Competition Rules 2008-2009
CODES OF CONDUCT
Code of Conduct for players
- Learn and observe the laws of the game.
- Beat opponents by skill and not unfair means.
- Never argue with the referee or their assistants.
- Retire quickly to 10 yards when a free kick is given against you.
- Do not appeal for throw-ins, off-sides, free kicks, etc.
- If an opponent gives you the ball for a throw-in, free kick, etc., do not take advantage of them being out of position.
- Keep your self-control at all times and do not retaliate.
- Do not overact when your team scores.
- Accept victory modestly and defeat graciously, remembering that your school will be judged by your behaviour.
What makes you a good spectator?
- Show that you appreciate good football by clapping loudly and cheering.
- Give a warm and generous welcome to both teams.
- Cheer for your team but also encourage your opponents.
- Never boo anyone, including officials.
- Stay in your seat or place so that you can watch the game from one position and you do not annoy other spectators even when you are becoming excited.
- Always maintain the very high reputation schools’ football has earned for its appreciation of good play by both teams.
- Recognise skill, enthusiasm and sporting behaviour in both teams.
- Although you are not playing, remember that you should act in a sporting manner as your school will be judged by your behaviour.
- Win, lose or draw, appreciate the efforts of all the players and officials.
What makes you an informed spectator?
- Follow a favourite player or a player who plays in your favourite position.
- Watch what they do when they have the ball.
- Also watch them take up position when they do not have the ball.
- Watch how they help team mates by positional play, encouragement and by example.
- Try to see how both teams play and how they use their players’ strengths.
- Look at the tactics used at set pieces such as free-kicks and corners.
- Watch the referee and assistants and see how much work they have to do.
- Try and see where they are when they make decisions.
- Talent spot to find the outstanding players on both teams.
- Be determined to use the knowledge gained when you play.
These codes of conduct are suggested by the English Schools’ Football Association. Please try to follow them at all of their matches. Encourage children to follow them at all of their matches.
