ACTON EALING WHISTLERS FC   CODE OF CONDUCT   Attached: Section 3: Code of conduct for players Section 5: Code of conduct for parents/spectators     This document is Acton Ealing Whistlers Youth FC approved code of conduct.   CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS   3.1 Obligations towards the game   A player should 1.   Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina. 2.   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. 3.   Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters. 4.   Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting. 5.   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. 6.   Not use inappropriate language.     3.2 Obligations towards one’s own team   A player should 1.   Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win. 2.   Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.     3.3 Respect for the laws of the Game and competition rules   A player should 1.   Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules. 2.   Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally. 3.   Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.     3.4 Respect towards Opponents   A player should 1.   Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game. 2.   Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.     3.5 Respect towards the Match Officials   A player should 1.   Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest. 2.   Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official. 3.   Show due respect towards Match Officials.     3.6 Respect towards Team Officials   A player should 1.   Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code. 2.   Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.     3.7 Obligations towards the Supporters A player should: 1.   Show due respect to the interests of supporters.     5. Code of Conduct for Parents / Spectators   Parents / Spectators 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 / spectators 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 / spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:   •     Other players •     Officials •     Managers •     Spectators.     Ensure that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own. Encourage parents / spectators 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 / spectators within your club agree and adhere to your club’s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.