Codes of Conduct

The Club will maintain and regularly review Codes of Conduct for:
1.     Coaches
2.     Players
3.     Parents Spectators and Officials
Failure to follow Team Rules, and abide by the Codes of Conduct via a Player, Coach or Parent Agreement, may result in appropriate discipline being taken (including reduced playing time). For severe and uncorrected problems, players or parents could be asked to leave the team.

Coaches

Coaches of Rotherham Town JFC will follow the F.A Coaches Association Code of Conduct.

Coaches will respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
Coaches will place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
Coaches will endeavour to adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
Coaches will develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
Coaches will not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Coaches will encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Coaches will ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with players and parents exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
Coaches will cooperate fully with other specialists (e.g. doctors, physiotherapists other coaches) in the best interests of the player.
Coaches will always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations.
It is recognised that players need to play regularly to improve their performance. In accordance with its philosophy on enjoyment and non-discrimination, coaches will endeavour to ensure all players get an opportunity to play in matches on a regular basis.
Coaches will consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Coaches will not tolerate inappropriate language.

Parents and Spectators

Parents and Spectators should ensure that :

Children continue to enjoy their football
Have a sense of achievement
A child’s self-esteem is maintained.

All communications to any child or team mates should be general and positive Please avoid giving coaching instructions or criticizing your child.
Parents and Spectators will respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
During the games, parents are expected to show courtesy to opponents and to referees. The decision of the referee is binding and he/she should be shown respect at ALL times.
Parents and spectators should respect the decision of the referee. Referees are an integral part of the game and without them there would be no game!
Parents and spectators should applaud the opposition as well as their own team.
Parents and spectators will show courtesy towards team officials of both teams.
Fines incurred on the Club by the league for bad behaviour of parents will be the responsibility of the offender. Failure to accept this responsibility could lead to expulsion from the Club.

Players.

Players are expected to show positive attitudes, and to follow directions given by managers...
Players must show courtesy towards team mates at all times. Name-calling, teasing, criticizing or other acts designed to hurt feelings or cause injury will not be tolerated.
During games, players are expected to show courtesy to opponents and to referees. The decision of the referee is binding and he/she should be shown respect at ALL times.
Players will show the same courtesy towards the team officials of opponents.
Players will strive to give maximum effort for the best possible performance during a game.
Players will make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
Players will not use inappropriate language.
Players will know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
Players will abide by the instructions of their coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
Fines incurred on the Club by the League for bad behavior of players not being directly supervised by the manager or other club officials will be the responsibility of the offender. Failure to accept responsibility for this could lead to expulsion from the Club.
It is appreciated if players call the manager if they will miss practice.
Players/Parents must advise the manager as soon as possible if the player will be unable to make a game.

Safety Guidelines for Managers, Volunteers and Parents

Goalpost Safety Guidelines

Safety is always of paramount importance and everyone in football must play their part to prevent untoward incidents occurring.
For safety reasons goalposts of any size (including those which are portable and not installed permanently at a pitch or practice field) must always be anchored securely to the ground.

Portable goal posts must be secured by the use of chain anchors or appropriate anchor weights to prevent them from toppling forward.
It is essential that under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb, swing on or play with the structures of the goalposts.
Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goalposts may topple over.

Regular inspections of goal posts should be carried out to check that they are kept properly maintained.
Portable goal posts should not be left in place after use. They should be dismantled and removed to a place of secure storage.
It is strongly recommended that nets should only be secured by plastic hooks or tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks should if possible be removed and replaced. New goalposts should not be purchased if they include metal cup hooks which cannot be replaced.
Goalposts which are home-made or which have been altered from their original size or construction should not be used. These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries.

Guidelines to prevent toppling:

Follow manufacturer's guidelines in assembling goalposts.
Before use, adults should:

Ensure each goal is anchored securely in its place exert a significant downward force on the cross bar
Exert a significant backward force on both upright posts
Exert a significant forward force on both upright posts.
These must be repeated until it is established that the structure is secure. If not, alternative goals/pitches must be used.

Remember to use all equipment, not just goalposts, safely at all times.