Tipperary Schoolboys Girls Southern & District League (TSSDL)

Player Code of Conduct

Player Code of Conduct

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. As a player, you have a big part to play in promoting the TSSDL Academy in a positive manner.

That is why Tipperary Schoolboys/Schoolgirls & District League is asking every player to follow a code of conduct.  On and off the field, I will:

• Adhere to the laws of the game.
• Display high standards of behaviour and promote the TSSDL Academy in a positive manner at all times.
• Arrive to training on time and with the relevant kit (Shin guards, boots, water bottle etc.)
• Always play to the best of my ability, play fairly and refrain from cheating or complaining.
• Remember we all make mistakes Win and lose with dignity.
• Respect my team mates, manager, referee and other coaches.
• Never engage in bullying, intimidation, harassment or any form of insulting or abusive behaviour.
• Never engage in activity which might be deemed racist, sexist, homophobic or discriminatory in any way.
• Respond to and acknowledge any instructions my manager/coach may give.
• Talk to someone I trust or the TSSDL appointed welfare officer if I am unhappy with anything in the TSSDL Academy.
• Remember social media can be a dangerous tool and once something is posted it can never be permanently removed. Think before you hit send!
• Players are members of The TSSDL Academy for the entire season. Any change to this is entirely at the manager’s discretion.

I understand if I do not follow the code one or all of the following actions may be carried out by the TSSDL Academy:

• Be required to apologise to committee team mates, referee or opposition player/manager.
• Receive a warning from the Manager/ Director of Soccer
• Receive a written warning from the TSSDL Executive committee.
• Be substituted, dropped from the squad or suspended for a number of games/ training sessions  
• Be asked to leave the TSSDL Academy Programme.