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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FOOTBALL
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HOULIHANS BIRKENHEAD SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player, match official, coach, owner or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high. This Code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.

Equality: Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.

Participants: Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League is committed to appropriate consultation.

Trust and Respect: Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.

Violence: Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.

Fairness: Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game.

Integrity and Fair Play: Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.

It is a non-negotiable requirement that every team follows the Code of Conduct as set out above. Any deviation from the above by any Club Member, Player, Coach, Owner, Administrator or Spectator will result in action being taken, according to the Houlihan’s Birkenhead Sunday Football League Official Handbook.

We agree on behalf of our Club Members, Players, Club Officials and Spectators to abide by the Code of Conduct as set out above, and understand the implications should any Rule Infringements occur by any of our Club Members, Players, Club Officials or Spectators.

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