League Code of Conduct
We are thrilled to have you join us for the upcoming League Season. It promises to be an enjoyable ride, filled with memorable moments to cherish for a lifetime!
Our main priority for the upcoming league season is to create an environment that is friendly, approachable, respectful and enjoyable for all players, parents and coaches. It is with this in mind that we have created a code of conduct that all parents must review and submit prior to the start of the new season. The purpose of this document is to ensure that parents, coaches and players are all aligned in what is expected during the season, both in terms of SPOND and the match day expectations.
For any queries please contact matt@uniteddragonsfc.com
United Dragons FC agree to:
Publish fixtures on SPOND by Monday (Prior to the game on the Saturday)
Ensure all relevant details are attached in the invite to any game
Publish the team sheet by Thursday
Ensure all children have an equal playing time
Ensure all children are coached, encouraged and afforded the responsibility during the game to make their own decisions where they see fit
Provide a safe and fun playing environment and encourage good sportsmanship at all times
Win, draw or lose, the coach will identify positives from the game to work through in training in the week to come
Ensure all safeguarding measures as per our policy are in place and adhered to for all games alongside RPYL
UD Parents will:
Respond to fixture invites with a yes or no by the agreed deadline date
Understand that if there has been no response to a game and the deadline date has passed, we cannot guarantee there will be a place for your child to play in the game
Will not go to a fixture with the expectation of playing unless you have been listed in the team sheet and responded YES to the Spond invite
Communicate with coaches if your child can no longer attend the game, with as much notice as possible
Ensure your child turns up on time and to the correct location, wearing UD kit and shin pads/goalie gloves
Review the league pitch map prior to the game to ensure you know where to go
Offer positive encouragement on the sidelines
Refrain from coaching and giving tactical instructions to your child/team
Refrain from making negative comments to opposing teams and managers
Respect referees decision making
Stand on the opposite side of the pitch to the coaches
Understand the coaches decision to play children in different positions to give them a better understanding of the complete game
UD Players will:
Try their absolute best and have fun
Work hard and apply the skills they have learned from training to games
Wear a Full UD Kit (including shin pads)
Support and encourage each other
Demonstrate leadership
Show sportsmanship
Enjoy the game day experience
Demonstrate respectful behaviour towards opposing team players, coaches and referees
Safeguarding Policy
Our safeguarding policy applies to all our league games as well as training. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with our policy before the start of the league season. You must ensure you are wearing correct footwear, shin-pads, goalkeeper gloves as a measure of safety. The coaches will provide a medical kit, but if your child has any medical issues or you have any other safeguarding questions, please email Ryan Moore at Ryan@uniteddragonsfc.com