committee until the next Annual General Meeting. Any member so appointed shall retire at the next Annual General Meeting but shall be eligible for election as a member of the General Committee at such meeting.

The General Committee shall not be paid in monies or other resources for their services for Team Denmark FC.

3.2 Annual General Meetings

Not less than 28 days before the date of the Annual General Meeting the Club Chairman shall post notice of the names and addresses of those persons retiring from the General Committee in every year. For the purpose of election to the General Committee, any two members may nominate a candidate by notice in writing to the Chairman not less than 14 days before the meeting, and the Chairman shall post every such nomination on the Club website before the meeting.

Meetings of the Club General Committee shall be held at such time as the Committee shall determine.

The Club General Committee shall be empowered to co-opt any member of the Club temporarily or permanently to advice on technical or practical matters or to undertake specific duties. Members co-opted under this rule shall not be entitled to vote at General Committee meetings unless they have been co-opted onto the General Committee.

At all meetings of the General Committee, the Chairman shall take the Chair, or in his absence, the meeting shall elect a Chairman.

4 General Meetings
The Annual General Meeting of the Club shall be held between 31 May and 1 September inclusive in each year, and within fifteen months of the preceding Annual General Meeting. The business of the Annual General Meeting shall as a minimum be:

a) to elect a chairman who are not a member of the general committee

b) to elect a secretary for the meeting (election by acclimation)

c) to adopt the Minutes of the previous year’s Annual General Meeting

d) to adopt the chairman’s annual report

e) to adopt the audited accounts of the Club

f) to adopt the budgeted accounts for the Club

g) elections to the General Committee for the year ensuing (written ballots).

h) to present any other business of which due notice has been received by General Committee Chairman in writing at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

Notice of the day and time of the Annual General Meeting shall be posted on the Club website for a period of at least 28 days before such day. A General Meeting of the Club may be summoned at any time by the General Committee, and shall be so summoned within seven days of receipt of a written request in that behalf by not less than fifteen members or one fifth of the Club Membership, whichever is the less. A General Meeting shall be summoned by causing a notice thereof to be posted in the Club web. The period of notice required before the day appointed for the General Meeting may be abridged in the discretion of the General Committee if the urgency of the business to be discussed in their opinion so requires.

At any general meeting of the Club, every member of the Club shall be entitled to be present, and every ordinary or honorary member shall be entitled to one vote upon every question raised. An appointed secretary shall take Minutes of the proceedings at all general meetings of the Club.

At all meetings of the Club, except as otherwise stated in these rules, resolutions shall be carried by the majority of those present and entitled to vote.

5 Finance

Playing and non-playing members of the Club shall pay an annual subscription of such an amount as may be determined by the Club in General Meeting and shall be paid by a date to be decided by the General Committee. Accordingly playing members shall pay £10 pr year and non-playing members £5 year from the date they join Team Denmark FC.

The Treasurer shall receive all monies due to the Club and shall make payment on its behalf in accordance with these rules and any procedure decided by the General Committee. The Treasurer shall keep full and proper accounts of such monies and shall present a duly audited statement of account at each Annual General Meeting and at such other times as may be required by the General Committee. The clubs fiscal year is May 1 to April 30.

A banking account or accounts shall be opened in the name of the Club at such Bank or Banks as the General Committee may determine.

All cheques drawn on such accounts shall be signed by two officers, namely, the Treasurer and the Club Chairman.

Except as provided for in these Rules or by direct authorisation of the General Committee recorded in the Minutes no member may pledge the credit of the Club.

6 Notices

Each member shall keep the General Committee informed of that member’s private address, or of some other address at which communications may be addressed to him.

All notices shall be posted by being affixed in a prominent position on the Club website in a part of the web which is frequented by members, and it shall be the duty of the General Committee to ensure that any such notice remains so exhibited throughout any period required in that behalf by or under these Rules.

7 Misconduct

If the conduct of any member be, in the opinion of the General Committee, contrary to the aims and objectives of the Club, or likely to embarrass the Club or its members, such members shall be given notice to attend a meeting of the General Committee to offer an explanation. If such explanation is not acceptable to the General Committee or the member fails to attend, the member may be called upon to resign, or may be expelled, censured or suspended for a specific period by a resolution passed by a majority vote at that meeting.

8 Alterations Of Rules

These Rules may be revoked, added to or altered by a majority comprising of two thirds or more of the members present and entitled to vote at any General Meeting of the Club of which notice has been duly given

9 Exclusions Of Liability

Neither the Club nor any Officer thereof shall be liable to any member or guest of a member for any loss of or damage to any property occurring, from whatever cause, in or about the Club premises, nor for any injury sustained by any member or guest whilst on, entering or leaving the Club premises.

10 Dissolution

If at any general meeting a resolution for the dissolution of the Club shall be passed by a majority comprising of two thirds or more of the members present and entitled to vote, the Committee shall thereupon, or at such future date as shall be specified in such resolution, proceed to realise the property of the Club and after the discharge of all liabilities shall dispose of any balance remaining in their hands as the Club in general meeting shall resolve.

11 APPENDIX

11.1 Code of Conduct For Coaches

Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics is how their attitude directly effects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct.

Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications.

It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude.

Set out below is The F.A. Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all involved in coaching:

1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
10. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

11.2 Code Of Conduct For Players

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

This code focuses on players involved in top-class football. Nevertheless, the key concepts in the Code are valid for players at all levels.

11.2.1 Obligations towards the game - A player should

1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
5. Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
6. Not use inappropriate language.

11.2.2 Obligations towards one’s own team - A player should

1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

11.2.3 Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules - A player should

1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents - A player should

1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials - A player should

1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials - A player should

1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters - A player should

1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

11.3 Code of Conduct for Team Officials

This Code applies to all team/club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials).

Obligations towards the Game - The Team Official should

1. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2. Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
3. Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
5. Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
6. Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
7. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the Team - The Team Official should

1. Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted means.
2. Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
3. Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
4. Promote ethical principles.
5. Show due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.

11.3.1 Obligations towards the Supporters - The Team Official should

1. Show due respect for the interests of supporters.

11.3.2 Respect towards the Match Officials - A Team Official should

1. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials

11.4 Anti Discrimination Policy For Clubs
Team Denmark FC is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability. Team Denmark is however a Danish Football Club in London and members must be able to prove affinity to Denmark upon entering in membership.

Equality of opportunity at Team Denmark FC means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.

This includes:

1. The advertisement for volunteers
2. The selection of candidates for volunteers
3. External coaching and education activities and awards
4. Football development activities
5. Selection for teams
6. Appointments to honorary positions
7. Team Denmark FC will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.
8. Team Denmark FC is committed to the development of the programming of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities, in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation, and within football as a whole.

11.5 Equal Opportunities Policy For Clubs

Team Denmark FC is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members of whatever level or authority, to abide and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.

All members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Specifically discrimination is prohibited by:

1. Treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability less favourably than others.
2. Expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above to comply with requirement(s) for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which are different from the requirements for others.
3. Imposing on individual requirements which are in effect more onerous on that individual than they are on others. For example, this would include applying a condition which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply than others not of that race or sex.
4. Victimisation of an individual
5. Harassment of an individual, by virtue of discrimination.
6. Any other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the disadvantaging of a member against another, or others, purely on the above grounds. Thus, in all the Club’s recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes as well as disciplinary matters, it is essential that merit, experience, skills and temperament are considered as objectively as possible.
7. Team Denmark FC commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused of discrimination.
8. Any member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith. Since discrimination in its many forms is against the Football Club’s policy, any members offending will be dealt with under the misconduct procedure in the Club Rules.
9. The Football Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in exactly the same manner as other members. The difficulties of their disablement permitting assistance will be given, wherever possible to ensure that disabled members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will be made to such members who request it.

12 Club Complaints Procedure

In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way, or that the Club Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct has been broken, he or she should follow the procedures below.

They should report the matter to the Club Chairman or another member of the Committee.

Your report should include:

1. Details of what, when, and where the occurrence took place.
2. Any witness statement and names.
3. Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
4. Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made.
5. A preference for a solution to the incident

The Club’s General Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested and the Club’s General Committee will have the power to:

1. Warn as to future conduct
2. Suspend from membership
3. Remove from membership any person found to have broken the Club’s Policies or Codes of Conduct.