Code of Conduct for 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.

Obligations towards the game
A player should
1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. 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.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.
5. 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.
6. Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards one's own team
A player should
1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
2. Resist any influence, which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should
1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents
A player should
1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should
1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions, which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials
A player should
1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should
1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Code of Conduct for Team Officials

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

Obligations towards the Game
The team official should

1. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2. Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
3. 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.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
5. Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
6. Always have regard for 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.
7. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the Team
The team official should

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

Obligations towards the Supporters
The team official should

1. Show due respect for the interests of supporters.

Respect towards the Match Officials
A team official should

1. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions, which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.
BALL COACH /MANAGERS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Coaches / Managers must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat equally within the context of the sport.

Coaches /Managers must place the well - being and the safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
Coaches /Managers must adhere to all guidelines laid down within the constitution and the rules of the Football Association.
Coaches /Managers must develop an appropriate supportive relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
Coaches / Managers must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Coaches /Managers must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance.
Coaches /Managers must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and the ability of the players.
Coaches / Managers should at the outset clarify with the player (and where appropriate with the parent), exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to from their Coach /Manager.
Coaches / Managers must co-operate fully with specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
Coaches /Managers must always promote the appropriate code of conduct and positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) to players, parents and spectators alike. Never condone violations of the laws of the game, behavior contrary of the spirit of the laws of the game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
Coaches /Managers must consistently display high standards of behavior and experience and be a role model for players, parents and spectators.

Hollinwood F.C.

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