Obligations towards the Game
The team official should
1. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2. Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
3. Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
5. Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
6. Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
7. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the Team
The team official should
1. Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted means.
2. Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
3. Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
4. Promote ethical principles.
5. Show due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.

Obligations towards the Supporters
The team official should
1. Show due respect for the interests of supporters.

Respect towards the Match Officials
A team official should
1. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3.Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Code of Conduct for Parents / 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.

A parent’s / spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:
·Other players.
·Officials.
·Managers.
·Spectators.
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.