 Codes of Conduct.
Fundamental Objectives:
Worthing Rebels Football Club is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of behaviour & anyone involved with the Club in any capacity must play their part in enhancing the Club's reputation within both the football fraternity & wider local community.
Integrity , equality , fair play & mutual respect will be our watch words & the establishment of strict Codes of Conduct to be published & applied to all participants will ensure that our objectives are achieved & , where possible , exceeded.
Unsporting behaviour , violence (both physical & verbal) , discrimination & a lack of respect for colleagues , officials or opponents will not be tolerated.
The Club Committee & Management Team must , at all times , set an excellent example to all members & their families.
Where it is proven that an individual or individuals has/have failed to meet the standards of conduct demanded the Club Committee will not hesitate to use their authority to permanently expel the offender(s) from the Club.
Whilst it is accepted that the very essence of our sport involves competition this must at all times be
underpinned by the values stated above.Participation , good sportsmansip & enjoyment must be our priority as we have a duty of responsibility to our national sport.
In order to ensure that the above high level objectives are achieved the Club have developed a specific Code of Conduct for each of their key sections copies of which will be distributed annually to all members.
Code of Conduct for Coaches
•To respect the rights , dignity & worth of each & every person & treat each equally within the context of the sport.
•To ensure the well being & safety of all players.This must be placed above all other considerations including the development of individual or collective performance.
•To adhere to all guidelines laid down by the sport's governing bodies.
•To develop an appropriate relationship with each player based on mutual trust & respect.
•To avoid exerting undue physical or mental pressure/influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
•To encourage players of all ages to accept responsibility for their own behaviour & performance.
•To ensure that the activities promoted are appropriate to the age , maturity & experience of their players.
•To clarify , from the outset , what is expected from each player & (where appropriate) the player's parent(s) & to ensure that each are conversant with the Club's relevant Codes of Conduct.
•To clarify , from the outset , what players & (where appropriate) their parent(s) can expect from their coach.
•To co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. officials , medical experts , other coaches) in the best interests of the player.
•To always promote the positive aspects of the sport & never encourage nor condone violations of the Laws of the Game.
•To encourage behaviour becoming of the spirit of the game by setting an excellent example.
•To strongly discourage the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
•To outlaw inappropriate language.
Code of Conduct for Players
•To make every effort to develop your own sporting abilities , in terms of skill , technique , tactics & stamina.
•To give maximum effort & strive for the best possible performance during a game.
•To set a positive example for others , particularly younger players or supporters.
•To avoid all forms of gamesmanship & time wasting.
•To always have regard to the best interests of the game.
•To avoid the use of inappropriate language.
•To make every effort consistent with fair play & the Laws of the Game to help your own team win.
•To resist any influence which might bring into question your commitment to the team.
•To know & abide by the Laws of the Game & competition rules.
•To accept both success & failure equally.
•To resist any temptation to take banned substances or utilise banned techniques.
•To treat opponents with due respect , irrespective of the result of the game.
•To safeguard the physical welfare of opponents , avoid violence & rough play & help injured opponents.
•To accept the decision of the match officials without protest.
•To avoid the use of misleading words or actions to match officials.
•To show the utmost respect to match officials.
•To follow & abide by the instructions of team coaches/managers provided that they do not conflict with the spirit of this Code of Conduct.
•To show due respect to the Team Officials of the opposition.
•To show due respect to the interests of supporters.
•To ensure that appropriate kit & equipment is worn at all times thereby maximising safety (e.g shinpads , removal of jewellery etc.)
Code of Conduct for Team Officials
•To set an excellent example for others , particularly young players & supporters.
•To promote & develop your own team having regard to the best interests of all parties involved.
•To share knowledge & experience where appropriate & in the best interests of the sport.
•To avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
•To show due respect to match officials.
•To always have regard to the best interests of the game especially where expressing an opinion publicly.
•Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.
•To make every effort to maximise the sporting development of the team & obtain the best possible results using all permitted means.
•To give priority to the best interests of the team over individuals.
•To resist all illegal or unsporting influences including banned substances or techniques.
•To actively promote ethical principles.
•To show due respect to the interests of players , coaches & other officials.
•To show due respect to the interests of supporters.
•To accept the decisions of match officials without protest.
•To avoid the use of words &/or actions which may mislead the match officials.
•To show due respect to match officials.
Code of Conduct for Parents & Spectators
•To attend matches & coaching sessions wherever possible to support both your own child & the team.
•To accept that your actions (good or bad) will have a significant bearing upon the actions & behaviour of the players.To set a positive & sporting example to the children at all times.
•To encourage & support all the players in the team not just your own child.
•To applaud & recognise the good play of the opposition as well as your own team.
•To avoid coaching the children during the match.
•To avoid shouting & screaming in an apparently aggressive fashion.
•To respect the decisions of the match officials.
•To give attention & praise to all players , not just the most talented.
•To encourage everyone to participate in football.
•To familiarise yourself with the Club's other Codes of Conduct & Child Protection Policies.
•To ensure that your child attends all matches & training sessions punctually & suitably dressed & kitted out with shinpads.
To assist , where possible , with the supervision of the children to ensure their safety & wellbeing.
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