Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Players

 

Obligation towards the game

A player should:

· Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.

· Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.

· Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

· Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.

· Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.

· Not use inappropriate language.

 

Obligations towards one’s own team

A player should:

· Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.

· Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

 

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules

A player should:

· Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.

· Accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally.

· Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

 

Respect towards Opponents

A player should:

· 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.

 

Respect towards the Match Officials

A player should:

· Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.

· Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.

· Show due respect towards Match Officials.

 

Obligations towards Supporters

A player should:

· Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers /Spectators

 

 

A parent’s/carer’s/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:

 

· Other players

· Officials

· Managers

· Spectators

 

This club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children - not just their own - and will encourage parents/carers/spectators to:

 

· Applaud the opposition as well as their own team

· Avoid coaching the child during the game

· Not shout and scream

· Respect the referee’s decision

· Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented

· Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

 

The club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators agree and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Child Protection policy.

Code of Conduct for Football

 

Community

Football, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account

Community feeling when making decisions.

 

Equality

Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.

 

Participants

Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate consultation.

 

Young People

Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.

 

Propriety

Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.

 

Trust and Respect

Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.

 

Violence

Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.

 

Fairness

Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.

 

Integrity and Fair Play

Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.