PLAYING AND COACHING CODE
Football, to be universally enjoyed, has to be played to a standard code of conduct. To avoid bringing the game into disrepute players are expected to observe the following code of practice:
Decisions: Accept the decision of the match officials without question. On points of fact these are always final.
Respect: Treat opponents and officials with the respect you would wish them to accord you.
Appeals: Avoid appealing for decisions to be given in your favour e.g. Throw-ins, corner kicks, apparent infringements by opponents.
Fair play: Play fairly and without danger to opponents.
Discipline: Keep your temper under all circumstances.
Disputes: Support the referee immediately should any dispute arise.
Sportsmanship: Do not indulge in practices of cheating under the guise of ‘gamesmanship.’
To win without honour, is a hollow victory
Similarly, Coaches should observe the following code:
• Encourage good sportsmanship at all times.
• Encourage a good standard of dress, including the coach
• Give constructive coaching at all times.
• Encourage parents to applaud good endeavour and play from both sides.
• Never abuse, strike or attempt to strike your players.
• Never use or allow the use of foul abusive language.
• Never use or condone ungentlemanly or violent conduct towards an opponent, a colleague, the referee, a linesman or other persons.
• Never encourage foul or dangerous play at any time.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of all players, parents and supporters associated with the team.
Football, to be universally enjoyed, has to be played to a standard code of conduct. To avoid bringing the game into disrepute players are expected to observe the following code of practice:
Decisions: Accept the decision of the match officials without question. On points of fact these are always final.
Respect: Treat opponents and officials with the respect you would wish them to accord you.
Appeals: Avoid appealing for decisions to be given in your favour e.g. Throw-ins, corner kicks, apparent infringements by opponents.
Fair play: Play fairly and without danger to opponents.
Discipline: Keep your temper under all circumstances.
Disputes: Support the referee immediately should any dispute arise.
Sportsmanship: Do not indulge in practices of cheating under the guise of ‘gamesmanship.’
To win without honour, is a hollow victory
Similarly, Coaches should observe the following code:
• Encourage good sportsmanship at all times.
• Encourage a good standard of dress, including the coach
• Give constructive coaching at all times.
• Encourage parents to applaud good endeavour and play from both sides.
• Never abuse, strike or attempt to strike your players.
• Never use or allow the use of foul abusive language.
• Never use or condone ungentlemanly or violent conduct towards an opponent, a colleague, the referee, a linesman or other persons.
• Never encourage foul or dangerous play at any time.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of all players, parents and supporters associated with the team.
