SCFC Players
Code of Conduct
§ Play
by the rules and within the rules of the game
§ To
turn up to both match day and/or training sessions prepared to play and with
the correct attire being boots, shin pads and water
§ Do
not argue or question an official. Use
the correct channels such as captain, coach or manager approach the official
during the break or after competition.
§ Swearing,
verbal, racial and physical abuse is not tolerated.
§ Maintain
a positive attitude, behaviour and manners at all time
§ Display
good sportsmanship, applaud all players whether they are your team or the
opposition.
§ Never
criticize another’s playing ability and treat all players as you would like to
be treated.
§ Do
not interfere with, bully, harass or take unfair advantage of another
player. This extends to social
networking sites.
§ Respect
and co-operate with your coaches, team mates, opponents and club officials.
§ Enjoy
yourself, it is a game. Play for your
own benefit and enjoyment and not just to please others.
§ Respect
club facilities which are provided for the enjoyment of all both at home and
away matches.
§ Always
promote SCFC in a positive manner.
§ The inappropriate use of social media (Facebook, Instagram,
tiktok, forums etc.) relating to the club, its members and other clubs /
players will not be tolerated.
SCFC Coaches
& Officials Code of Conduct
§ Place
the safety and welfare of the participants above all else
§ Accept
responsibility for all actions taken and report any incidents to the club
committee
§ Be
impartial and avoid any situation that may lead to a conflict of interest
§ Be
courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction with players and
parents/guardians
§ Be a
positive role model in behaviour, sportsmanship and personal appearance.
§ Do
not harass players.
§ Praise
and encourage players and provide clear instructions
§ Show
concern and caution towards sick and injured players
§ Remember
the primary objective is for you and the players to have fun and participate
§ All
players should receive equivalent game time over the season
§ Coaches
/ Managers must not enter the field of play without consent of the referee
§ Coaches
/ Managers must not speak to or approach a player from an opposition team
(including in-house games).
§ Always
promote SCFC in a positive manner.
§ The inappropriate use of social media (Facebook, Instagram,
tiktok, forums etc.) relating to the club, its members and other clubs /
players will not be tolerated.
SCFC Parents
/ Spectators Code of Conduct
§ Remember
that children play the game for their enjoyment not yours.
§ Encourage
children to participate, do not force them.
§ Focus
on the player's effort and performance rather than winning or losing.
§ Encourage
children to play according to the rules of the game.
§ Spectators,
including parents/guardians are not to give any tactical or coaching direction
whatsoever to any player during game or training – this is what a coach is for
§ Spectators,
including parents/guardians are not to approach a coach or manager to give
tactical or coaching direction during a match or training
§ Never
ridicule or yell at a child (whether your child or not) for making a mistake or
losing a game.
§ Remember
that children learn best by example. Encourage and applaud good play by both
teams
§ Support
all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse, including swearing
§ Show
your appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without
them your child could not participate
§ Respect
referee and official's decisions and teach children to do likewise.
§ Encourage
children to recognise the value of an honest effort so that the result of each
game is accepted without undue disappointment.
§ Ensure
your child is not left unattended prior to or after training sessions or
fixtures.
§ Ensure
your child safely arrives to or departs from the club for training sessions or
fixtures.
§ Help
the Club Administration by alerting them to or fixing a matter which presents a
risk to the wellbeing of the players, members or visitors of the club.
§ Smoking
is prohibited at our venue except for dedicated "smoking areas".
§ The
consumption of alcohol outside the defined areas is prohibited.
§ Do
not enter the field of play or approach coaches / managers during the game or
training sessions.
§ Always
promote SCFC in a positive manner.
§ The inappropriate use of social media (Facebook, Instagram,
tiktok, forums etc) relating to the club, its members and other clubs / players
will not be tolerated.