Code
of Conduct for Parents / Spectators. Official guide, taken from
the FA's special website (click below)
http://soccerparents.thefa.com/
PARENTS
& SPECTATORS
Parents
and spectators have a great influence on children'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 within your club it is important to reinforce the message
to parents/spectators that positive encouragement will contribute
to:
1.
Children enjoying football.
2.
A sense of personal achievement.
3.
Self-esteem.
4.
Improving the child's skills and techniques.
A
parent's/spectator's expectations and attitudes have a significant
bearing on a child's attitude towards:
1.
Other players.
2.
Officials.
3.
Managers.
4.
Spectators.
Ensure
that parents pectators within your club are always positive and
encouraging towards all of the children not just their own. Encourage
parents pectators to:
1.
Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.
2. Avoid coaching the child during the game.
3. Not shout and scream.
4. Respect the referee's decision.
5. Give attention to each of the children involved in football
not just the most talented.
6. Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
7. Ensure that parents/spectators within your club agree and adhere
to your club's Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.
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