Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 18th October 2026
Review Date: Annually
Approved By: Benjamin Smith

 

1. Policy Statement

Wymondham Town United Football Club recognises the importance of protecting the environment and using resources responsibly.

Through our youth football activities, we aim to encourage practical habits that reduce waste and respect the places where we train and play.

Our approach shall reflect the Club’s resources and the extent of our control over the venues we use.

 

2. Purpose

The objectives of this policy are to:

• Reduce unnecessary waste.

• Encourage reuse and recycling.

• Use equipment and resources efficiently.

• Promote environmental awareness.

• Respect local green spaces and wildlife.

• Encourage responsible travel where safe and practical.

 

3. Our Approach

The Club will seek to make achievable improvements through its purchasing, activities and everyday decisions.

Where facilities are managed by another organisation, we will follow its environmental arrangements and raise relevant concerns with the venue operator.

 

4. Waste and Recycling

Players, families, coaches and volunteers are encouraged to:

• Place litter in the appropriate bins.

• Use recycling facilities correctly where available.

• Take rubbish home if suitable bins are unavailable.

• Leave pitches, changing areas and spectator spaces tidy.

• Reduce unnecessary packaging.

Organisers shall consider waste disposal when planning Club events.

 

5. Reusable Items

The Club will encourage:

• Clearly labelled reusable water bottles.

• Reusable containers where practical.

• Reduced reliance on disposable items at events.

• Reuse of suitable materials and equipment.

Players should use their own drinking bottles rather than sharing them.

 

6. Kit and Equipment

The Club will seek to:

• Choose durable equipment.

• Store and maintain equipment properly.

• Repair items where safe and practical.

• Reuse serviceable equipment across teams.

• Explore voluntary exchanges of suitable boots and kit.

Unsafe or damaged equipment must be withdrawn from use. Reuse must never compromise safety.

 

7. Energy Use

Where within our control, we will:

• Switch off lights and equipment when no longer needed.

• Avoid unnecessary energy consumption.

• Consider energy efficiency when buying electrical equipment.

• Report faults to the relevant venue operator.

Lighting needed for safe activities must remain available.

 

8. Water Use

The Club will encourage sensible water use, including:

• Turning taps off after use.

• Avoiding unnecessary waste.

• Reporting leaks to venue operators.

Water-saving measures must not compromise drinking water access, hygiene or player welfare.

 

9. Responsible Purchasing

Purchasing decisions should consider:

• Whether an item is needed.

• Durability and suitability.

• Repair and reuse opportunities.

• Packaging and disposal.

• Value for money.

The Club will consider environmental benefits alongside safety, quality and affordability.

 

10. Travel

Where safe and practical, the Club will encourage:

• Walking or cycling with appropriate adult supervision.

• Public transport where suitable.

• Family-arranged car sharing.

• Clear travel information to reduce unnecessary journeys.

Any Club-organised transport must follow safeguarding and safety procedures. Environmental aims must not override children’s welfare or families’ individual needs.

 

11. Respecting Venues and Wildlife

Those attending Club activities should:

• Respect pitches, paths and surrounding green spaces.

• Avoid damaging trees, hedgerows or planted areas.

• Keep litter away from wildlife.

• Follow venue rules and designated access routes.

• Report environmental hazards to the organiser.

The Club will not alter or maintain land without the