AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY
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1. AIMS
The aims of the Bolton Woods Juniors Football Club are to:
1.1 Provide a range of football activities for young people aged 6-18 years.
1.2 Develop specialist youth provision for children aged 13-15 years
1.3 Provide football opportunities and referral systems that allow for and respect the aspirations and needs of the individual player
1.4 Deliver sustainable football opportunities within safe and supportive environments and structures
1.5 Provide quality facilities that support the levels of anticipated future activity
1.6 Reduce levels of criminal activity and anti-social behaviour by young people
1.7 Create a development structure from foundation to performance level
1.8 Maximise girl’s football opportunities at all stages of the sports development continuum.
1.9 Increase participation in identified target groups
2. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Club are to:
2.1 Develop participants, coaches and officials through coaching/coach and officials’ education structures.
2.2 Invest in the talents of local people and parents as volunteers, helping to sustain the varied programmes and activities
2.3 Develop a range of coaching, training, competitive and non-competitive football opportunities
2.4 Host a range of competitions and local finals
2.5 Promote and develop the implementation of coach/officials education courses.
2.6 Develop and implement volunteer training/supervision programmes
2.7 Implement effective maintenance and improvement regimes for the football pitches
2.8 Develop appropriate football programmes for Young People at risk i.e. diversionary programmes to reduce criminal activity; drug abuse; juvenile crime and offer positive, healthy alternatives
2.9 Develop football as a medium which educates and socialises Young People; providing a sense of value and responsibility to themselves and the local community
2.10 Establish a coherent structure for junior football, which will deliver a programme at all stages of the sports development continuum
2.11 Co-ordinate the development of identified young people to reach excellence
2.12 Establish a coherent structure for girls’ football, which will deliver a programme of football activity
2.13 Establish pathways from other services for children and young people into football with Bolton Woods Junior AFC
2.14 Implement the effective Football Club Administration Scheme
2.15 Develop systems, policies and procedures, which respond to legislative and national Charter Standard requirements. (Qualification/accreditation)
2.16 Develop football opportunities and programmes for disabled people and ethnic minority groups
2.17 Implement Child Protection policy and procedures
3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT
In developing this specific project, our aims are:
3.1 To encourage greater participation
3.2 To provide appropriate football training and coaching facilities, to
support increased activity
3.3 To create the facilities that will provide a long-term base for the continuing development of the club over the next 25 years
3.4 To continue to provide and enhance football sports facilities for the local community
Our specific objectives are:
3.5 To undertake facility enhancements for improved levels of football participation and to develop football partnerships in the community
3.6 To provide appropriate indoor and outdoor training,
changing and ancillary facilities
3.7 To provide purpose-designed indoor coaching/coach
education and training space
3.8 To provide facilities that are accessible for disabled people
3.9 To increase income generation in order to create continuing sustainability and to deliver improved services, priority group programmes and increase coaching/coach education.
4. PHILOSOPHY
DEVELOPING THE SPORT
4.1
The Club’s philosophy is underpinned by the principle of promoting football in the community. It exists to provide positive football opportunities for children and young people living in the local area. The project works in partnership with local groups and organisations, in order to provide social, health and educational benefits as intrinsic parts of the football experience.OPEN TO ALL
4.2
The club started life as a facility open to all and this continues to be the case. Priority groups such as young people, ethnic minorities, women and girls and the disabled are all positively welcomed.QUALITY FACILITIES
4.3
The club has developed into a high profile and extremely popular venue for junior football players in the district. The desire is to provide facilities commensurate with the standard of coaching and training activity, to ensure the future development and sustainability of the project. SUPPORT FOR ALL4.4
The Club is fully supportive of the new footballing themes identified in the FA and County FA football development strategies, reflected in the Club’s approach to the development of football opportunities.SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH
4.5 The club has a strong tradition of self-reliance and development. Where improvements have been required over the years these have predominantly been undertaken through volunteers, self-help and the efforts of club members. This scheme is the last major project required for this club to achieve its full potential as a vehicle for football development delivering quality coaching, training and participation opportunities.