Codes of
Conduct aren't new and are already in use by some clubs
(it is mandatory for Nuneaton & District Sunday League
Clubs).
Respect
brings them to life.
How?
By supporting and strengthening the Codes of Conduct with
possible consequences. There is little point in having a
set of rules if no action is taken if and when they're
broken.
There are
five Codes of Conduct, each listing possible penalties for
breaking these 'promises'. The Codes are aimed at:
Respect works on placing
responsibility for their actions on individuals: break
your Code, and bear the consequences.
Codes of Conduct - your member clubs' responsibilities:
Each Respect
Code of Conduct explains that
action can be taken for breaking a Code, so these are
understood from the outset.
Your member clubs have two
main responsibilities around the Codes:
1. To ensure everyone
within the club, whatever their role, has read, agreed and
accepted their relevant Code - and understood the actions
which could be taken if Codes are broken
2. To deal fairly and
consistently with anyone who breaks 'their' Code
The Clubs
in the NDSFL already have
their own club Codes of Conduct, so we would recommend
that they look at the Respect Codes and see if there is
anything missing from these. They may want to replace the
previous codes with the new Respect ones, or they may want
to add some of the lines from the Respect Codes to these.
It is not advisable to use
both sets of Codes as this could be confusing.
The
important difference is ensuring member clubs - and
through them their own members - understand and appreciate
what can happen if Codes are broken. That way, there
should be no subsequent debate because they didn't
understand the consequences of breaking a Code.
Code of Conduct: Adult
Players
We all have a
responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in
the game.
Respect "Codes
of Conduct" for 2009-10
