Failing to prepare for training is preparing to fail.

Be punctual for ALL training sessions and matches.

Inform your coach if you are unavailable for training sessions or matches.

Take pride in your appearance e.g. clean and correct equipment.

Shinpads must be worn for both training sessions and matches.

Bring a water bottle to training sessions and matches.

Players should act with good sportsmanship and adide by the 'Laws of the Game' at all times.

Decisions of match officials will not be questioned - anybody may make a mistakes.

Violent play and foul language shall not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Players should thank the match officials after the game.

Players should always shake hands with their opponents before leaving the field. Without their participation you would not be able to play.

Players should respect their own and other peoples property and leave facilities in good order.

Children need more positive example than criticism.

Make participation a positive experience for your child and others.

Relieve competitive pressure, not increase it. A child is easily affected by outside influences.

The opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate.

Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.

Accept the results of each game. Encourage the child to be gracious in victory and turn defeat to victory by working towards improvement.

Be kind to your child's coach and officials. As a volunteer giving personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for your child, the coach provides a valuable community service, often without reward other than the satisfaction of having served.

A child's values and behavior in sports are guided by parental attitude at games towards their child, the opposing team, the officials and the coach. Criticism and disrespect for officials and opponents by overbearing parents bent on immediate success rather than long range benefits undermines the sport's purpose and adds undo stress to the game. This level of negative stress taxes the child's coping abilities and contributes to behavior not in keeping with the spirit of the game.