PARENTS

Play your role in your child's Football experience

"If we behave positively during practice and matches, our children will too."

​

"By setting a good example, we’ll help build a supportive environment in which

everyone can enjoy themselves."

clubs code of conduct

Poor Behaviour

1.       Offensive language is not acceptable nor to be tolerated. Swearing in the presence of children is not acceptable in the Club environment (training, games, meetings), regardless of your own views on what is offensive or acceptable.

2.       Insulting others, verbally or by gesture is not acceptable.

3.       Abusive behaviour or actions is not acceptable. Arguing with parents, referees or managers about the events in a game or other matters within the Club environment is not acceptable.

4.       Responding to poor behaviour from others with similar actions is not justification for your own poor behaviour.

5.       Address poor behaviour when and where it occurs, in particular within your own team.

CLUB EXPECTATIONS OF THE PARENT

We as a Club expect all parents to adhere to the Club's code of conduct. Failure to do this will result in disciplinary action.

Other Club Expectations;
  • Availability - Playing season is September to April. NOT just when its warm and dry. 
  • Provide Child with correct clothing for all training weathers, equipment (legal shin pads, boots etc) and a drink.
  • Punctuality - Coaches are volunteers so please make sure your child arrives on time.
  • Let the Coach be the Coach, Club have invested and educated the Coaches to perform there roles. They do there best please encourage as only volunteers.
  • Do not coach from the side lines. YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT INSTRUCTIONS, PLAYERS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY THE COACH.
  • Model sporting behaviour  - respect opposition and officials, congratulate good play by both teams. This sets and example for players and other parents.
  • Steer post-game conversations away from the score line. Examples: What went well? What didn’t? What did you learn? How are you going to respond?
  • Create a positive, supportive atmosphere that encourages your child to maximize their potential - both on & off the field.
  • Keep it fun - ensure your child is enjoying their soccer experience regardless of the level in which they are playing. You can still encourage them to be competitive without it being too intense and serious. I have seen too many young players quit the game because of the pressure often put on them by parents. Youth soccer gets too serious too soon - keep things upbeat and light-hearted.
  • Do Not Video or photograph your child while they are involved in a game against another Team. Wait till the game has finished, then take a photo of your son or daughter on their own. 
  • Do Not post score lines of your son/daughter's game on your personal Social Media account. Think about the team that has lost, how would you feel. 
  • Feel free to post a picture of your son(s) or daughter(s) on your personal social media account. Just make sure their is no other child visible in the picture.

Respect the Referees (includes assistant Referee parents), Opposition Players and Managers

Examples of dis-respect

1.       Ridiculing, antagonising, goading or belittling others, verbally or by gesture.

2.       Criticism, sarcastic comments and direct disagreement with referees or referee decisions. Any communication or clearly audible comments intended to undermine the referee is considered disrespectful.

Many of the referees will be minors between the age of 14 and 16. Bullying behaviour from adults to minors will not be tolerated.

  • DO support Referees when they make mistakes – they are mostly kids not professionally trained officials.

PARENT RESOURCES

© All rights reserved