A Code of Conduct for Football

Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player , match official, coach,owner or administrator, have a responsibility , above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains high. This code applies to all involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.

Community

Football , at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account community feeling when making descisions.

Equality

Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.

Participants

Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at a; levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate consultation.

Young People

Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.

Propriety

Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruptionor improper practises.

Trust and Respect

Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, wheteher they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.

Violence

Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.

Fairness

Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.

Integrity and Fair Play

Football is committed to the principal of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.

Code of Conduct for Team Officials

Obligations towards the game

The 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 interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.

3. Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interset 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 for the best interests of the game, including where publically expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.

7. Not to tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the Team

The team Official should:

1. Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted means.

2. Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.

3. Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.

4. Promote ethical principles.

5. Show due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.

Obligations towards the Supporters

The team Official should:

1. Show due respect for the interests of supporters

Respect towards other Match Officials:

The team Official should:

1. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest

2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official

3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Code of Conduct for Coaches

Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct.

Coaches have to be aware that almost all their everyday decisions and choices of actions, as well as strtegic targets , have ethical implications.

It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with that. However the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a "win-at-all-costs" attitudes.

Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people. The health, safety, welfare and moral education ogf the young people are a first priority, befor ethe achievement or the reputation of the club, school, coach or parent.

Set out below is the FA Coaches Association Code od Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and National Association of Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all involved in coaching:

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

2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.

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 excert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

6. Coaches must encourage and guide players top accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

7. Coaches must ensure that the activities thet 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 posite 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 of behaviour and appearance.

12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Code of Coduct for Parents/Spectators

Parent/Spectators have a great influence on childrens enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game- its fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within our club it is important that positive encouragement from all parents /spectators will contribute to:

Children enjoying football.

A sense of personal achievement.

Self-esteem.

Improving the childs skills and techniques

Parents/Spectators expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a childs attitude towards:

Other players

Officials

Managers

Spectators

Parents/Spectators within our club should always be positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.

Parents/Spectators should:

Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.

Avoid coaching the child during the game.

Not to shout and scream

Respect the referees decision.

Give attentionm to each of the children invovled in football not just the most talented.

Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

PARENTS/SPECTATORS WITHIN OUR CLUB ARE REQUIRED TO AGREE AND ADHERE TO THE CLUBS CODE OF CONDUCT AND CHILD PROTECTION POLICY