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Player Code Of Conduct

  • As a player I participate fully in the sport of soccer because I want to.
  • As a player I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
  • As a player I agree to respect the officials’ decisions and to remember that they’re there to help and assist in making the games of soccer fair and enjoyable.
  • As a player I will endeavor to be a good team player and recognize that the goal of the game is to have fun, improve my skills and to develop lifelong friends from my teammates and opponents.
  • As a player I agree to cooperate with coaches, officials, teammates and opponents, for without them there is no game of soccer.

Coach Code Of Coduct

  • Regardless of the aims and goals of a coach, the primary goal is to facilitate a learning environment that is fun, challenging, educational and develops a love for the game which enables the sport to retain as many players as possible.
  • Coaches will be reasonable in their demands on the young players’ time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember that they have additional interests and commitments.
  • Coaches will teach players to play fairly, to respect the rules, the officials and their opponents for without them, there would be no game of soccer.
  • Coaches will ensure that all players get equal instruction and will play half of each game.
  • Coaches will not ridicule, shout, use profane language or inappropriate/threatening comments or gestures towards players, opponents, parents or officials.
  • Coaches will remember that players play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves and not ridiculed for making mistakes.
  • Coaches will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players’ age and abilities.
  • Coaches will need to communicate with parents in the management of player injuries and will need to consider the player’s well-being for the future when making decisions on a player’s ability to play or practice.
  • Coaches need to remember that players need a coach they can respect.
  • Coaches will be generous with praise when it is deserved, and set a good example; as players often learn more from what they observe rather than what they are told.
  • Coaches need to make a personal commitment to be informed on sound coaching principles along with the principles of growth and development of players.

Parent & Spectator Code Of Coduct

  • As a parent I will not force my child to participate in sports if he/she doesn’t wish to be involved.
  • I will remember that the player is involved for his/her enjoyment and not mine.
  • I will encourage the player to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  • I will never ridicule or shout at a player for making a mistake or performing poorly.
  • I will respect the principle that doing one’s best is as important as winning, thereby reinforcing the principle that to participate is as important as the result of the game.
  • I will condemn the use of violence in any sport.
  • I will not use profane language, inappropriate/threatening comments or gestures towards players, opponents, parents, officials or coaches.
  • I recognize and will remember the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officials. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your son/daughter.
  • I agree to respect the officials’ decisions and to remember that they’re there to help and assist in making the games of soccer fair and enjoyable.

Downloadable Codes of Conduct