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,
spectators or my coach/team manager
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:
Parents/Spectators
I will:
Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator
Area (where provided).
Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language
or behaviour
Always respect the match officials’ decisions
Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
In addition, when attending youth games I will:
Remember that children play for FUN
Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them
what to do
Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials
Never criticise a player for making a mistake –mistakes are part of
learning.
Coaches/Managers
I will:
Coaches/Managers
I will:
Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials,
opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
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
or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
When working with players, I will:
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 the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18
understand these expectations
• 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