Parents and Guardians Code of Conduct
1. Foster enthusiastic participation; do not force an unwilling child to play.
2. Educate your child always to play by the Laws of the game.
3. Instil in your child the value and enjoyment of good coaching.
4. Acknowledge the value and importance of volunteer coaches and referees.
5. Recognise that children play for their own fun.
6. Emphasis respect for referees.
7. Encourage children, never ridicule & applaud good play by all, lead by example.
8. Respect the decisions of the coaches and committee
9. Teach children that honest effort is as good as victory.
10. Condemn bad behaviour and bad language.
11. Do not continually shout at children just occasionally ‘for’ them.
12. Where appropriate, take turn to supervise changing rooms and assist coaches.
13. Be involved in club activities.
14. Share your expertise with the club.
15. Share your concerns if you have them via the appropriate channels i.e in private to committee members.
16. The head coach will involve parents and guardians wherever possible whilst ensuring technical issues are under the designated qualified coach’s control and that players are clear that the coach’s authority has priority on the playing and training ground.
17. Do not enter the field of play during a fixture or at half time unless specifically invited by the coach or manager.
Revised By: Tristan Chatfield
Checked By: Phil Spencer
Revision Date: 06/10/2026
Revision No3