Woodford Youth Football Club                                       In  Association With Manford Way FC

1.        Play for the “fun of it”, not just to please your players, parents or coach.

2.        Play by the laws of the game.

3.        Never argue with the Referee or Assistant Referee’s decision.

4.        Control your temper and use your energies for the playing of better football.

5.        Be a good sport.  Recognise all good play, whether by your team or by your opponent’s team.

6.        Treat all players as you would like to be treated.  Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.

7.        Remember that the aims of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.

8.        Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents, for without them you would not have a game.

9.        Learn the laws of the game and you will be a much better player.

10.     Promote the code of conduct amongst your team mates.

1.        As a coach, you by your actions and conduct, set the example for your players, parents/guardians and spectators. Set a good example at all times.

2.        Read the players, spectators, parents/guardian code. Understand what is being asked of all participants in your sport. Actively promote these codes.

3.        Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the result of a game.

4.        Ensure that each player is correctly dressed with necessary safety equipment, shin pads etc, before being allowed to play.

5.        Get treatment for an injured player immediately and co-operate with other specialists in the best interest of the player.

6.        Never either physically or mentally push children beyond their abilities. The game is of minor consideration when compared to the child’s future health and well being.

7.        Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance. Never condone unacceptable behaviour by not acting upon it.

8.        Always be prompt, courteous and correct when dealing with officials, referees and assistant referees.

9.        Check that you have the correct qualifications and equipment before working with children.

10.      Read the laws of the game and assist your players in understanding them.

11.     Promote the code of conduct.

12.     Agree to a self-certificated check with regard to your suitability to work with children.

1.        Do not force an unwilling child to participate in football.

2.        Remember children are involved in football for their enjoyment and not yours.

3.        Encourage your child to play to the laws of the game and not to argue with referees and other officials.

4.        Teach your child that honest effort is more important than victory, so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.

5.        Turn losing in to winning by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship.

6.        Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game.

7.        Remember that children learn best by example.  Applaud good play by your team and members of the opposition.

8.        Do not question the referee’s judgement or honesty.  Remember he/she is only human with the same feelings as you and like you, sometimes may make an honest error.

9.        Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the children’s football.

10.     Recognise the importance and value of coaches.

11.     Read the laws of the game to understand better what you are looking at and commenting on.

1.        Remember that children play organised sports for their own enjoyment.  They are not there to entertain you.

2.        Be on your best behaviour.  Do not use profane language or harass (verbally or physically), players, coaches, referees or assistant referees.

3.        Applaud all good play by your team and the opposing team.

4.        Show respect for your teams opponents.  Without them there would be no game.

5.        Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during the game.

6.        Respect the referee and assistant referee’s decisions.  Remember they are only human with the same feelings as you and like you, sometimes make an honest error.

7.        Encourage players always to play according to the laws of the game.

8.        Read the laws of the game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on.

9.        Promote this code of conduct amongst other spectators.