HERNE BAY HARRIERS FC - CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
Parents or Spectators have a great influence on children�s enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game � it�s fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within our club, it is important to reinforce the message to parents or spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:
1. Children enjoying football.
2. A sense of personal achievement.
3. Self-esteem.
4. Improving the child�s skills and techniques.
A parent or spectator�s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child�s attitude towards:
1. Other players.
2. Officials.
3. Managers.
4. Spectators.
Ensure that parents or spectators within our club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.
Encourage parents or spectators to:
1. Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.
2. Avoid coaching the child during the game.
3. Not to shout and scream.
4.. Respect the referee�s decision.
5. Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.
6. Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
Ensure that parents and spectators within our club agree and adhere to our club�s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.