Purton Football Club

Code of Conduct - Club Officials

Version History
Version 1.0 Initial Version August 01, 2002
Version 2.0 Update for season 2003/2004 June 01, 2003

Index

  1. Obligations towards the game
  2. Obligations towards one's own team
  3. Obligations towards Match Officials
  4. Obligations towards Spectators

This code applies to all team/club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials).

1. Game

A club official should:

  • Set a positive example for others, particularly children, young players and spectators.
  • Promote and develop their own team having regard to the interests of the players, spectators, the club and the reputation of the national game.
  • Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interests of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
  • Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
  • Show due respect to Match Officials, assistants and others involved in the game.
  • Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game or about any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
  • Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

2. Team

A club official should:

  • Make every effort to appreciate the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team.
  • Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
  • Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
  • Promote ethical principles.
  • Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at their own club/team and at others.

3. Match Officials

A club official should:

  • Accept the decisions of the Match Officials without protest.
  • Avoid words or actions, which may mislead the Match Officials.
  • Show due respect towards the Match Officials.
  • Refrain from entering the field of play during the game unless representing the club in an official capacity and only with the permission of the Match Officials.

4. Spectators

A club official should:

  • Show due respect to the interests of spectators.

Club Officials agreement with Code of Conduct

Name: Signed: Date:

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