Code of Conduct 4 of 5

4. Officials


This code applies to all team / club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials).

Obligations to the Game:

  1. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
  2. Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
  3. Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interest.
  4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
  5. Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
  6. Always have regard to the best interest of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others in the game.
  7. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the team:

  1. Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the Club/Team, and to obtain the best results by the team, using all permitted means.
  2. Give priority to the interest of the team over individual interests.
  3. Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
  4. Promote ethical principles.
  5. Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at their own club / team and others.

Obligations towards the Supporters:

  1. The team official should show due respect to the interests of the supporters.

Respect towards the Match Officials:

  1. Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
  2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
  3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.