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| CODES OF CONDUCT for the HDMJCL
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CODES OF CONDUCT: - Partipation in sports can be a great learning experience for players, referees, parents and administrators. These experiences often trnasfer into our daily lives at home, at school and in the office or during our recreational time.
The Hamilton and District Multi-jurisdictional Club League has approved the following codes of conduct to establish standards for soccer particpation. All participants are encourages to adopt these policies in order to provide a positive and rewarding experience for everyone involved in the program. These codes of conduct are based on sportsmanship and fair play while creating a fun and positive environment. |
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PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT:
 - Play for FUN and enjoyment.
- Winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one.
- Work hard to improve your skills.
- Be a team player - get along with and cooperate with your teammates
- Learn teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline.
- Be on time for all games and practices.
- Learn the rules and play by them. Always be a good sport.
- Respect your coaches, teammates, parents, opponents and officals.
- Never argue with the decision of an official or coach.
- Respect the arena soccer fields and its facilities. Without them you wouldn't have a place to play. |
REFEREES CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and take your role seriously.
- Strive to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which players can properly display their soccer skills.
- Know all playing rules, their interpretations and proper application.
- Remember that referees are "teachers". Set good examples.
- Control games only to the extent that is necessary to provide a positive and save experience for all players.
- Violence must never be tolerated.
- Be fair and impartial at all times. |
PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sport. Children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment. Made it fun.
- Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember, children learn best by example, so applaud the good players of both teams.
- Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches or officials. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benifit,
- Emphasize the benefits of skill development and practices. De-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
- Know and study the rules of the game and support the officials. The approach will help in the development of the sport.
- Applaud a good effort in victory and defeat; enforce the positive points of the game. Never yell or physically abuse your child after a game or practice - it is destructive. Work toward removing the physical and verbal abuse in yourth sports.
- Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches. they are important to the development of your child and the sport. Commuicate with them and support the.
- If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about it and volunteer. |
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Be a positive role model to your players, display emotional maturity and be alert to teh physical safety of the players.
- Care more about your players than winning the game. Remeber, players are involved in soccer for fun and enjoyment.
- Be generous with your praise when it's deserved. Be consistent and honest, fair and just. Do not criticize players publicly. Learn to be an effective communicator and a good listener; don't yell at the players, never verbally or phycially abuse a player or an official.
- Adjust to the personal needs and problems of the players.
- Give all players the opportunity to improve theri skills, gain confidence and develop self-esteem. Teach them the basics of the game.
- Organize practices that are fun and challenging to the players. Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques and strategies of soccer. Encourage all of your player to be "team players".
- Maintain an open line of communication with the player' parents. Work together to develop the goals and objectives of the program.
- Be concerned with the overall development of your players. Stress clean living and healthy habits.
- To play the game is great. To live the game is greater. |
SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Display good sportsmanship. Always respect players, coaches and officals.
- Always act appropriatily, do not taunt or disturb other fans, enjoy the game together.
- Cheer good plays, of all participants, avoid booing opponents.
- Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play, profanity and objectional cheers or gestures oare offensive.
- Help to provide a safe and fun environment. Throwing items on field of play can cause injury to polayers and officals.
- Support the referees and coaches by trusting their judgment and integrity.
- Be responsible for your own safety - remain alert to help prevent accidents caused by flying objects and other avoidable situations.
- Be supportive after the game - win or lose. Recognize good effort, teamwork and sportsmanship. |
ADMINISTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Follow the rules and regulations of the Hamilton & Disctrict, and the Hamilton & District Multi-jurisdictional Club League to ensure that the phiosophies and objectives are met.
- Support programs that train and educate players, coaches, parents, officals and volunteers.
- Propose and publicize your programs. Seek out financial suport whenever possible.
- Communicate to parents regularly to answer questions and address problems.
- Work to provide programs that encompase fairness to the participants and promote fair play and sportsmanship.
- Recruit volunteers, including coaches, who demonstrate qualities conducive to being positive role models to the your in our sport.
- Encourage coahes and officials to attend soccer clinics.
- Make every possible attemp to provide everyone, at all skill levels, with a place to play.
- Read and be familiar with the offical playing rules and the by-laws of our league.
- Recruit and train other administrators to advance the positions within your association perhaps even your own. |
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Codes of Conduct were compiled by the Hamilton and Dictrict Muti-jurisdictional league for its membership - Code were supplied through the NIHA |
Created by: Dave Edgcumbe -- Last updated:Nov 18, 2006
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