Code of Conduct

Children develop differently and at different rates. They react differently to the same pressures. Broadway Junior Football Club are attempting to give all the young people who play soccer a good and worthwhile experience and the relationships with all the adults at the matches and at training must be positive, sporting and be part of the example adults should be setting for the children.

Expectations of Players:

• Take pride in doing their best.

• Show good sportsmanship to other teams.

• Cooperate with, and encourage, their team mates.

• Respect and accept ALL refereeing decisions.

• Learn and respect the rules.

• Respect and look after the kit and equipment.

• Beat opponents by skill and not by unfair means.

• Keep their self control at all times.

• Thank the referee and opposition for the game.

• Show good behaviour and encourage fair play at all times.

Expectations of Parents and Spectators:

• Support, respect and encourage all the players, officials and coaches.

• Leave playing decisions to the coaches.

• Pay the appropriate match/coaching fee.

• Be a good role model.

• Respect and accept ALL refereeing decisions.

• Recognise and encourage skill, enthusiasm and sporting behaviour in both teams.

• Give a warm and generous welcome to both teams.

• Encourage their child to follow the code of conduct.

Expectations of Coaches and Officials:

• Provide appropriate coaching to meet the needs of the children.

• Emphasize enjoyment and good behaviour through the use of praise and positive comments.

• Let the child set his/her own standards of excellence.

• Separate sport failure from personal failure.

• Stress the benefits of taking part, e.g. friendship, teamwork, success, health, exercise, self esteem.

• Organise matches/training and provide appropriate kit and equipment.

• Give a warm and generous welcome to both teams.

• Respect and accept ALL refereeing decisions.

• Be good role models.

• Use match/coaching fees to further enhance the learning of the players.

Please remember:

• Young people are not playing to satisfy your ambitions.

• Young people are involved for their enjoyment – not just yours.

• You have a responsibility to encourage young people to play by the rules.

• Teamwork and effort are as important as winning.

• Do not allow your winning side to gloat over their victory.

• Never ridicule or shout at a young person for making a mistake. Praise them or keep quiet.

• Set an example by applauding good play by both teams.

• Never publicly question the referee’s decisions. Never doubt their honesty.

• Help to remove all verbal, racial and physical abuse in soccer.

• Recognise the value and importance of coaches, who give up their time to help the young people.

• Be responsible. Obey the code, and allow everyone to enjoy the best game in the world.

In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way, or that any of the club policies, rules or Code’s of Conduct have been broken, they should follow the procedure set out below:

• Speak to the parents representative of your child’s age group, stating your complaints/concerns

Or

• Report the matter to the Club Secretary, Child Protection Officer or another member of the Management Committee.

Your report should include:

• Details of what, when and where the occurrence took place.
• Any witness statement and names.
• Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
• Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom it was made.
• A preference for a solution to the incident.

The Clubs Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.