Balgonie Soccer Code of Conduct
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Player's Code
- Play the game for the game’s sake.
- Obey the laws of the game.
- Conduct yourself with honour and dignity.
- Accept the decision of the officials with good grace.
- Honestly and wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of your teammates and your opponents.
- Work for the good of your team.
- Believe in the honesty of your opponents.
- Be gracious when you lose.
- Be generous when you win.
Taken from Regina Soccer Association, Codes of Conduct, Appendix XV
Official's Code
- Apply rules and regulations to match the level of the players. Explain briefly the decisions if necessary.
- Use common sense to ensure that the “spirit of the game” for children is not lost by overcalling the game.
- Actions speak louder than words. Ensure both on and off field behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sportsmanship.
- Compliment both teams on their good plays and at the end of the game.
- Be consistent, objective and courteous in calling all infractions, fouls & misconduct.
- Act to promote fair play at all times.
- Create a positive and constructive environment to help the participation and enjoyment of the children.
- Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on the sound officiating principles and the principles of growth and development of children.
- Enjoy the game, be friendly and try to improve your skills every game.
Taken from The Canadian Soccer Association, Laws of the Game Made Easy, 2004/2005
Coach's Code
- I will try to be a coach that children can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
- I will try to be a coach that children can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
- I will ensure that all athletes get equal instruction, support and fair playing time.
- I will not ridicule or yell at my athletes for making mistakes or performing poorly. I will remember that children play to have fun and be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
- I will be responsible when scheduling games and practices, remembering that young players have other interests and obligations.
- I will ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the athlete’s age and abilities.
- I will try to obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my own coaching skills.
Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Soccer Rules, North Zone Soccer, Revised 2002
Parent's Code
- Make athletic participation for your child and others a positive experience.
- Children have more need for encouragement than criticism.
- Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition not increase it. A child is easily affected by outside influences.
- Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
- Accept the results of the each game. Encourage them to:
- Be gracious in victory, and
- Turn defeat into victory by helping the child work towards improvement.
- Be kind to your child’s coach and officials. The coach is a volunteer giving personal time to provide a recreationalactivity for your child. The coach is providing a valuable community service, often without reward other than thepersonal satisfaction of having served his/her community.
- The opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate meaningfully.
- Between the exuberance of the winner and the disappointment of the loser we find the person called the official. All ofthem follow the same creed – to watch every move of every player and to call the game to the best of their ability.Do not openly question their judgement and never their honesty. They are a symbol of fairplay, integrity andsportsmanship.
Regina Soccer Association, Codes of Conduct, Appendix XV