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.
  • 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.