Club Code of Conduct

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost. Fair play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important
 

1. Players should: 

• Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skill, technique, stamina and tactics
• Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, regardless of the state of play in the match
• Set a positive example to others
• Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and timewasting
• Not use inappropriate language
• Show respect to others, including opponents and match officials, at all time
• Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game
• Know and abide by the Laws of the Game, rules and spirit of the game, and competition rules
• Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
• Avoid rough and violent play
• Accept the decision of match officials without question
• Abide by the instructions of the Team Coach and Management, provided they do not conflict with this code of conduct

2. Team Officials should: 

• Set a positive example to others, especially young players
• Avoid all forms of gamesmanship
• Show respect to others, including opponents and match officials, at all time
• Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language
• Promote and develop their team having regard to the interests of players, supporters and the reputation of the game
• Share knowledge and experience when invited or expected to do so
• Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted means and in the spirit of Fair Play
• Promote ethical principles
• Accept the decision of match officials without question

3. Parents and Supporters should:

Acknowledge that children play football for fun and that the positive behaviour of parents and supporters will contribute to:

• Young players’ enjoyment of football
• A sense of personal achievement
• Self esteem
• Improvement in the players’ skills and techniques
• A parent’s expectations and attitudes will have a significant bearing on a young player’s attitude towards:
• Other players
• Officials
• Managers
• Spectators
• Parents and supporters are encouraged to:
• Applaud the opposition as well as the “home” team
• Avoid coaching the players during the game, this is the role of the team officials
• Respect the match officials’ decisions
• Give encouragement to all of the team’s players