FC Nelson

FC Nelson is committed to implementing best practice to ensure the wellbeing of all members, supporters and participants, and to ensure that their involvement in play, active recreation and sport is kept fun, safe and inclusive.

Our Committee Policies outline how the Club Committee will deliver the purposes and aims of the FC Nelson Constitution to all members, within the guidelines and frameworks outlined by New Zealand Football and in respect to the requirements of New Zealand law.

Our Breaking Down Barriers Fund compliments our culture of reducing the financial barriers to participation in football and provides avenues of support for those within our community who need additional financial assistance to participate.

Our Codes of Conduct outlines the expectations of behaviour for all FC Nelson club members, volunteers and supporters, as well as visiting teams and their supporters, which align to Sport NZ, and NZ Football equivalent codes.

These are living documents that will be updated as needed to reflect legislative and best practice changes that are required by FC Nelson, as well as feedback and consultation relating to the practical experience of members within the play, active recreation and competitive sport environment.

FC Nelson Constitution

FC Nelson Constitution - click the button to the right

As part of the Incorporated Societies Act changes coming into effect in 2026, our club has reviewed its constitution and made some minor updates to ensure compliance and alignment with best practices. These proposed changes were presented for approval at our AGM, which was held at the end of February. The changes were approved, and now we seek consultation from our members before the committee gives their final approval in May.

Health and Safety Vision

The Health and Safety Vision of Mainland Football contains the following priorities:

To ensure that all those involved in the sport of football within the Mainland Football Region have a safe and healthy environment in which to compete in.
To promote health, safety and wellbeing to players, coaches, match officials, administrators, volunteers and spectators.
To take all reasonable and practicable safeguards to ensure the safety within and on all our facilities used within the sport of football.
To be the leader of health and safety in the sport of football within the football federations of New Zealand Football.

Mainland Football Health and Safety Manual - click the button to the right

Mainland Football Concussion Document - click the button to the right

Working With Children

FC Nelson's position statement regarding working with children...

FC Nelson, Mainland Football and NZ Football are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable football environment for all.

Mainland Football, its Regional Associations and Clubs recognise our responsibility to lead and encourage safe practices to ensure the welfare and best interests of children and vulnerable adults.

To support the football system in this commitment we’ve developed the Guidelines for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and the supporting NZF Police Vetting System.

If you are an individual (coach or volunteer), or a club looking for more information on the vetting process, take a look below.

Contact

Lisa Barnes Mainland Football Safeguarding Advisor - lisa@mff.nz +64 27 272 4063

For more information, please take a look at the documents below -

NZ Football Guidelines for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - click the button to the right

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy - click the button to the right

Anti-Harrassment POLICY

FC Nelson is committed to a robust Anti-Harrassment policy to ensure a safe, encouraging, neutral environment

Anti-Harrassment Policy - click the button to the right

Privacy POLICY

FC Nelson is committed to a robust Privacy policy to ensure a safe environment where personal information is secure.

Complaints POLICY

FC Nelson is committed to a robust Complaints Policy to ensure a professional enviroment.

Complaints Policy - click the button to the right

Complaints Form - click the button to the right

Social Media POLICY

Social Media Policy - click the button to the right

First Aid Register FORM

FC Nelson is committed to a robust First Aid recording procedure.

Please ensure this is completed for every injury/incident and returned to the General Manager - admin@fcnelson.co.nz

First Aid Register - click the button to the right.

Accident Investigation FORM

FC Nelson is committed to a robust Accident Investigation procedure.

Please ensure this is completed for every injury/incident and returned to the General Manager - admin@fcnelson.co.nz

Accident Investigation Form - click the button to the right.

Terms and Conditions of Registration

Terms and Conditions - click the button to the right

Payment Terms

Payment Terms - click the button to the right

Policies

FC NELSON CLUB POLICY DOCUMENTS