Dosthill Colts Football Club

Code Of Conduct For Team Officials

This code applies to all team / club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials)..

This Code focuses on players involved in top-class football. Nevertheless, the key concepts in the Code are valid for players at all levels.

Obligations towards the game

The Team Official Should

Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
Always have a regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards one’s own team

A Team Official Should

Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results for the team, using all permitted means.
Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
Promote ethical principles.
Show due respect for the interests of the players, coaches and officials, their own club/team and others.

Obligations towards the supporters

A Team Official Should

Respect towards match officials

A Team Official Should