Ottery St Mary Youth
Football Club
Mrs Karen Rugg (Chairman)
23 Mill Street
Mill Street
Ottery St Mary, Devon
EX11 1AB
CODE OF CONDUCT
Coaches/Managers Code Of Conduct
Parents/Guardians Code Of Conduct
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WELCOME TO OTTERY ST MARY YOUTH FC Dear Parent(s)
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OTTERY ST MARY YOUTH
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COACH/MANAGER CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Coaches/Managers must respect the rights’ dignity and worth of each and every
person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Coaches/Managers must place the well being and safety of each player above
all other considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Coaches/Managers must adhere to all guidelines laid down within the
Constitution and the Rules of The Football Association.
4. Coaches/Managers must develop an appropriate working relationship with each
player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches/Managers must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or
reward.
6. Coaches/Managers must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility
for their own behavior and performance.
7. Coaches/Managers must ensure at the activities they direct or advocate is
appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8. Coaches/Managers should, at the outset, clarify with the player (and, where
appropriate, their parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they
are entitled to expect from their coach.
9. Coaches/Managers must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other
coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best
interests of the player.
10. 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, behaviour
contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations
or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
11. Coaches/Managers must consistently display high standards of behaviour and
experience and be a role model for players, parents and spectators.
PARENT/GUARDIAN CODE OF CONDUCT
Children's sports are supposed to be fun – for the children. Unfortunately, many
parents, fans and coaches don't realize that their actions, whether verbal or
nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many children
are leaving sports activities because adults unfairly take the fun away. Parents
who follow this simple code can help reinforce what sports are all about… BEING
FUN FOR EVERYONE.
As a parent or spectator:
1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is
for youth, not adults.
3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect
the safety of my child or the safety of others.
4. I and my guests will be a positive role model for my child and encourage
sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive
support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game,
practice or other sporting event.
5. I and my guests will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with
any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to
shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
6. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the
health and well-being of the athletes.
7. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without
resorting to hostility or violence.
8. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and
spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, colour, sex or ability.
9. I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning,
so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her
performance.
10. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my
child feel like a winner every time.
11. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a
mistake or losing a competition.
12. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead
of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
13. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and
practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for a team, and for
the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. Fair play and respect
for all others in the game is fundamentally important.
Obligations Towards 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.
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 expressing an
opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it.
Not use inappropriate language
Obligations Towards One’s Own Team
A player should:
Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the laws of the Game to help
the team win
Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his
commitment to the team wining
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 the competition
rules
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques
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
Respect Towards Match/Team officials
A player should:
Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition
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
Obligations Towards the Supporters
A player should
Show due respect to the interests of supporters