Code of conduct

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT- PARENTS & SPECTATORS

 

 

 

§  Remember that children play for FUN

 

§  Applaud effort and good play

 

§  Always respect the match officials’ decisions

 

§  Remain outside the field of play or within the Designated Spectators’ Areas

 

§  Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do

 

§  Encourage your child, and others. Praise effort and performance, not results

 

§  Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and officials

 

§  Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning

 

§  Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.

 

§  Parents must develop an appropriate supportive relationship with both the coach and their child based on mutual trust and respect

 

§  Support the coach’s decisions and discuss any concerns directly with the coach

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT- PLAYERS

 

 

 

§  Always work hard to learn and improve and play to the best of my ability

 

§  Play fairly with sportsmanship and respect to Honour Our Game

 

§  Respect my team-mates, opposition, officials and self

 

§  Play by the rules and always respect the referee

 

§  Value your opposition by playing hard and fair

 

§  Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game

 

§  Lead by example both on and off the pitch

 

§  Listen and respond to what my coach tells me

 

§  Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT- COACHES AND CLUB OFFICIALS

 

 

§  Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, officials and parents.

 

§  Understand and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game and any competition in which you participate

 

§  Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour to Honour Our Game

 

§  Work with the Officials and always show respect

 

§  Never engage in public criticism of the officials

 

§  Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

 

§  Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning

 

§  Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me

 

§  Ensure all parents/spectators of all players have agreed to Code of conduct

 

§  Always be honest with players, parents, guardians and officials

 

§  Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem

 

§  Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance

 

§  Always look for and encourage positive attributes, performance and effort