PRESENTATION NIGHT - 2006
The biggest occasion of the year took place on Friday 19 May at The Merchants Suite at the University of the West of England
The usual fun and dancing was enjoyed well into the evening including all the presentations to the players.
We heard of team successes and the progress on individual players including those who will be leaving to join the Academys at Bristol Rovers or Bristol City. It is always sad to see these youngsters go but the club are proud they played their football at Shire Colts before progressing up a level. Remember Liam Rosenior, who plays for Fulham in the Premiership, played his junior football at Shire Colts so our best wishes go to the lads moving on. The evening also said good bye to Andy and Bev Davies after 12 years with the club. Andy will now be coaching some of the youth academy at Bristol Rovers so our thanks and best wishes go to them both.
Finally we said good bye to someone who has served the club for 23 years and for all these years he has been our treasurer. Mike Edwards has been with the club since very close to its inception and it was great to see him and his wife Jean at the Presentation Evening. Over the years both Mike and Jean have been seen at many events working away for the club and our fond best wishes go with them into football retirement. The Club presented Mike with a cut glass decanter and a bouquet of flowers to Jean.
Mike said a few words and in true style he was telling the current players how proud they should be in playing for one of the most respected junior football clubs in the South West. All the best to you both for the future - the club will not be the same without you.

Code of Conduct for Players, Parents and Spectators

Code of Conduct for Players

Players are the most important people in the game. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game, but not winning at any cost. Fair play and respect for all others in the game, both on and off the field, is also fundamentally important. A player should:

Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics, fitness and stamina.
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if the team is in a position where the desired result has been achieved.
Set a positive example for others.
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, time wasting and particularly cheating.
Always have regard to the best interests of the game.
Not to use inappropriate or bad language.
Make every effort consistent with fair play and laws of the game to help their own team win.
Know and stick to the rules, laws and spirit of the game.
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally.
Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play and help injured opponents.
Accept the decision of the match officials without protest.
Show due respect towards match officials.
Abide by the instructions of your coach and team officials.
Show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition.

Code of Conduct for Parents and Spectators

Parents and spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football. Children play football because they first and foremost love the game and it is great fun. It is important to remember that positive encouragement will contribute to:

Children enjoying their football.
A sense of personal achievement.
Self-esteem.
Improvement in the child's skill and performance.

A parent or spectator's expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:

Other players.
Officials.
Managers and Coaches.
Spectators

Parents and spectators are expected to always offer positive and encouraging support towards all of the children, not just their own.

Parents and spectators are encouraged to:

Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.
Avoid coaching the children during the game.
Not to shout and scream at any child.
Respect the referee's decision.
Give attention to each of the children involved in the football, not just the most talented ones.
Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.