| 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 Parents/Guardians
With young players connected with the club
Parents have a great influence on children’s
enjoyment and success in football. All children
play football because they first and foremost love
the game - it’s fun. It is important
to remember that however good a child becomes at
football within your club it is important to reinforce
the message to parents that positive encouragement
will contribute to:
• Children enjoying football.
• A sense of personal achievement.
• Self-esteem.
• Improving the child’s skills and techniques.
A parent’s expectations and attitudes have
a significant bearing on a child’s attitude
towards:
• Other players.
• Officials.
• Managers.
• Spectators.
Ensure that parents within your club are always
positive and encouraging towards all of the children
not just their own.
Encourage parents to:
• Applaud the opposition as well as your
own team.
• Avoid coaching the child during the game.
• Not to shout and scream.
• Respect the referee’s decision.
• Give attention to each of the children involved
in football not just the most talented.
• Give encouragement to everyone to participate
in football.
Ensure that parents within your club agree and
adhere to your club’s Code of Conduct and
Child Protection Policy. |
