Players are the most important people in football. Fair play and respect for all others
involved in the game is vitally important.
Obligations to the game:
- Make every effort to develop their own skill, techniques, tactics and stamina,
- Give maximum effort and strive for their performance at all times - even if
their team is in a position where the result has already been decided,
- Set a positive example for all others in their team and the club.
- Avoid gamesmanship and time wasting,
- Always show regard for the game,
- Never use foul/abusive language or threatening behaviour/violence.
Obligations to their own team:
- Make every effort to show fair play and keep within the laws of the game,
- Resist any influence which might question their commitment to their own team.
Laws of the game:
- Know and abide by the laws of the game of football,
- Accept success and failure equally,
- Never take performance-enhancing drugs.
Respect towards Opponents:
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Treat opponents with respect at all times,
Safeguard the fitness of opponents by avoiding violence/foul play at all times,
Help injured opponents when required,
Show respect towards all opposition Managers, Coaches, Parents/Spectators.
Respecting Match Officials:
- Accept all decisions made by the match officials without protest,
- Avoid confrontation with match officials at all times,
- Show respect towards match officials.
Bide by the instructions given to them by the Manager/Coach or any Club Official, provided
they do not contradict the spirit of the game or any codes of conduct.
Show respect at all times to supporters of both teams.
Studley Juniors FC – Code of Conduct for Players 2016/17 Season