UCL Handbook 2019 2020 New Updated

4. A Code of Conduct for Team Officials

This code applies to all team/club officials:

Obligations to the games:

Set a positive example for other particularly young players and supporters.

Promote and develop your own team having regard to the interests of the player, supporters and

Reputation of the national game.

ii) Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interests of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.

iv) Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.

v) Show due respect to match officials and others involved in the game.

vi) Always have regard to the best interests in the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it including other involved in the game.

vii) Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the team:

i) Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the team/club, and to obtain the best result by the team, using all permitted means.

ii) Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.

iii) Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and technique.

iv) Promote ethical principles.

v) Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at their own club/team and others.

Obligations towards supporters:

i) Show due respect to the interest and supporters.

Respect towards match officials:

i) Accept the decisions of match officials without protest.

ii) Avoid words or actions which may mislead an official.

iii) Show due respect to match officials.

5. A Code of Conduct for Parents and Spectators.

The League acknowledges that parents and spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment

And success in football.

Children play football because they first and foremost love the game-it’s fun. It is important to remember however that par- ents and spectators should reinforce this message by giving positive encouragement to all. This will also contribute to a child’s sense of personal achievement and self-esteem and assistant in improving skills and techniques.

A parents/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on the child’s attitude

Towards:

* Other players

* Officials

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