Peake Villa FC

Code of Conduct

Code for Players - As a registered player of the Club, I agree to the following:

To play by the rules
To never argue with an official. If I disagree, to have my captain, coach, or manager approach the official during the break, or after the match
Control my temper. I accept that verbal abuse of officials and other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviors in the Club
To be a good sport, applaud good play made by either my team or the opposition
To treat all players and team mates as I would like to be treated
I will co-operate with my coach, team mates and the officials of the club
To respect the rights, dignity and well-being of all participants regardless of their gender, cultural background, ability, or religion
If I have concerns to talk to my coach or to a member of the committee.

Code for Parents - As a parent or guardian of a registered player of the Club, I agree to the following:

To remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not mine
To encourage children to participate, not force them
To focus on the child’s participation, and not on winning and losing
To encourage children to always play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
To never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition
To remember that children are led by example
To support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
To respect the officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise
To show appreciation for volunteer coaches and officials
To respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, cultural background, ability, or religion
If I have any issues to do with my child, I will discuss with their manager or a committee member
Not to discuss other players in public
To support my child’s manager, and be proud of my child’s progress at all times
To support the club in the long-term football development of my child
To ensure my child is dropped to and collected from club training and activities at the agreed time.

Important Information:
I give consent for my child to participate in Peake Villa Football Club’s activities and events, to travel to away matches and accept that it is my responsibility to inform the Team Manager directly of any special needs and requirements for my child. I hereby give consent for photographs, Video and images of my child to be taken and used for solely for team coaching or club purposes including publication on the Official Peake Villa FC Website or Facebook Page.

The details you provide on this form will be used and stored by the club and may also be shared with affiliated bodies of TSSDL, SFAI and FAI for purposes of your child’s participation in all football related activity. Your data will be stored in compliance with the Data Protection Acts and will not be shared with any other body or organization without your consent unless such sharing of information is necessary for your child’s participation in football competitions and activities.