Code of Conduct Players
12 Oct 2009

Gloucester City LFC Code of Conduct for Players

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

Obligations towards the game
A player should
1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if her team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly younger players and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
5. Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards one’s own team
A player should
1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help her own team win.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should
1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.

Respect towards Opponents
A player should
1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
2. Avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should
1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions that may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials
A player should
1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Not act upon instructions from Spectators.
3. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should:
1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Code of conduct for Parent / supporter
12 Oct 2009

Gloucester City LFC Code of Conduct for Parents / Spectators

Parents / Spectators have a great influence on their daughters’ enjoyment and success in football. All girls play football because they first and foremost love the game – it’s fun. It is important to remember that however good a girl becomes at football within our club it is important to reinforce the message to you that positive encouragement will contribute to:

• Girls enjoying football.
• A sense of personal achievement.
• Self-esteem.
• Improving the girl’s skills and techniques.

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

• Other players.
• Officials.
• Managers.
• Spectators.

Ensure that you are always positive and encouraging towards all of the players not just your own daughter.

Parents / spectators should:

• Applaud the opposition as well as their own team.
• Avoid coaching their daughter or other players during the game.
• Not shout and scream.
• Respect the referee’s decision.
• Give attention to each of the players involved in football not just the most talented.
• Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.