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LEARN THE OFFSIDE RULE

 Football is a simple game.

Therefore its rules are not very complicated.

Maybe with an exception of the Offside rule, probably the most complex of all the Football rules.
Interactive guide to Offside Law, designed by FIFA, will make you clearly understand this somehow controversial rule.

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ALL MINI SOCCER PLAYERS DONT FORGET YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO PLAY 1HR OF FOOTBALL A DAY ( FA RULE AND SNYFL )   

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Code of Conduct for Players

Players are the most important people in sport. Playing for a team with sporting supporters,and the team to win,is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost,(fair play and respect),for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

1. A player should make every effort to develop his/her own sporting abilities,in terms of skill,technique and stamina

2. Give maximum effort,and set a positive example and avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting. Also not to use inappropriate language.

3. A player should make every effort consistent with fair play, and the laws of the game to help their team win.

4. A player should know and abide by the laws,rules and the sprit of the game and competition rules. Accept success and failure,victory and defeat equally.

5. A player should treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game and give due respect to facilities provided by the respective clubs for both home and away grounds.

6. A player should accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.

7. A player should avoid words or actions which may mislead the Match Official.

8. A player must at ALL times times show due respect towards ALL Match Officials.

9. A player must at all times ensure that his/her attire ia appropriate to the game. i.e NO specific jewellery,ear rings, necklaces,watches and rings be worn.

10. A player must ensure that his/her footwear is in a safe condition,specifically the STUDS must not be sharp,rough or dangerous.

11. A player is not playing for his/her own club/team but also represents the league,bearing in mind the close proximity of other leagues.

12. A player should at all times enjoy the game specifically whilst still on the learning curve.

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Coach/Managers Code of Conduct

Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their supervision.

Coaches are, therefore expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct and be aware that almost ALL of their everyday decisions and choices of actions have ethical implications.

It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from" a win at all costs! Attitude.

1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person, and treat them equally within the context of the sport.

2. Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other conditions, including the development of performance.

3. Coaches must adhere to Guidelines laid down by the League and F.A rules.

4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect. Also all opponents.

5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to any referee.

6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance. And acceptance of any referee decisions without dispute.

7. Coaches must ensure that the activities  they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity and experience and ability of the players.

8. Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (Fair Play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the sprit of the game, or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.

9.  Coaches must constantly display High Standards of Behaviour & Appearance and not tolerate inappropriate language.