Codes of Conduct 5 of 9

5. Spectators


Parents / 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:

Children enjoying football

A sense of personal achievement

Self-esteem

Improving the child’s skills and techniques

Ensure that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.

Encourage Parents / Spectators to:

Applaud the opposition as well as your own team

Avoid coaching the child during the game

Not to shout and scream

Respect the referee’s decision

Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented

Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football

Ensure that parents / spectators within your club agree and adhere to your club’s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.