Player's Code of Conduct
- Play for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach.
- Play by the rules.
- Never argue with the referee's decisions.
- Let your coach ask any necessary questions.
- Control your temper - no mouthing off.
- Work hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit and so will your own.
- Be a good sport. Cheer all good plays, whether it be your team's or your opponents'.
- Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
- Don't interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.
- Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
- Co-operate with your coach, teammates and opponents because without them you don't have a game.
Parent's Code of Conduct
- Do not force a child to participate in soccer if she is not interested.
- Remember children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage your child to always play by the rules.
- Teach your child that best effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without disappointment.
- Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship.
- Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game.
- Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by your team and by players of the opposing team.
Spectator's Code of Conduct
- Remember that children play organized sports for their own fun. They are not miniature pro athletes.
- Be on your best behaviour. Don't use profane language or harass players, coaches or officials.
- Applaud good plays by your own team and the visiting team.
- Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them, there would be no games.
- Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition.
- Condemn the use of violence in all forms.
- Respect the referees' decisions.
- Do not offer money or other incentives to win or score a goal. The goal is teamwork.
- Encourage players always to play according to the rules.
Coach's Code of Conduct
- Be reasonable in your demands on the young players' time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember that they have other interests.
- Teach your players that rules of the game should never be broken.
- Remember that children play for the fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part of it.
- Never ridicule or yell at the children for making mistakes or losing a competition.
- The scheduling and length of practice times and competitions should take into consideration the maturity level of the children.
- Develop team respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
