Code Of Conduct – Manchester Habesha FC

MANCHESTER HABESHA FC CODE OF CONDUCT

Always play to the best of my ability and for the benefit of my team
Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or waste time
Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee and my coach/manager
Play by the rules, as directed by the referee or coach in training
Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
Understand that a coach has to do what is best for the team and not one individual player
Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club

Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager
Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
Be dropped or substituted
Be suspended from training
Be required to leave the club

We all share a responsibility to set a good example and provide a positive environment where children can enjoy and learn the game.

I Will:

Drop off and pick up my child from training on time
Take full responsibility for my child in case of emergencies on and off the pitch
Remember that children play for fun
Applaud effort and good play, not just success
Respect the referee’s decisions, even when I disagree
Appreciate good play from both teams
Remain behind the touchline and within the designated spectator area
Allow the coach to do their job and not confuse players by giving instructions
Encourage players to respect opponents, referees and match officials
Support positively and offer encouragement, not criticism
Never engage in or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour

Use my position to set a positive example for young people
Show respect to everyone involved in the game, including match officials, players, coaches and spectators
Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
Promote fair play and high standards of behaviour
Respect match officials’ decisions
Never enter the field of play without permission
Never engage in or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
Be gracious in both victory and defeat

Put the wellbeing, safety and enjoyment of players above winning
Never engage in or tolerate bullying of any kind
Encourage players to take responsibility for their behaviour and performance
Ensure all activities are appropriate for the player’s age, ability and maturity
Cooperate fully with others involved in football for the player’s best interests

Be honest and completely impartial at all times
Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently
Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner
Deal with violence, aggression, unsporting behaviour and misconduct appropriately
Never tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
Support fellow match officials at all times
Promote good behaviour and respect from players and team officials
Communicate clearly and encourage fair play
Respond calmly and confidently to appropriate requests for clarification
Prepare physically and mentally for each match
Complete and submit accurate reports within required time limits

Adhere to the Laws of the Game
Display and promote high standards of behaviour
Promote fair play
Respect match officials’ decisions at all times
Never publicly criticise match officials
Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassment
Speak respectfully to team-mates, opponents and coaches
Accept that everyone makes mistakes
Win or lose with dignity and shake hands with opponents and referees after matches