Swindon Village Bowmen Youth Football Club

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• Parents and Spectators must appreciate the child’s involvement in playing football should primarily be for their own enjoyment.

• Parents and Spectators must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each person and treat them equally within the context of the sport.  

• Praise positive aspects of play and avoid becoming frustrated or ridiculing young players by focusing on their failings.

• Parents and Spectators must place the well-being and safety  of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.

• Parents and Spectators must adhere to all guidelines laid down within the constitution and the rules of the Football Association.

• Parents and Spectators must develop an appropriate supportive relationship with both the and their child based on mutual trust and  respect.

• Parents and Spectators must not attempt to exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

• Parents and Spectators must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

• Parents and Spectators must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.

• Parents and Spectators should at the outset and where appropriate,  with the player, seek clarification with the club exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from the coach, parents and players.

• Parents and Spectators must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (i.e, fair play) and never condone violations of the laws of the game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws of the game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques. Parents and Spectators must consistently display high standards of behaviour.

• Parents and Spectators must emphasise the importance of striving to win, not winning itself. Praise effort and performance more than results.

• Any parent with an issue that they feel they cannot resolve with their childs Manager or Coach should in the first instance contact the Parent Representative for their relevant age group where any concerns will be addressed by the Club committee.