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Codes of Conduct |
Codes of Conduct
(last updated June 2007)
Introduction
Every person
who is involved with Rockleaze Rangers Football Club, whether as a player,
coach, official or parent/carer, has a responsibility to act according to the
highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the high reputation of the
club is maintained General Information 1. Our Values (Players and Coaches) ·
Commitment
to improvement – as individuals and as a team ·
Respect
for each other ·
Team
work and team play ·
Playing
by the laws and spirit of the game ·
Enjoying
our football and each other’s friendship 2. Training In order
to progress as individual players and as a team, weekly training sessions
will focus on: ·
Fitness/mobility ·
The
key skills of the game ·
Individual
and/or role coaching (e.g. striker; goalkeeper) ·
Basic
team structures and tactics ·
The
laws of the game It is also
expected that players will be encouraged by parents to practice skills and
work on fitness outside of formal coaching/games. 3. Team
Selections Team
selection for junior (friendly) football in Year 5 and lower should take account
of the club’s ‘all inclusive’ philosophy and should aim to strike a balance
between being competitive and giving a chance for all players to
represent the club. Team
selection for Years 6 and upwards for competitive fixtures will be based on
fielding the strongest, most balanced
side available for matches, taking into account the following
criteria: ·
Team
formation ·
Ability
and current form ·
Team
working ·
Attitude ·
Availability ·
Training
attendence 4. Substitutions For friendly
matches in Year 5 and lower, the club philosophy of being ‘inclusive’ means
that managers’ will be expected to give all players a run out wherever
possible. Substitutions
during the season in Years 6 upwards in competitive fixtures will be made by
the Manager on the day and will be made for tactical reasons or to replace
injured players. The decision whether or not to make substitutions and the
timing of them will be made on a match by match basis, and at the sole
discretion of the management team. 5. The Realities of League Football
(Year 6 and above) ·
Year
Group managers are very happy to talk to parents about the football
development of any player and will give honest and constructive feedback – we
will not ‘do deals’ however. ·
The
attitude, sportsmanship and behaviour of some opposing teams (players,
officials and parents) are not always as we would like them to be! We will
make sure that we stick to our values and represent Rockleaze Rangers
Football Club appropriately at all times – as challenging as that might
sometimes be! Code of Conduct – Managers /
Coaches
Managers/Coaches
are crucial to the establishment of ethics in Rockleaze Rangers Football
Club. Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly affects the
behaviour of players under their supervision. Managers/Coaches are,
therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their
conduct. It is
natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for managers/coaches. This
code is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for
managers/coaches to disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs”
attitude. Increased
responsibility is needed from managers/coaches involved in coaching young
people. The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a
first priority, before the achievement or the reputation of the club,
manager/coach or parent. The F.A. Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which
reflects the standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and the
National Association of Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all
involved in coaching, states: 1.
Managers/Coaches
must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat
each equally within the context of the sport. 2.
Managers/Coaches
must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other
considerations, including the development of performance. 3.
Managers/Coaches
must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the governing bodies of the
leagues they compete in. 4.
Managers/Coaches
must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on
mutual trust and respect. 5.
Managers/Coaches
must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward. 6.
Managers/Coaches
must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own
behaviour and performance. 7.
Managers/Coaches
must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for
the age, maturity, experience and ability of players. 8.
Managers/Coaches
should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate,
parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to
expect from their coach. 9.
Managers/Coaches
must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other Managers/Coaches,
officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best
interests of the player. 10.
Managers/Coaches
must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and
never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the
spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use
of prohibited substances or techniques. 11.
Managers/Coaches
must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance. 12.
Managers/Coaches
must not use or tolerate inappropriate language. Code of Conduct – Players
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. However, this does
not mean winning at any cost. Fair play and respect for all others in the
game is fundamentally important. Players should 1.
Never
swear or use inappropriate language under any circumstances. 2.
Never
argue with, or make derogatory remarks to, match officials. The decisions of
the match officials should be accepted without protest 3.
Never
verbally or physically abuse opposing players, coaches or spectators – even
if provoked. 4.
Safeguard
the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help
injured opponents 5.
Avoid
all forms of gamesmanship (i.e. cheating) and time wasting 6.
Win
lose or draw, shake hands with the players of the opposing team after the
game. 7.
Set
a positive example for others, particularly younger players. Players should
always give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during
a game, even if his/her team is in a position where the game appears lost. 8.
Show
respect for the coaches and each other. 9.
Avoid
challenging coaches during training or matches. The coaches are happy to talk
and explain things afterwards 10.
Wear
shin pads and proper football boots on grass. If you forget either of these
you will not be allowed to play. (League rules as well as common sense!) 11.
Wear
Astroturf trainers and shin pads as well as joggers/track suit bottoms for
Astroturf training. We’ve seen too much skin ripped from too many knees! 12.
Bring
a drink to training and matches – this is especially important on warmer days
to avoid getting dehydrated. 13.
Not
wear match day kit (shirt, shorts or socks) for midweek training sessions.
It’s expensive and we need to make it last. 14.
Not
chew gum at training and matches as it represents a choking hazard. 15.
Not
wear jewellery during training or matches. Code of Conduct – Club and Team
Officials
This Code applies
to Club and Team Officials, not specifically covered by other Club Codes. The
following statements are standards that all Rockleaze Rangers Club and Team
Officials are expected to accept and embrace as the minimum standard for
their involvement in Club and Team activities.
Code of Conduct – Parents /
Carers and Spectators
Parents
/ Spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in
football. The expectations and attitudes of a parent / spectator have a
significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards ·
Other players ·
Officials ·
Managers ·
Spectators With this in mind, parents/carers and spectators are
asked to adhere to the following 1.
It
is expected that during matches, parents and spectators will provide support
and encouragement to the whole team
not just their own player. 2.
All
match day tactics and coaching from the sidelines is the sole responsibility of
the match day management team, not the spectators, as negative comments or
individual coaching from the sidelines can be very disruptive and harmful to
both individual and team development. 3.
Rockleaze
Rangers will not tolerate abuse of opposing players/managers or supporters or
match-day officials by anyone connected with the club including
parents/spectators of Rockleaze Rangers players. If you do this, you threaten
our place in any FA affiliated league we play in. 4.
Please
make yourselves aware of our policies on our website so that you can help and
encourage your child in his/her football development. 5.
If
you want to discuss any aspect of your child’s involvement with Rockleaze
Rangers please talk to your Year Group Coach. We are always very open to constructive
feedback and suggestions for improvement. 6.
Make
your Year Group Coach aware of any medical condition or injury that might be
affected by training or playing football (e.g. asthma) Breaches of
Conduct
If an individual wishes to report a breach of
conduct, they should approach the relevant Year Group Coach. Where this is
not appropriate, they should approach a member of the Executive Committee. If
a breach of conduct cannot be resolved in an informal manner, the Executive
Committee can be asked to formally consider the matter. The Executive
Committee will then take whatever action they deem to be necessary. |
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