Temple A.F.C. 

CODES OF CONDUCT for PARENTS and SPECTATORS

Parents/Spectators;

1.          Should show a positive attitude towards encouraging other players, not just their own child.  Should applaud the opposition as well as their own team.

2.         Should avoid coaching their child during the course of the game, this may conflict with team

             instructions and create confusion and uncertainty in other players and their own child.

3.         Should not shout or scream. Encourage should be audible but not hysterical.

4.         Should avoid using inappropriate language or behaviour to any person, including racist, sexual or

             prejudicial remarks or actions.

5.         Should always publicly show respect to the Referee’s decisions, should always publicly show

             respect to the Team Official’s decisions.

6.         Should agree adhere to the Club’s Codes of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.

F.A. statement;

“Parents/Spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in football.  All children play football because first and foremost they love and enjoy the game.  Whatever level of football a child achieves it is important to reinforce the message that positive encouragement continues to contribute towards; 

The child enjoying football;

                                                 Improving individual and team skills and techniques; 

                                                Creating a sense of personal achievement;

                                                Raising self-esteem; 

                                                Learning to handle success and failure, with consideration and maturity.  

Parents/Spectators can have significant influence on a child’s attitude towards other players (home & away), match officials, managers/coaches, and spectators.”