Codes of Conduct

The W.A.S.P.S. and The Woking Primary Schools

Football Association Codes of Conduct for Sporting Events.

 

Introduction

Code of Conduct for Parents/Spectators

Code of Conduct for Players

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Introduction

All those involved with sport at every level, whether as a player, match official, coach, or administrator, have a responsibility above and beyond compliance with the law to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the sport being done is, and remains, high. This code applies to all those involved in any organised WASPs and Woking Primary Football Association (WPSFA) event.

 

Community

Sport, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. WASPs and the WPSFA will take into account community feeling when making decisions.

 

Equality 

WASPs and the WPSFA  are opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.

 

 

Participants

WASPs and the WPSFA recognise the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the sports they do. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators, supporters and parents. WASPs and WPSFA  are committed to appropriate consultation.

  

Young People

WASPs and the WPSFA acknowledge the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.

 

 

Propreity

WASPs and the WPSFA acknowledge that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the organisations, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.

 

Trust and Respect

WASPs and the WPSFA will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.

 

Violence 

 

WASPs and the WPSFA reject the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the sport done.

 

 

Fairness

  

WASPs and the WPSFA are committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the sport done.

  

Integrity and Fair Play

WASPs and the WPSFA are committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play in all the sports they do.

 

 

 

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Code of Conduct for Parents / Spectators

 

Parents/Spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in sport. All children play sport because they first and foremost love the game – it’s fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at the sport they do it is important for parents/spectators to maintain a positive encouragement as this will contribute to:

• The Child enjoying sport.
•  A sense of personal achievement by the child.
•  Higher Self-esteem in the child.
•  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.
• Teachers

   

 

Parents/Spectators at WASPs and WPSFA events should always be positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own. Parents / Spectators should:

• Applaud the opposition as well as their own team.
• Avoid coaching the child during the game.
•  Not shout and scream.
•  Respect the referee’s, umpire's and official's decisions.
•  Give attention to each of the children involved in the sport not just the most talented.
•  Give encouragement to everyone who participate in the sporting event.

   

 

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Code of Conduct for Players

Players are the most important people in sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of any sport. But not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important. This Code focuses on players involved in WASPs and the WPSFA sporting events.

 

Obligations towards the game

 

A player should:

 

• Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.

   

• Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during the sporting event, even if his / her team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
•  Set a positive example for others, particularly younger players and supporters.
•  Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
•  Always have regard for the best interests of the sport, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the sport and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the sport.
•  Not use inappropriate language.

   

Obligations towards one’s own team

 

A player should:

 

• Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his / her own team win.
•  Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his / her commitment to the team winning.

   

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules

 

A player should:

 

• Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the sport, and the competition rules.
•  Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
•  Resist any temptation to use unauthorised techniques.

   

Respect towards Opponents

 

A player should:

 

• Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
•  Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

   

Respect towards the Match Officials

 

A player should:

• Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
•  Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
•  Show due respect towards Match Officials.

   

Respect towards Team Officials

 

A player should:

 

• Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
•  Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

   

Obligations towards the Supporters

 

A player should:

 

• Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

   

 

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