Junior Football – Under 8s Terms & Conditions
By booking a place for a child on our Junior Football – Under 8s activity, the parent or legal guardian confirms that they have read, understood and agreed to the following Terms & Conditions.
1. The Activity
Junior Football is a fun, recreational activity designed for children under 8 years of age. Sessions focus on introducing children to football through age-appropriate games, challenges and activities.
The aim is to encourage children to be active, build confidence, develop basic football skills and enjoy playing as part of a team.
2. Age Requirement
The activity is specifically for children under 8 years old.
The child must meet the age requirement at the time of participation. We reserve the right to request proof of age where appropriate.
3. Parent/Guardian Responsibility
The person making the booking confirms that they are the child's parent, legal guardian or have appropriate permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to make the booking.
Parents or guardians must provide accurate and relevant information about the child when booking.
4. Supervision
Children must be supervised in accordance with the arrangements communicated at the time of booking.
Unless the activity is specifically advertised as a supervised drop-off session, parents or guardians are expected to remain on the premises and remain responsible for their child before and after the activity.
Children must only leave with their parent, guardian or an authorised adult where collection arrangements apply.
5. Health & Medical Information
Parents or guardians should inform us of any relevant medical conditions, injuries, allergies, additional needs or other circumstances that may affect the child's ability to participate safely.
Children should not attend if they are unwell or have a condition that could reasonably put themselves or others at risk.
If a child becomes unwell or injured during the session, a parent or guardian may be contacted and asked to collect them.
6. Safety
Football is a physical activity and involves running, kicking, changes of direction and interaction with other children.
Children must follow reasonable instructions given by coaches and activity staff.
For everyone's safety, children must:
Follow the coach's instructions.
Treat other children and staff respectfully.
Use footballs and equipment appropriately.
Remain within the designated activity area.
Not deliberately push, kick, trip or hurt another participant.
Stop playing when instructed by a coach or member of staff.
We reserve the right to stop a child's participation if their behaviour creates a safety risk to themselves or others.
7. Clothing & Footwear
Children should wear comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity.
Suitable sports footwear should be worn. Where the activity takes place outdoors, parents or guardians should ensure children are appropriately dressed for the weather.
Jewellery and other items that could cause injury should be removed before participating.
8. Equipment
Football equipment will be provided unless otherwise stated.
Children must use all equipment appropriately and follow instructions from the coach.
Parents or guardians may be responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing equipment that is deliberately or recklessly damaged, to the extent permitted by law.
9. Behaviour
We want every child to enjoy the activity in a friendly and supportive environment.
Bullying, aggressive behaviour, abusive language, deliberate physical harm or repeated refusal to follow reasonable safety instructions will not be tolerated.
Where necessary, we may ask a parent or guardian to remove their child from the activity.
10. Booking
Bookings are valid for the date and time selected.
Please arrive at least [10/15] minutes before the session begins.
Late arrival may result in reduced participation time, and the session will not normally be extended.
11. Weather & Activity Changes
If the activity takes place outdoors, it may be affected by weather conditions.
We reserve the right to modify, postpone or cancel a session where weather or other circumstances mean that continuing would be unsafe or impractical.
Where reasonably possible, parents or guardians will be notified of significant changes.
13. Photography & Filming
Photography or filming may take place during the activity for promotional purposes.
Option B – No photography:
No photographs or videos of participating children will be used for promotional purposes without obtaining appropriate parental/guardian consent.
14. Accessibility & Additional Support
We aim to make Junior Football welcoming and accessible to all children.
If your child has additional needs, accessibility requirements or requires reasonable adjustments to participate, please contact us before the session so that we can discuss how we may be able to support them safely.
15. Personal Belongings
Children should avoid bringing valuable or unnecessary personal belongings to the activity.
We cannot accept responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged personal items brought onto the premises.
16. Liability
We will take reasonable care to provide the activity in a safe and appropriate manner and to ensure that equipment is suitable for the activity.
Parents and guardians acknowledge that football is a physical activity and that minor accidents, bumps and falls can occur even when appropriate safety measures are in place.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
17. Staff & Coach Authority
The coach or designated activity leader has the authority to make reasonable decisions regarding the safety and participation of children during the session.
This may include modifying an activity, asking a child to take a short break or ending a child's participation where necessary for safety reasons.
18. Acceptance of Terms
By booking Junior Football – Under 8s, the parent or legal guardian confirms that they have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions and that the information provided during booking is accurate to the best of their knowledge.