Riverside CSC is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members. Members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with the club management committee.

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. Parents have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football. Children play football because they first and foremost love the game – it’s FUN. Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop and learn. We want them to win but not at all costs. Play your part by supporting your child and observe the Code of Conduct at all times.

I will:

Remember that children play for FUN
Applaud effort and good play
Always respect the match officials’ decisions
Remain outside the field of play or within the Designated Spectators’ Areas
Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
Encourage your child, and others, or be quiet. Praise effort and performance, not results
Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and officials
Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
Parents must develop an appropriate supportive relationship with both the coach and their child based on mutual trust and respect
Support the coach’s decisions and discuss any concerns directly with the coach.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code of conduct, action may be taken by the club, league or National Association. I may be:

Issued with a verbal warning from a club or league official
Require to meet with the club, league or National Association Welfare Officer
Required to meet with the club committee
Obliged to leave the match venue by the club
Requested by the club not to attend future games
Suspended or have my club membership removed
Required to leave the club along with any dependants.

PLAYER CONSENT

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. As a player, you have a big part to play. Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is essential. That’s why Riverside Community Sports Club are asking every player to follow a Code of Conduct to Honour Our Game.

When playing football, I will:

Always work hard to learn and improve and play to the best of my ability
Play fairly with sportsmanship and respect to Honour Our Game
Respect my team-mates, opposition, officials and self
Play by the rules and always respect the referee
Value your opposition by playing hard and fair
Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
Lead by example both on and off the pitch
Listen and respond to what my coach tells me
Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code of Conduct, actions may be taken by my club, league or National Association. I may:

Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee, coach or team manager
Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
Be dropped or substituted
Be suspended from training
Be required to leave the club.