NAMBUCCA HEADS STRIKERS FOOTBALL CLUB

PLAYERS Code of Fair Play

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with a referee or assistant referee. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official on your behalf.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in football.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit, so will you.
• Be a good sport, recognise all good plays whether they are part of your team or the opposition.
• Treat all participants in football as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitors.
• Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participant regardless of the their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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PARENTS Code of Fair Play

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage children always 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 game.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all of football's activities.
• Respect official's decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. 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.
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COACHES Code of Fair Play

• Remember that junior players participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
• Never ridicule or yell at a junior players for making a mistake or not winning.
• Be reasonable in you demands on players' time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Operate within the rules and spirit of the game and teach your players to do the same.
• Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience.
• All junior players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
• Avoid overplaying the talented players; the just average need and deserve equal time.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
• Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
• Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young players.
• Any physical contact with a junior player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's development.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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SPECTATORS Code of Fair Play

• Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
• Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams.
• Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
• Respect the decisions of officials and teach junior players to do the same.
• Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
• Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.
• Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials' decisions.
• Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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TEACHERS Code of Fair Play

• Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.
• Compliment and encourage all participants.
• Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
• Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
• Encourage and promote rule changes, which will make participation more enjoyable.
• Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young players.
• Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
• Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
• Give junior players a 'fair go' regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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ADMINISTRATORS Code of Fair Play

• Provide opportunity for involvement of young players in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to their activity.
• Give all young players equal opportunities to participate.
• Create pathways for young players to participate in football not just as a player but also as a coach, referee, administrator etc.
• Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of young players.
• Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior players.
• Remember that young players participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not overemphasise awards.
• Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help to improve the standards of coaching and officiating.
• Ensure that everyone involved in junior sport emphasises fair play, and not winning at all costs.
• Give a code of Fair Play sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players & the media & encourage them to follow it.
• Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
• Support implementation of football Australia's National Junior Development Policy.
• Make it clear that abusing young players in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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OFFICIALS Code of Fair Play

• Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.
• Compliment and encourage all participants.
• Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
• Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
• Encourage and promote rule changes, which will make participation more enjoyable.
• Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young players.
• Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
• Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
• Give junior players a 'fair go' regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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