The following info is an actual "Code Of Conduct" for a small football club somewhere in the UK. If only players and fans alike from professional clubs adhered to this code....what a boring game football would be. Discuss. (rulez) We obviously want members of our Club to enjoy themselves at matches, however, the actions of a few can often spoil things for the many. We believe this 'Code of Conduct' represents a sensible guide to behaviour, which any 'fair minded' person should be happy to follow. Players Fair play is expected at all times Do not become involved in disputes, or use foul or abusive language, with officials, players (of either team), or spectators DO allow the Referee to deal with any controversial incidents in the game, & do not retaliate against opponents Do not applaud cautions, dismissals, or the errors of opponents DO learn to win or lose with dignity Remember that teamwork, effort, & enjoyment are as important as winning AT ALL TIMES REMEMBER: you are representing our Club and the League, & you should act accordingly Spectators, Parents & Club Officials Remember your actions influence the mood of the players & the game Do not abuse match officials, however much you disagree with their decisions Do encourage all players & applaud their efforts Do not ridicule opponents for their mistakes Do not applaud foul play & do not incite our players to commit fouls Do not use foul or abusive language to players or other spectators Do not use physical violence or threaten anyone You must not enter the field of play during a game, unless asked to do so by a match official Remember you too are subject to the laws of the game. Your actions could lead to you being cautioned, reported, sent away from the ground, and suspended from attending matches, whilst your team can also be fined, suspended, or expelled from the League AT ALL TIMES REMEMBER: you are a representative of our Club, & you should act accordingly We will not tolerate anyone who discriminates on the basis of sex, age, race, disability, nationality, class, sexual orientation, religion, or other beliefs. We reserve the right to ban forthwith from our club anyone proven to be using, buying, or selling any illegal substance ANY PERSON WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE CLUB MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, BRINGS THE CLUB INTO DISREPUTE, WILL BE SUBJECT TO SWIFT AND APPROPRIATE SANCTION FROM THE COMMITTEE ALL SERIOUS BREACHES OF OUR CLUBS ‘CODE OF CONDUCT’ WILL BE INVESTIGATED & ADDRESSED BY A ‘DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE’ WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE INCIDENT, WHOSE DECISION WILL BE FINAL
If I can just pick up on a couple of points Remember that teamwork, effort, & enjoyment are as important as winning </p> ??? - err I dont think thats true</p> but more contraversially</p> DO allow the Referee to deal with any controversial incidents in the game</p> I give you Mr D'urso and Mr Morgan </p> </p> I guess I am not a fair minded person</p> </p> Oh and from a spectator point of view - ridiculing opposition mistakes is great fun - I fully intend to carry on </p> I also only encourage half the players for some reason </p>
It probably is a "Junior" club but it is from these roots that bad behaviour is born, both as a player and a spectator.
