F.A. Community Charter Standard Club
Players Code of Conduct
1. Play for the ‘fun of it’, not just to please your players or coach.
2. Play by the Laws of the game.
3. Never argue with the Referee or Assistant Referee’s decision.
4. Control your temper and use your energies for the playing better football.
5. Play well for yourself and your team, your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own.
6. Be a good sport. Recognise all good play, whether by your team or by your opponent’s 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.
9. Co-operate with your Coach/Manager, team mates of Conduct 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 player.
11. Promote the Code of Conduct amongst your team mates.
Managers and Coaches Code of Conduct
1. As a Team Manager, you by your actions and conduct, set the example for your players, parents/guardians and spectators. Set a good example at all times.
2. Read the players, spectators, parents/guardian Code. Understand what is being asked of all participants in your sport. Actively promote these codes.
3. Coaches/Managers must place the week being and safety of each player above all other considerations including the result of the game.
4. Ensure that each player is correctly dressed with necessary safety equipment, shin pads etc before being allowed to play.
5. Get treatment for an injured player immediately and co-operate with other specialists in the best interest of the player.
6. Never either physically or mentally push children beyond their abilities. The game is of minor consideration when compared to the and well being.
7. Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their and performance. Never condone unacceptable behaviour by not acting upon it.
8. Always be prompt, courteous and correct when dealing with League Officials, opposition Managers, Referees and Assistant Referees. Confirm venue, times and dates etc., as early as possible and at responsible times of the day.
9. Read, understand and be aware of your responsibilities as laid down in your League Handbook.
10. Check that you have the necessary equipment, documentation and first aid.
Parents and Guardians Code of Conduct
1. Do not force an unwilling child to participate in football.
2. Remember children are involved in football for their enjoyment, not yours.
3. Encourage your child to play to the Laws of the Game and not to argue with the Referees and other Officials.
4. Teach your child that honest effort is more important than the victory so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.
5. Turn losing into winning by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing the game.
6. Remember that children learn by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposition.
7. Do not question the Referee’s judgment or honesty. Remember he/she is only human with the same feelings as you and, like you, sometimes may make an honest error.
8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s football.
9. Recognise the value and importance of coaches who are all volunteers they give children their time and resources to provide for your child.
10. Read the Laws of the Game to understand better what you are looking at and commenting on.
11. Promote this Code of Conduct amongst other Parents or Guardians.
Spectators Code of Conduct
1. Remember that children play organised sports for their own enjoyment. They are not there to entertain you.
2. Be on your best behaviour. Do not use profane language or harass (physically or verbally), players, managers, coaches, referees or assistant referees.
3. Applaud all good play by your own team and the other team.
4. Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.
5. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game.
6. Condemn the use of violence and verbal abuse.
7. Respect the Referee and Assistance Referee’s decision. Remember they are only human with the same feelings as you and, like you, sometimes make an honest area.
8. Encourage players always to play according to the Laws of the Game.
9. Read the Laws of the Game to better understand what you are looking at, and commenting on.
