Academi FAW Players Code of Conduct

FAW CODE OF CONDUCT

Young Players

Llanelli Town AFC Academi fully supports the Football Association of Wales ‘Behind the Line, Behind the Team’ campaign and is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its’  members. As a member of Llanelli Town AFC you are expected to get behind your team and follow the below Code of Conduct. 

We all have a responsibility to ensure that everyone involved in football finds it to be a fun, safe  and positive experience. Please show your support for FAW Safeguarding by signing the below declaration. By signing this  Code of Conduct you demonstrate that you understand the following conditions, and breach of this  could lead to disciplinary action.  

Players are expected to: 

• Show exemplary behaviour by respecting and listening to match officials and your coaches. 

• Show respect to your opponents and shake their hands after each game.

• Accept responsibility for your own performance and behaviour.  

• Treat all fellow players equally.  

• Be friendly and welcoming to new players.  

• Not bully or make anyone feel unhappy or sad.  

• Encourage, support and co-operate with your team mates.  

• Keep yourself safe.  

• Tell someone you trust about inappropriate or risky behaviour or if something makes you unhappy or uncomfortable.  

• Take care of equipment owned by the club.  

• Not discriminate on the grounds of religious beliefs, race, gender, social classes or lack of ability. 

• Respect other people.  

• Not take part in rough or dangerous play, bullying, or the use of bad language or inappropriate behaviour.  

• Appreciate the efforts of all players.  

• Not get involved in peer pressure and push others to do something they do not want to do. 

• Accept that striving to win is more important than winning itself.  

• Always pursue fair play – stick to the laws and the spirit of the game.  

• Be positive, approachable and offer praise to promote the objectives of the club at all times. 

• Display high standards, behave responsibly and never use foul, abusive, insulting or inappropriate words, behaviour or gestures.  

• Respect and listen to the opinions of fellow players.  

• Not to post anything nasty on social media which may bring the game into disrepute. 

• Make football fun.