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(A) PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT |
1. Play because you enjoy football, not to please your parents or coach.
2. Players should make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skill, technique and stamina.
3. Players must have the appropriate clothing and equipment. (REFER TO SECTION D).
4. Players must not bring inappropriate equipment or gadgets to training or matches. (E.g. MP3 Players, Hand – held Games consoles etc.)
5. Players must arrive (at least) ten minutes before training.
6. Players must inform the Coach or Manager well in advance if they are going to be absent or late.
7. Players must show respect for the facilities and the equipment they use. All the players will be expected to help set up and clear away equipment.
8. Players should know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
9. Players must avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
10. Players are expected to show positive attitudes, and to follow directions given by the Coach or Manager.
11. Players must be polite and show respect at all times towards Team Mates, Opponents, Coaches, Managers, Referees, Officials and Supporters.
12. Players must accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
13. At the end of a match all players must shake hands and thank the Referee and Officials.
14. Players must accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
15. Players must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat equally within context of the sport.
16. No swearing, spitting, name - calling, violence, racism or sexism.
17. Players must accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
18. Players must co-operate fully with specialists (e.g. other Coaches, Officials, Sports Scientists, Doctors and Physiotherapists) in their own interest.
19. Players must resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
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