Coaching Code

• Teach the concept of sportsmanship to players. This means promoting fairness, developing a team respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches. Above all keep in mind that a good sport is a good loser as well as a graceful winner.
• Teach players that rules of the game are mutual agreements that no one should evade or break.
• Be positive and promote a strong self-acceptance and healthy self-image in all participants. Only criticize players in a constructive manner and NEVER in an abusive or put-down manner.
• Avoid over-playing the talented players, knowing that average players need and deserve equal time. Ensure all players average at least half a game over the course of the season.
• Refrain from the use of harsh, abusive or profane language, as well as discouraging it's use. Since young players often look up to the coach, this adult plays an imprortant role in building character in kids.
• Be reasonable in demands placed on the players. This is about improving the skills of the kids and not about boosting your own ego.
• Always put the long-term well-being of players first understanding children participate in soccer for fun and enjoyment. The main goal is building stronger kids for the future, not just a winning team for the present.

Player Code

Player should remember:

• To play for the fun of it, not just to please parents or coaches.
• To play by the rules.
• Not to argue with the official's decision. Let your captian or coach ask any necessary questions.
• To control your temper.
• To work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit and so will your own.
• To be a good sport. Cheer all good plays, whether by your teammates or your opponents. Being a good sport means losing and winning gracefully.
• To treat all players as you yourself would like to be treated. Don't interfere with, bully or take advantage of any player.
• Never talk down to a teamate for making a mistake during the game. Give positive feedback on how to do things differently instead.
• That the goals of the game are to have fun, improve skills and feel good. Don't be a show-off by trying to get the most goals or always dribbling the ball by yourself.
• To cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponent, for without them you wouldn't have a game.

Spectator Code

Parents and other spectators should remember:

• That children play organized sports for their own fun. They are not here to entertain spectators and they are not miniature professional athletes. Participation for all kids should be a positive experience.
• To be on your best behaviour, not using profane language or harassing players, coaches or officials.
• To applaud good plays both by your own team and those of the opposing team.
• To show respect for your team's opponents, realizing that without them there would be no game.
• Never to ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during the game.
• To condemn the use of violence in all forms.
• To respect the referee's decisions, understanding the referee's function is to assure a fair and safe game. Refs are trained to do their best, but are only human and make mistakes. (If youi think you can do better, sign up to be a referee as we never have enough).