Welcome to Hale United Football Club

Code of Conduct

This policy has been developed in order to maintain high standards and to allow the players and their team mates to enjoy themselves as much as possible. The code of conduct also extends to include the behaviour of the coaching and management staff and parents.

It is expected that all members of the club observe these rules.

A. PLAYERS

• Be Punctual

• Wear shin pads

• Bring a drink and snack to training and matches

• Bring waterproof clothing just in case

• Take all your belongings home with you

• Take all your rubbish home with you or put it in bin

• Do not swear

• Do not bully

• Do not repeatedly fool around

• Do not argue with referees

• Do listen to your coach/manager

• Do shake hands with opponents at the end of matches

• Do try your best

• Do enjoy yourself

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B. PARENTS & SPECTATORS

• Do remember that the club is responsible for your behaviour

• Parents/guardians should set a good example to the children

• Do not encroach on to the pitch

• Do not coach the team but leave it to the coach/manager

• Do encourage the team

• Do not question the referee’s decision

• Do feel free to help in training and on match days

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C. COACH/MANAGER

• Be punctual

• Do create a good atmosphere/learning environment

• Do be approachable

• Do encourage fair play and good behaviour – discourage foul play

• Be organised

• Be enthusiastic

• Do abide by the laws of the game

• Do observe and know your players

• Do shake hands with opposition manager and officials

• Do try at all times to develop your players as people and not just footballers

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