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 realise that positive encouragement will contribute to:
Children enjoying football.
A sense of personal achievement.
Self-esteem.
Improving the child’s skills and techniques.
You can help by:
- Applauding the opposition as well as your own team.
- Avoiding coaching the child during the game.
- Not shouting and screaming.
- Respecting the referee’s decision.
- Giving attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented, or your own.
- Giving encouragement to everyone to participate in football.