Darley Dale Juniors FC Codes of Conduct

Below are the club's code of conduct for it's team officials, parents, supporters and players...

Codes of Conduct - Parents and Supporters

Football should be FUN.

Parents and Supporters should:

• Be positive and encourage all players, officials, managers and other spectators.
• Applaud the opposition as well as their own team.
• Avoid coaching.
• Not shout and scream.
• Respect the referee and their decisions.
• Encourage all, not just their own child, or most talented.
• Abide by Club and FA rules.
• Do nothing which would bring discredit to the team, Club or game.

PLEASE NOTE: The Club cannot operate without the support of parents. It is your children that the Club provides the opportunity to play football. Players need parent support and therefore parents are encouraged to take an active part in Club activities.

Codes 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.

1. Have obligations to the game, a player 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 their 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 for 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 inappropriate language.

2. Have obligations towards one's own team, a player should:

• Make every effort consistent with fair play and the laws of the game to help their own team win.
• Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to bring into question their commitment to the team winning.

3. Respect for the laws of the game and competition rules, a player should:

• Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game, and competition rules.
• Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
• Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

4. Respect towards opponents, a player should:

• 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.

5. Respect towards match officials, a player should:

• Accept the decision of the match officials without protest.
• Avoid words or actions which may mislead a match official.
• Show due respect towards match officials.

6. Respect towards team officials, a player should:

• Abide by their instructions, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
• Show due respect to your own and opposition team officials.

7. Obligations towards supporters, a player should:

• Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Codes of Conduct - Team Officials (Managers)

The health and safety, welfare and moral education of the players is the first priority and takes precedent over all other issues.

Team Officials should:

• Disassociate themselves from a "win-at-all-costs" attitude.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each player.
• Treat all players equally.
• Adhere to Club and FA rules and guidance
• Develop an appropriate working relationship based upon mutual trust and respect.
• Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience, and ability of each player.
• From the outset, ensure that players and parents are aware of what is expected of them and what they are entitled to expect from the Club.
• Cooperate with other specialists (e.g. coaching coordinator or doctors) in the best interests of the players.
• Promote the positives of the game e.g. fair play.
• Promote the law and "spirit" of the game.
• Ensure prohibited substances or techniques are not used.
• Display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
• Show due respect for match officials.

In support of this policy the Club requires Team Officials to:

• Ensure the environment in which training is conducted is safe and fit for purpose.
• Ensure training is appropriate and enhances players skills.
• Not train or play players if their medical condition gives reason for concern.
• Maintain team discipline at all Club training, matches and events.

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