Code of Conduct: Players

CLUB VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

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Our Vision

To continually aim higher looking achieve promotion to the FA Women’s Championship within the next four years and to compete in the FA Women’s Super League within the next ten years.

Our Mission

To shape the future of women’s football by providing inclusive opportunities across the region, delivered in line with The Tigress Way.

Our Values

Hull City Ladies is committed to:

  • Hard work and personal accountability
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Togetherness and mutual respect
  • Striving for excellence both on and off the pitch

We are proud to be a Club that actively promotes equality and diversity. Football is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or background. Hull City Ladies is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Our performance identity is underpinned by:

  • Supporting technical and tactical development
  • Living our Club identity
  • Creating a high-performance, champion-led environment

BE A.C.E

  1. Maintain a positive mental attitude
  2. Commit physically, mentally, and culturally
  3. Give energy at all times

PLAYER CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

All players representing Hull City Ladies are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and disciplined manner at all times.

Players must:

  • Attend all training sessions organised by the Club
  • Arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to session start time
  • Wear appropriate and official Club training and matchday attire
  • Bring required equipment (boots, shin pads, weather-appropriate clothing)
  • Be punctual and prepared for all football-related activities

Failure to attend training sessions, or failure to notify coaching staff of absence or lateness in accordance with this policy, may result in non-selection for matchdays.

If travel to training presents a difficulty, players must inform the Club so alternative arrangements can be explored.

TRAINING ABSENCE AND LATENESS

If you are unable to attend a training session, you must:

  • Provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice where possible
  • Contact the Team Manager or session coach directly
  • Provide a reasonable explanation

If you anticipate lateness:

  • Provide as much notice as possible
  • Contact the relevant coaching staff
  • Provide an explanation

EXPENSES AND VAT RECEIPTS

Players claiming fuel expenses must submit VAT receipts to Joel Drewery at the end of each month. Receipts must match or exceed the value of expenses claimed.

Failure to submit receipts on time may result in delayed or withheld payments.

PLAYER SPONSORSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

Hull City Ladies remains an independent club and relies on player sponsorship and subscriptions.

Each player is required to:

  • Secure a personal sponsor or
  • Pay a seasonal subscription of £300

Payment Options:

  • One-off payment of £300 prior to the season beginning and no later than 7 days before
    OR
  • Three monthly payments of £100 due on:
    • 1ST October
    • 1ST November
    • 1ST December

If a sponsor is secured on or before 1 November 2026, any subscription payments made will be reimbursed.

Failure to meet subscription requirements will result in ineligibility for match selection until payments are fulfilled.

Funds contribute to:

  • Player registration
  • Kit and attire
  • Facilities and matchday costs
  • Media, photography, and videography
  • Officials and post-match catering

If a player leaves the Club, sponsorship arrangements will be reassigned.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONDUCT

Players are ambassadors of Hull City Ladies and must conduct themselves responsibly online.

The Club does not tolerate:

  • Offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language
  • Public criticism of teammates, staff, officials, or the Club

Concerns should be raised privately with the appropriate staff member. Players are also encouraged to challenge inappropriate online behaviour by friends or family where it may negatively impact the Club.

MATCHDAY EXPECTATIONS

Players must make themselves available for selection on Sundays throughout the season unless otherwise agreed.

Fixtures may be confirmed at short notice. Arrival times will be communicated by coaching staff.

Safeguarding Requirement – Under 18s

Players under 18 years of age must:

  • Arrive 15 minutes earlier than the agreed squad arrival time
  • Change separately from adult players and staff

Alternative arrangements will be made where required, in consultation with coaching staff and the Welfare Officer.

DISCIPLINARY FINES

Players are personally responsible for all fines incurred, including yellow/red cards or other sanctions issued by the Club, County FA, FA Women’s National League, or The FA.

Fines must be paid within 7 days of notification.

PRE- AND POST-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Players must:

  • Attend matches in official Club attire
  • Respect all facilities, home and away
  • Leave changing rooms clean and tidy
  • Ensure equipment is packed away correctly

Damage to facilities or equipment may result in disciplinary action and financial penalty.

TRAVEL

Players selected for away fixtures are expected to travel with the squad unless otherwise agreed.

Players must:

  • Be punctual
  • Show respect to drivers and fellow passengers
  • Care for Club and third-party property

Players under 18 require written parental consent before travelling with staff members.

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Where meals are provided by hosts or sponsors, attendance is expected unless otherwise agreed. Dietary requirements must be communicated in advance.

VIDEO AND MEDIA USAGE

Match footage may be recorded by approved partners. All footage remains the property of the Club and/or the producing company.

Permission must be obtained before use.

KIT, EXIT PROCESS AND DEREGISTRATION

Players exiting the Club will be offered an exit meeting and welfare review.

Players must:

  • Return all issued kit
  • Complete an exit meeting

Deregistration will not occur until these steps are completed. Players under 18 may attend with a parent or carer.

CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY

All images taken at Club events remain the property of the Club and photographer.

Photographer credit must be included when sharing images.

PROMOTING THE CLUB

Players are expected to actively support Club promotion through social media engagement and attendance at a minimum of three Club events per season, including community, sponsor, or media events.

MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

Players may be asked to participate in media opportunities. These engagements support the growth and visibility of women’s football and Hull City Ladies.

COMMUNICATION

All official communication will take place via designated Club group chats. Respectful conduct is required at all times. Misuse may result in removal and further disciplinary action.

PLAYER RECRUITMENT

Players may join the Club from the age of 16, subject to FA regulations.

TIGRESS LOTTO

Players and staff are expected to support the Tigress Lotto initiative by encouraging at least two sign-ups.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Players must avoid situations where personal interests conflict, or appear to conflict, with the interests of Hull City Ladies.

Concerns should be raised with Rachel Gay (Director) prior to signing this Code of Conduct.

DUAL CAREER PATHWAYS

Hull City Ladies supports dual career development through partnerships such as Wolds Engineering Services Ltd, enabling players to pursue football alongside education and employment opportunities.