Football, to be universally enjoyed, has to be played to a standard code of conduct. To avoid bringing the game into disrepute players are expected to observe the following code of practice:
- Decisions: Accept the decision of the match officials without question. On points of fact these are always final.
- Respect: Treat opponents and officials with the respect you would wish them to accord you.
- Appeals: Avoid appealing for decisions to be given in your favour e.g. Throw ins, corner kicks, apparent infringements by opponents.
- Fair play: Play fairly and without danger to opponents.
- Discipline: Keep your temper under all circumstances.
- Disputes: Support the referee immediately should any dispute arise.
- Sportsmanship: Do not indulge in practices of cheating under the guise of ‘gamesmanship.’
To win without honour is a hollow victory.
Similarly, Coaches should observe the following code:
- Encourage good sportsmanship at all times.
- Encourage a good standard of dress, including the coach
- Give constructive coaching at all times.
- Encourage parents to applaud good endeavour and play from both sides.
- Never abuse, strike or attempt to strike your players.
- Never use or allow the use of foul abusive language.
- Never use or condone ungentlemanly or violent conduct towards an opponent, a colleague, the referee, a linesman or other persons.
- Never encourage foul or dangerous play at any time.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of all players, parents and supporters associated with the team.
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