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 Players
are the most important people in the club. Playing for the team, and
for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But
not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all others
in the game is fundamentally important to everyone enjoying the football.
- Make every effort to develop his own sporting abilities, in
terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
- Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance
during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired
result has already been achieved.
- Set a positive example for others, particularly young players
and supporters.
- Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
- Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including
where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular
aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
- Not use inappropriate language.
- Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of
the Game to help his own team win.
- Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring
into question his commitment to the team winning.
- Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and
the competition rules.
- Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
- Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned
techniques.
- Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective
of the result of the game.
- Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence
and rough play, and help injured opponents.
- Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
- Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
- Show due respect towards Match Officials.
- Abide by the instructions of his Coach and Team Officials, provided
they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
- Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
- Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
- Dress appropriately for training and matches, including shin
pads and waterproof clothing, remove all items of jewellery before
training or matches and training for the safety of all. Bring
a drink
- Never tolerate bullying in any form and report immediately in
all instances to your coach and / or child welfare officer.
- Recognise there are differences in cultural background, colour,
ability, other club members and opposition and respect these.
- Report all injuries to coaching staff even if not connected
with football.
- Arrive on time for training and matches arranged.
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