SOE Player and Club Code of Conduct

School of Excellence: Code of Conduct

PLAYERS:

Always conduct yourself with respect.
Always respect other people and property – you are an ambassador for the club at all times.
Maximum effort is a minimum requirement – always take pride in your performance, even at training.
Attend all training sessions and games punctually.
Pay complete attention to the coaching staff.
Always wear the appropriate training gear
Always wear shin guards for all training and matches.
Always warm-up and warm-down before and after training and matches.
Always help with equipment during practice. You should not need to be asked.
Always get a good night’s sleep prior to any games.
Learn the rules of the game.
Be appreciative of your parent’s support.
Have a good attitude, both on and off the field.

§ Match Conduct

Be proud of your appearance on the field. Make sure your cleats are polished before each training session and game.
Always show good sportsmanship.
Accept any decision given by the referee.
Never retaliate, verbally or physically, no matter what the provocation may be.
Always apply correct dress code when traveling.

PARENTS:

Refrain from coaching from the sidelines. Do not shout at any players. Leave the coaching to the coaches.
Keep the winning of games in perspective. Player development is the most important thing. Encourage and support players. Do not place an unwarranted amount of pressure on the players, including post-game discussions.
Ensure that players attend training and games regularly and on time.
Give adequate notice for all absences from training and games. Be honest in all dealings with coaching staff.
Attend all pre-arranged parent’s meetings.
Keep the coach fully informed of any injuries or matters that may affect performance.
Advocate a healthy lifestyle that is appropriate to development.

Note: Parents wishing to speak to coaches about any issue relating to their child should e-mail in advance with a view to speaking to the coach at practice. Please refrain from addressing the coaches on the day of a game.

School of Excellence: Club Code of Conduct

Whilst players must always remain free to move clubs, the following Code of Conduct must at all times be observed.

During the current season any Club wishing to approach a Player known to be registered with or having played for any other Club must give to the secretary of each such Club, seven days’ formal written notice of the intention to approach the Player.
The Player may be registered on or after the eighth day; and the approaching Club: (A) may not approach the same Player a second time in the same playing season; (B) may approach only one (1) Player at a Club at any time and (C) may not approach another Player at the same Club within 28 days of an earlier notice of approach or acknowledgment.
A current season runs from 1 July to the following 30 June.
A player should consider it his/her duty if he/she intends to change clubs, regardless of the time of season, to advise his present club immediately of his/her intention.
The player must ensure that all subscription, penalties and dues are paid to the date of leaving his/her present club.

Sanctions

Any club which by itself, by any of its Officials, by any of its Players, by its Agent, by any other Person on its behalf or by any other means whatsoever makes an approach directly or indirectly to a Contract Player shall be in breach of these Rules.
A Club proved to have breached the provisions of this Rule may have its current registration of the Player cancelled and be subject to such other penalty deemed appropriate,