Code of Conduct
Players code of conduct
- Play by the rules – the rules of your club and the laws of the game
- Never argue with a referee or other official – without these people you can’t play football
- Control your temper – verbal abuse of officials and abusing other players doesn’t help you enjoy or win any games
- Be a team player – It’s a team game, treat it that way
- Treat all players as you would like to be treated – fairly
- Co-operate with your coach, the referees and team-mates
- Play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills
- Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your coach, team-mates and family if you do - & many such comments are actually now illegal
- Payments of Fines will be the Players responsibility unless it is under exceptional circumstances
Parents, Guardians and Supporters code of conduct
- Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game
- Encourage participation but don’t force it
- Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning
- Never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support not downgrade
- Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, referees and spectators – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated
- Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time, please do not coach from the sidelines
- Never publicly criticise referees – raise personal concerns with club officials in private
- Don’t use ugly remarks base on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your family and yourself if you do - & many such comments are actually now illegal
- Please note that all rubbish and bottles must be picked up and put in rubbish bins
By registering with Milngavie Football Club I/we agree to abide by these principles. I/we support the Club in its undertakings and encourage the Club to take any necessary disciplinary actions, where warranted, of any players, parents and or spectators for repeated or serious breaches of these Codes of Conduct.
