Code of Conduct – Parents

Glenmore Park Football Club aims to provide a non threatening, safe, open friendly environment for people to play football regardless of gender, age, race or socio-economic background.

To achieve this our parents must behave in a suitable manner that includes the following –

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

• Focus on the child’s effort and performance rather than winning or losing.

• Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.

• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them your child could not participate.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.