CODE OF CONDUCT

Code of conduct for SPECTATORS and players:

Please remember to follow this at all times

Parents & CARERS

Children develop in different ways and at different ages they also react differently in certain situations. All the managers and coaches at Berwick Rangers Juniors Football Club are attempting to give every one of the players a worthwhile experience and help them enjoy and appreciate the game of football. We also want to help them to become team members and understand the importance of teamwork but also develop their individual skills.

Parents and supporters have a major part to play in the development of young players by showing a positive sporting attitude at all times.

During training sessions and games always remember young players are not playing to satisfy your own ambitions. Young players are involved for their enjoyment, not yours.

Let the coaches’ coach. You have entrusted the care of your child to the coaches and they need to be free to do their job. If a player has too many coaches, it is confusing, especially at the younger age
groups, and their performance could decline.

You have a responsibility to encourage young players to play by the rules of the game:

  • Applaud good play by both teams.

  • Teamwork and giving 100% are more important than winning, accept losing as much as you accept winning and turn negative situations into positive, e.g. “hard luck, but next time”.

  • Ensure correct procedures are followed to raise any issues or concerns.

  • Never ridicule or shout at players whether they are your child or his/her team mate or even the opposition.

  • Never publicly question the match officials, never doubt their honesty.

  • Never publicly ridicule the coaches either verbally or online and remember to recognise the importance of all coaches who give their time to help develop your child.

SPECTATORS

We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good example and help provide a positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game. Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code oF Conduct for spectators at all time.

I will:

  • Have fun it’s what we’re all here for

  • Celebrate effort and good play from both sides

  • Always respect the referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same

  • Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)

  • When players make mistakes offer them encouragement to try again next time

  • Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behavioUr

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be

  • Issued with a verbal warning or asked to leave

  • Required to meet with the club committee, league or CFA Welfare Officer

  • Obliged to undertake an FA education course

  • Requested not to attend future games be suspended or have my membership removed

  • Required to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine

 

Players

When playing football, I will:

  • Always play to the best of my ability and for the benefit of my team

  • Play fairly and be friendly 

  • Play by the rules as directed by the referee

  • Shake hands with the other team – win or lose

  • Listen carefully to what my coach/manager tells me

  • Understand that a coach has to do what is best for the team 

  • Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club

  • Encourage my teammates

  • Respect the facilities home and away

I understand that if I do not follow the code, I may:

  • Be asked to apologise to whoever I’ve upset 

  • Receive a formal warning

  • Be dropped, substituted or suspended from training

COACHES

We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good example and help provide a positive environment in which children can learn and enjoy the game. Play your part and always observe the FA’s Respect Code of Conduct.

On and off the field, I will:

  • Always show respect to everyone involved in the game

  • Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game

  • Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour

  • Always respect the referee and encourage players to do the same

  • Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission

  • Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others

  • Be gracious in victory and defeat

  • Respect the facilities home and away

When working with players, I will:

  • Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything

  • Never tolerate any form of bullying

  • Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance

  • Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age

  • Work with others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers etc) for each player’s best interests.

I understand that if I do not follow the code, I may be:

  • Required to meet the club, league or County Welfare Officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO)

  • Suspended by the club for attending matches

  • Suspended or fined by the County FA

  • Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn