Parents Code of Conduct
1. Remember, young people are involved in soccer for their enjoyment, not yours
2. Encourage your child always to play by the Laws of the Game
3. Teach young children that honest endeavour is as important as winning, so that the result of each game is
accepted without disappointment
4. Help young people to work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship
5. Set a good example by applauding good play on both sides
6. Never ridicule, humiliate or shout at young players or coaches for making a mistake or losing a match
7. Do not place emphasis on winning at all costs
8. Do not force an unwilling child to participate in the playing of soccer. If the child is to play, he/she will do so
in good time through your encouragement. There are other aspects of soccer other than playing which are
equally fulfilling
9. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from soccer
10. As a spectator, do not use profane language or harass referees, coaches or players
11. Do not publicly question the referees' judgement and never their honesty
12. Recognise the value and importance of volunteer referees and coaches. They give of their time and
resources to provide recreational activities for young people
13. Encourage in your child an appreciation of mutual respect for team-mates and opponents
14. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that players are transported to and from games and this should be shared equally
15. When parents are not travelling to games/training, then they must ensure that players are dropped off and picked up at the appointed place and time
16. That parents will allow coaches/mentors to treat injured players, if and when necessary. Parents should
inform the Club/coaches of any medical information relevant to your child
17. To run a Club involves a financial burden so please be prepared to help out in any way you can, when called upon to do so. Parents should also feel comfortable about getting involved in Club affairs or obtaining
training in coaching with a view to assisting with the management of a team.
18. Parents should ensure that membership fees are paid up in a timely manner. Players who are not registered are not insured
19. Parents should ensure they ascertain the fixture match day for their child’s age. Parents should only
register their child with the club if they are committed to ensuring their attendance at all matches other
than through injury, illness or holiday.
20. By registering with Tulla United Soccer Club , you agree to adhere to the rules of the Club as outlined on the Club’s Constitution here

Players Code of Conduct
1. Play for enjoyment, not just to please your parents or coach
2. Play by the Laws of the Game
3. Always accept the referee’s decision
4. Play with control. Do not lose your temper.
5. Play for yourself and your team – your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own
6. Be a “good sport”. Applaud all good play whether by your team or the opponent
7. Respect your opponent. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not “bully” or take advantage of any player
8. Co-operate with the coach, team-mates and opponents
9. Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good
10. At the final whistle, applaud and thank your opponents and the referee for the match
11. Always remember that you owe a duty of care to your opponents. Tackle hard but fairly; do not intend to hurt
your opponents.
12. Win with humility – lose with dignity
13. Have respect for Club property. If a ball goes out of bounds, please bring this to the attention of your coach.
Players should never go outside the boundaries of our grounds.
14. Play your part in ensuring that all dressing rooms and general facilities are respected and never abused. Leave
them as you would like to find them. The use of photographic equipment (including camera phones) is not
permitted in our dressing room areas.
15. Have respect for your coach by informing him/her at all times of your availability/unavailability for
matches/training. Remember, training is an important part of preparation.
16. Be a good timekeeper
17. Players should ensure that membership fees are paid up in a timely manner. Players who are not registered are not insured.
18. All players should be aware that the Club has a Code of Ethics, which is available upon request.
19. Players should ensure they ascertain the fixture match day for their age. Players should only register
with the club if they are committed to ensuring they attend all matches other than through injury, illness
or holiday.
20. By registering with Tulla United Soccer Club , you agree to adhere to the rules of the Club as outlined on the Club’s Constitution here

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