BRFC Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct for Season 23/24

This code applies to all parents and guardian of Broadford Rovers junior players from Academy up to Under 18s

  • Please remember that although children play organised football, they are not professionals. Don’t place excessive pressure on children to perform to unrealistically high expectations. Children play soccer to develop their skills and have fun. 

  • Encourage, but do not force your children to play football. Your own instincts will tell whether they are ready to start playing.

  • Encourage and assist your children in attending all training sessions and matches throughout the season. Ensure they arrive on time and collect them promptly. Be mindful of others when parking around training facilities. Respect our coaches and managers by letting them know in good time if players will not be available for training or matches.

  • Encourage healthy lifestyle habits.

  • Encourage your child to prepare for matches the night before by having correct BRFC match day shorts and socks, Shin pads, football boots and water bottle ready for their match. Ensure your child is adequately prepared for the weather.

  • Transport arrangements for your child to and from away games are strictly your responsibility.

  • Teach your child to treat referees, other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of difference.

  • Encourage your child to appreciate all on the team, regardless of ability.

  • The use of foul or abusive language will not be tolerated in the presence of any child at Broadford Rovers FC. Verbal abuse of players, referees or opposing supporters cannot be accepted.

  • Welcome and respect all our teams' opponents. Without them there would be no match. Do not argue with opposition players/coaches/parents or supporters. 

  • Promote and teach FAIR PLAY. Applaud good play, sportsmanship, and best effort by the visiting team as well as our own. Show approval for effort, not just results.

  • Let the referee do their job and teach your child to respect the decisions of referees. 

  • Lead, as most parents do, by good example. Condemn the use of violence in all forms at every opportunity.

  • Do not shout instructions to your child as they may conflict with managers/coaches’ instructions and will only lead to confusion for our players.

  • Please refrain from any negative commentary concerning players and/or managers/coaches at all times and especially in the company of children. If you are unhappy or wish to lodge a complaint about any issue, please do so by contacting club secretary at brfcsec@gmail.com

  • Don't interfere with the coach. Your job is to support your child and offer only positive encouragement. 

  • You are encouraged to establish regular contact with the individual/s responsible for coaching your child.

  • Any support and assistance that parents/guardians can provide is greatly appreciated. Don’t be too shy to ask.

  • Please do not ignore or dismiss complaints or concerns expressed by your child which relate to his/her involvement in football. These should be relayed back to your child’s coach or clubs coaching coordinator or child welfare officer so that, if necessary, corrective action can be taken.

  • Under no circumstances should a child be ridiculed or shouted at for losing a game or making a mistake. Do not admonish your child, or any other child, for the standard of their performance.

  • Inform coaches/managers and other relevant Club personnel of any medical needs your child has that should be known. 

  • Remain in the spectator areas designated for game formats.

  • Please do not approach a manager/coach with any issues you may have about a game until at least 48 hours has passed, give time for emotion to settle. 

  • Remember that coaches and managers are volunteers and congratulate them on a job well done.

  • Any breaches of this policy could result in you being suspended or expelled from the club.

     #before you complain, have you volunteered yet ?