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.

Obligations towards the game.

A player should:-

Make every effort to develop his own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique. tactics and stamina.

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.

Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

Avoid all forms of gamesmanship- and time-wasting.

Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it. including others involved with the game.

Obligations towards one's own team.

A player should:-

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

Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to. bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules.

A player should:-

Abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game.

Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.

Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents.

A player should:-

Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.

Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.  

Respect towards the Match Officials.

A player should:-

Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.

Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.

Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials.

A player should:-

Abide by the instructions of his coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.

Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters.

A player should:-

Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

The Parents Code

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 - ITS FUN.

It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football positive encouragement will contribute to:-

Children enjoying football

A sense of personal achievement

Self-esteem

Improving the child's skills and techniques

How Parents/Spectators should conduct themselves

Parents/spectators should appreciate good football by applauding both teams and always maintain the very high reputation that Junior Football has earned for its appreciation of good play by both teams.

Although Parents/spectators are not playing they should remember to act in a sporting manner as their son's club's reputation will be judged by their behavior. All parents/ spectators should view the game from the touch lines and not from behind the goal. Goal-keepers should not feel intimidated in any way.

Parents/spectators should always remember that the referee and manager are giving up their own free time to ensure that boys in our club are able to participate in competitive football.

Parents/spectators should always respect the referees decisions.

Parents/spectators from opposing teams must never argue with each other. Do not shout and scream at any player/spectator/official. The main aim is to ENJOY THE GAME.

Parents/spectators must not "coach" from the side of the pitch. The players will be given instructions by their team manager/coach and if parents/spectators are instructing players to do something different then the players will only become confused and their performance will suffer.

Parents/spectators should support their children but also encourage other players on both sides.

Parents/spectators should appreciate the efforts of everyone involved: whether your team WINS, LOSES OR DRAWS.