Code of conduct

Duloch Juniors Code of Conduct.

For Players, Club Officials, Coaches, Parents and Spectators.

 

Respect Our Game.

 

 

Introduction

Football is a fantastic game and it gives a great deal of fun and pleasure to players, club officials, parents and spectators alike.

We all have a responsibility to ‘Respect Our Game’ and follow the laws of the game to allow it to be played properly, fairly and in a true sporting manner.

Duloch Juniors, its members and all involved have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour by providing a more enjoyable playing environment.

As a club we have a duty to promote and adhere to the codes of conduct to help take a positive step towards improving behaviour on our touchlines and teaching young people to respect their team-mates, opponents, rules, officials and themselves.

 

 

Our Roles and Responsibilities

Club officials, coaches, parents, spectators, referees, volunteers and players all have a role in developing a positive football culture.

By involving the whole community, we inspire all to set new standards and have a positive impact on their involvement with young people in football. Working together we can encourage a cultural shift in football in Scotland to inspire young people to reach their potential in football and life.

As a club and registered charity we have a responsibility to encourage all club officials, coaches, players, parents and spectators to follow the codes of conduct, to respect our game and deliver a consistent level of respect and sportsmanship for everyone involved in football.

 

This document sets out a Code of Conduct for players of all ages, club officials, coaches, parents/guardians andspectators involved at Duloch Juniors Football Club. Its objectives are to provide guidelines for expectation, standards of behaviour and commitment both on and off the pitch.

 

This document has been prepared and written in accordance and association with the SYFA’s own Code of Conduct which details the expected standards, behaviours and attitudes required of all players, club officials, coaches, parents and spectators. As a registered member club of the SYFA, Duloch Juniors FC fully support, endorse and uphold these standards, behaviours and attitudes.

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

PLAYERS’ OBLIGATIONS TOWARDS THE GAME:

 

• Players should make every effort to develop their own abilities in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
• They must never criticise any team mate or opponent’s skills or technique.
• Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if the team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
• Accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally and always shake hands with the other team and match officials at the end of the game.
• Set a positive example for all others and always have regard to the best interests of the game.
• Do not use inappropriate language or gestures and resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
• Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help your own team win whilst avoiding all forms of gamesmanship and timewasting.
• Resist any influence which may, or may be seen to bring into question your own commitment to the team winning.
• Treat opponents with due respect at all times by safeguarding the physical fitness of opponents, avoiding violence and rough play and to help injured opponents irrespective of the result of the game.
• Know, Respect and abide by the laws, competition rules and spirit of the game at all times.
• Show due Respect and accept the decisions of the match officials without protest.
• Abide by the instructions of your club officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
• You must show Respect towards your club’s officials, your opponent’s club officials and all supporters.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, race, religion, colour or cultural background. Vilification will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
• Ensure you know the club’s Protection Officer and their full contact details and the role they play in supporting you.
• Talk to the club’s Protection Officer or another club official that you trust if you are unhappy about anything at the club.

 

I understand that the Code of Conduct applies irrespective of if attending training sessions, match days or whilst representing my club and that if I do not follow the Code of Conduct, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my Club, Football Development Association or The Scottish Youth Football Association:

I may:

 

• Be required to apologise to my team mates, the opposition team, club officials or coaches (including opposition club officials or coaches) and match supervisors or officials.
• Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee which may be oral, verbal or written.
• Be substituted during a match.
• Be suspended from training and subsequent matches.
• Be required to leave the club with my SYFA player registration not being released until all training and match kit has been returned and all membership fees paid up to date.

 

In addition:

 

• My club, Football Development Association or The Scottish Youth Football Association may make my parent/guardian aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct.
• The Scottish Youth Football Association or Football Development Association could impose a fine and suspension against my club.

I have read or have been read by my parent/guardian the Duloch Juniors Player’s Code of Conduct and agree to do as it says.

 

By countersigning this declaration, parents/guardians agree to have read and understood the Parents and Spectators Code of Conduct (document attached) and to abide by it.

Please note that where disciplinary action is required, there will normally be a 3 warning system comprising oral warning, written warning and final warning at the discretion of the club committee and coaches. The issue of the final warning will lead to expulsion from the Club. In serious instances of a players breach of the Code of Conduct or for repeated breaches, the first two warnings may not be issued and instead immediate expulsion will apply.

 

All warnings issued will have the right of appeal to the club committee.

 

 

Player's signature:                                                       Parent/Guardian's signature:

 

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