Welfare-Safety-Medical-Ground Guide
/Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C.
Welfare, Safety & Medical Plan
INTRODUCTION
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. are committed to providing the safest environment for all its members. The following Welfare, Safety and Medical Plan intends to give an overview of the club’s policies and procedures in this respect.
Definitions:
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. shall mean Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C .
Club shall mean Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C.
Senior Club shall mean Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C.
Club Member shall mean; Official, Committee, Administrator, Player, Management, Coach, First Aider or any other individual not so defined who is carrying out any role duty or function activity in relation to any of the Club’s activities. This definition of a Club Member shall refer to both Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C .
Committee shall mean the Management Committee as defined in the Senior Club’s Constitution (Rev 27.06.2018). In addition, for the purposes of this document shall also refer to the Team Manager, Assistant Manager, Coaching Staff and First Aid Staff and all other Officials acting on behalf of the club whether on a temporary or permanent basis.
Ground/Stadium shall mean Keirs Park, Hill of Beath, Fife, KY4 8DT
CONTENTS
1. Ethics
2. Health and Safety Policy
3. Duty Of Care
4. Risk Assessment
5. Emergency Operating Procedure
6. Accident & Incident Reporting
7. Evacuation Procedures
8. Provision of Medical Facilities & Medical Plan
9. Handling of Pyrotechnic Devices
10. Smoking and Alcohol Policy
11. Ground Regulations
1. ETHICS
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. shall actively promote and support ethics in sport, where ethics can be defined as the application of moral rules, principles, values and norms. In line with the policy of the Scottish Football Association the Club practices the following core values within delivering football opportunities:
1. Fairness & Fair Play
2. Inclusion for ALL
3. Integrity
4. Respect
5. Equity
Every member within Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. whether as players, administrators, officials, coaches or supporters – must take personal responsibility for ensuring that football activities are safe for everyone.
2. HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
To support our Health & Safety policy statement we are committed to the following duties:
· Undertake regular, recorded risk assessment of the club premises and all activities undertaken by the club
· Create a safe environment by putting health & safety measures in place as identified by the club risk assessment (see 4. Risk Assessment & Hazards)
· Ensure that all members are given the appropriate level of training and competition by regularly assessing individual ability dependant on age, maturity and development.
· Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health & safety policy.
· Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and followed by all members (see 5. Emergency and Operating procedures)
· Provide access to adequate first aid facilities, telephone and qualified first aider at all times
· Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club premises (see 6. Accident & Incident Reporting)
The Appointed Health and Safety Officer for the club shall be Jock Finlayson (General Manager)
The Health and Safety Officer is the person responsible in the first instance as a point of contact for all Health and Safety matters relating to the Club
The Health and Safety Officer may be contacted in relation to these matters to implement action or manage any matters relating to Health and Safety issues for the club and will endeavour to deal with all such matters and or any reasonable request in a timely manner as is practical.
The contact details are as follows:
Jock Finlayson (M) 07707 726296
In the absence of the nominated Health and Safety Officer, for whatever reason, the Club may from time-to-time as required delegate the role to a nominated deputy.
3. DUTY OF CARE
As a club member you have a duty to:
• Take reasonable care for your own health & safety and that of others
• Co-operate with the club on health & safety issues
• Correctly use all equipment provided by the club
• Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
The club shall ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness.
4. RISK ASSESSMENT & HAZARDS
A Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm to an individual. This can be an object, an activity and even a substance.
A Risk expresses the likelihood that the harm from a potential hazard is realised. Risks are normally categorised as low, medium or high.
It is the responsibility of all connected with the club, whether Player, Management, Coach, Committee, Administrator Official, Spectator or other to assess and monitor hazards hen undertaking any task or activity under the jurisdiction of the club and take all appropriate action(s) to mitigate any risk. No task should ever be carried out without the appropriate risk assessment being carried out – neither should any task be carried out in an unsafe manner.
Examples of risk assessed tasks are as follows, which are for illustrative purposes and should not be deemed as exclusive.
5. EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES
Injury is a common occurrence while participating in football, as a member of Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. you have the responsibility to ensure that any injury or incidents are recorded and reported.
GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH AN INCIDENT/ACCIDENT
Step-By-Step Advice for Club Members Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C.
1. Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation.
2. Is there danger of further injuries?
3. Listen to what the injured person is saying.
4. Alert the first-aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.
5. In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services.
6. Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised.
7. Do not move someone with major injuries.
8. Wait for the emergency medics.
9. Complete an incident/accident report form.
10. Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation.
11. Is there danger of further injuries?
12. Listen to what the injured person is saying.
13. Alert the first-aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.
14. In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services.
15. Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised.
16. Do not move someone with major injuries.
17. Wait for the emergency medics.
18. Complete an incident/accident report form with the following information (refer to 6. Accident & Incident Reporting)
6. ACCIDENT & INCIDENT REPORTING
Information you should record may include;
• Coach / Individual’s Name
• About the Injured Person – Full Name
• About the Incident – Activity taking place. Date, Time and Place of Incident
• Detailed description of Incident
• Action Taken (and by whom)
The above information should be given to the Health & Safety Officer in the first instance or a member of the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Senior Club in their absence, within a minimum of 1 hour after the incident – and updated with any subsequent relevant information and or actions taken.
7. EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. have implemented procedures to ensure that the safety of all supporters, staff and players are considered in the event of a situation that would require the evacuation of the site.
These procedures are as follows:
1. Before the start of every game and at half time a Safety Address will be made over the Public Address system.
2. A Safety Officer will be on duty at all times. They will be identified by the use of a High Visibility Jacket.
3. The Emergency Exits will be clearly identified and will lead to
(a) Hawthorn Crescent which is located at the North end of the park,
(b) Hawthorn Crescent which is located at the East end of the park, or
(c) Swintons Place which is located at the South end of the park, or
Exits will be clearly identified by signage.
(d) In the event of an Evacuation the Assembly Point will be at the East end of the ground on Swintons Place.
In the event of an evacuation requiring an alternative Assembly Point, this will be located at Hawthorn Crescent which is located at the North end of the park,
4. The areas will be identified by the use of an appropriate Assembly Point sign.
8. PROVISION OF MEDICAL FACILITES & MEDICAL PLAN
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. is a member of the Scottish Football Association and the East of Scotland Football Association. The club have been in existence since 1975.
It is the policy of Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. to take all reasonable and practicable steps to safeguard the Health, Safety and welfare of all our volunteers and players and to protect all other persons against hazards to Health or Safety arising out of the Clubs activities. This document details the Club's Medical Plan. The Club’s First Aid Plan, Health and Safety Policy and the Spectator Safety Policy document, should be read in conjunction with this document.
Purpose
This medical plan is to give guidance to Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. committee, staff and players on how the club will deal with medical issues. Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all staff, supporters, or other visitors, and the appointment of qualified first aid officers will ensure that anyone on our premises will have access to first aid assistance should an injury or illness occur. Should it become necessary to require further professional assistance from either doctors or the ambulance service, this plan covers the actions in a range of circumstances.
All Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. committee members have a duty of care, to themselves and others within the grounds of the Keirs Park, to provide assistance when required, to the level of their competence, including calling on expert assistance when necessary, as set out in this medical plan.
All Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. recognise the paramount importance of the provision and delivery of medical assistance and support and under no circumstances will take any intentional risk to an individual or group of individuals’ health or wellbeing. Where there is any doubt in managing a situation of this nature, the clear instruction from the Committee at Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. is to call the appropriate emergency service(s) at all times.
The club have an association with a local registered Doctor who can be called upon, not necessarily to give immediate advice at any incident, but to generally support the club through advice in delivering effective medical facilities and medical plan.
Document Review
Section 8 - The Provision for Medical Facilities & Medical Plan including (1) Spectator Safety and (2) First Aid Procedures is subject to review on an annual basis
as a minimum.
Current Review
The Provision for Medical Facilities & Medical Plan including (1) Spectator Safety and (2) First Aid Procedures were reviewed by H. E. Forrest, Paramedic, on
31st March 2024
Prior Review(s)
The Provision for Medical Facilities & Medical Plan including (1) Spectator Safety and (2) First Aid Procedures was reviewed by H. E. Forrest, Paramedic, on
31st October 2022.
The Provision for Medical Facilities & Medical Plan including (1) Spectator Safety and (2) First Aid Procedures was reviewed by H. E. Forrest, Paramedic, on
31st October 2021.
The Provision for Medical Facilities & Medical Plan including (1) Spectator Safety and (2) First Aid Procedures was reviewed by H. E. Forrest, Paramedic, on
26th January 2021.
The Provision for Medical Facilities & Medical Plan, Spectator Safety and First Aid Procedures was reviewed by Dr L.S Jones on 21st December 2018.
1. Spectator Safety
Medical illness
Spectators and staff may suffer from a medical emergency when in attendance at the stadium. Certified First Aid personnel will be in attendance at every home game in a ratio of 1:1,000 up to the approved capacity. There is a first aid room located at the side of the pavilion and is equipped with a suitable first aid kit.
Injury from slip/trip/fall
Spectators and staff may suffer from an injury as a result of a slip, trip or fall in the stadium. Certified First Aid personnel will be in attendance at every home game in a ratio of 1:1,000 up to the approved capacity
Fire in the stadium
A fire in the stadium may result in burns injuries & smoke inhalation to spectators & staff. Crush injuries may occur as a result of the crowd surging if evacuation is not properly controlled. Certified First Aid personnel will be in attendance at every home game in a ratio of 1:1,000 up to the approved capacity. The club has ensured appropriate fire extinguishers are located where required and have a valid fire safety certificate.
Explosion in the stadium or structural collapse
A collapse of any part of the stadium may result in injuries to staff and spectators. Certified First Aid personnel will be in attendance at every home game in a ratio of 1:1,000 up to the approved capacity. In the event of an evacuation scenario, the evacuation procedures will come into effect.
Contingency
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. has a contingency plan, which confirms the roles of all agencies in the event of a major incident. In the event of a major incident or medical emergency, the necessary services whether; Police, Fire or Ambulance will be immediately called to attend. The local hospitals are located in Dunfermline (Queen Margaret Hospital –approx. 3.5 miles / 15 minutes) and Kirkcaldy (Victoria Hospital – Approx. 10.3miles / 22 minutes) with the ground well accessible through the local road network. Timings are based on normal traffic levels.
Crowd surge or crushing
Spectators and staff may suffer from crush injuries. Certified First Aid personnel will be in attendance at every home game in a ratio of 1:1,000 up to the approved capacity.
Keirs Park has been subject to an independent inspection by officers from Fife Council to assess both the maximum covered and maximum uncovered spectator areas, the capacity was assessed at 1,080. * Appropriate written documents are held by the club to this effect. The Council document also references compliance in relation to the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.
*October 2021
If an attendance of over 2,000 is anticipated arrangements will be made to have a suitably trained doctor in attendance. The whereabouts of the doctor in the ground will be made known to first aid personnel and key members of the club committee. The doctor will normally be situated in the dug-out area. Ambulances will be called as part of an emergency situation as required.
For crowds under 2,000 the provision of a doctor at the ground will not be possible, but the practice of calling emergency services as required will still be followed.
2. First Aid Procedures
As the club does not attract large crowds on a regular basis, our main focus is on ensuring that spectators and players are supported by proficient first aiders and facilities and that access to professional medical support is via a clear and well-understood route should more serious action be required.
First Aid Officers
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. will train an appropriate number of personnel to the standard of Sports Injury Training. The club will have a minimum of two appropriate personnel one of which shall have a valid and recognised NSFA certificate.
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. will maintain a register of all personnel who have a valid Sports Injury certificate.
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. will ensure that a minimum of one person holding a Sports Injury certificate will be present at each game.
First Aid Officers Responsibilities:-
First Aid Officers must provide initial first aid attention when necessary to members of staff and the public whilst within the grounds of Keirs Park. They will remain with an injured or ill person until no further treatment or assistance is required, or until the person is handed over to ambulance or other medical personnel, unless the first aider’s personal safety is at risk. They will recognise their limitations and only administer or carry out duties that have been included in their training. They will ensure the Club's accident book is updated for the treatment of any person in relation to any injury/incident. The Club accident book is kept in the Committee office. They are aware of the location of the Clubs first aid kits and medical room.
First Aid Kit
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. will have available at each home game a mobile first aid kit. Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. will have available a static wall mountable first aid kit located in the medical treatment room. This cabinet will meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) (1981) act, and will be suitable for up to 50 persons. Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. will ensure that all first aid kits under their control are fully stocked and will carry out regular audits on the contents, and arrange to replenish supplies when required. Also available at Keirs Park will be 1 defibrillator which will be present pitch side at all home/away fixtures and training sessions. The Club will ensure appropriate training for its use.
Players
The club recognises that the player’s health and fitness are fundamental to the success and reputation of Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. The club deals with this under the following headings:
Fitness
Keeping player’s fitness is viewed by the club as critical, and qualified people are appointed by the club to ensure that the players’ fitness is at a level that will equip them to play to their capabilities and be less prone to injury. The players will train a minimum of twice per week at venues funded by the club with first aiders in attendance.
Health
The club is not equipped to deal with the wider health issues of the players. Any player who complains of illness or displays apparent symptoms of illness will be referred to their own GP.
Initial injury
If a player is injured at training or during a game, they will be examined by a first aider. If the injury is not within the first aiders capability to deal with, the player will be referred to either their own GP, a physiotherapist recommended by the club or to the hospital in extreme cases.
Sports injury treatment
The club has also a long-term relations with a two local sports injury clinic to make treatment available to its players.
9. HANDLING OF PYROTECHNIC DEVICES
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. complies with Section 15.10c of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds which advises that ground management must adopt and enforce a clear policy to prevent/prohibit spectators from taking flares or fireworks into Keirs Park
Club officials and stewards are instructed to monitor/search spectators for evidence of pyrotechnics as part of their wider role of ensuring spectator safety. The Safety Officer will lead the management of any incident involving pyrotechnic devices.
The following notice is placed outside entrances to Keirs Park
“THE SPORTING EVENTS CONTROL OF ALCOHOL ACT 1985 (1985 ACT) (as amended by the Public Order Act 1986)
It is an offence for a person to have in their possession any firework/flare/smoke bomb etc. whilst attempting to enter or whilst in any part of Keirs Park which is in sight of the pitch, and provides police with the power to search people and to arrest persons committing offences under the Act.”
Club officials are aware of the following issues with pyrotechnic devices:
• A flare can become unstable and react in a different way to that intended
• Hand flares and rockets can readily ignite and cause fires and/or burns to people
• Any burns caused by a flare are likely to be severe
• Smoke bombs generate “cold smoke” but the chemical reaction which creates the smoke generates heat likely to cause burns to people attempting to move them
• The discharging of a smoke bomb etc. may cause crowd disruption due to people quickly trying to get away from the immediate area
• Smoke from flares etc. can cause breathing problems
• Once a flare has been set off they cannot be easily extinguished and will burn for between 30 – 60 seconds following which it will no longer discharge any light or smoke
Handling of flares, smoke bombs or fireworks:-
Provided there is no immediate threat of escalation or injury, it is safer to allow the flare to burn out before any action is taken
• If a burning flare is dropped on the floor, clear the area and cover the flare with sand. The flare may continue to burn through the sand and therefore further sand may need to be poured on top to minimize the effect of the flare. Once light ceases, use a welder’s glove or similar to remove the remains by the handle and place in a metal bucket of water for at least half an hour
• Use one of the buckets of sand spread round Keirs Park to place the smoke bomb in and then cover with more sand
• As smoke from a device discharged in Keirs Park may become visible to supporters in other parts of the ground the Safety Officer MUST announce a prepared PA Announcement which reassures people.
10. SMOKING AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Smoking Policy
The Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006 state that no smoking is allowed in premises that are wholly or substantially enclosed.
Smoking in No-Smoking areas is strictly forbidden. This includes all enclosed buildings within the ground, including the spectator stand. Those who do not comply with the smoking policy will be liable to a fixed penalty fine and/or criminal prosecution by law.
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C. will endeavor at all times to ensure players, officials, customers and spectators are fully compliant.
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the Ground.
Anyone found to be in possession of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused entry or removed from the Ground. The Club reserve the right to immediately call the police if they have any concerns in these respects.
Supporters’ Hospitality Lounge
The Supporters’ Hospitality Lounge, which is operated independent of the Football Club is subject to strict rules in terms of alcohol.
There are strictly no sales of alcohol. The use of the Hospitality area is strictly limited to; Hospitality Club Members, Club Officials and Players, Opposition Officials and Invited Guests.
Alcohol can only be served; (1) up until 5 minutes before kick-off, (2) during half-time until restart and (3) after the final whistle for a maximum of 30 minutes.
No alcohol can be served whilst the game is being played.
The door from the Hospitality Lounge to the Ground shall remain closed at all times whilst alcohol is being either served or consumed.
11. GOUND REGULATIONS - KEIRS PARK (“Ground”)
ENTRY TO THE GROUND, WHETHER ON PAYMENT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE DEEMED FOR ALL PUPOSES TO CONSTITUTE AN UNQUALIFIED ACCEPTANCE TO BE BOUND BY AND AN UNDERTAKING TO COMPLY WITH THESE GROUND REGULATIONS AND RELEVANT FOOTBALL RULES.
1. All matches are played in accordance with the RULES AND REGULATIONS of The Scottish Football Association, The Scottish Professional Football League and, where applicable, the Regulations of FIFA/UEFA Competitions ("Football Bodies" and "Football Rules"). Capitalised words and phrases in these ground regulations ("Ground Regulations"), except where herein defined, have the meanings given to them in the Rules and Regulations of The Scottish Professional Football League; a copy of which is available at: http://spfl.co.uk/docs/
2. PLAY OR AN EVENT cannot be guaranteed to take place on any particular day or at any particular time and the relevant Home Club ("Club/Event Organiser") at the match concerned ("the Match") or event in the stadium to which these Regulations apply ("the Ground") reserves the right to change its advertised fixtures without prior notice and without liability.
3. All TICKETS for Matches ("Tickets") sold/issued ("Allotted") by or on behalf of the Club/Event Organiser are issued on the express conditions that no Ticket holder shall sell or transfer same for a higher price than appears on the face of the Ticket. In the event of any breach of this regulation, the Club/Event Organiser reserves the right to cancel each Ticket concerned and to retain any money paid on Allotment.
4. In the event of a MATCH BEING ABANDONED after having kicked-off, you may be entitled to a refund of the admission charge paid in the determination of the Club/Event Organiser acting reasonably. Where a Match is abandoned before the expiry of the first half, admission arrangements for the re-arranged fixture will be issued to those who attend the abandoned Match. The arrangements in cases where the Match is abandoned after the expiry of the first half shall be a matter for the discretion of the Club/Event Organiser.
5. In the event of a MATCH BEING POSTPONED, for any reason, before having kicked off, any Ticket purchased for the Match will be valid on the postponed date.
6. All persons entering the Ground must pay for admission or otherwise hold a genuine TICKET or other permission from the Club/Event Organiser which was validly issued.
7. Unauthorised persons are not permitted to ENTER UPON THE FIELD OF PLAY, trackside or any place which is not a spectator area. Such incursions will be treated with utmost seriousness and will be liable to arrest and criminal proceedings as well as to disciplinary sanctions by the Club/Event Organiser which may lead to long term exclusion from the Ground.
8. Only persons specifically authorised in writing by the Club/Event Organiser are permitted to offer any ARTICLES FOR SALE in the Ground and any charitable collection will only be permitted within the ground with the prior written consent of the Club/Event Organiser.
9. Unnecessary NOISE and behaviour likely, in the opinion of the Club/Event Organiser to cause confusion, annoyance, fear, upset or nuisance of any kind is not permitted in any part of the Ground.
10. Threatening, abusive or violent behaviour, and foul or abusive language is strictly forbidden. This includes but is not limited to: (i) using words that are, or behaving in a manner that is, threatening, abusive, insulting, foul, improper, racist, homophobic, discriminatory, offensive, violent, indecent, and/or provocative; and (ii) engaging in chanting or other verbal and non-verbal actions or gestures concerning football or other tragedies (whether done at the Ground, in-person or remotely, via any electronic communication, social media or otherwise). Failure to comply with this rule will result in arrest and/or ejection from the Ground and may be subject to further sanctions from the Club/Event Organiser.
11. The following articles MUST NOT BE BROUGHT INTO THE GROUND prohibited weapons, knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety. It is an offence punishable by law and Unacceptable Conduct for any person to enter or attempt to enter the Ground whilst in possession of any article which is a firework or any article or substance whose purpose or any part of its purpose is the emission of a flare for purposes of illuminating or signalling or the emission of smoke and/or gas and any person in possession of such articles will be refused entry to the Ground and if having entered, to expulsion from the ground and such other sanction as may be determined by the Club/Event Organiser and reported to the Police.
12. The possession of unmanned aerial vehicles of any class, e.g., drones and model aircraft at the Ground and/or the flying of such ariel vehicles over the Ground is strictly prohibited and any person in possession of such vehicles will be refused entry to the Ground and if having entered, to expulsion from the ground and such other sanction as may be determined by the Club/Event Organiser and reported to the Police.
13. It is a criminal offence and UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT for any person to enter or attempt to enter the Ground: 1 whilst in possession of a container or any other item which is or was capable of holding liquid or any other thing and which, if thrown, would be capable of causing injury to another person; 2 whilst in possession of alcohol and/or illegal substances; and/or 3 whilst drunk and/or under the influence of illegal substances.
14.Non-religious or non-medical articles and/or clothing that are used to impede identification, such as balaclavas etc are not permitted to be worn in any part of the Ground.
15. Any person entering the ground may, at the sole discretion of the Club/Event Organiser be SEARCHED and is deemed to have consented to be so searched, for any item or Material the possession or use of which may result in and/or cause or contribute to Unacceptable Conduct.
16. STANDING IS FORBIDDEN in seated spectator viewing areas.
17. BANNERS and/or other articles which could, or might be used as a weapon, or cause annoyance or unnecessary obstruction or offence and/or which may cause or contribute to Unacceptable Conduct are not permitted within the ground.
18. Under no circumstances is it permitted to THROW or otherwise cause any objects or Materials to enter on to the pitch, pitch surroundings, track(s), Technical Area and/or any other area of the Ground.
19. At all times, the RIGHT OF ADMISSION is reserved to and by the Club/Event Organiser and no transfers within the Ground are permitted. Spectators found in an area for which they do not have a valid Ticket may be ejected.
20. MOBILE TELEPHONES, SMARTPHONES and other similar mobile telephonic devices ("Mobile Devices"), excluding cameras which are not part of and subsidiary to a Mobile Device, are permitted within the Ground, PROVIDED THAT, (i) they are used for personal and private use only, which, and by way of example only, shall not include the capturing, logging, recording, transmitting, playing, issuing, showing, or any other communication of any material ("Capturing), for any commercial purpose; and (ii) no material that is Captured by a Mobile Device or other device may be published, communicated, transmitted, sent, broadcast and/or otherwise made available by any means to any third party including, without limitation, social networking sites or any other means of communication and/or transmission.
21. Save as provided in paragraph 20 above, NO PERSON (other than a person who holds an appropriate licence) MAY RECORD, TRANSMIT, PLAY, ISSUE. CAPTURE, LOG, BROADCAST, SHOW OR OTHERWISE COMMUNICATE ANY MATERIAL including and/or comprising any audio, visual or audio-visual Material or any information or data, by digital or other means, in relation to a Match taking place in the Ground, any players or other persons present in the Ground and/or the Ground, nor may they bring into the Ground or use within the Ground (or provide to, facilitate or otherwise assist another person to use within the Ground) any equipment or technology which is capable of capturing, logging, recording, transmitting, playing, issuing, showing or otherwise communicating (by digital or other means) any such Material as described above. Any person failing to comply with these restrictions is deemed to be liable to have such equipment, technology and Material in whatever form, confiscated without compensation by the Club/Event Organiser. Copyright, Database Rights and any other intellectual property rights in any such unauthorised recording or transmission is assigned (by way of present assignation or assignations of future rights) to the relevant Football Authority organising the Match in its relevant Competition. You further agree (if and whenever required to do so by said relevant Football Authority to promptly execute all instruments and do all things necessary to vest the right, title and interest in such rights to said relevant Football Authority absolutely and, where legally permissible, with full title guarantee.
22. SMOKING INCLUDING ALL PIPES, E CIGARETTES AND VAPOURISERS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN inside the Ground.
23. On no account will admission to the Ground be granted to a person who is subject of a current FOOTBALL BANNING ORDER.
24. CCTV cameras may be in use in and around the Ground for the purpose of crime prevention and public safety and recordings of images, both moving and still, from such CCTV cameras and any other cameras in or on the Ground may be used in any proceedings and/or for any purposes relating to the management and/or control of the Ground by the Club/Event Organiser, the Police, the Visiting Club and the relevant Football Authority. By entering the Ground you are deemed to have consented to the use of such images from such CCTV systems and cameras and for such images to be shared with and/or used by the Club/Event Organiser, the relevant Football Body and by and with the owners and operators of any Club participating in any Match at which such images are captured and/or recorded.
25. All PERSONS ENTERING THE GROUND are admitted subject to these Ground Regulations and to the Football Rules and Regulations of The Scottish Football Association and The Scottish Professional Football League and where applicable, the Regulations of the FIFA/UEFA Competitions
26. The Club/Event Organiser reserves the right: (i) for its employees, agents, security staff and contractors to REMOVE FROM THE GROUND; and (ii) to IMPOSE SANCTIONS as regards future entry to the Ground on, any person who does not comply with these Regulations and/or the Rules of The Scottish Football Association, The Scottish Professional Football League and/or, where applicable, the Regulations of the FIFA/UEFA Competitions or whose presence in the Ground is or could reasonably be considered as constituting a source of danger, nuisance and/or annoyance to other persons within the Ground.
INFORMATION
You should be aware that in terms of a protocol with Police Scotland the details, images and/or result of any arrest, detention and/or prosecution occurring in connection with a Match may be shared with the Club/Event Organiser. FOOTBALL BANNING ORDERs may be imposed on individuals who breach and/or fail to comply with these Ground Regulations.
In each regulation text appears in capitals and/or in bold; this is an indication of the subject of the regulation and does not imply any modification of the meaning or significance of the relevant text in its context.
Reviewed & Approved by the Committee
Hill of Beath Hawthorn F.C.
AUGUST 2024
