FA Charter Standard - Code of Conduct

 

Code of conduct for Players

Code of conduct for COACHES

Code of conduct for PARENTS & SPECTATORS

AFC Hiltingbury – Club code of conduct

 

 

AFC Hiltingbury - Code of conduct for PLAYERS

The players are the most important people in our club. Playing for AFC Hiltingbury and for the individual team to try to win is the most fundamental part of the game. But it is not about winning at any cost. Fair play and respect for all others in the game is equally fundamentally important

This code focuses on players involved in our various football teams

In all cases a player should:

Obligations towards the game

• Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina
• Give maximum effort and strive for the best performance during a game even if their team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved or vice versa
• Set a positive example for others, particularly to other team members and supporters
• Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting
• Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game
• Never use inappropriate language

Obligations towards their own team

• Make every effort consistent with fair play and the laws of the game to help their team win
• Resist any influences which may bring into question their commitment to their team winning

Respect for the laws of the game and competition rules

• Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game
• Accept success , failure, victory and defeat equally
• Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques

Respect towards opponents

• Treat opponents with due respect at all times irrespective of the result of the game
• Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents

Respect towards the match officials

• Accept the decisions of the match official without protest
• Avoid words or actions which may mislead a match official
• Show due respect towards match officials

Respect towards team officials

• Abide by the instructions of his coach and AFC Hiltingbury officials provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code
• Show due respect towards the opposition team officials

 

Obligations towards supporters

• Show due respect to the interests of supporters

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AFC Hiltingbury - Code of conduct for COACHES

Coaches are key to the establishment and implementation of appropriate ethics in football

Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches are therefore expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct

Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their decisions and choices of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications

It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with that ideal. However the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude

Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people.

The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are the first priority ahead of the achievement or the reputation of the club

Coaches must at all times:

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each player and treat each equally
• Place the wellbeing and safety of each player above all other considerations including the development of performance
• Adhere to all guidelines laid down by appropriate governing bodies
• Develop appropriate working relationships with each player based on mutual trust and respect
• Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
• Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
• Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players
• Clarify with the players and where appropriate parents, exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach
• Co-operate fully with other specialists e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists in the best interests of the player
• Promote the positive aspects of the sport e.g. fair play and never condone violations of the laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws of the game or the use of prohibited substances or techniques
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance
• Not use or tolerate inappropriate language

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AFC Hiltingbury - Code of conduct for PARENTS & SPECTATORS

Within AFC Hiltingbury parents and spectators must recognise the influence they have on the players

We ask our parents and spectators to follow the guidelines detailed below:

• Parents and spectators need to be positive and encouraging towards all of the players not just their own
• Applaud the opposition as well as your own team
• Avoid coaching at all times during the game
• Refrain from shouting and screaming despite any feelings or frustrations you may have
• Respect the referee's decision at all times
• Give attention to each of the players involved in football - not just the most talented
• Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football
• Parents and spectators from within AFC Hiltingbury should adhere to our club code of conduct

AFC Hiltingbury follows the principles outlined within the Football Association Child Protection Policy

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AFC Hiltingbury – CLUB CODE OF CONDUCT

 

The prime purpose of AFC Hiltingbury is the development of young people and for them to enjoy playing football in a controlled and well managed environment

All those involved with the game at every level whether as a player, match official, coach, owner or administrator have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity and to ensure that the reputation of the game is as high as possible

Community

Football at all levels is a vital part of any community. AFC Hiltingbury will take into account community feeling when making decisions and will endeavour to include the local community whenever possible

Equality

AFC Hiltingbury is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it from being expressed

Participants

AFC Hiltingbury recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. The club is committed to appropriate consultation

Governance

AFC Hiltingbury acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate any corruption or improper practices

Trust and respect

AFC Hiltingbury will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations

Violence

AFC Hiltingbury rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game

Fairness

AFC Hiltingbury is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game

Integrity and fair play

AFC Hiltingbury is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with fair play

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