Mid-Warwickshire Football Leagues

Junior League Code of Conduct

We are taking this opportunity to bring to the attention of all managers playing in this league, the behaviour of spectators including players' parents, at league games. It is left to the discretion of the individual managers as to how you can ensure that spectators appreciate the importance that both the league and the BCFA attach to this aspect of local football.

Obviously the Management Committee would not wish to report any clubs for the unseemly behaviour of spectators, which could result in a banning from matches, a summons, the closure of a ground or even the expulsion of a team.

Co-operation between the two team managers and the referee must be sought before the game starts, this can be aided by the managers making a point of meeting and placing the game on a friendly footing by their own behaviour, they should confirm their support to the referee in any decision he makes.

It is of importance that everyone involved in boys football appreciates that they are dealing with juveniles who are completely dependent on their guardians. The affects their attitude and behaviour to adults to whom they look up to, obey and imitate, boys learn by example, so let the example be good, having said that, a boy is growing into a man and he is naturally developing the male strength and needs to learn self control. He will be the last person to want 'molly coddling' so explain to your parents that there will be knocks, and that you are the manager and you will look after your players' welfare.

Football is played on the field and in the past has help build character and the name for sportsmanship which is synonymous with our people throughout the world. Leave the lads to play the game and don't try to play it for them or to influence the result by shouting. Cheer on your team and give encouragement, but please make sure your parents know that the opposition is made up of boys very much like their own, so tell them to give them a word of appreciation for the skill and courage they show, the boys will enjoy it much better.

1. Give a warm generous welcome to your opposition
2. Show that you appreciate good football by clapping
3. Cheer for your team and also your opponents when they play well
4. Never boo anyone, not even the officials
5. Give a thought to the other spectators
6. Stay in one position to watch the game so that you do not annoy the other spectators by walking up and down in front of them, after all, they want to see the game as well.
7. Recognise skill, enthusiasm and sporting play in both teams not just your own.
8. Although you are not playing, remember hat you should act in a sporting manner as your club will be judged by your behaviour
9. Win, lose or draw, appreciate the efforts of both teams and the officials
10. Finish on a friendly word, good manners cost nothing

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