MANORHAMILTON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB

CODES OF CONDUCT CAN BE SUMMARISED IN THE FOLLOWING THREE PRINCIPLES:

1. Demonstrating A Positive Attitude

Players, parents, and coaches are expected to show a positive, respectful attitude for everyone involved in the sport. Criticism and disrespect for officials, opponents, coaches or supporters undermine the purpose of sport and encourage behaviour contrary to the game and the mission of Manorhamilton Rangers F.C.

2. Setting A Good Example

Each person associated with Manorhamilton Rangers F.C. is accountable for his/her own behaviour at all times on or off the pitch. Parents, coaches and adult players should remember that children learn by example it is up to adults to set good examples.

3. Maintaining Good Relationships

OFFICIALS:
The referee's job is a difficult one. All referees are human and they do make mistakes. Parents or players who believe their team has been treated unfairly or has been assigned an unqualified referee should speak to their coach after the game. Coaches should inform the appropriate club officials about blatant officiating problems. Managers should make reports through appropriate channels. In accordance with F.I.F.A. laws, verbal abuse toward a referee can result in a red card and ejection for the player, coach, or parent. Referees have the authority to suspend play if a coach does not control his layers and parents/supporters.

OPPONENTS:
Players and coaches are required to maintain a sense of fair play and be respectful of opposing players, coaches and fans at all times. Sportsmanship begins with respect. Without it, the positive competitive environment, which should be a perfect classroom foil earning soccer, is completely undermined.

OUR OWN TEAM:
In an environment where our teams are competing not only against other teams but also frequently against each other, it can be difficult to control jealousies and rivalries. A successful team resembles a family in that members put their own needs second, behind the greater good of the team. Great care must be taken not to undermine the coach's authority. As in most cases, parental example is all-important.