WSSA
Codes of Conducts

Coaches Code of Fair Play

All persons coaching a team or teams within the WSSA structure must adhere to the following code of fair play.
Remember that junior players participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at a junior player for making a mistake or not winning.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
Operate within the rules and spirit of the game and teach your players to do the same.
Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All junior players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
Avoid overplaying talented players. All players deserve equal playing and training time, regardless of their ability.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age, maturity and ability of the players.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with football. This includes, but is not limited to, opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of younger players.
Any physical contact with a junior player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s development.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

A coach must be registered with Football Federation Tasmania and it is now a requirement with most schools that they have undertaken a Character Check (used to be called a Police Check) – forms are available from school offices).

Players Code of Fair Play
Play by the rules.

Never argue with a referee or assistant referee. If you disagree have your captain, coach or manager approach the official on your behalf.

Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging of other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in football. Swearing during a game is not permitted and may result in a player being cautioned by the referee.

Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.

Be a good sport; applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.

Treat all participants in football as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.

Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opposition. Without them there would be no game.

Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Parents and Spectators’ Code of Conduct;

Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless on the games outcome.

Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or loosing a game. Positive comments are motivational.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all football activities, whether it is by players, coaches, officials or spectators.

Show appreciation and respect for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators and also for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.

Encourage players to follow the rules and decisions made by officials.

Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.