Code of conduct

Castrol Athletic

Junior Football Club

Cheshire Affiliation No: DYW00284

Club Secretary Shaun Lawrenson 0151 347 1954

Chairman John Champion 0151 357 2327

Treasurer Dave Kimpton 0151 339 0653

Disciplinary Secretary Mike Fields 0151 201 1179

Child Protection Officer Gary Lewis 0151 339 0682

CASTROL ATHLETIC J.F.C. CODE OF CONDUCT.

Code of Conduct for Coaches

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

1. Coaches must respect the rights 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.

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

4. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour.

5. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

6. Coaches must set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

7. Coaches must promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the game.

8. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.

9. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Code of Conduct for Players

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

2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.

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

4. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.

5. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

7. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.

8. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

9. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Code of Conduct for Parents / Spectators

Parents / Spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game – its fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within Castrol Athletic JFC it is important to reinforce the message to parents / spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:

· Children enjoying football.

· A sense of personal achievement.

· Self-esteem.

· Improving the child’s skills and techniques.

A parent / spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:

· Other players.

· Officials.

· Managers.

· Spectators.

Ensure that parents / spectators within Castrol Athletic JFC are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.

Encourage parents / spectators to:

· Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.

· Avoid coaching the child during the game.

· Not to shout and scream.

· Respect the referee’s decision.

· Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.

· Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

· Ensure that parents / spectators within Castrol Athletic JFC agree and adhere the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.