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CODE OF PRACTICE

Soccer Kids were one of the first football schools in the UK to introduce codes of practice for players, parents, and coaches, plus a screening process for staff (in accordance with the Children's Act guidelines), individual personal accident cover, and strict discipline regulations in respect of racism and equality (boys and girls).

The following is an example of our codes in respect of young players and parents
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PLAYERS

  • DO'S
  • ATTEND as many SESSIONS as possible - practice makes you a better player
  • Always ARRIVE ON TIME
  • PROPERLY DRESSED for the conditions:
    Outdoor - training shoes or astro boots, sportswear, and warm/waterproof clothing
    (Footballers have to play in the rain and cold weather!)
  • DRESS SMART and look after your equipment properly
  • As soon as you arrive - get changed - then FORM INTO YOUR TEAM ready for the coach
  • STAY QUIET when the coach is speaking
  • Always BE POLITE to the coaches and other players
  • Always PLAY BY THE RULES and play SAFELY and FAIRLY
  • Always TRY YOUR BEST - it doesn't matter if you're not a good player
  • PRACTICE in your spare-time and do your football homework BUT schoolwork always comes first
  • HELP your FRIENDS (boys & girls) to become better players
  • BEFORE LEAVING always CHECK where the next session is being held, on what day, and what time it starts - tell your parents

  • DON'TS
  • ARGUE with the coach, assistants, other players, or the referee
  • Use BAD LANGUAGE
  • SHOUT unnecessarily
  • BULLY or NAME CALL any of the other players (Boys or Girls)
  • LAUGH or PICK ON players with lesser ability than yourself
  • PLAY ROUGH
    You will be dismissed from training if involved in any bullying, name-calling, racism, fighting, or rough play.
GENERAL
Your parents/guardians/school teachers have been instructed to update the coach on your general behaviour and standard of work both at home and at school. If misbehaving at home or not trying hard at school, then the coach may dismiss you from football training. Remember: School First and Football Training Second - that includes any football homework!If you have any problems then speak to the coach - he is there to help you


ENJOY YOURSELF - FOOTBALL TRAINING IS FUN

SOCCER KIDS

PARENTS

WORKING TOGETHER
In addition to helping young players to enhance their football skills, Soccer Kids also work closely with parents/guardians/teachers to improve all round general behaviour and schoolwork - but always Schoolwork First - Football Training Second.
If bad behaviour off the field - it leads to bad behaviour on the field. Please support us in this task by informing the senior coach of any bad behaviour, school problems, etc
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Soccer Kids, from time to time, will issue homework (exercises) to children (over 7 years only) in order to improve their individual techniques - BUT only allow them to do this homework after their school homework has been completed. There are no penalties for not completing football homework! Our aim is to provide the facilities and a safe controlled environment for young children to enjoy active participation in football, as well as trying to improve their individual skills through a structured learning process. You can help us to achieve this objective by following our simple rules:

As a multi-cultural organisation - RACISM will not be tolerated from players or parents

  • DO'S
  • Encourage and support their efforts - give praise and create enthusiasm
  • Help the children to understand the rules
  • Encourage homework/practice - but only after schoolwork has been completed
  • Assess effort - not the score
  • Work with Soccer Kids - not against them

  • DON'TS
  • Parents/Guardians can be the worst spectators
  • Use sarcasm, bad language, or aggression - it creates anxiety and even young children lose self-confidence
  • Asses players by their ability - they all develop at different rates
  • Criticise other players
  • Shout from the sidelines - there can only be one coach
  • Criticise bad play - young players learn by their mistakes
  • Concentrate on the score - concentrate on them doing their best

    Please read the Code of Practice for Players and fully explain it to your child

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE

Soccer Kids is a professional independent UK based coaching body