Team Officials - code of conduct
This Code applies to all Team/Club Officials (although some items may not apply to all Officials).
Obligations towards the game:
the team official should…
Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters
Promote and develop his own Team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game
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
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship
Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game
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
Not use or tolerate inappropriate language
Obligations towards the team:
the team official should…
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
Give priority to the interests of the Team over individual interests
Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques
Promote ethical principles
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…
Show due respect for the interests of supporters
Respect towards match officials:
the team official should…
Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official
Show due respect towards Match Officials