SWSC Code of Conduct
Coaches and Parent Volunteers
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH SOMERSET WEST COACH, ASSISTANT COACH AND EACH PARENT VOLUNTEER TO:
- Realize that the purpose of youth soccer is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social and emotional well-being of the individual players.
- Emphasize the proper ideals of, and lead by example in demonstrating sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play.
- Remember that children play for fun and enjoyment. Always place the emotional and physical well-being of players ahead of any personal desire to win. Never ridicule or yell at children for making mistakes or losing a game. This is a game for children, not adults.
- Show respect for all players, coaches, fans and officials regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
- Treat each player as an individual, remembering there may be a large spread of physical and emotional development of members of the same team.
- Remember that children need adult role models they can respect. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good example.
- Make a commitment to educate yourself on positive coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of children.
- Respect the integrity and judgment of the referee.
- Achieve a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules of the game and the soccer organizations we are affiliated with.
- To the extent practicable, follow the advice of a physician or parent when determining when an injured player is ready to play again.
Parents
AS A PARENT OF A SOMERSET WEST SOCCER CLUB PLAYER, I PLEDGE TO:
- Support my child’s efforts to be on time and be prepared for all practices, training sessions and games.
- Not question the calls of the referee or the actions of the coach.
- Provide encouragement to my child and all team players.
- Be respectful of all players on my child’s team and opposing teams, coaches, referees and spectators.
- Discuss all issues with my child’s coach privately and at a time away from the game.
- Refrain from unsportsmanlike behavior, including verbal or physical abuse of players, coaches, referees and other spectators at practice, before, during and after games
As a parent of a Somerset West Soccer Club player, I agree to review these guidelines with my child and to abide by the guidelines as listed. I acknowledge that failure to follow the guidelines above may result in me being removed from a practice, game or prevented from attending future events.
Players
AS A PLAYER OF THE SOMERSET WEST SOCCER CLUB I PLEDGE TO:
- Come to all practices, training sessions and games prepared to play, ready to listen, equipped with appropriate uniform (for practices and games) and do my best.
- Be respectful to all players on my team and other teams.
- Be respectful to all players, coaches, fans, officials, referees regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
- Refrain from using abusive and/or taunting language while at practice, before, during and after a game.
- Refrain from physical abuse of other players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators while at practice, before, during and after a game.
- Support the team and other teammates by following the game while on the sidelines.
Acceptance of Code of Conduct
Included in registration for Parents / Players
I have read the Somerset West Soccer Club (“The Club”) coach, player and parent(s) code of conduct and understand that as part my acceptance of my child being offered on the team, I will follow these guidelines. Failure to abide by one or more principles of the Somerset West Soccer Club Code of Conduct may result in suspension or expulsion of coach, player and/or parent from practices, games and/or The Club. Any occurrence where a code is broken will be investigated by the board and penalties will be issued.
Included in registration for Coaches / Parent Volunteers
I have read the Somerset West Soccer Club (“The Club”) coach, player and parent(s) code of conduct and understand that as part my role as Coach or Parent Volunteer, I will follow these guidelines. Failure to abide by one or more principles of the Somerset West Soccer Club Code of Conduct may result in suspension or expulsion of coach, player and/or parent from practices, games and/or The Club. Any occurrence where a code is broken will be investigated by the board and penalties will be issued.
