MONK SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SPECTATORS


¨ Remember that children and young people play organised
Sport for their own enjoyment. They are not there to entertain
You!

¨ Be on your best behaviour. Do not use profane language or harass, physically or verbally, players, managers, coaches, referees or assistant referees

¨ Applaud all good play by your own team and the other team

¨ Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them, there would be no game

¨ Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game

¨ Condemn the use of violence and verbal abuse

¨ Respect the match officials’ decisions. Remember he/she is only human with the same feelings as you and, like you, sometimes makes an honest error

¨ Encourage players always to play according to the Laws of the Game

¨ Read the Laws of the Game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on

MONK SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS




¨ Remember that children play for their fun, not yours!

¨ Encourage children to play, do not force them

¨ Praise your child’s efforts whether they win or lose

¨ Applaud all good play

¨ Never ridicule a child for losing or making a mistake

¨ Children learn best by following a good example

¨ Learn the rules to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on

¨ Show your appreciation to all officials, coaches and helpers

¨ Condemn the use of violence, profane language and any form of abuse

¨ Think of how you can best help the coach and/or the club

MONK SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS



¨ Arrive for training and matches in good time to prepare thoroughly

¨ Turn up with appropriate kit for the activity

¨ Always warm up and cool down properly

¨ Play for fun and enjoyment - not just to please your parents and/or coach

¨ Learn and play by the rules

¨ Do not argue with match officials and/or the coach - use your energies for playing better

¨ Recognise and applaud all good play

¨ Be a good sport - win with modesty, lose with dignity

¨ Respect other people - treat them as you would wish to be treated

¨ Co-operate with coach, team-mates and opponents

¨ Think about improving your skills after training and competition

¨ Inform the coach of any injury as soon as possible

¨ Inform the coach if you need to leave the site early

Thank officials and opponents after competition

MONK SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES

¨ Set a good example which others can follow

¨ Arrive in plenty of time to set up your activities and ensure safety

¨ Children play for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun

¨ Keep yourself informed about sound coaching practices and the principles of children’s growth and development

¨ Be reasonable in your demands on children’s time, energy a and enthusiasm - they need other interests too

¨ The successful coach invests in the well-being and interests of their players, not their win/loss record

¨ Teach your team that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment

¨ Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing

¨ Teach players to be fair and to follow the rules

¨ Divide your time equally between all standards of players

¨ Check you have adequate insurance cover for the coaching you are undertaking!

¨ Ensure you and your players have respect for their opponents, the officials and opposing coaches and supporters

¨ Follow advice from a professional when determining if an injured player is ready to play or train

¨ Take responsibility for the young people in your care until they have safely left the activity