Code of Conduct...

Coaches should:

• Be publicly open when working with children and avoid situations where coach and individual children are completely unobserved.
• Not conduct meetings with children while they are changing
• Not be alone in a changing room with children
• Avoid taking children alone on car journeys or home, unless with parent consent
• Never engage in rough activities
• Not carry out sexually provocative games
• Not allow children to use inappropriate language unchallenged
• Not make sexually suggestive comments to a child, even in fun
• Not never do things of a personal nature for children which they are able to do for themsleves
• Not Invite or allow children to stay at their house unsupervised
• Make sure bad behavior by children is challenged and not allow bullying

Players should:

• Treat others with repect
• Play by the rules
• Be independant and take responsibility for your own decisions on the pitch
• Co-operate with coaches, umpires, team-mates
• Acknowledge, respect and thank officials and opposing players
• Show patience with others
• Accept decisions of umpires or coaches without question
• Never use foul language
• Control their temper and act with dignity at all times
• Wear suitable kit
• Speak out about concerning matters
• Not smoke, consume alcohol, or take drugs when representing the club
• Remember that the aim of the game is to have fun

Parents and Spectators should:

• Find out what their child wants from the sport
• Encourage 'playing by the rules'
• Teach their children about honesty and teamwork
• Recognise the value and importance of coaches
• Set an example of being friendly
• Support a child's involvement
• Remember that good sporting habits fostered now will last a lifetime
• Not force an unwilling child to participate
• Never punish or belittle a child for making a mistake or losing
• Not undermine the authority of coaches or team managers
• Not question publicly the officials' judgement and honesty
• Never harass, or argue with players, coaches, umpires, or other spectators

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