Welcome to Lincolnshire Schools’ Football Association, it is my pleasure and privilege to be Chairman of what I believe to be a fantastic association. The Association is the county governing body for schools’ football, as well as a registered educational charity.
As an association, the health, safety, and welfare of every child is our first and most important priority. This is closely followed by our commitment to providing a happy and inclusive environment for children to learn and develop their football skills under the supervision of coaches, who are appropriately qualified and have the appropriate CRC child safety checks and emergency aid qualifications. I strongly believe that football is a game to be played and enjoyed by everyone and that success should not be measured by the trophies we win, but by the number of children who choose to play for their school or county and continue to play throughout their time in education and beyond, with a sense of belonging and always with a smile, whatever the result. However, football is also a competitive sport and so we will help our players reach the best that their ability allows as an individual and as part of a team.
As Chairman, I feel it is vital that we follow an ethos that ensures the welfare of our children is paramount, that the association is open to all players regardless of gender, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion, sexual orientation. That all players, coaches, and parents follow the associations code of conduct and the FA Respect Codes of Conduct and that we do not follow a win at all costs philosophy.
We look forward to working with you all and hope you all have a very enjoyable and successful Season!
Please remember……….
These are children
This is a game
The coaches are volunteers
The referee is human
THIS IS NOT THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Neil Hopwood
Chairman
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