Milton & Fulston United Football Club Code of Conduct for Football
Community
Football, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions.
Equality
Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
Participants
Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate consultation.
Young People
Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.
Propriety
Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.
Trust and Respect
Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.
Violence
Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.
Fairness
Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.
Integrity and Fair Play
Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.
Milton & Fulston United Football Club Code of Conduct for Coaches
1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every
person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all
other considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each
player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or
reward.
6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for
their own behaviour and performance.
7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are
appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where
appropriate, parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they,
as players, are entitled to expect from their coach.
9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches,
officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of
the player.
10. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair
play) 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.
11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and
appearance.
12. Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Milton & Fulston United Football Club Code of Conduct for Players
Obligations towards the game
A player should:
1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill,
technique, tactics and stamina.
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a
game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already
been achieved.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and
supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where
publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it,
including others involved in the game.
6. Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one’s own team
A player should:
1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to
help his own team win.
2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question
his commitment to the team winning.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should:
1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the
competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned
techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should:
1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of
the game.
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play,
and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should:
1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.
Respect towards Team Officials
A player should;
1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they
do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should:
1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
