for Players

of Conduct for Players

Obligations towards the game

A player should:

1. Make every effort to develop their own

sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique,

tactics and stamina.

2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best

possible performance during a game, even if

his team is in a position where the desired

result has already been achieved.

3. Set a positive example for others, particularly

young players and supporters.

4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and

time-wasting.

5. Always have regard to the best interests of

the game, including where publicly

expressing an opinion on the game and any

particular aspect of it, including others

involved in the game.

6. Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards one’s own team

A player should:

1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play

and the Laws of the Game to help his own

team win.

2. Resist any influence which might, or might be

seen to, bring into question his commitment

to the team winning.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and

competition rules

A player should:

1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit

of the game, and the competition rules.

2. Accept success and failure, victory and

defeat, equally.

3. Resist any temptation to take banned

substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents

A player should:

1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times,

irrespective of the result of the game.

2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents,

avoid violence and rough play, and help

injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials

A player should:

1. Accept the decision of the Match Official

without protest.

2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a

Match Official.

3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials

A player should;

1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and

Team Officials, provided they do not

contradict the spirit of this Code.

2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials

of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters

A player should:

1. Show due respect to the interests of

supporters.