• THE CODE OF CONDUCT IS DEVISED AS A GUIDELINE FOR ACORN FC
    • ENDEAVOUR TO ARRIVE TO TRAINING AND MATCH DAYS ON TIME
    • NOTIFY COACH IF UNABLE TO ATTEND A GAME/TRAINING STRAIGHT AWAY
    • DEMONSTRATE FAIR PLAY AND GOOD SPORTMANSHIP AT ALL TIMES
    • NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO
    • NO FIGHTING OR INTIMIDATING BEHAVIOUR IS PERMITED AT ANY TIME
    • NO INAPPROPRIATE OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IS PERMITED AT ANY TIME
    • NO MOBILE PHONES DURING TRAINING SESSIONS

1.2       TEAM SPIRIT AND ENCOURAGING LEARNING

1.2.1    ATTEND EVERY FOOTBALL GAME READY TO LEARN NEW SKILLS & TECHNICS

  • WATCH, LISTEN AND LEARN FROM COACH
  • FAIR PLAY AND RESPECT IN THE GAME AT ALL TIMES
  • BRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
  • NO EATING DURING A GAME
  • ACCEPT GROUP TEXT MESSAGES
  • NO JEWELLERY OR PERSONAL ITEMS TO BE WORN DURING A GAME
  • TEAM KIT TO BE WORN AT EVERY GAME
  • ATTEND EVERY FOOTBALL GAME AS ARRANGED
  • IN CASE OF INJURY, INFORM THE COACH STRAIGHT AWAY

1.3       RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE GAME

1.3.1    YOU ARE REPRESENTING ACORN FC DURING MATCHES & TRAINING

1.3.2    NOTIFY COACH IF UNABLE TO ATTEND A GAME/TRAINING STRAIGHT AWAY

1.3.3    SHAKE HANDS WITH OPPONENTS BEFORE AND AFTER GAME, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE RESULT

1.3.4    ACCEPT THE DECISIONS OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS WITHOUT PROTEST

1.3.5    ADHERE TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE GAME

Players are important in the sport, playing to win, but not at any cost.  Fair play and respect to everyone involved in the games and tournaments are imperative.   Parents are also encouraged to attend matches with their child and participate in the activities.