Code of Conduct

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Officials' code of conduct

  1. Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and consistently.
  2. Be honest and completely impartial at all times.
  3. Never tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behavior from players and officials.
  4. Set a positive personal example by promoting good behavior and showing respect to everyone involved in the game.
  5. Manage the game in a positive, calm, and confident manner.
  6. Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behavior, foul play, and other misconduct.

Player code of conduct

  1. Always play fair and to the best of your ability.
  2. Play by the rules, as directed by the referee.
  3. Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game.
  4. Respect your team-mates, the other team, referees and coaches.

Coach code of conduct

  1. Promote Fair Play and high standards of behavior.
  2. Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game and always respect the officials' decisions.
  3. Respect officials, opposition players, coaches and parents.
  4. Never enter the field of play without the referee's permission.
  5. Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.
  6. Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behavior.

Parent code of conduct

  1. Always respect the match officials' decisions.
  2. Remember that children play for fun.
  3. Let the coach do their job and do not confuse the players by telling them what to do.
  4. Encourage the players to respect the opposition, referee, and match officials.

Madison Futsal League promotes and supports positive and fair sports as a model for our young players.  Our league policy has zero tolerance toward inappropriate behavior and unsafe play.  We are all here to play a great game and have a great time.