BSL Codes of Conduct
Codes of Conduct of Bangkok Soccer League
Young Players
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why BSL is asking every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct.
When playing football, I will:
- Always play to the best of my ability
- Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or waste time
- Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager
- Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
- Shake hands with and/or "wai” to the other team and referee at the end of the game
- Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
- Talk to someone I trust or the Club Chairman if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by BSL:
I may:
- Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager
- Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
- Be dropped or substituted
- Be suspended from training
- Be required to leave the club.
In addition:
- BSL will make my parent or guardian aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct
- BSL could suspend or expel me from the club.
Spectators and Parents / Guardians
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. BSL is supporting and promoting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment.
Remember children’s football is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.
Play your part and observe BSL’s Code of Conduct for spectators and parents / guardians at all times.
I will:
- Remember that children play for FUN
- Applaud effort and good play as well as success
- Always respect the match officials’ decisions
- Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
- Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
- Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee and match officials
- Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by BSL:
I may be:
- Issued with a verbal warning from a member of the Club Committee
- Required to meet with the Club Chairman
- Obliged to leave the match venue by a member of the Club Committee
- Requested by the club not to attend future games
- Suspended or have my club membership removed
- Required to leave the club along with any dependents.
Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. Play your part and observe BSL’s Code of Conduct in everything you do.
On and off the field, I will:
- Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
- Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
- Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour
- Always respect the match official’s decision
- Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
- Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
- Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
- Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
- Ensure all parents / guardians of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
- Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
- Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
- Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
- Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
- Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by BSL:
- Required to meet with the Club Chairman and/or the Club Committee
- Monitored by another club coach
- Suspended by the club
- Required to leave the club.
