Vasse Soccer Club // Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Players code of behaviour

Play by the rules.
Never argue with a referee.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of referees, sledging other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose.
Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants.
Give praise where deserved, but please leave the coach to do the coaching.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect referees’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. *If there are genuine concerns with referees or officials, please report these to your team manager.
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches and referees. Without them, your child could not participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.