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North Walkden J.F.C.

Code of Conduct - Parents

The managers are not child-minders; they are there to develop football skills. For the younger age groups you should remain with your child at all times during training and matches.

 

Parents should:

  • Never force a child to play football; they should want to play and enjoy it.
  • Offer to help the club in any way you can. The club is run by volunteers and needs parents to actively help and support it.
  • Read and understand the clubs procedures on child protection and other codes of conduct.
  • Praise effort and performance more than results
  • Praise good behavior quickly to show adults value it.
  • Not argue with the officials; they are volunteers as well!
  • Not coach from the sidelines or shout at a player that makes a mistake.
  • Stay off the pitch during matches.
  • Show the players you enjoy watching the game no matter what the result
  • Respect other players by giving the club good notice if you are unable to attend a game.
  • Talk to your child’s manager if you have concerns and questions.

 

Code of Conduct – Players

 

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost — fair play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

 

Players should:

  • Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities In terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
  • Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his/her team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
  • Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
  • Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
  • Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
  • Not use foul or abusive language
  • Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his/her own team win.
  • Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his/her commitment to the team winning.
  • Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game and the competition rules.
  • Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally. Shake hands after the game whatever the result.
  • Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
  • Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
  • Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play and help injured opponents.
  • Accept the decision of the Match Official with out protest.
  • Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
  • Show due respect towards Match Officials.
  • Abide by the instructions of their coach and team officials provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
  • Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
  • Show due respect to the interest of the supporters.

 

Code of Conduct – Spectators

 

Nearly all our spectators at youth level are parents or relations, but many points apply to spectators in general. You are not paying to watch two teams battle to win an FA cup tie. You are concerned with the development of your youngster. Get it right! Enjoy being a spectator, but please take note of the points listed below.

 

Spectators should:-

  • Set a good example. Youngsters copy your conduct and attitude.
  • Recognise sporting behaviour. Show that you appreciate sportsmanship on the field. Encouraging players to shake hands at the end of the game is just one example
  • Appreciate good football Show that you do appreciate good skills by both teams.
  • Consider others Even if excited by the game; remember to be considerate to other spectators - young and6ld.
  • Learn the Laws of Association Football then you will appreciate how difficult interpretation can be. Never criticise referees by shouting from the touchlines. With. the referee there is no game to watch.
  • Never use foul or abusive language or aggressive behaviour North Walkden is responsible for your behaviour on the touchline.

 

Don’t let us down. More importantly don't let the youngsters down.

 

North Walkden will withdraw our teams from any game regardless of the consequences should any manager believe this behavior is occurring. Please do not let your child and other team members suffer for your actions.
 

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