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

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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.