We have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in the game. The Midlothian Soccer Association has implemented this code of conduct to ensure soccer can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment. Remember, youth soccer is a time for players to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything. Play your part and help enforce the Code of Conduct for Spectators and Parents/Guardians at all times.
I will:
- Remember that children play for FUN
- Applaud effort and good play as well as success
- Always respect the referee’s decisions
- Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area
- Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
- Recognize that coaches and Board members are volunteers, giving of personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for your child
- Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
- Avoid criticizing a player, coach or referee for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
- Accept the results of each game. Encourage your child to be gracious in victory, and to turn defeat into victory by working towards improvement
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behavior
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by MSA. I may be:
- Issued a verbal warning from a referee or MSA official
- Obliged to leave the game fields
- Cause forfeiture of game(s)
- Required to meet with an MSA board member
- Required to appear before the MSA Appeals and Discipline committee
- Obliged to undertake an education course
- Required to complete volunteer hours with MSA
- Requested by the club not to attend future games
- Required to leave the club along with any dependents