Code of Conduct for Parents and Players-1 - South Perth United Football Club

Code of Conduct for Parents and Players

Parent Code of Behaviour

Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours;
Encourage children to participate, do not force them;
Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose;
Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence;
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition;
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants;
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities;
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise;
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators – without them, your child could not participate; and
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Players Code of Behaviour

Play by the rules;
Never argue with an official – if you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition;
Control your temper -verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted;
Work equally hard for yourself and your team – your team’s performance will benefit and so will you;
Be a good sport – applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition;
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor;
Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents – without them, there would be no competition;
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents and coaches; and
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background.