Code of Conduct

As part of the Application and Accreditation for the FA Charter Mark, the Club has to have a Code of Conduct
that is applied to Players, Coaches, Team Officials and Spectators. The Club expects this Code to be adhered
to and enforced at each and every game. The various parts of the Code are set out below.

In ensuring that the Code is adhered to a verbal warning would usually be given to any individual deemed to be
breaking the code. If further breaches occur a written warning would be issued and if this ultimately failed to
address the problem, the individual concerned would be asked to leave the club or abstain from watching games.
The club reserves the right to move away from this process in circumstances where there are serious or dangerous
breaches of the Code

Code Of Conduct For Players

A Player should:

1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position
where the desired result has already been achieved.
3.Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game
and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
6. Not use inappropriate language.
7. Make every effort consistent with fair play and the laws of the game to help his own team win.
8. Resist any influence which might, or might seen to bring into question his own commitment to the team.
9. Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game and competition rules.
10. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally.
11. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
12. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
13.Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
14. Accept the decisions of match officials without protest.
15. Avoid words or actions which may mislead match officials.
16. Show due respect to match officials.
17. Abide by the instructions of their coach and team officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
18. Show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition.
19. Show due respect to the interests of the supporters.

Code Of Conduct for Team Officials

A team official should:

1. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2. Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interests of the players, supporters and reputation of the national game.
3.Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
5. Show due respect to match officials and others involved in the game.
6.Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
7. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
8. Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results by the team, using all permitted means.
9. Give priority to the interests of the team, using all permitted means.
10. Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
11. Promote ethical principles.
12. Show due respect to the interests of the players, coaches and other officials, at their own club/team and others.
13. Show due respect to the interests of the supporters.
14. Accept the decisions of the match officials without protest.
15. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a match official.
16. Show due respect towards match officials. (Again!)

Code Of Conduct for Coaches

Coaches must;

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Place the well being and safety of each player above all considerations including the development of performance.
3. Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
4. Must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
6. Must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7. Must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8. At the outset clarify with players (and where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
9. Must co-operate fully with other specialists in the best interests of the player.
10. Must always promote the positive aspects of the sport 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. Must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
12. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Code Of Conduct for Parents/Spectators

Parents/Spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - it's fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within the club it is important to reinforce the message to parents/spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:
- Children enjoying football
- a sense of personal achievement
- self-esteem
- assist to improve the child's skills and techniques

A parent's/spectator's expectations and attitude have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards;
- other players
- officials
- managers
- spectators

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

Encourage parents/spectators to;
- applaud the opposition as well as your own team
- avoid coaching the child during the game
- not to shout and scream
- 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 the club agree and adhere to the clubs Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.