Code of Conduct - Parents

Parent/Spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football.  All children play football because they first and foremost enjoy the game – it's fun.  It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within Oxshott Royals that positive encouragement will contribute to:

• Children enjoying football
• A sense of personal achievement;
• Self-esteem;
• Improving the child's skills and techniques.

A parents/spectators expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:

• Other players
• Officials
• Managers
• Spectators.

All parents/spectators should:

• Applaud the opposition as well as your own team;
• Avoid coaching the child during the game;
• Avoid shouting or screaming;
• Respect the referees decision;
• Give attention to each of the children involved in football, not just the most talented