Junior Trust Goalkeeping Academy Codes of Conduct

The Killie Trust Goalkeeping Academy fully support the codes of conduct endorsed by the Kilmarnock Football Club, Scottish Football Association, Scottish Youth Football Association, Scottish Women's Football & Scottish Para-Football.

Player Code of Conduct

When I am training with The Academy, I will:

• Make every effort to develop my own abilities in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina,

• Have a good attitude at training,

• Play fairly and be friendly,

• Show good sportsmanship: shake hands/hi5/fist bump coaches on entering/exiting training,

• Set a positive example for all others and always have regard to the best interests of the game,

• Ensure boots & gloves are clean and good condition,

• Wear appropriate kit for training,

• Encourage my teammates at training,

• Respect the facilities and equipment,

• Treat all players as you want to be treated,

• Play for your enjoyment and to improve your skills,

• Make sure you know the Academy’s Protection Officer and their full contact details,

• Talk to the Academy’s Protection Officer or another Academy official that you trust if you are unhappy about anything at the Academy.

I understand that if do not follow the Code, I may:

• Be asked to apologise to whoever I have upset

• Receive a formal warning

• Be suspended from training.

“Be part of the best football experience”

Spectators and Parent / Guardian Code of Conduct

Play your part and support The Academy’s Code of Conduct:

• Have fun; it is what we are all here for

• Celebrate effort and good play

• Always respect the coaches and encourage players to do the same - Never criticise, remember they are volunteers

• Stay behind the touchline and within the designated spectator’s area

Let the coaches coach – Do not instruct the players

• When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement

• Never engage in or tolerate offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour

Do not use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability, this type of behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in your child’s registration being withdrawn.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code of Conduct, I may be:

• Issued with a verbal warning and asked to leave

• Required to meet with the academy committee to explain my actions

• Requested not to attend future training sessions

• Required to have registration withdrawn and asked to leave the club along with any dependants

“We only do positive”

Coaches and Academy Officials Code of Conduct

On and off the field, I will:

• Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and showing respect to

everyone involved in the game

• Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game

• Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour

• Always respect the others and encourage players to do the same

• Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting, or abusive behaviour

• Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others

• Be gracious in victory and defeat

• Respect the facilities

• Ensure PVG is completed with two references sent to the club and attend any

necessary courses (SFA coaching badges)

When working with players, I will:

• Place the well-being, safety, and enjoyment of each player above everything

• Never tolerate any form of bullying

• Ensure all activities are suited for the players ability and age

I understand that if I do not follow the code, I may be:

• Suspended by the Academy from attending training

• Suspended or fined by local and national authorities

"A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime - endeavour to be that coach"

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