FOOTBALL​ CHINCHILLA

PLAYERS’ CODE

• Play for the ‘love of the game’ and not just to please parents and coaches. 

• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit so will you.

• Play by the rules.

• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the official during a break or after the game.

• Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are your team or the opposition.

• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players or deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent are all unacceptable behaviour.

• Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.

 

PARENTS’ CODE 

• Remember that children play football for their enjoyment, not yours. If a child is reluctant to play, encourage but don’t force them. 

• Focus on the players’ effort and performance rather than winning or losing. Assist in settling realistic personal goals related to his/her ability. 

• Encourage children to always play according to the laws of the game. 

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

• Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by both teams. 

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all sporting activities. 

• Respect official’s decisions and teach children to do likewise. 

• Show your appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them your child could not participate.

• Encourage children to recognize the value of an honest effort so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

 

COACHES’ CODE

• Remember that children play for the fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part of their motivation. 

• Never ridicule or yell at players for making mistakes or losing a game. Be reasonable in your demands on your players’ time, energy and enthusiasm. 

• Teach your players to follow the rules. 

• Wherever possible, group players to ensure that everyone has a reasonable chance of success.

• Avoid over playing the talented players. The ‘just average’ players need and deserve equal time.

• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.

• Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgements of officials and opposing coaches. 

• Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to recommence training or play. 

• Keep informed of the latest coaching practices and the principles of children’s growth and development.

 

SPECTATORS’ CODE

• Children play organized sports for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals. 

• Applaud good performance and efforts by your team and the opponents. Congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome. 

• Respect the officials’ decision and at all times demonstrate appropriate social sporting behaviour. 

• Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a game. Positive comments are motivational. 

• Condemn the use of violence in any form. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all sporting activities. 

• Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game. 

• Encourage players to play by the rules and the officials decisions.