East Coker Cockerels Football Club Code of Conducts and Obligations
**please read carefully**
Player Code of Conduct
Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for a team and winning are fundamental parts of the game. However, winning should not be at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is vitally important.
Obligations towards the game
A player should:
1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his/her team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
5. Always have regard to 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.
6. Not use inappropriate language.
7. Pay their own fines for yellow or red cards to the coach/club within the prescribed time limit.
Obligations towards the team
A player should:
1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the laws of the game to help his/her own team to perform the best they can.
2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his/her commitment to the team doing the best they can.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should:
1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game and the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should:
1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the results of the game.
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should:
1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.
Respect towards Team Officials
A player should:
1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Respect towards the Supporters
A player should show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Parental Consents and Obligations
In the event that my son/daughter is injured whilst playing football/travelling to and from football events and I cannot be contacted on the above number, I hereby give my consent for my child to
Respect towards Opponents
I hereby give my consent for my child's photographic image to be taken and used in promotional material on behalf of the Club.
FA Rules
I agree to be bound by and observe the Club Rules and The Rules and Regulations of The Football Association Limited and Football Association, and all Competitions in which the Club participates.
Insurance
We recommend that you take sports injury insurance cover for any problems your child has throughout the year.
Payment
I agree to pay in full the membership fee as detailed in this document and that I will set up standing order in line with guidance to pay the ECC FC subscription fee.