Spectators code of conduct
The club is run for the benefit of the children. We expect that all spectators, both home and away, adhere to this agreement:
Training
- Ensure that the players arrive 10 minutes before training
- Confirm that training is on before you drive away. (It may sometimes be
necessary to cancel training at the last minute)
- Ensure that the players are dressed according to the Club code and the
prevailing weather conditions.
- Inform the specific coach, or assistant of any injury or illness.
- Hand over the child to the coach of his or her team.
Games
- Always set a good example to young players. They can copy your conduct and
attitude.
- Applaud good play from both teams.
- Be courteous to all other spectators
- Be encouraging – irrespective of the result.
- Be quick to praise skill - appreciate good football by whichever team.
- Do not dispute the official's decisions.
- Ensure that players arrive at the requested time.
- Notify the coach if a player is unable to attend through injury or illness.
bullet - Notify the coach, Manager or Assistant of any injuries or illness.
- Refrain from getting involved. Let your club manager/rep. deal with any problems
that may arise.
- Remember that Youth football is a game to enjoy.
- Refrain from Coaching - Let the coach do the coaching
- Think before you speak - Never use rude or abusive language or say anything
provocative to others.
- Learn the rules of the game - You will appreciate how difficult interpretation of the rules can be.
Our Children’s Welfare
- Parents can support the players and coaches by acknowledging issues of Child
Protection.
- By bringing any issues to Club staffs' attention.
- By staying out of the players changing area.
- By notifying the Club of any inappropriate behaviour from spectators.
- By refraining from putting additional emotional pressures on players with regard to their performance