Codes of Conduct
Upton Junior Football Club

Code of Conduct - Team Officials

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

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 regard to 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 the Team - the team official should...

• make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the team, and to obtain the best results by 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 to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at their own club.

Obligations towards the Supporters - the team official should...

• show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Respect towards the Match Officials - the team official should...

• accept the decisions of the match officials without protest.
• avoid words or actions, which may mislead a match official.
• show due respect towards match officials.

Upton Junior FC is fully supportive of this code of practice which forms part of its club constitution.

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Code of Conduct - Players

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for Upton Junior FC, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

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 - a player should...

• make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
• give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
• set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
• avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.
• 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.
• NOT use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards one's own team - a player should...

• make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
• resist any influence which might, or might seem to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules - a player should...

• know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game and the competition rules.
• accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
• resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents - a player should...

• treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
• safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials - a player should...

• accept the decisions of the match official without protest.
• avoid words or actions, which may mislead a match official.

Respect towards Team Officials - a player should...

• abide by the instructions of their manager, coach and team officials provided they do not contradict the spirit of the code.
• show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters - a player should...

• show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Upton Junior FC is fully supportive of this code of practice which forms part of its club constitution.

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Code of Conduct - Parents & Spectators

Parents and spectators have a great influence on player's enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - it's fun.

It is important to remember that however good a player becomes at football within our club it is important to reinforce the message that positive encouragement will contribute to:

• Children enjoying football.
• A sense of personal achievement.
• Self-esteem.
• Assist to improve the player's skills and techniques.

A parent's/spectator's expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a player's attitude towards:

• Other players including the opposition.
• Team officials.
• Managers and coaches.
• Other spectators.

Parents and spectators should always be positive and encourage all the players and not just their own.

Parents and spectators should...

• applaud the opposition as well as our team.
• avoid coaching the players during the game.
• NOT shout and scream.
• respect the referee's decision.
• give attention to each of the players involved in football not just the most talented.
• give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

Upton Junior FC is fully supportive of this code of practice which forms part of its club constitution.

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Code of Conduct for Managers & Coaches

Managers and coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Managers and coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct.

Managers and coaches have to be aware that almost all of their decisions and choices of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications.

It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for managers and; coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for managers and coaches to disassociate themselves from a 'win-at-all-costs' attitude.

Increased responsibility is requested from managers and coaches involved in coaching young people. The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a first priority, before the achievement or the reputation of the club, manager, coach or parent.

Set out below is The FA Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches) which form the benchmark for all involved in managing or coaching.

Upton Junior FC is fully supportive of this code of practice which forms part its club constitution.

Managers and coaches must...

• respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
• place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
• adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
• develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
• NOT exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
• at the outset, clarify with the players (and where appropriate parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their manager or coach.
• co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, and physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
• always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
• consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• NOT use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Upton Junior FC is fully supportive of this code of practice which forms part of its club constitution.

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Equal Opportunities

Upton Junior FC is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members of whatever level of authority, to abide and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.

All club members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act 1986 and Sex Discrimination Act 1986.

Specifically discrimination is prohibited in...

• treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, less favourably than others.
• expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above to comply with requirement(s) for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which are different to the requirements for others.
• imposing on an individual requirements which are in effect more onerous on that individual than they are on others. For example this would include applying a condition (which is not warranted of the position) which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply than others not of that race or sex.
• victimisation of an individual.
• harassment of an individual (which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable thereto is regarded as discrimination).
• any other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the disadvantaging of a member against another, or others, purely on the above grounds. Thus, in all the club's recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes, as well as disciplinary matters etc, - in other words all instances where those in control of members are required to make judgements between them - it is essential that merit, experience, skills and temperament are considered as objectively as possible.

Upton Junior FC commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused of discrimination.

Any member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith. Since discrimination in its many forms is against the Football Club's policy, any member offending will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.

Upton Junior FC is fully supportive of this code of practice which forms part of its club constitution.

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Anti-Discrimination

Upton Junior FC is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by, everyone equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethic origin, colour, religion or disability.

Equality of opportunity at Upton Junior FC means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethic origin, colour, religion or disability.

These include:

• The advertisement for volunteers.
• The selection of candidates for managers, coaches or volunteers.
• Courses.
• External coaching and education activities and awards.
• Football development activities.
• Selection for teams.
• Appointments to senior positions.

Upton Junior FC will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.

Upton Junior FC is committed to the development of the programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation and in the wider context, within football as a whole.

Upton Junior FC is fully supportive of this code of practice which forms part of its club constitution.

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