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| Rules & Conduct |
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| Revised: May 23, 2007 |
Attempt to understand and be informed of the playing rules. Appreciate a good play no matter who makes it. Show compassion for any injured player. Applaud positive performances by either team. Avoid heckling, jeering or distracting players. Avoid using profane and obnoxious language and behavior. Respect the judgment and strategy of the coach. Avoid criticizing players or coaches for loss of a game. Respect property of others and authority of those who administer the competition. Censure those whose behavior is unbecoming. Children should not be forced to participate in soccer; they are not playing to satisfy your ambitions. Children and young people are involved in soccer for their enjoyment - not yours. Always encourage your child to play by the rules. Teach your child that effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment. Never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or losing a competition. Children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team. Don't publicly question any official's decisions, and never doubt his or her honesty. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's soccer. Recognize the value and importance of coaches. They give up their time and efforts to help your child. Set an example by being friendly to the parents of the opposition. Emphasize enjoyment and fun. Praise effort as well as improvement. Children play organized soccer for their own enjoyment. They are not there to entertain you, and they are neither miniature adults nor professional sportsmen and women. Don't harass or swear at players, coaches or officials. Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game. Relax and enjoy the game whether your team wins or not. |
