Bassingbourn Youth Football Club

CODE OF CONDUCT

This code of conduct is applicable to everyone involved in the club, whether as a player,

match official, coach, spectator etc. Everyone has a responsibility, above and beyond

compliance with the law, to act accordingly to the highest standards of integrity, and to

ensure that the reputation of the club and the game of football is, and remains, high.

Community

Football, at all levels, is a vital part of community. The club will use its best endeavours to

take into account community feelings when making decisions.

Equality

The club is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in

whatever form, from being expressed.

Participants

The club recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the

game. This includes those who play, coach, help, officiate, administrate or support. The club

is therefore committed to appropriate consultation.

Young People

The club acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a

positive example.

Propriety

The club has set high standards of financial and administrative behaviour, and will not

tolerate corruption or improper practises.

Trust and Respect

The club will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game,

whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.

Violence

The club rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game whether

physical or verbal or other.

Fairness

The club is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.

Integrity and Fair Play

The club is committed to the principle to win consistent with Fair Play.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES

Managers, assistants, helpers, officials or anyone involved with coaching at the club (herein

known as coaches) are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics

and their attitude directly effects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches

are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct.

Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices of actions,

as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications.

It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not intended

to conflict with that. However, this code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a

win-at-all-costs attitude.

Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people. The

health , safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a first priority, before the

achievement or the reputation of the club.

Set out below is the Club Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the

National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches) which forms

the benchmark for all involved in coaching:

1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat

each equally within the context of the sport.

2. Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other

considerations, including the development performance.

3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.

4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on

mutual trust and respect.

5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own

behaviour and performance.

7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the

age, maturity, experience and ability of players.

8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parents)

exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.

9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. coaches, officials, sports

scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interest of every player.

10. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never

condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of

the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or

techniques.

11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance

12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate behaviour or language.

13. Coaches must carry emergency contact details and first aid for all club members in their

charge.

14. Coaches must have signed the Coaches Code of Practice form prepared by the Child

Protection Officer before commencing duties.

15. Coaches should have all completed and passed an appropriate FA Coaching certificate

to their duties.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for a 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.

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 younger players and supporters.

4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.

5. Always have regards for the best interests of the game, including where publicity

expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved

in the game.

6. Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the club - A player should:

1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his team

win.

2. Resist any influence which might, or might not be sent , bring into question his

commitment to the team winning.

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.

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 help injured opponents.

Respect towards match officials - A player should:

1. Accept the decision of the match official without protect

2. Avoid words or actions, which may mislead a match official

3. Show respect towards match officials.

Respect towards the club team officials - A player should

1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and team Officials, provided they do not

contradict the spirit of the code.

2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the supporters - A player should:

1. Show due respect to the interests of supporters (from both teams)

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS & SPECTATORS

Parents / Spectators have a great influence on childrens enjoyment and success in football.

People play football because they first and foremost love the game - its fun. It is important

to remember that however good a player becomes at football within the club, it is important

to reinforce to parents & spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:

- players enjoying football

- a sense of personal achievement

- self-esteem

- improving the players skills and techniques.

Parents & Spectators recognise that neither the clubs executive committee nor any club

officials are in loco parentis during training sessions or matches, either home away. Parents

of U18s must be in attendance or must make arrangements for their child to be

superintended at all times. In particular the club cannot be responsible for taking children to

away matches of returning them home.

A parents / spectators expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a players

attitude towards:

- other players

- officials

- managers

- spectators

Parents & Spectators with the club should always be positive and encouraging towards all of

the players not just their own.

Parents/spectators are encouraged:

- to applaud the opposition as well as our own teams

- to avoid coaching players during the game

- to avoid shouting and screaming

- to respect the referees decision

We pledge to give attention to each of the players involved not just the most talented.

We will ensure that parents & spectators within the club agree and adhere to the club code

of conduct and Child Protection Policy.

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BYFC Disciplinary Procedures

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