Codes of Conduct

Players Code of Conduct

1. Play for the ‘fun of it’, not just to please your parents or manager.
2. Play by the Laws of the Game.
3. Never argue with the referee or linesman decisions.
4. Control your temper and use you energies for playing better football.
5. Play well for yourself and your team, yours teams performance will benefit and so will your own.
6. Be a good sport. Recognise all good play, whether by your team or by your opponents team.
7. Treat all players, as you yourself would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.
8. Remember that the aims of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good. Do not be a show off.
9. Co-operate with your manager / coach, team mates and opponents, for without them you will not have a game.
10. Learn the Laws of the Game and you will be a much better football player.

Parents & Spectators Code of Conduct

1. Do not force an unwilling child to participate in football.
2. Remember that children are involved in football for their enjoyment, not yours.
3. Be on your best behaviour. Do not use profane language or harass, physically or verbally, players, managers, coaches, referees, linesmen or other spectators.
4. Applaud all good play by your team and the opposing team. Show respect to everyone.
5. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game.
6. Condemn the use of violence and verbal abuse.
7. Do not question the referees or linesman judgement and never their honesty. Remember they are only human with the same feelings as you and sometimes make an honest error.
8. Recognise the value and importance of managers, coaches and club officers who are all volunteers. They give their time, freely, to provide football for your child.
9. Read the Laws of the Game to better understand what you are looking at, and commenting on.

Managers Code of Conduct

1. As the team manager you, by your action’s and conduct, set the example for your players, parents and spectators. Set a good example at all times.
2. Read the Players, Spectators and Parents codes and understand what is being asked of all participants of your sport. Actively promote the codes.
3. You are responsible for the player’s health, welfare and safety, particularly the very young players, during the period they are under your control, from the arrival of the first child, to the (usually late) collection of the last.
4. Ensure that each player is correctly dressed with the necessary safety equipment, shin pads etc. before being allowed to play. (Referee’s can send a player off the field until correctly dressed – see The Laws of the Game).
5. Get treatment for an injured child (player) immediately. There are no exceptions.
6. Never, either, physically, or mentally, push children beyond their abilities. The game is of minor consideration when compared to the child’s future health and well being.
7. Never condone unacceptable behaviour by doing nothing. To do so can be seen as encouragement to the guilty and leaves it for the next manager to rectify.
8. Always be prompt, courteous and correct when dealing with league officials, opposition managers, referees, linesmen. Confirm venues, times and dates etc., as early as possible and at reasonable times during the day.
9. Read, understand and be aware of your responsibilities as laid down in your League Handbook. Remember, and remind all concerned, that bad behaviour is punishable by the League, with heavy fines and/or suspension of the Club.
10. Check that you have the necessary equipment, documents, and first aid box with teams emergency contacts before you leave for a match or for training.

Last updated

12/07/2008