- Play for the fun and enjoyment of the game. Not just to please your parents
- Learn and play by the FIFA laws of the game
- Never argue with the referee or assistant referee
- Control your temper and use your energies for playing better football
- Play well for yourself and your team, your team's performance will benefit asw well as your own
- Be a good sport. Recognise all good play, whether from your team or your opposition
- Treat all players with respect. Do not interfere with, bully, or take unfair advantage of any player
- Remember the aim of the game; to have fun, improve your skills, and feel good
- Co-operate with your coach/manager, team mates, and opponents, for without them there is no game
- Promote the code of conduct to all around you
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- Do not force an unwilling child to participate in football
- Remember children are involved in football for their enjoyment not yours
- Encourage your child to play by the laws of the game and not to argue with officials
- Teach your child honest effort is more important than victory
- Turn losing into development by helping your child work towards skill improvement and sportsmanship
- Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and the opposition
- Do not question the referee's judgment or honesty. Remember they are only human, and make honest errors
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the game
- Recognise the value and importance of coaches, who are all volunteers, giving your children their time and resources
- Make sure you know the laws of the game, to better understand what is going on
- Promote the code of conduct to all
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- Remember that children play organised sports for their own enjoyment, not to entertain you
- Be on your best behavior, Do not use profane language or physically or verbally harass players, coaches, officials, or other spectators
- Applaud all good play by your own team and the other team
- Show respect towards your team's opponents, and officials. Without them there is no game
- Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during the game
- Condemn the use of violent and verbal abuse
- Respect the referee's judgment and honesty. They are only human
- Encourage players to always play by the laws of the game
- Read the laws of the game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on
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