Codes of Conduct

An easy read version of last years Code of Conduct is being produced at this time. It was felt that last years version was to long winded and not written in a way that young children found easy to understand.

Mini soccer players please read the mini soccer players code of conduct <<<<<<<<<

Code of Conduct for Parents / Spectators

A parent's / spectator's attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:

• Other players.

• Officials.

• Managers.

• Spectators.

Ensure that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.

Encourage parents / spectators to:

• Applaud the opposition as well as you own team.

• Avoid coaching the child during the game.

• Not to shout and scream.

• Respect the referee's decision.

• Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.

• Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

Ensure that parents / Spectators within your club agree and adhere

to this Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.

Code of Conduct for Coaches

1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally.

2. Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other things.

3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.

4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.

5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance.

7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.

8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.

9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.

10. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.

11. Coaches must consistently display high standards or behaviour and appearance.

12. Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.