Fair Play Code Of Conduct For Parents

1. I will not force my child to participate in the soccer program.

2. I will remember that my child plays soccer for his or her enjoyment, not mine.

3. I will encourage my child to play by the rules, and to resolve conflicts without hostility or violence.

4. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game.

5. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.

6. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game.

7. I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays by both my child’s team and their opponents.

8. I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public.

9. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from my child’s sporting activities.

10. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide soccer activities for my child.

11. I will ensure that my child is appropriately equipped for all practice sessions and games, and acknowledge that my child will be denied participation if they are not appropriately equipped.

Fair Play Code of Conduct for Athletes

1. I will participate because I want to, and not just because my parents want me to.

2. I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.

3. I will control my temper – fighting and “mouthing” off will spoil soccer for everybody.

4. I will respect my opponents.

5. I will do my best to be a true team player.

6. I will remember that winning isn’t everything, and that having fun, improving skill, making friends and doing my best are also important.

7. I will acknowledge all good plays, both those of my team and of my opponents.

8. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect, and not question their decisions in public.

9. I will ensure that I arrive for all practice sessions and games with the required equipment and clothing, and understand that I will not be allowed to practice or play if I do not have the required equipment and clothing

Canmore Minor Soccer Club Disciplinary Policy

The following procedures will be followed for any players breaking the Club’s Fair Play Code of Conduct:

• The Player and parent(s) will first receive a warning from his or her Coach or Assistant Coach regarding the negative behaviour.

• If the negative behaviour continues, the Player and parent(s) will receive an official warning from the Club’s President, Vice President, or Technical Director.

• If the negative behaviour continues, the Player will be suspended from all Club play for one week. The Player and parent(s) will be notified as such by the Club’s President, Vice President, or Technical Director.

• If the negative behaviour continues, the Player will be asked to leave the program. The Player and parent(s) will be notified as such by the Club’s President, Vice President, or Technical Director. No refund will be issued.