We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.  Parents have a significant influence on the children’s enjoyment and success in football.  Children play football because they first and foremost love the game- it’s FUN.  Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop and learn.  We want them to win but not at all costs.   Play your part by supporting your child, supporting the FAI’s Player Development Plan and observe the Code of Conduct at all times.

I will;

·       Remember that children play for FUN.

·       Applaud effort and good play.

·       Always respect the match official’s decisions.

·       Remain outside the field of play or within the Designated Spectators Areas.

·       Let the Coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do.

·       Encourage your child, and others, or be quiet.  Praise effort and performance, not results.

·       Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and officials.

·       Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning.

·       Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.

·       I must develop an appropriate supportive relationship with both the coach and my child based on mutual trust and respect.

·       Support the Coaches decisions and discuss any concerns directly with the coach respectfully and in an appropriate setting, using appropriate channels of communication.

·       Watch and be familiar with the Coach/Parents Education video on www.fai.ie.

As players are constantly in the glare of the public attention and are widely recognised as the most important people in the sport, there is a considerable onus upon them to speak and act in a manner which promotes all that is good about the game and the club.  As a player, I will;

·       Make every honest effort to develop my sporting ability, to include fitness, skill, technique and tactical ability.

·       Strive to set a positive example for younger players and supporters.

·       Safeguard he physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and where possible help injured opponents.

·       Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during each game.

·       Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.

·       Refrain from using inappropriate language particularly to the referees/officials and other players.

·       Make every effort consistent with fair play and the laws of the game to help my own team win.

·       Abide by the laws, rules of the game and of any given competition, both in fact and in spirit.

·       Accept victory and defeat with equanimity.

·       Resist the temptation to consume or otherwise imbibe any banned substances.

·       Treat opponents with respect at all times.

·       Demonstrate due respect toward match officials.

·       Accept the decisions of the match officials without protest.

·       Avoid words or actions which may mislead a match official.

·       Abide by the lawful instructions and directions of mentors and team officials.

·       Act towards the Mentors and Officials of the opposing side in a respectful manner.

·       Demonstrate due regard for the interest of supporters.

·       Not act or speak so as to incite or encourage supporters to act in a way that may endanger the safety of anyone attending or participating in the game.

·       Not either directly or indirectly place a bet on the outcome of any game in which I am involved.

·       Have regard to the best interests of the game when publicly expressing an opinion on the game or on others involved in the game.

·       In making public comments on a particular fixture or the on the game in general, I will be mindful of upholding and promoting the good name of the game and others involved in it in the wider community.