Code of Conduct for Club Officials
Obligations towards the Game
The Club Official should:-
1) Set a positive and clear example, particularly to young players and supporters.
2) Promote the team having due regard to players, management, supporters and the reputation of the game.
3) Share knowledge and experiences when appropriate to do so.
4) Avoid advocating or promoting all forms of gamesmanship.
5) Show due respect to match officials and opponents, players and officials.
6) When expressing an opinion, always have regard for the best interests of the game.
7) Never use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Obligations towards the Team
The Club Officials should:-
1) Provide the management, coaches and players with the appropriate means to obtain the best results for the Club.
2) Ensure that the interests of the team and the Club override individual interests.
3) Resist all illegal and unsporting behaviour including banned substances
4) Give a proper lead on ethical and moral principles.
5) Show courtesy and respect to the interests of players, coaches and officials of both St Peter’s and opponents.
Obligations towards Supporters
The Club Official should
1) Show due respect for the interests of all supporters.
Respect towards Match Officials
The Club Official should:-
1) Accept decisions of Match Officials without protest.
2) Avoid words or actions that may mislead a match Official.
3) Show due respect towards Match Officials.
Code of Conduct for Managers and Coaches
Managers and Coaches are influential tutors of players. It follows that they are key to establishing desirable ethics for the players under their supervision.
Coaches and Managers are therefore expected to pay due regard to the moral aspect in the manner that they conduct themselves in all their personal actions.
Soccer is a competitive game and whilst we will always play to win, we will do so at all times within the rules and spirit of the game. To ‘win at all costs’ will never be an option if it involves unsporting behaviour.
The Coaches and Managers involved with young people have increased responsibility. The first priority must always be the young players’ health, safety, welfare and their moral education.
The teaching of skills and providing a sense of achievement for the individual team or club, will always be in the above context.
The following is our code of conduct which conforms to the FA Coaches Association requirement.
1. Managers and Coaches must at all times respect the rights, dignity and worth of the individual treating each person equally within the context of the sport.
2. Whilst striving to develop the performance of individuals this will always be done placing the safety and well-being of each player above all other considerations.
3. The guidelines laid down by the governing bodies will always be adhered to.
4. It will be a key objective to develop an appropriate working relationship with each player with the emphasis on mutual trust and respect.
5. Players will be encouraged and coached to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
6. They will always be aware that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the players.
7. At the outset the Manager or Coach will clarify exactly what is expected from each player and what the player is entitled to expect from them. (This expectation will be made known to the parent where appropriate).
8. Coaches will communicate and co-operate fully with other specialists such as doctors, physiotherapists, sports scientists and other coaches or officials.
9. The spirit of the game will always be promoted positively and violations of the laws will never be condoned nor will the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
10. Managers and Coaches will always be aware of the influence they have by displaying consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
11. Coaches and Managers will not use or tolerate inappropriate language especially where they have responsibility for younger players.
Code of Conduct for Players
Players are the most important people in the Club. They should be proud to play for the Club, which has a long and distinguished tradition.
The team is key and winning is a fundamental objective.
To win within the spirit of the game, respecting opponents and officials is a necessity.
The following code conforms with those used by top professional clubs but remain key within St Peter’s FC.
Obligations towards the Game
A player should: -
1) Strive to develop his own abilities in terms of skill, technique, tactics & fitness & stamina.
2) Strive to have pride in personal performance and to do his best for the team even when results are going against the team.
3) Always set a positive example to others particularly young players and supporters.
4) Always be above resorting to gamesmanship and time wasting – it brings the Club and the game into disrepute.
5) When expressing opinions on the game or persons involved in the game, always have regard for the game’s best interests.
6) Always avoid the use of inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one’s own Team
A player should: -
1) Consistent with fair play and the laws of the game, make every effort to assist his own team to win.
2) Resist resorting to anything that may bring into question his commitment to the team.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and Competition Rules
A player should: -
1) Understand and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game and the competition.
2) Always accept defeat and victory with equal good sportsmanship.
3) Resist the use of banned substances or illegal techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should: -
1) Treat opponents with due respect at all times irrespective of the result of a game.
2) Never put an opponent’s physical fitness at risk deliberately. Avoid violence and rough play, leaving the officials to take necessary actions.
A player should: -
1) Abide by the instructions of their coach or manager providing they do not contradict the spirit of the game.
2) Show due respect towards the officials of the opposing team.
Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should: -
1) Show due respect to the interests of the supporters.
2) Always ignore abusive or provocative comments.
Code of Conduct for Parents/Spectators
Parents/Spectators have a great influence in promoting children’s enjoyment and success in soccer.
All children first play football because they first and foremost love the game and find it fun.
All parents and spectators should be aware of the positive influence they can have by
Providing encouragement to Children enjoying football
Giving players a sense of personal achievement
Having regard to a player’s Self esteem
Improving the child’s skills and techniques
They should demonstrate at all times an encouragement to the child to show a correct and proper attitude towards
Other players
Officials
Coaches/Managers
Spectators
Ensure parents/Spectators encourage all children, not just their own.
They should
Applaud the opposition, as well as our own team
Avoid coaching during the game
Respect the referee’s decision
Give encouragement and attention to all the children, not just the most talented
Encourage all children to experience the fun of playing soccer
Ensure that all parents are aware of and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy