Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers and Spectators

A parent’s/carer’s/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:

Other players

Officials

Managers

Spectators.

This club will endeavour to ensure that parents/carers/spectators within our club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children - not just their own - and will encourage parents/carers/spectators to:

Applaud the opposition as well as their own team.

Avoid coaching the children during the game.

Not to shout and scream.

Respect the referee’s decision.

Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.

Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

In addition Parents/Carers/Spectators shall not act in any way that would bring the Club into disrepute and fully abide by the content and sentiment of the following:

Children are not playing to satisfy an adult’s ambitions.

Youngsters are involved for their enjoyment - not yours.

You have a responsibility to encourage the children to play by the rules.

Teamwork and effort are just as important as winning. You should accept losing without undue disappointment.

Do not allow your winning side to gloat over their victory.

Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing. Praise them or keep quiet. 

Never doubt or question the referee’s honesty or integrity.

Help remove all verbal and physical abuse in football.

Recognise the value and importance of all the committee members and all coaches who give up their time to help young people.

Allow the appointed coaches to be the only source of coaching during any match. 

Parents are encouraged to be vocal with positive praise and encouragement, but NO tactical or technical instructions what so ever.