A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FOOTBALL
Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player, match official, coach or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This Code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.

EQUALITY

Football is opposed to discrimination in any form and promotes measures to prevent it in whatever form, from being expressed.

VIOLENCE

Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.

FAIRNESS

Football is committed to fairness in its dealing with all involved in the game.

Code of Conduct for Catholic United Minors FC. Coaches and Mangers

Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct.

It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude.

Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people. The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are the first priority, before the achievement or the reputation of the club, school, coach or parent.

Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.

Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.

Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

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.

Coaches must:

Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Be on time 30 minutes prior to the starting time of a Football Game or 10 minutes prior to the agreed time for a Training session.
 
Code of Conduct for Players

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the games. But not winning at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

A player should:

Make every effort to develop his own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.

Set a positive example for others, particularly younger players and supporters. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.

Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.

Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.

Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.

Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.

Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Show due respect to the interest of supporters.

Be on time 30 minutes prior to the starting time of a Football Game or 10 minutes prior to the agreed time for a Training session.

Show due respect towards the Match Officials.

Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.

Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.

Show due respect towards Team Officials.

Abide by the instructions of his Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.

Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition. Show due respect to the interest of supporters.

Guide your behaviour in such a way that it will not bring disrepute to Catholic United Minors FC.

Code of Conduct for Team Officials

The team official should:

Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.

Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team and to obtain the best results by the team, using all permitted means.

Promote ethical principles.

Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, both at Catholic and other teams.

Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.

Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Be on time 30 minutes prior to the starting time ot a Football Game or 10 minutes prior to the agreed time for a Training session.

Code of Conduct for Parents and Supporters

A parent or supporter should:

Not use inappropriate language.

Show due respect to the opponent supporters.

Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.

Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.

Follow the instructions of club or match officials during a game.

Give positive encouragement to your team.

Applaud your opponent’s outstanding effort during a game.

Not enter the football pitch area unless asked to by a club or match official.

Not stand behind the goal, as it will interfere with the game.

Not bring the game of football into disrepute by either aggressive, threatening or disrespectful behaviour to anyone present on the sideline or on the football pitch.

The consumption of alcohol, drugs or any other drugs related substances are prohibited on all sports grounds.

Guide your behaviour in such a way that it will not bring disrepute to Catholic United Minors FC.