PLAYERS:
Obligations towards the game
A
player should:
1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in
terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. 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.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players
and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
5. 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.
6. Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one’s own team
A player should:
1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the
Game to help his own team win.
2. 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:
1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and
the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned
techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should:
1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of
the result of the game.
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and
rough play, and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should:
1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.
Respect towards Team Officials
A player should;
1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials,
provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the Supporters
A
player should:
1. Show due respect to the interests of
supporters.
PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS
A parent’s/carer’s/spectator’s
expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s
attitude towards:
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Other players
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Officials
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Managers
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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:
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Applaud the opposition as well as their own team.
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Avoid coaching the child during the game.
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Not to shout and scream.
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Respect the referee’s decision.
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Give attention to each of the children involved in football not
just the most talented.
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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.
MANAGERS AND SERVING OFFICERS
1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each
and every person and treat each equally within the context of
the sport.
2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player
above all other considerations, including the development of
performance.
3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing
bodies.
4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with
each player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal
benefit or reward.
6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept
responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate
are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of
players.
8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and,
where appropriate, parents) exactly what is expected of them and
also what they, as players, are entitled to expect from their
coach.
9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g.
other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors,
physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
10. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport
(e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the
Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or
relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances
or techniques.
11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour
and appearance.
12.
Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language
REMEMBER FOOTBALL IS A GAME TO BE ENJOYED BY ALL
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE ALL SUPPORT THE CLUB. EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO INVOLVE THEMSELVES IN THE CLUB'S FUND-RAISING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. BE PROUD OF YOUR CLUB.
