Parents and Spectators Code of Conduct

To ensure that all children have a happy and safe time at the Club, all parents and spectators are requested to follow the Codes of Conduct set out below.

Parents and spectators have a great influence on a child's enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - it's fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football, parents and spectators have a very important role to play and that their positive encouragement will contribute to:

• Children enjoying the game.
• A sense of personal achievement.
• Self-esteem.
• Improving the child's skills and techniques.

Parents and spectator's expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:

• Other players.
• Officials.
• Managers.
• Spectators.

Wilmslow Sports JFC expect that parents and spectators within the Club are always positive, giving encouragement towards ALL of the children, not just their own. Wilmslow Sports encourage parents and spectators to:

• Applaud the opposition as well as our own team.
• Avoid coaching the child during the game, that is the managers job
• Not to shout and scream.
• Respect the referee's decision at all times.
• Give attention to each of the children involved in the team not just the most talented
• Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
• Respect the residents and the local area at all venues home and away. Be especially careful that cars are parked considerately and that players do not leave mud from their boots on pavements. Remember to remove any litter from the side of the pitch and surrounding areas.

The Parents and Spectators Top Ten

1. Encourage participation but do not force it.

2. Teach that honest effort is the victory, not the winning.

3. Encourage children to play by the rules.

4. Never ridicule mistakes or losses.

5. Remember, involvement is for their enjoyment, not yours.

6. Remember, children learn best by example. Applaud both teams.

7. Recognise positively the contribution of voluntary officials.

8. Never publicly disagree with officials. Raise issues privately.

9. Support all efforts to remove verbal, racial, and physical abuse from the game.

10. Support your club officials to foster high standards of behaviour for your Club and your League.