PLAYER'S CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Have fun and enjoy playing and training with their team mates.
2. Play for fun and not just because their parents want them to.
3. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during every game and training session.
4. Set a positive example to others, particularly players from younger teams who may be watching.
5. Avoid all forms of cheating and time-wasting.
6. Not swear or fight on or off the pitch.
7. Show no abuse or racial remarks towards any other player, official or supporter.
8. Make every effort to turn up for training and to inform their manager if they cannot train.
9. Listen and absorb any instructions your manager is giving you and ask if you are unsure.
10. Inform your manager of any illness or injury you may have upon arrival for training or a match.
11. Abide by the instructions of your manager.
12. Make every effort to turn up for games on time.
13. Always make sure you arrive with the correct kit and that you have your boots and shin pads.
14. Warm up thoroughly and purposely and when the game starts, enjoy it and play with a smile on your face.
15. Make every effort consistent with fair play and the laws of the game to help your own team win.
16. Show due respect to their team mates.
17. Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the competition.
18. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat equally.
19. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
20. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
21. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured players.
22. Shake hands with opponents after every game.
23. Accept the decision of the match officials without protest.
24. Shake hands with and thank the officials after every match.
25. Not wear jewellery during training or a game.
26. Abide by the Merville United AFC players code of conduct.

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Place the wellbeing and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies and Merville United AFC
4. Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
5. Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
6. Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of their players.
7. Always set a good example with regards to fair play and must never condone violations of the laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game or relevant rules and regulations.
8. Consistently display high standards of behaviour and set good examples to uphold the reputation of Merville United AFC
9. Not use or tolerate inappropriate language of any description.
10. Not use or tolerate any racial abuse or remarks towards any other player, official or supporter.
11. Always arrive on time.
12. Praise effort and performance above results.
13. Always show due respect to the oppositions players, manager and supporters.
14. Always show due respect to the match officials and shake hands with and thank them for their time.
15. Adhere to the Club’s child protection policies and standards.
16. Ensure that the  changing rooms are left in a clean and tidy condition and that the goalposts etc. are put away correctly.
17. Ensure, whenever possible, they attend the monthly committee meeting.
18. Ensure that all their players understand and follow the Merville United AFC players code of conduct.
19. Ensure that they follow the Merville United AFC managers code of conduct.