Code of Conduct for Managers
This code of conduct exists to protect the children and all involved with running the teams, and to reassure parents/guardians that responsibilities are taken seriously, by:
- Never arguing with the referee, other match officials or team managers.
- Never using foul or abusive language, or behave badly, towards other players, officials or anyone else.
- Identifying yourselves to parents/guardians before approaching any of the children, until you know who they are.
- Only working with groups of children.
- Not entering a changing room or confined area unless with another adult.
- Not administering any form of massage, treatment or medication, except on the field of play or the touchline.
- Never using physical force, bulling or threats to admonish, or correct, inappropriate behaviour, regardless of whether you have consent.
- Ensuring that players perform within the laws of the game.
- Ensuring that players and managers acknowledge the opponents at the end of the game, whatever the result.
- Undertaking to actively ensure compliance to this Code of Conduct, by drawing attention to the league of non-compliance.