Code
of Conduct for Players
Maclay Football Club is
fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that players and coaches associated with the club are encouraged to be open
at all times. Please share any concerns or complaints that you may have
about any aspect of the club with Gordon ALEXANDER 07963 726217 or another team manager/club official.
The club has shared FA COVID-19 directions to all current players and officials. These must be adhered to at all times.
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.
All players should:
1.
Show due respect towards Match Officials and never dispute their
decisions, before, during or after a
game.
2.
Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
3.
Encourage, support and help each other.
4.
Look after each other.
5.
Play for the team and work hard for each other.
6.
Be patient.
7.
Involve other team-mates.
8.
Win, lose or draw show good sportsmanship to the
opposing team.
9.
Always be on time for training and matches.
10.
Always
have the appropriate football kit.
11.
Treat
opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the
game.
12.
Avoid
words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
13.
Abide by
the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials.
14. Wear suitable kit for all training and
match sessions. Shin guards will be worn at all times and appropriate foot wear
suitable for the occasion must be worn.
15. Ensure you treat club equipment,
buildings and goals with respect and that club equipment is returned to the
coach at the end of each training session or match.
16. Pay membership and match fees
promptly..
All players should not:
1.
Blame others for any mistakes made.
2.
Shout at, swear, push or bully team mates
3.
Make racist, sexist, religious or any other discriminatory comments.
4.
Be abusive to or argue with any match official or opposition players and
officials (note this includes dissent and sarcasm).
5.
Behave in any way that could bring the Club into disrepute.
All players should ensure that:
1.
They wear the correct clothing for football training and matches (in all
weather conditions)
2.
They wear the correct football boots and shin pads (note that you will NOT
be allowed to play matches without shin pads).
3.
They bring water with them to drink for re-hydration.
4.
If they need to wear glasses during play, the glasses must contain
safety lenses and must be securely fastened to the head by a strap.
Behaviour that could
bring Maclay Football Club into disrepute in any way will be dealt with
severely.
It
is the duty of any team official, parent or spectator to report any player who
persistently breaches any of our codes of conduct. The issue will then be dealt with by the
Disciplinary Committee.