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CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS, COACHES AND PARENTS
(For those interested and particularly for those
who are not!!)
These codes reflect the policy
of the Junior Soccer Association of Western Australia,
for the conduct of Junior Soccer throughout the
State. They are intended to provide guidance to
all those persons who are associated with Junior
Soccer players and in particular those responsible
for directing their activities.
The codes are not an exclusive
statement for the conduct of Junior Soccer. They
are a statement of ethics which should underlay
more detailed policies and such matters as skill
acquisition, modified games and the structure
of the competitions.
If adopted, the codes will ensure
that young people develop good sporting behaviours
and have an enjoyable experience of sport, which
will encourage them to remain involved in any
capacity throughout their lives.
The aims of the Codes of Conduct
are to make the game of Junior Soccer more attractive,
healthy and a worthwhile activity for children.
PARENTS:
- Remember that children participate in sport
for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage your child to participate, do not
force them.
- Focus on the child's efforts and performance
rather than winning or losing.
- Encourage children always to play according
to the rules and to settle disagreements without
resorting to hostility or violence.
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making
a mistake or losing a competition.
- Remember that children learn best by example.
Appreciate good performances and skill ful plays
by all participants.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal an physical
abuse from sporting activities.
- Respect official's decisions and teach children
to do likewise.
- Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials
and administrators. Without them, your child
could not participate.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every
young person regardless of their gender, ability,
cultural background or religion.
COACHES:
- Children participate for fun and enjoyment
and winning is only part of their motivation.
Never ridicule or yell at players for making
mistakes or losing a competition.
- Make a commitment to providing a quality service
to your players by adhering to the following:
- Ensure that all players are treated fairly
and equally, avoid over playing talented players,
all players deserve equal playing and training
time regardless of their ability.
- Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism
to all involved with soccer - this includes
but is not limited to officials, opponents,
coaches, administrators, parents, spectators
and the media.
Encourage your athletes to display the same
qualities.
- Coaches must always promote the positive aspects
of the game and reinforce to your players that
the rules of the game are mutual agreements
which no-one should evade or break.
- Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep
up to date with the latest coaching practices
and principles of growth and development of
young people.
- Ensure that coaching or training activities
take place in a safe environment and are appropriate
for the age, maturity, experience and ability
of the players.
- Show concern and caution towards sick or injured
players.
follow professional advice in regards to players
recommencing training or games
PLAYERS:
- Junior players play soccer for fun and enjoyment
and winning is only a secondary part of playing.
- Play to the rules of the game which have been
drawn up by mutual agreements, no-one should
break or evade them. Ensure that you are never
sent off.
- Respect your opponents, club officials and
match officials because without them you may
not be able to participate in a sport you enjoy
playing.
- Thank the opposition players, referees and
coaches at the end of each game by gathering
in the centre of the field to shake hands and
thank them for the game.
- Soccer is a team game. Encourage your own
team mates as every player makes mistakes and
has his "off days".
- Never abuse anyone or swear in frustration
on or off the field of play
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