Fair Play is essential
for the successful promotion and development of
and involvement in sport. The objective of Fair
Play is to foster a sporting spirit, as well as
the sporting behaviour of coaches, players, team
officials and spectators, thereby increasing the
enjoyment of all those involved in the game.
Code of Conduct for Team
Officials
This Code applies to all team/club officials (although
some items may not apply to all officials).
3.1
Obligations towards the Game
The team official should:
3.1.1
Set a positive example for others, particularly
young players and supporters.
3.1.2
Promote and develop their own team having regard
to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation
of the national game.
3.1.3
Share knowledge and experience when invited to do
so, taking into account the interest of the body
that has requested this rather than personal interests.
3.1.4
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
3.1.5
Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved
in the game.
3.1.6
Always have regard for the best interests of the
game, including where publicly expressing an opinion
of the game and any particular aspect of it, including
others involved in the game.
3.1.7
Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
3.2
Obligations towards the Team
The team official should;
3.2.1
Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical
and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain
the best results for the team, using all permitted
means.
3.2.2
Give priority to the interests of the team over
individual interests.
3.2.3
Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including
banned substances and techniques.
3.2.4
Promote ethical principles.
3.2.5
Show due respect for the interests of the players,
coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.
3.3
Obligations towards the Supporters
The team official should:
3.3.1
Show due respect for the interests of supporters.
3.4
Respect towards the Match Officials
A team official should:
3.4.1
Accept the decisions of the Match Official without
protest.
3.4.2
Avoid words or actions that may mislead a Match
Official.
3.4.3
Show due respect towards Match Officials. |