QUWWA FC CODE OF CONDUCT
Player’s code
1. Play for the “fun of it”, not just to please your parents or coach.
2. Play by the laws of the game.
3. Never argue with the referee or lines men’s’ decisions.
4. Control your temper and use your energies for playing better football.
5. Play well for yourself, for yourself, and for 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 opponents 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. Do not be a show off.
Co-operate with your coach, teammates, and opponents, for without them you would not have a game.
Learn the laws of the game and you will be a much better football player.
Coach/Managers code
As team manager you, by your action has and conduct, set the example for your players, parents, and spectators. Set a good example at all times.
Read the players, spectators and parents code, and understand what is being asked of all of your sport. Actively promote the codes.
You are responsible for the players’ health, welfare, and safety, particularly the very young players, during the period they are under your control, from the arrival of the first child, to the collection of the last child to arrive.
Ensure that each player is correctly dressed with the necessary safety equipment, shin pads, etc., before being allowed to play. Remember that a referee can send a player off if they are not dressed correctly-see the laws of the game.
Get treatment for an injured player immediately. There are no exceptions.
Never, either, physically, or mentally, pushes children beyond their abilities. The game is a minor consideration when compared to the Childs’s future health and well-being.
Never condone unacceptable behaviour by doing nothing. To do so, can be seen as encouragement to the guilty, and leave it for the next manager to rectify.
Always be prompt, courteous, and correct when dealing with the league officials, opposition managers, referees, and linesmen. Confirm venues, times, etc., as early as possible, and, at reasonable times during the day.
Read, understand, and, be aware of your responsibilities as laid down in your league handbook. Remember, and remind all concerned, that bad behaviour is punishable by the league, with heavy fines and /or suspension of the club.
Check that you have the necessary equipment, documentation, and first aid box before you leave for the match, or training.
Parent’s code
Do not force an unwilling child to participate in football.
Remember, children are involved in football for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage your child to play to the laws of the game and learn rather than argue with the referee and officials.
Teach your child that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without due disappointment.
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 a game.
Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team.
Do not question the referee’s judgement and never his honesty. Remember he is only human with the same feelings as you and like you sometimes makes an honest error.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s football.
Recognise the value and importance of coaches who are all volunteers. They give their time and resources, usually free, to provide football for your child.
Read the laws of the game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on.
Spectator’s code
Remember that children play organised sports for their own enjoyment. They are not there to entertain you and they are not miniature Pele’s.
Be on your best behaviour. Do not use profane language or harass, physically or verbally, players, managers, coaches, referees, or linesmen.
Applaud all good play by your own team and the other team.
Show respect for your teams 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 referee and linesmen decisions. Remember he is only a 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.
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