• Be safe.
• Be treated with dignity, sensitivity, and respect.
• Participate in football on an equal basis, appropriate to their ability and stage of development.
• Be happy, have fun and enjoy football.
• Make a complaint in an appropriate way and have it dealt with through a proper and effective complaints procedure.
• Be afforded appropriate confidentiality
• Be listen to and to be believed.
• Have a voice in the running of the club.

• Treat all mentors, (coaches, managers, club officials, referees etc.) with respect. Be committed to fair play always.
• Respect fellow team members-even when things go wrong.
• Respect opponents-be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
• Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the sport and our club into disrepute. Never cheat, use violence, verbal abuse or engage in name-calling.
• Never shout or argue with officials.
• Never bully or use bullying tactics to isolate another player.
• Never use bullying tactics to gain an unfair advantage.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player and treat each player equally, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, back round or ability.
• Always accept apologies from opponents when offered.
• Should not spread rumours or tell lies about adults or other players.
• Represent their family, club and county with pride and dignity.
• Shake hands with opponents before and after the game irrespective of result.
• Talk to the club’s children officer or parents/guardians if they have any problems Respect club property and the personal belongings of others and, that dressing rooms, equipment and facilities are not damaged in any way.
• Not use cameras, videos, camera-phone etc. in changing rooms. 
• Observe the law on drugs and use of alcohol and tobacco.

• Encourage participation and fun.
• Promote the development of skills as opposed to winning at all costs Act as a good role model
• Insist on Fair Play.
• Be realistic with expectations.
• Be aware of children's feelings
• Teach players to respect different cultures.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and encourage the players you are mentoring to do likewise.
• Treat each person equally regardless of age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, cultural background, or religion.
• Place an emphasis on learning and practising the skills of football over competition. Encourage the development of respect for opponents, match officials and other coaches.
• Be positive during coaching sessions so that participants leave with sense of well- being and achievement.
• Be generous with praise and never ridicule or shout at players for making mistakes or for losing game.
• Do not equate losing with failure and do not develop a preoccupation with medals and trophies, the level of improvement made by young players and their continued participation within the club is the best indicator of effective coaching.
• Own team selection.
• Zero tolerance on bullying.
• Never be alone in a car or dressing room with a child. 
• Never take a coaching session alone.

• Never use foul language or provocative language/gestures to their own players. Never engage in verbal or physical confrontations with opposing mentors/players. 
• Only enter the field of play with the referee’s permission
• Do not question a referee’s decision or integrity
• Encourage their players to respect and accept the judgement of match officials
• Promote the SPORT for ALL initiative.

• LEAD BY EXAMPLE
• Comply with code of conduct, ensure you get a copy.
• Ensure that your child reads and understands code of conduct.
• Respect mentors and let coaching and game related issues to the team management. 
• No parent should enter dressing rooms at any time unless required by management. 
• Respect official’s decisions and encourage children to do likewise.
• Never abuse referee under any circumstances.
• Do not enter field of play unless invited by an official in charge.
• Applaud good play from all teams, show respect to all.
• Walk away from any potential or actual confrontation and maintain dignity and discipline.
• Dug outs are for players and mentors only.
• Do not be behind goals during a game.
• Please be on time to training & games & collect on time.
• Always behave responsibly and do not seek to unfairly effect the game or player.
• Do not exert undue pressure on your child.
• Encourage your child to learn skills over winning games.
• Be realistic with expectations.
• Do not take the safety & well-being of your child for granted. 
• If you have any concerns, please contact the child welfare officer or a club official in confidence. 
• Please support our volunteers/Offer to assist coach.
• Refrain from contacting the coach unless it necessary, respect their private life. Inform the coach about illness or injury.
• Try to attend training & games
• Make sure the child has appropriate equipment/clothing & refreshments.
• Encourage Fair Play.
• Be positive or be quiet, negative comments are counterproductive.
• Be prepared to be asked to leave by officials or club personnel if behaviour is contrary to the definition of FAIR PLAY.

• Respect the rights, dignity & worth of every player & treat each player equally regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, background & ability. Encourage the development of respect for opponents, selectors, & other coaches.
• Avoid criticism of match officials.
• Display leadership & good example particularly when dealing with underage members.
• Never bully or use bullying tactics to isolate another player.
• Respect fellow team members-even when things go wrong.
• Respect opponents-be humble in victory & gracious in defeat.
• Be generous with praise & never ridicule or shout at players making mistakes or losing a game.
• Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the sport & our club into disrepute. Accept apologise from opponents when offered.
• Represent their family & club with pride & dignity.
• Shake hands with opponents after a game irrespective of the result.
• Adhere to proper standards of behaviour & the clubs code of conduct when travelling to away events.
• Let the manager/coach know when they are unavailable for training & competition
• Respect Club property & the personal belongings of others.
• Have their club membership paid on time.
• Should observe the law in relation to illegal drugs & the use of alcohol & tobacco.
• Should not spread rumours, or tell lies about officials or trainers
• Should not use cameras, video, camera-phones etc in changing rooms.

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