1. Adult Participation
1.1 Sessions are for adult players only.
1.2 Football is a physical sport and injuries can occur.
1.3 By taking part, players accept the normal risks associated with playing football.
1.4 The organiser does not provide coaching, refereeing, or medical supervision.
2. Preparing to Play
2.1 Players are responsible for deciding whether they are fit to take part.
2.2 Players manage their own warm-up, stretching, and recovery.
2.3 Each player is responsible for listening to their body and managing their own limits.
3. Conduct & Playing Standards
3.1 Sessions are competitive but controlled.
3.2 Reckless, aggressive, or dangerous behaviour is not acceptable.
3.3 The organiser may intervene, pause play, or ask a player to sit out if safety becomes a concern.
4. Player-to-Player Injuries
4.1 Injuries that occur during normal football play are considered part of the game.
4.2 If an injury results from reckless or aggressive conduct, responsibility may rest with the individual player involved.
5. Organisation & Supervision
5.1 Sessions are organised and led to ensure structure and flow.
5.2 Sessions are not medically supervised.
5.3 The organiser does not provide medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation advice.
5.4 Players are responsible for managing existing conditions, injuries, and deciding whether to continue playing.
5.5 Players remain responsible for their own actions and decisions during play.
6. Venue & Playing Surface
6.1 Playing surfaces are provided and maintained by the venue operator.
6.2 Any concerns about the surface should be raised before or during the session.
7. Age, Registration & Eligibility
7.1 No one under 18 is permitted to take part.
7.2 Players must be registered and paid to participate, except where an agreed trial session has been approved in advance.
8. Injuries & Incidents
8.1 Reasonable assistance will be provided if a player is injured.
8.2 Emergency services will be contacted where it is clearly required.
8.3 Details of incidents may be recorded factually.
8.4 No admission of fault will be made at the time of an incident.
9. Purpose of This Policy
9.1 This policy exists to support safe, organised sessions and to keep expectations clear for everyone involved.
By attending sessions, players confirm they understand and accept this approach to participation, responsibility, and safety.
Over-50s Football League — Player Safety & Participation Policy
This policy is shared with all league players so expectations are clear and consistent for all matches.
Adult Participation
1.1 League matches are for adult players only.
1.2 Football is a physical sport and injuries can occur.
1.3 By taking part in league matches, players accept the normal risks associated with playing football.
Preparing to Play
2.1 Players are responsible for deciding whether they are fit to take part.
2.2 Players manage their own warm-up, stretching, and recovery.
2.3 Each player is responsible for listening to their body and managing their own limits.
Conduct & Playing Standards
3.1 Matches are competitive but must remain controlled and respectful.
3.2 Reckless, aggressive, or dangerous behaviour is not acceptable.
3.3 The organiser or appointed official may pause play or remove players if safety concerns arise.
Player-to-Player Injuries
4.1 Injuries during normal football play are considered part of the game.
4.2 Injuries caused by reckless or aggressive conduct may be the responsibility of the individual player involved.
Organisation & Supervision
5.1 Matches are organised and led, and may have a referee or official overseeing the game.
5.2 Matches are not medically supervised.
5.3 The organiser or officials do not provide medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation advice.
5.4 Players remain responsible for managing existing conditions, injuries, and deciding whether to continue playing.
Venue & Playing Surface
6.1 Playing surfaces are provided and maintained by the venue operator.
6.2 Any concerns about the surface should be raised before or during the match.
Age, Registration & Eligibility
7.1 No one under 18 is permitted to take part.
7.2 Players must be registered and paid to participate in the league, except where an agreed trial session has been approved in advance.
Injuries & Incidents
8.1 Reasonable assistance will be provided if a player is injured.
8.2 Emergency services will be contacted where it is clearly required.
8.3 Details of incidents may be recorded factually.
8.4 No admission of fault will be made at the time of an incident.
Match Rules & Fair Play
9.1 Players are expected to follow league rules and respect referees or officials.
9.2 Persistent disregard for rules or unsafe play may result in warnings, removal from matches, or league suspension.
Purpose of This Policy
10.1 This policy exists to support safe, organised league matches, maintain fairness, and keep expectations clear for all players.
By participating in league matches, players confirm they understand and accept this approach to participation, responsibility, and safety.