Linotype Cheadle Heath Nomads FC

Club Code of Conduct

Code Of Conduct for Team Officials
Cheadle Heath Nomads have adopted the F.A’s Code of Conduct for Team Officials which is as follows:

This code applies to all team/club officials (all though some items may not apply to all officials)

Obligations towards the Game
The team official should:

1) Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

2) Promote and develop his own/her own team having regard to the interest of the players, supporters and reputation of the national game.

3) Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.

4) Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.

5) Show due respect to match officials and others involved in the game.

6) Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicity expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.

7) Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the Team
The team official should:

1) Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted means.

2) Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.

3) Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.

4) Promote ethical principles.

5) Show due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.

Obligations towards the Supporters
The team official should:

1) Show due respect for the interests of supporters.

Respect towards the Match Officials
A team official should:

1) Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest

2) Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.

3)Show due respect towards Match Officials.

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Players

1) Players will have a good attitude at training and matches at all times.

2) Players will turn up for training and matches on time.

3) Players will show good sportsmanship and respect at all times.

4) Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.

5) Make every effort consistent with Fair Play.

6) Players will shake hands with opponents after the game.

7) No jewellery is to be worn by players during training or a game.

8) Players will always wear the correct kit.

9) Club kit is only to be worn for matches.

10) Players shirts are to be tucked in whilst playing a match.

11) Football boots must be clean and in good condition.

12) Players must wear shin pads during training and matches.

13) No eating or chewing during training or matches.

14) No swearing or fighting on or off the field.

15) No abuse or racial remarks shall be made towards any other player, official or supporter.

16) Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.

17) Respect the wishes of your manager and coach.

18) Inform the manager or coach when you have an injury.

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Parents and Supporters

1) Ensure that your child arrives and is collected on time.

2) Display good sportsmanship at all times and avoid all forms of gamesmanship, promote Fair Play at all times.

3) Stand well back when watching matches - behind the line, respecting the job of the linesman.

4) Do not put unnecessary pressure on your child especially in matches.

5) Do not put pressure on any child.

6) Always encourage your child, never be negative.

7) Only discuss your concerns about training or matches with the team manager in private.

8) Inform the manager if there has been a change in your child's medical condition immediately.

9) Respect the referee's decision at all times.

10) Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.

11) Avoid coaching during the game unless asked by your teams manager as this is counter productive.

12) No swearing at any player, official or supporter.

13) No abuse or racial remarks are to be made towards any player, official or supporter.

14) Ensure that suitable clothing and footwear is worn by your child.

15) Ensure that your child has water or soft drinks at training as well as for matches.

16) Pay your training subs, match fees and annual fees on time, these are needed to pay the referee and the hire of the pitch.

17) Know the rules of the game, this will give you a better understanding of decisions that have been made by the officials.

18) Please stay behind the ropes during games at all times.

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Managers and Coaches

1) Always respect your players.

2) Always arrive on time.

3) Always have the correct equipment available.

4) Always have a First Aid kit available.

5) Be available to attend the appropriate training courses as advised by the Committee.

6) Show no favouritism towards players.

7) Display good sportsmanship and Fair Play at all times.

8) Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.

9) Always be honest with players, parents and guardians.

10) Any complaints regarding match officials should be passed onto the Club Secretary and not dealt with by yourselves at any time.

11) Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

12) Show due respect for the interests of supporters both home and away.

13) Remember you are responsible for the behaviour of players, parents and supporters during training sessions and matches

14) Encourage and praise the players at all times, never put unnecessary pressure on a player.

15) Know your players, each have their own personalities and will respond differently.