Code of Conduct
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Riverside United JFC Code of Conduct
(a) Coaches/Team Officials
(i) Coaches/Team Officials must respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
(ii) Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
(iii) Coaches will adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
(iv) Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
(v) Coaches/Team Officials must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
(vi) Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
(vii) Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
(viii) Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and where appropriate, parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coaches.
(ix) Coaches must cooperate fully with other specialists (eg. other coaches, officials, scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interest of the player.
(x) Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (eg. 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.
(xi) Coaches/Team Officials must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
(xii) Coaches/Team Officials must not tolerate or use bad language.
(b) Players
(i) A player should make every effort to develop his own sporting ability in all areas of the game.
(ii) Players should give maximum effort and strive for the best performance at all times.
(iii) Players should always try to set a positive example to others.
(iv) Players should refrain from using all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
(v) Players should not use foul or abusive (racially or otherwise) language to members of his own team, opponents, match officials, managers or supporter.
(vi) Players should make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his/her team to win.
(vii) Players should know and abide by the Laws, Rules and spirit of the game.
(viii) Players should always accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally.
(ix) Players should resist any temptations to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
(x) Players should treat opponents with respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
(xi) Players should avoid using violence and refrain from rough play and help injured opponents.
(xii) Players should always accept the decisions of Match Officials without protest and show them due respect at all times.
(xiii) Players should always abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials.
(xiv) Players should show due respect towards the Team Officials and supporters of the opposition.
(c) Parents/Supporters
(i) Parents/Supporters should always try and set a positive example whilst they are attending Club activity, and refrain from displaying poor behaviour or using foul or abusive language.
(ii) Parents/Supporters should be positive in their encouragement at all times, and applaud the opposition as well as their own team.
(iii) Parents/Supporters should show due respect to Match Officials at all times.
(iv) Parents/Supporters should avoid coaching from the touchline.
(v) Parents/Supporters should keep a safe distance away from the touchline and avoid entering the pitch even if their child is injured.