Whatever level of football a player plays at each individual should play the game in the right spirit, show due respect to their fellow players, match officials, all spectators, and the opposition.
Obligation towards the game. A player should
Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
Never use inappropriate language.
Obligation towards one's own team A player should
Make every effort consistent with fair play and the laws of the game to help his own team win.
Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules A player should
Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally
Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Each player is responsible for their actions towards a match official and therefore should treat the officials with due respect.
Respect towards Opponents A player should
Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
Avoid words or actions which may mislead a match official
Show due respect towards match officials
Respect towards the team officials A player should
Abide by the instructions of their coach and team officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this code.
Show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition.
Obligation towards all supporters. A player should
Show due respect to the interests of all supporters.
MATCHES OFF-Latest Information on Matches due to be played 5TH SEPTEMBER 2010