WAIMAK UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB POLICIES

Code Of Conduct

NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL CODE OF CONDUCT

All players, coaches, managers, referees, support staff, administrators, parents, and spectators are required to abide by the NZF Code of Conduct and Waimak United FC's Player, Parent, and/or Coach/Manager Code of Conduct. 

IT IS A REQUIREMENT ON REGISTRATION WITH WAIMAK UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB THAT YOU HAVE READ THE CODE OF CONDUCT.

• A full copy of the NZF Code of Conduct is available here.​​​​​​​
• Code of Conduct - Players - Click Here
• Code of Conduct - Parents - Click Here
• Code of Conduct - Coaches - Click Here

PLAYING & COACHING CODE

Football to be universally enjoyed has to be played to a standard code of conduct. To avoid bringing the game into disrepute players and coaches are expected to observe the following code of practice.

Decisions Accept the match official’s decision without question. Referee decision is always final.

Respect Treat your coach, officials, and opponents with the respect you would wish them to give you. If you are not able to make a practice or a game, let your Coach/Manager know - give as much notice as possible.

Appeals Avoid appealing for decisions to be given in your favour eg. Throw-ins, corner kicks, and apparent infringements by opponents.

Discipline Keep your temper under control in all circumstances

Fair Play Displays good sportsmanship. Play fairly without danger to opponents (or your own players)

Sportsmanship Do not indulge in practices of cheating under the guise of ‘gamesmanship’

Language Foul language will not be tolerated.

Equipment & Clothing Take pride in your appearance. Shirts should be tucked in and socks up at all times. Jewellery must not be worn, earrings, watches, rings, etc. Boots and Shinpads are compulsory. Shinpads must be covered entirely by socks at all times. Street glasses are not allowed. Sports glasses must be worn. Hats are not allowed (except for the goalkeeper).

SPECTATORS Good sport is about a positive attitude. Together we can set the right tone and help make the game a success.

• Respect that people are involved in sports for fun and enjoyment
• Support good play and applaud good performance from all competitors
• Attempt to understand the rules of the game
• Learn the difference between supportive and abusive comments
• Accept the decisions of officials and coaches
• Display self-control on the sideline. Always be positive. Never shout at or ridicule players.
• Show your appreciation for the people who volunteer their time to make sports happen
• Remember that we are all capable of making mistakes. 
• Spectators should not stand on the line or encroach onto the pitch at any point during games. 
• Be observant of other games and both for respect and safety reasons do not cut across pitches when a game is playing
• Only coaches of junior teams (up to 9th grade) are allowed on the pitch (in their defensive half). 
• Spectators should stand 1m from the sideline and give way to the linesman who needs a clear view of the entire line. 
• At no time should spectators stand beside or behind the goal. 
• Premier games require spectators to be on the opposite side of the pitch to coaches (technical boxes are marked) allowing players to hear the directions of the coach from one side of the pitch only. 

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Code of Conduct - Players - Click Here

Code of Conduct - Parents - Click Here

Code of Conduct - Coaches - Click Here

Club Constitution (Updated December 2024) - Click Here

Club Complaints & Procedures Policy - Click Here

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact the General Manager at gm@waimakunited.org.nz.