Manningham United Football Club was the inspiration of Paul Martinello and Tari Mallia in 1999. The club, originally known as the "Manningham Junior Soccer Club", was created to fill a void in the area to allow players of all abilities to participate
in our great game.
Manningham United Football Club is a family club, dedicated to giving all our players the opportunity to actively participate in the
game of soccer. Our atmosphere is one of fun, cooperation and integration and teachings of
being a team player and have a zero tolerance Policy.
Our club is dedicated to the pursuit of fair play and thrives on a strict code of behaviour. We believe it is vital that everyone involved in sporting activities, whether they are
athletes, coaches, parents, officials or supporters understand their
responsibilities to ensure that all participants enjoy the sport.
Players’ Code of Behaviour
Play by the Rules and within the spirit of the game;
Do not argue with the match official. If you disagree, have your
captain or coach approach the match official during a break in
play or after the match is concluded;
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players,
deliberately distracting or provoking another person is not
acceptable or permitted in any sport;
Maintain your focus and work hard for yourself and your team;
Be a good sport and be prepared to acknowledge good play
whether it is from your team or the opposition;
Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere
with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player;
Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents.
Without them, there would be no competition;
Play for your own enjoyment, and not just to please parents and
coaches;
Remove all jewellery prior to training and match play, as it is a
hazard to you and those around you;
Do not accept or use any banned or unauthorised drug(s),
including the consumption of alcohol at any time.
Coaches’ Code of Behaviour
Remember that players participate for the fun of it and that
winning is not everything;
Be reasonable in your demands on younger players time, energy
and enthusiasm;
Teach your players to abide by the Rules and Laws of the Game;
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet a reasonable safety
standard and are appropriate to the age and ability of the
players;
Modify your approach to suit the skill levels and needs of players;
Develop and enhance respect between players, opposition
coaches and the decisions of the match official;
Follow the advice of a physician when determining the extent of
a player’s injury and beyond that, when players are returning
from injury to training and match play;
Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices (refer to
Coach Accreditation Criteria);
Take time out to teach players (& others) the Laws of the Game,
hence raising their awareness;
Remind all players to play within the spirit of the game at all
times;
Ensure players are good sports and ensure each team member
shakes the hand of their opponents at the conclusion of every
match;
Do not smoke or consume alcohol from the team bench
(Technical Area) or sideline;
Remember the actions of yourself and your team is reflective of
the perception others take away with them.
Parents’ Code of Behaviour
Remember that children play the sport for their enjoyment, and
not yours;
Encourage children to play according to the rules and spirit of
the game;
Encourage all children to participate, do not force them;
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than the
result of the activity (that is, winning or losing);
Encourage children to always participate according to the rules;
Never ridicule, yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a
game;
Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud
good play by both teams;
Support all efforts to remove racial and religious vilification,
verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities;
Respect the match official’s decisions and teach your child to do
likewise;
Show respect and appreciation to Club officials, including
coaches, officials and administrators. Ensure any issues are raised
through the correct channels;
'SmartSupporting' - not loud and intense but calm, relaxed and
at all times positive;
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person
regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion;
Do not smoke or consume alcohol near the team bench
(Technical Area) or sideline.
Administrators’ Code of Behaviour
Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and
skill development, and assist in raising the standards of coaching
and officiating;
Ensure everyone involved in football emphasises fair play, and
not winning at all costs;
Be tolerant and calm under pressure and approach problem
solving in a supportive manner as members and players will
expect you to set an example for others;
Make every effort to educate persons who breach these
guidelines from time to time.
Spectators’ Code of Behaviour
Applaud good play and performances from both teams, and be
forward in congratulating all participants on their performance
regardless of the final outcome;
Respect the match official’s decisions on the day;
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators,
coaches, officials or players;
Show respect to for both teams when watching matches,
because without them there would be no game;
Encourage players to follow rules and accept the decision of the
match official;
Do not intimidate, harass or use foul language towards, players,
match officials, Club Officials or spectators.
Smoke Free Policy
The Manningham United FC requires the following areas to be Smoke Free.
Club and social rooms
Administration and office areas
Changing rooms
Toilet blocks
Indoor spectator viewing areas
Playing areas
Eating areas
Grandstands and spectator viewing areas
Near entries and exits of buildings, facilities, and the ground
Here are some of the items that make up the costs associated in operating the Manningham
United Football Club. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, and may change due to variable costs
that may occur from time to time, it does provide a good indication of fee distribution
Football Federation club affiliation fees
Football Federation team membership fees
Football Federation player registration fees
Football Federation referees administration levy
Football federation player transfer fees
Football Federation fines
FFV Team sheet books
Match Referee payments for juniors and seniors
Payment to Council for facility upgrade contributions
Rent for Pavilion at Timber Ridge.
Rent for Pavilion at Wilson’s Reserve.
Rent for grounds at Timber Ridge.
Rent for grounds at Wilson’s Reserve.
Hire costs for alternative grounds.
Floodlighting maintenance at Timber Ridge.
Floodlighting maintenance Wilson’s Reserve
Electricity for Floodlights and building at Timber Ridge Reserve
Electricity for Floodlights and building at Wilson Reserve
Gas and water costs at Timber Ridge Reserve
Gas and water costs at Wilson Reserve
Cleaning at Timber Ridge Reserve
Cleaning at Wilson Reserve .
Consumables at Timber Ridge Reserve and Wilson’s Reserve.
Line marking at Timber Ridge Reserve
Line marking at Wilsons Reserve.
Purchase of Nets, corner flags, pegs etc
Repair and Maintenance of building items at Timber Ridge Reserve
Repair and Maintenance of building items at Wilson Reserve
Purchase of Playing tops for all teams
Purchase of Playing shorts for all teams
Purchase of Playing socks for all teams
Purchase of training balls for all teams
Purchase of match balls for all teams
Purchase of cones and bibs for all teams
Director of Coaching and Team Coaching payments
Coaching Course reimbursements
Associated costs for senior men’s teams.
Building Insurance
Public Liability Insurance for Timber Ridge Reserve and Wilson’s Reserve.
