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 Players
Players are the most important people in the sport.
Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is
the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning
at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all
others in the game is fundamentally important.
This Code focuses on players involved in top-class
football. Nevertheless, the key concepts in the
Code are valid for players at all levels.
2.1
Obligations towards the game
A player should:
2.1.1
Make every effort to develop their own sporting
abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics
and stamina.
2.1.2
Make every effort to lead a healthy lifestyle which
will include an appropriate diet and an avoidance
of recreational or performance enhancing drugs.
2.1.3
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible
performance during a game, even if his team is in
a position where the desired result has already
been achieved.
2.1.4
Set a positive example for others, particularly
young players and supporters.
2.1.5
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
2.1.6
Always have regard for the best interests of the
game, including where publicly expressing an opinion
on the game and any particular aspect of it, including
others involved in the game.
2.1.7
Not use inappropriate language.
2.2
Obligations towards one’s own team
A player should:
2.2.1
Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and
the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
2.2.2
Resist any influence that might, or might be seen
to, bring into question his commitment to the team
winning.
2.3 Respect for the Laws of the
Game and competition rules
A player should:
2.3.1
Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of
the game, and the competition rules.
2.3.2
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat with
an equal measure of dignity.
2.3.3
Resist any temptation to take banned substances
or use banned techniques.
2.4
Respect towards Opponents
A player should:
2.4.1
Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective
of the result of the game.
2.4.2
Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid
violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
2.5
Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should:
2.5.1
Accept the decision of the Match Official without
protest.
2.5.2
Avoid words or actions that may mislead a Match
Official.
2.5.3
Show due respect towards Match Officials.
2.6
Respect towards Team Officials
A player should:
2.6.1
Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team
Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit
of this Code.
2.6.2
Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the
opposition.
2.7
Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should:
2.7.1
Show due respect to the interests of supporters. |