Codes of Conduct – Ashton on Mersey FC

The code of conducts for all those involved within the club are as follows:

YOUNG PLAYERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

When playing football, I will

Uphold the good name of Ashton on Mersey FC at all time.
Always play to the best of my ability and for the benefit of my team
Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or waste time
Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager
Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
Understand that a coach has to do what is best for the team and not one individual player
Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, county FA to The FA.

I may

Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager
Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
Be dropped or substituted
Be suspended from training
Be required to leave the club.

In addition:

My club, County FA or The FA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
The FA/County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my club. My parents or guardians will be responsible for paying this fine.

On and off the field, I will

Adhere to the Laws of The Game
Display and promote high standards of behaviour
Promote Fair Play
Always respect the match official decisions
Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment
Speak to my team-mates, the opposition and my coach/manager with respect
Remember we all make mistakes
Win or lose with dignity. Shake hands with the opposing team and the referee at the end of every game.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken:

I may:

In addition:

The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club. I will be responsible for paying any fine.

I will:

Remember that children play for FUN
Applaud effort and good play as well as success
Respect the Referee’s decisions even when you don’t agree with them
Appreciate good play from whatever team it comes from
Remain behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area
Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
Support positively and offer players encouragement not criticism
Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
Support the club’s philosophy

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken:

In addition:

The FA/County FA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club. I will be responsible for the payment of any fines.

On and off the field, I will

Use my position to set a positive example for the young people I am responsible for
Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers,
officials and spectators
Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour
Respect the match official’s decision
Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
Be gracious in victory and defeat.

When working with players, I will:

Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA:

I may be:

In addition:

To act in the best interests of the children concerned at all times.
To act within the guidelines stipulated by the Football Association.
To act within the guidelines stipulated by League that the players are entered into.
To observe an equal opportunities policy for the players concerned.
To ensure that children are not discriminated against because of race or sex.
To ensure that child safety guidelines are observed, paying particular attention to goal post safety.
To observe Child Protection policies.
To ensure that all expenditure from Club funds is made in the best interest of the players concerned.
To strive to provide the best training facilities for the players according to Club funds.
To safeguard the assets of the Club i.e. all Club equipment.