Code of Conduct

Players

When playing football, I will:

• Always do my best, even if we’re losing or the other team is stronger
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time
• Never be rude to my team-mates, the other team, the referee,

• Do what the referee tells me
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
• Listen to my coach/team manager and respect what he/she says
• Talk to someone I trust, for example my parents or the club welfare
• officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

Parents/Spectators

I will:

• Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator

• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language

• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success.

• Remember that children play for FUN
• Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them

• Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials
• Never criticise a player for making a mistake –mistakes are part of

Coaches/Managers

I will:

• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials,

• Adhere to the Laws of the Game
• Display and promote high standards of behaviour
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language

When working with players, I will:

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above

• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from

• Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18

• Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self esteem
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour

• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability

• Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors,