Visitor / Manager Information
Address
Ron Groves Park, Maple Avenue, Kidlington OX5 1HN (What Three Words: ///outhouse.observes.mailers)
Parking
Off street parking available, please be mindful when using local streets.
Entrance
To the car park is from Maple Avenue (see map).
Medical Information
First Aiders
All our team managers/coaches are qualified first aiders
Equipment
Defibrillator and first aid kits are kept in the clubhouse.
Hospital
Closest emergency medical centre is the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Match Days:
Home Kit
Garden City play in red & black stripes, black shorts, black socks. For kit clashes please contact the team manager beforehand.
Changing Rooms
For teams and referees are available if needed, please contact the team manager beforehand if access to the changing rooms is required
Shop
Open on match days, serving hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks. Cash and Card accepted.
Dogs
MUST be kept on leads while organised sport is being played.
Toilets
Available on match days.
Code of Conduct
This section explains the step-by-step process, helping users understand how to get started and make the most of the product/service.
Respect Campaign
The FA’s Respect Campaign aims to improve behaviour across grassroots football by:
Promoting positive reinforcement and discouraging abuse or negative behaviour.
Introducing Codes of Conduct for players, coaches, referees, and parents.
Encouraging initiatives like Silent Sidelines, where parents remain quiet during games to let children express themselves.
Parents’ Code of Conduct
Do’s:
Support your child with encouragement, not instructions.
Respect referees, coaches, and other players.
Stay behind the designated spectator area (or respect barrier).
Don’ts:
Do not use offensive or abusive language.
Avoid coaching from the sidelines.
Never challenge officials aggressively.
Encouraging Support for Young Referees
Garden City support young referees starting their officiating journey. It is important that everyone attending the matches adheres to the above code of conduct.
Game Abandonment
Consequences for breaches can include:
Verbal warnings.
Removal from matches.