Spectators Conduct

  • children play organised sport for their own enjoyment. They are not there to entertain you and they are not miniature Pele’s.

     

  • Be on your best behaviour. Do not use profane language or harass, physically or verbally, players, managers, coaches, referees or linesman.

  • Applaud all good play by your team and the other team.

  • Show respect for your team opponents. Without them there would be no game.

  • Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game.

  • Condemn the use of violent and verbal abuse.

     

  • Respect the referee and linesman’s decisions. Remember he is only human with the same feelings as you and like you sometimes makes an honest error.

     

  • Encourage players always to play according to the laws of the game.

  • Read the Laws of the Game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on.