Code of Good Practice Trowbridge Wanderers F C
2003 - 2008
Produced By Chris Moore Club Chairman March 25, 2003
Appendix A
This Appendix has been developed to support Trowbridge Wanderers Football Club who wish to develop good practice in the organisation and operations. The document complements the Club Development Plan.
The appendix includes
Code of Conduct for Players
Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. 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 top-class football. Nevertheless, the key concepts in the Code are valid for players at all levels.
Obligations towards the game
A player should
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Make every effort to develop their
own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics
and stamina. |
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Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible
performance during a game, even if his / hers team is in a position
where the desired result has already been achieved. |
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Set a positive example for others, particularly
young players and supporters. |
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Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting. |
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Always have regard for the best interests of
the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on
the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved
in the game. |
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Not use inappropriate language. |
Obligations towards one's own team
A player should
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Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his / hers own team win. |
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Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning. |
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should
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Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules. |
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Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally. |
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Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques |
Respect towards Opponents
A player should
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Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game. |
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Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents |
Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should
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Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest. |
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Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official. |
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Show due respect towards Match Officials |
Respect towards Team Officials
A player should
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Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code. |
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Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition |
Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should
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Show due respect to the interests of supporters. |
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