Codes of Conduct

Codes of Conduct-Coach/ Manager

Sarnia Girls Soccer Club Code of Conduct for Coaches/Managers.

Set out below is Ontario Soccer's Code of Conduct.

A Coach/manager must:

Be committed to improve the performance of the players and the team physically and mentally.
Provide a high quality soccer program for players with a positive environment/atmosphere.
Be thoroughly acquainted with FIFA Laws of the Game and they must keep attuned to the sound principles of coaching.
Respect all human beings i.e. players and referees. Opponents and referees must be treated with respect.
Encourage players to win within the laws of the game.
Be enthusiastic and positive. They must ensure that they are generous with praise when deserved.
Maintain the high standards of personal conduct and fair play.
Never be involved in any circumstances that are offensive or suggest sexual connotations.
The club will ensure that Coaches and Manager are made aware of and agree to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Coaches and Managers. 10

Parents/Carers/Guardians/ Spectators Code of Conduct

Sarnia Girls Soccer Club Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Guardians/Spectators.

Parent's/carers/guardians/spectator's expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:

Other Players
Referees
Managers
Spectators

This club will ensure that parents/carers/guardians/spectators within the club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the players-not just their own-and will encourage parents/carers/guardians/spectators to:

Applaud the opposition as well as their own team
Avoid coaching the child during the game
Not to shout and scream
Respect the referee's decisions
Give attention to each of the children involved in soccer not just the most talented
Give encouragement to everyone to participate in soccer

The club will ensure that parents/carers/guardians/spectators agree and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ontario Soccer's Screening Handbook.

Codes of Conduct-Match Officials

Sarnia Girls Soccer Club Code of Conduct for Match Officials.

Match Officials having certain privileges through and by The Association, with respect to the game, shall realize and respect their responsibilities and duties to The Association and the game. The Association endorses The Canadian Soccer Association's "Code of Ethics" for Match Officials. Specifically Match Officials shall:

Conduct themselves with dignity both on and off the field of play and shall, by example, endeavor to inspire the true principles of fair play and earn the respect of those whom they serve,
Not cause The Association to become involved in any controversial matters and shall abide by the rules and regulations of the jurisdiction in which they officiate;
Adhere to all standards and directives;
Always be neat in appearance and maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness;
Study the Laws of the game and be aware of all changes, and shall enforce all said Laws and changes;
Perform their designated responsibilities, including attending organized clinics and lectures, etc., and shall assist their colleagues in upgrading and improving their standards of officiating, instructing and assessing;
Honour any appointments made for and accepted by them unless unable to do so by virtue of illness or personal emergency;
Not publicly criticize other referees or any soccer association nor shall they make any statements to the media related to any game in which they were involved;
Be subject to disciplinary action for not complying with this Code of Conduct.