Burwell Swallows Football Club

Parental Code of Conduct

CHILDREN AS YOU KNOW, DEVELOP DIFFERENTLY AND AT DIFFERENT RATES; THEY REACT DIFFERENTLY TO THE SAME PRESSURES. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO GIVE ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO PLAY SOCCER A GOOD AND WORTHWHILE EXPERIENCE. THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL ADULTS AT BOTH MATCHES AND TRAINING MUST BE POSITIVE, SPORTING AND BE PART OF THE EXAMPLE ADULTS SHOULD BE SETTING FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE.

1. The changing rooms and adjacent areas are for players and coaching staff only. Parents are not permitted.
2. For matches, coaches will have had team talks; tactics will have been decided prior to the match. Please do not shout instructions and advice to the players during the game. Please, by all means, show your support and give encouragement.
3. Please never comment on the match officials, and please never get involved in any matter of dispute with other people watching.
4. For all games within the Burwell Swallows set-up we would appreciate it if all parents and supporters could stand on the opposite touch line to the coaches.

YOU SHOULD ALL REMEMBER :

• Young people are not playing to satisfy your ambition.
• Young people are involved for their enjoyment - not yours.
• You have a responsibility to encourage young people to play by the rules.
• Teamwork and effort are as important as winning. You should accept losing without undue disappointment.
• Do not allow your winning side to gloat over their victory.
• Never ridicule or shout at a young person for making a mistake or losing - praise them or keep quiet.
• Set an example - applaud good play by both teams.
• Never publicly question the Referee’s decisions. Never doubt his or her honesty.
• Help to remove all verbal and physical abuse in soccer.
• Help to remove discrimination of any form and promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
• Recognise the value and importance of the Coaches, who give up their time to help the young people.

IF YOU CANNOT ABIDE BY THIS CODE OF CONDUCT, THEN WE WOULD ASK YOU NOT TO WATCH THE FOOTBALL MATCHES. SO MUCH GOOD WORK CAN BE UNDONE BY ONE UNSAVOURY INCIDENT. BE RESPONSIBLE. OBEY THE CODE AND ALLOW EVERYONE TO ENJOY THE BEST GAME IN THE WORLD

The Club regards their relationship with the parents highly and we would like to maintain a good link. Communication is important - we would like you to feel that you can contact us with any matter, we are always willing to help. If you would like to discuss the above points or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Players Code of Conduct

TRAINING

1. It is your responsibility to ensure that you bring your full training kit to all sessions; ie shin pads and water bottle etc.
2. Ensure that your training kit and equipment are kept in good condition.
3. Every effort must be made to attend training sessions but if you cannot attend a training session, it is your responsibility to contact your coach.
4. No jewellery is to be worn before or during any training sessions. (For safety reasons).
5. No gum or sweets are to be chewed during training sessions. (For safety reasons).

GENERAL

• Always remember that people will be judging you by your appearance and behaviour.
• Teamwork and effort are as important as winning. You should accept losing without undue disappointment.
• Never question the Officials (Referee’s, Linesman’s) decisions.
• No gum or sweets are to be chewed before or during a match. (For safety reasons)

Staff Code of Conduct

1. Coaches/Managers must respect the rights and dignity of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport..
2. Coaches/Managers must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Coaches/Managers must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the FA Coaches Association, the Rules of the Football Association and Football League.
4. Coaches/Managers must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches/Managers must trust and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
6. Coaches/Managers must ensure that the activities that they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
7. Coaches/Managers must always promote the positive aspects of the sport and never condone violations of the laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws of the game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
8. Coaches/Managers must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.

COACHES/MANAGERS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES WILL BE DEALT WITH APPROPRIATELY.