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.

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.

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, or be quiet. 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 behavior.

§  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.