Code of conduct

Players:

• Play football to enjoy yourself, and accept that striving to win is more important than winning itself. 

• Victory and defeat are inevitable, and should be accepted equally.  

• Understand and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game and any competition in which you participate.  

• Players will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times, never condone violations of the laws of the game or exhibit behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws of the game.  

• Consistently display high standards of behaviour.  

• Respect the referee’s decisions at all times. 

• Treat opponents with respect at all times, and avoid words or actions that may mislead a match official.  

• No offensive, abusive or insulting remarks shall be made toward any other player, official or parent.  

• Encourage your teammates – you cannot win a game on your own.  

• At the final whistle, shake hands with your opponents and the referee. 

Parents/coaches:  

• Exhibit good sportsmanship at all times, never condone violations of the laws of the game or exhibit behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws of the game.  

• Remember that children should be playing football primarily for their own enjoyment. 

• Do not put pressure on the children.  

• Place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations.  

• Encourage your child, and others, or be quiet. 

• Praise effort and performance, not results.  

• Parents must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.  

• No offensive, abusive or insulting remarks shall be made toward any player, official, or parent. 

• Respect the referee’s decisions at all times and avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.