http://www.footballmidnorthcoast.com/codes.html#A3

PLAYERS CODE OF FAIR PLAY

• Play by the rules.

• Never argue with a referee or assistant referee. If you disagree, have you captain, coach or manager approach the official on your behalf.

• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in soccer.

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

• Be a good sport, recognise all good plays whether they are part of your team or the opposition.

• Treat all participants in soccer as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitors.

• Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.

• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participant regardless of the their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

PARENTS CODE OF FAIR PLAY

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment.

• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

• Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

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

• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all of soccer’s activities.

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

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

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

COACHES CODE OF FAIR PLAY

• Remember that junior players participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.

• Never ridicule or yell at a junior players for making a mistake or not winning.

• Be reasonable in you demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.

• Operate within the rules and spirit of the game and teach your players to do the same.

• Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All junior players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.

• Avoid overplaying the talented players; the just average need and deserve equal time.

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

• Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.

• Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.

• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young players.

• Any physical contact with a junior player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s development.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.