Player’s Code of Conduct

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I pledge to accept responsibility for my CIFA Internal Org soccer experience by following this Player’s Code of Conduct: 

• I will demonstrate fair play and good sportsmanship at all training sessions, games and tournaments. I will demonstrate fair play and good sportsmanship towards other players, coaches, officials, and parents. 

• I will attend every training session and game that I can, and I will notify my coach, in advance, if I cannot for any reason. 

• I will come to training ready to learn. I accept that it is MY responsibility to bring all needed equipment (cleats, water, shin guards, proper training gear and or uniform of the day), to all training sessions and matches. 

• I will do my best to listen, watch, and learn from my coaches. 

• I will treat other players, coaches, officials, and supporters with respect regardless of race, sex, or ability, and I will expect to be treated the same. 

• I deserve to have fun during my soccer experience and will alert my parents or coaches if it stops being fun. 

• I deserve to play in an environment that is safe, free from drugs, including tobacco and alcohol and will expect adults to refrain from their use at all practices and games. 

• I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it is important to me. 

• I must remember that I am representing CIFA International Org and poor behavior at any time may result in loss of playing time, suspension and in some cases, expulsion from the team.

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Parent’s Code of Conduct

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I pledge to accept responsibility for my actions by following this CIFA International Org Parent’s Code of Conduct: 

• I will not be a sideline coach or referee. 

• I will provide positive reinforcement, care, and encouragement to my child and his/her teammates. 

• I will also refrain from making negative comments to my child or his/her teammates. 

• I will encourage fair play and good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every training session, match, and or tournament. 

• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child and his/her teammates ahead of my desire to win. 

• If my child develops a behavior-related problem that repeatedly disrupts training and/or matches, I promise to work with my child’s coach to resolve the issue, whatever it may be. 

• I will support coaches and officials who instruct my child in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. 

• I will not sit or stand on the coaches’ and players’ sideline during a match unless invited by the coach. 

• I will demand a soccer environment for my child that is free of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all training sessions and or matches. 

• I will remember that the game is for my child and his/her teammates, not for the adults. 

• I will do my very best to make soccer fun for my child. 

• I promise to treat other parents, coaches, players, and officials with respect, regardless of race, sex, or ability. 

• I will remember that as a supporter, I represent CIFA International Org and that poor behavior during training, matches, or tournaments may result in expulsion from the soccer complex and that I must then wait inside or next to my car in the parking area for my son or daughter. Repeated incidents may result in expulsion from the club. 

• At any time during the current soccer seasons, if my child is invited to play with another soccer team in an indoor or outdoor event, I must notify my child’s CIFA International Org coach and get permission for my child to do so.

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Coach’s Code of Conduct

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I pledge to accept responsibility for my actions during my Dynamo coaching tenure by following this Coach’s Code of Conduct: 

• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win. 

• I will provide a safe playing environment for my players. 

• I promise to review and practice basic first-aid principles needed to treat injuries to my players. 

• I will strive to keep abreast of current learning techniques and knowledge of the game. I will listen and learn from my players, their parents and other coaches. 

• I will do my best to organize training sessions that are fun and challenging for my players. 

• I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. 

• I will provide a soccer environment for my players that is free from drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all training sessions and matches. 

• I will be knowledgeable of the laws of the game, and I will teach them to my players. 

• I will treat other coaches, players, officials, and parents with respect regardless of race, sex, religion, or ability, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.