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SAFEGUARDING CONTACT
Knowing your rights as a 16 or 17-year-old in adult football
A child is someone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Once they turn 18, they are legally an adult. You may be aged U18, but play with over 18s (adults). It's important that you understand your rights in this situation.
- The FA, County Associations and football clubs should always ask parents/carers if it’s ok for their children to get involved in football activity.
- 16-17 year olds will usually be asked to make their own decision about getting involved (self-consent). In some exceptional circumstances parents/carers may also be asked.
Children have the right:
- To feel safe both online and offline;
- To healthy relationships and appropriate boundaries;
- Not to be bullied, harassed or intimidated;
- Not to feel uncomfortable or unsafe;
- Not to be discriminated against because of your age, gender, gender reassignment, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, faith, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity.
Download our Know your Rights leaflet for 16 & 17 Year olds in football here:
LET'S KEEP OUR YOUNG REFEREES SAFE!
Along with Northumberland Football Leagues and our young players, we've come up with a new armband which aims to give young referees added protection from abuse and intimidation.
They're designed to remind onlookers that U18s are just children and they should be able to develop their refereeing skills in a safe and enjoyable way.
Look out for them on the pitch!
LOOKING FOR GAMES AND QUIZZES?
There's loads for you to do on Childline's website including sports, arcade games and puzzles!
Youth Council
Want to help us get more youth people involved in football - not just playing but also officiating, coaching and volunteering? Aged 16 - 21?
Join our Youth Council and help us to shape the future of football in Northumberland, launch campaigns to promote social change through sport and increase inclusivity.
What's in it for you?
In return we can give you valuable personal development experience. You'll work collaboratively with your peers on the council as well as NFA staff, and develop your skills in areas such as communication, presentation, budgeting and marketing. There'll be opportunities for members to take part in NFA Board and Council meetings, plus informal training around applying for jobs in sport. And we'll help you to link up with other partner organisations. Find out how to apply here.
Club Wembley Activity Pack!
Want to be the Gaffer for a Day and choose your own England starting XI?
Or maybe you'd like to design your own football kit or learn to shoot like Harry Kane?
WANT TO GET ACTIVE? GET FA SUPERKICKS!
Click here to download the FA Superkicks app.
It's got 100s of active and creative challenges which will help you improve your ball skills.
It's been designed by FA coaches.
And best of all - it's FREE!
Download it now!!
'It's our game, not yours' - the NSPCC's video - My Magic Sports Kit
This video shows children involved in different sports describing how the behaviour of parents and spectators deteriorates when they wear their ‘magic sports kit’ – that is, when they compete.
The young people talk about a range of bad adult behaviours and how these make them feel. They then describe and promote good behaviour from adults and why it's so important.
FA RESPECT Campaign
The FA Respect campaign aims to make football safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Have you read the Code of Conduct for Young Players?
Click here to download it!
get colouring!
Our partners Discount Football Kits have put together a colouring book of the latest @Nike teamwear range.
Create your team's current kit or design your dream kit.
Be sure to tag us on social media @DiscountFK and @Northumfa
ENGLAND CAPTAINS MAKE PLEDGE OF POSITIVITY
England captains Steph Houghton and Harry Kane became the first people to make our Pledge of Positivity.
It asks parents and spectators involved in U18s grassroots football to commit to creating a more positive environment at matches across the country.
NSPCC
If you have concerns about a child or young person please contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
Whatever the issue, the NSPCC is there Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm or 9am – 6pm at the weekends. Click here for more info.
CHILDLINE
Calling Childline is free and doesn’t show up on the phone bill. The service can help with anything – from abuse and bullying to exam stress and relationship.
Call Childline on 0800 1111 or visit childline.org.uk for advice and support.
WANT ADVICE ABOUT STAYING SAFE ONLINE?
Click here to explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer.
Are you being bullied?
Here are some steps which will help!
Feedback from Newcastle East End FC
