CODE OF CONDUCT – PLAYERS
Every player of South Swindon Football Club - is expected to abide by the Code of Conduct.
Failure to do so may result in rejection of membership to this Football Club.
A PLAYER IS EXPECTED TO:
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Give maximum effort during a game even if the team is in a position where the desired outcome has already been achieved.
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Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
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Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his/her own team win
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Avoid using inappropriate language during matches or training sessions.
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Avoid words or actions which may mislead a coaching or match official.
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Accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally.
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Accept the decisions of coaching or match officials showing due respect to them.
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Treat opponents and their property with due respect at all times
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Safeguard the physical well-being of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured Opponents.
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Resist any temptation to take any banned substances or use banned techniques.
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Know and abide by the Laws, competition rules and spirit of the game.
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Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
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Show due respect to team officials and supporters of the opposition.
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Abide by the instructions of team managers, coaches and other team officials, unless they contradictthe spirit of this code.
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Respect the properties of the Club.
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Respect should be shown to all match officials at all times.
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No swearing / bad language during matches or at training.
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Football boots and shin pads to be worn at all matches or training sessions ( Unless for medical reasons. )
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If for any reason you cannot attend a match or training session the coach/manager is to be notified. Failure to do so may result in no selection for the next game.
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Racism of any kind will not be tolerated at all during matches training or at any time.(Will result with membership withdrawn).
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Match fees or training fees to be paid at appropriate times.
CODE OF CONDUCT PARENTS/SUPPORTERS
All Parents/Guardians of players of South Swindon Club
Supporters are requested to abide by the expectations laid out in This code of conduct
A PARENT/GUARDIAN OF PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO :
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Give positive encouragement to their child regardless of their ability and regardless of success or failure, victory or defeat.
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Contribute to the self-esteem and sense of personal achievement of the player.
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Show due respect to their childs team officials whether at training or matches.
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Avoid coaching their child or other players during the game encouragement is the way.
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Match or training fees to be paid at the appropriate time.
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During training sessions Managers/Coaches are in charge of how the session should be run this includes coaching and discipline.
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Heed team officials advice, particularly when concerned with the health, fitness and safety of the player.
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Support the player in meeting the expectations laid out in their code of conduct.
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Bring to the attention of team officials any matter which might have a direct bearing on their childs health and fitness with respect to football.
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Notify managers if their child cannot attend a match or training session. Failure to do so may result in no selection for the next game.
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Give attention to all the players involved in the team and not just their own child or the most talented at matches or training sessions.
ALL SUPPORTERS ARE EXPECTED TO :
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Show respect to team officials and avoid coaching any player during the game or training session.
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Show the respect to opponents and their own officials.
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Support the team positively and appropriately, avoiding inappropriate language or negative comments.
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Show due respect to match officials and accept their decisions. Give attention to all players involved, not just the most talented
CODE OF CONDUCT TEAM OFFICIALS/COACHES
All Team Officials/Coaches of players of South Swindon are
requested to abide by the expectations laid out in This code of conduct.
TEAM OFFICIALS/COACHES ARE EXPECTED TO :
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Set a positive example to others, particularly young players and supporters.
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Promote and develop his/her own team having regard to the interest of players, supporters and the reputation of the game.
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Give positive encouragement and contribute to the personal development of the players.
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Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
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Show due respect to all match officials and others involved in the game.
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Always have a regard for best interests of the Club and game.
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Not use or tolerate the use of inappropriate or bad language.
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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.
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Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including all banned substances and techniques.
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Promote ethical principles.
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Show due respect for the interests of players, team officials of his/her own team and club.
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Show due respect to the players and officials of the opposition.
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Show due respect for the interests of supporters on both teams.
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Accept decisions of the match officials without protest.
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Avoid words and actions that may mislead the match officials.
FIFA's CODE OF CONDUCT
FIFA's Code of Conduct for football encapsulates all the sporting, moral and ethical principles for which FIFA has always stood and for which it will continue to fight in the future, regardless of the influences and pressures that may be brought to bear.
The ten golden rules not only serve as a credo for FIFA as the world football body, but they also reinforce the sense of fraternity and cooperation among the members of the worldwide football family.
1. Play to Win
Winning is the object of playing any game. Never set out to lose. If you do not play to win, you are cheating your opponents, deceiving those who are watching, and also fooling yourself. Never give up against stronger opponents but never relent against weaker ones. It is an insult to any opponent to play at less than full strength. Play to win, until the final whistle.
2. Play Fair
Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Cheating is easy, but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and character. It is also more satisfying. Fair Play always has its reward, even when the game is lost. Playing fair earns you respect, while cheats are detested. Remember: It's only a game. And games are pointless unless played fairly.
3. Observe the Laws of the Game
All games need rules to guide them. Without rules, there would be chaos. The rules of football are simple and easy to learn. Make an effort to learn them, so you understand the game better. This makes you a better player. It is just as important to understand the spirit of the rules. They are designed to make the game fun to play and fun to watch. By sticking to the rules, you will enjoy the game more.
4. Respect Opponents, Teammates, Referees, Officials and Spectators
Fair Play means respect. Without opponents there can be no game. They have the same rights as you have, including the right to be respected. Your teammates are your colleagues. You form a team in which all members are equal. Referees are there to maintain discipline and Fair Play. Always accept their decisions without arguing, and help them to help you enjoy the game more. Officials are also part of the game and must be respected accordingly. Spectators give the game atmosphere. They want to see the game played fairly, but must also behave fairly themselves.
5. Accept Defeat with Dignity
Nobody wins all the time. You win some, you lose some. Learn to lose graciously. Don't seek excuses for defeat. Genuine reasons will always be self-evident. Congratulate the winners with good grace. Don't blame the referee or anyone else. Determine to do better next time. Good losers earn more respect than bad winners.
6. Promote the Interests of Football
Football is the world's greatest game. But it always needs your help to keep it as Number One. Think of football's interests before your own. Think how your actions may affect the image of the game. Talk about the positive things in the game. Encourage other people to watch it or play it fairly. Help others to have as much fun from football as you do. Be an ambassador for the game.
7. Reject Corruption, Drugs, Racism, Violence and other Dangers to our Sport Football's huge popularity sometimes makes it vulnerable to negative outside interests.
Watch out for attempts to tempt you into cheating or using drugs. Drugs have no place in football or any other sport or in our society. Say No to Drugs. Help Kick Racism out of Football. Treat all players and everyone else equally, regardless of their skin colour or origin. Show that football does not want violence, even from your own fans. Football is Sport, and Sport is Peace.
8. Help Others to Resist Corrupting Pressures
You may hear that teammates or other people you know are being tempted to cheat in some way. They need your help. Don't hesitate to stand by them. Give them the strength to resist. Remind them of their commitment to their teammates and to the game itself. Form a block of solidarity, like a solid defence on the field of play.
9. Denounce Those who Attempt to Discredit our Sport
Don't be ashamed to show up anybody who you are sure is trying to make others cheat. It's better to expose them and have them removed before they can do any damage. It often takes more courage to denounce what is wrong, than to go along with a dishonest plan. Your honesty will be admired but your complicity will not. Don't just say No. Denounce the culprits who are trying to spoil our sport before they can persuade somebody else to say Yes.
10. Honour Those who Defend Football's Good Reputation
The good name of football has survived because the vast majority of people who love the game are honest and fair. Sometimes somebody does something exceptional that deserves our special recognition. They should be honoured and their fine example made public. This encourages others to act in the same way. Help promote football's image by publicising its good deeds.