Codes of Conduct

Players Code of Conduct

All Birstall United Juniors 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 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 inappropriate language.

	Make every effort consistent with fair play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
	Resist any influence, which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his 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.
	Resist any temptation to take banned substance 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 without 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 interests of supporters.

Coaches & Managers Code of Conduct

Birstall United Juniors Coaches and Managers must:

	Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
	Place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
	Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
	Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
	Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
	Encourage and guide 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 the players.
	At the outset, clarify with the players (and where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
	Cooperate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
	Always promote the positive aspect of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
	Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
	Not use or tolerate inappropriate language

Parents/Spectators Code of Conduct

Parents / spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game – it’s fun.

It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within this club it is important to positively encourage, which will contribute to:

	Children enjoying football
	A sense of personal achievement
	Self-esteem
	Improvement in the child’s skills and technique.

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

	Officials
	Other Players
	Managers
	Spectators

All Parents / spectators must always be positive and encouraging towards all children not just their own.

All Parents / spectators are encouraged to:

	Applaud the opposition as well as our own team.
	Avoid coaching children during the game.
	Refrain from shouting or screaming.
	Respect the Referee’s decision.
	Give attention to all children involved in football, not just the most talented.
	Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

Team Officials Code of Conduct

This code applies to all team/club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials).

Birstall United Juniors Team Officials should.

	Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
	Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the players, supporters and reputation of the national game.
	Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
	Avoid all forms of gamesmanship
	Show due respect to Match officials and others involved in the game.
	Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
	Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

	Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results by the team, using all permitted means.
	Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
	Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
	Promote ethical principles.
	Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at their own club/team and others.

	Show due respect to the interests of supporters
	Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
	Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
	Show due respect towards Match Officials.