Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to be positive about my youth sports experiences and accept responsibility for my participation by following this Players Code of Ethics Pledge:

I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every training session and practice by emonstrating good sportsmanship.

I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot.

I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.

I will treat my coaches, other players and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun.

I deserve to play in an environment that is free from drugs, obacco and alcohol and expect adults to refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

I will do my very best in school.

I will remember that sports participation
is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

I will always be proud of my parents/guardians
for giving me opportunities

1. All sessions during the week start at 4.30p.m and finish at 6.00p.m., unless advised otherwise. (week-end sessions to be programmed according to needs that will arise in the future)

a. Players are requested to be on time

b. Players wishing to leave before the end of the session must do so with the consent of the coach.

c. Players failing to attend are to inform the coach/school organisers beforehand - Ray ‘Zazu’ Farrugia: 9949 1594

2. A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery)

The basic compulsory equipment of a player is:

a. jersey or shirt – sweat top – rain jacket

b. shorts – if thermal under shorts are worn, they are of the same main colour as the shorts

c. stockings

d. shin guards

e. footwear – as training will take place on artificial turf, football shoes, except screw-ons, are to be worn.

The official kit is to be bought from the school’s kit sponsor
TeamSport, Gallarija Darmanin
Triq Dun Karm Psaila, Iklin

3. Sportsmanship during training sessions / games

a. No foul language / swearing are tolerated on the field of play or in the vicinity of the school.

b. Retaliation can be penalised according to the coach’s decision.

c. Players should encourage other team mates at all times especially when mistakes occur.

4. Sickness / Injury / Medical Conditions

a. The school requests to know whether the player suffers from any medical condition or not. This is to facilitate research on the player’s health if ever the need arises especially in the absence of a parent / guardian.

b. Players feeling sick and are not able to attend training / a game are to inform the Coach /School organiser beforehand.

c. If a player feels sick or injured during training of which the coach is not aware, he/she should duly inform the coach immediately.

Parents / Guardians are encouraged to attend training sessions; however we are hereby requesting your support in observing the following guidelines

a. Parents / Guardians are not permitted to coach the players. Coaching is to be left solely to the Coaches.

b. Giving feedback to the players can lead to confusion, as it could be contradictory to what the coach would have previously advised. Before doing so, please consult the coach.

c. Remember that everybody does mistakes, and we all have to learn from them. So never punish children by not sending them to training as this will have a negative feedback on the kid. They tend to suffer socially, morally and physically.

d. Always be proud of your children even when they have a bad day on the training grounds or during a game. Encourage them when they are left on the bench so they feel good about themselves, thus keeping their morale high. The power of praise counters more than the power of despair and ridicule.

e. Decisions taken by the coach have to be accepted even if sometimes they are not to your liking. It is the coach who knows what is required on the field of play; he knows the players’ capabilities and what he does will be for the best of the players.

f. Feel free to air any suggestions or complaints to the coach or organisers.