Code of Conduct for Morden Little League

 

PLAYERS

  • Never use foul or abusive language or behave badly or aggressively towards other players, officials, or anyone else.

  • Never argue with the referee, manager, or other match officials.

  • Accept manager’s decisions.

  • Respect your opponents, acknowledging them at the end of your game, whatever the result may be.

  • Play for fun, respect your teammates, and accept other limitations.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

  • Never use foul or abusive language or behave badly or

  • violently towards your team players, opponents, officials, or anyone else.

  • Support encourage and praise players regardless of their ability.

  • Show respect towards opponents, referees, managers, and match officials.

  • Discuss team matters in private.

  • No alcohol or drugs whilst in attendance of the game.

  • Do not put undue pressure on players and always encourage.

With reference the Cafe , as parents/Guardians you must be aware that you would be expected to volunteer or have agreed another family member or friend to volunteer for café duty once per season. Failure to do so may result in your child’s exclusion from the league season or future seasons

As parents you will instruct all and any other adult/s accompanying your child to uphold these

And Finally the Code of Conduct rules and understand of them, you are held responsible if players or yourself break them  

       

MANAGERS AND ASSISTANTS

Never argue with the referee, other team managers or officials.

Ensure all players play within the laws and rules of the game.

All players acknowledge their opponents at the end of each game whatever the result may be.

Be impartial in decision-making and support, encourage and praise players whilst taking a balanced view when making substitutions, considering players circumstances and abilities. (Please remember; every player in your team is entitled to half a game, regardless of his or her ability).

Follow and comply with FA Rules and the Managers Guide to M.L.L. Rules and notify the League Secretary if you feel that other managers and officials are not upholding this.

Accept that football is fun and do not attempt to win at all costs and always set a good example.

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

The league cannot and will not review the decisions of match officials once it’s over.

Please email any complaints to the Liaison Officer Steve LiaisonOfficer@mordenlittleleague.com