Welcome to the Code of Conduct Page. 

Barrhead United operates under a strict Code of Conduct which is identical to that employed by the Alloa FC Football Academy and is in line with SYFA rules.  Under the terms of the Code of Conduct we have devised guidelines for Coaches, Players and Parents involved in the club and would ask that all parties familiarise themselves with the Club prior to engaging with any players or matches involving the Club.

Equally the Club operates under a strict Child Protection Policy using guidelines set out by Alloa FC and the SYFA.  The Club Policy on Child Protection and associated guidelines can be found by clicking here.

Coaches Code of Conduct

Coaches serve a number of important roles: teacher, role model, mentor, guardian and trainer.  Good coaches are always looking to provide young footballers with the mental and physical tools that will equip them to learn technically, to win, and to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship.  The help ensure the quality of coaches, Barrhead United FC has aligned our Code of Conduct with that of Alloa FC through our partnership to follow:

Parents / Guardians Code of Conduct

All parents and guardians involvement and support are very much appreciated towards the development of any young player at Barrhead United F.C.  Parents and guardians serve a number of important roles including role model, teacher, and guardian.  To this end Barrhead United F.C. has formulated a code of conduct for parents to adhere to at training and on match days.

         -   No coaching or instruction by parents or guardians from the touchline this is solely the coach’s domain.

         -   Do be patient and supportive emphasising good behaviour.

         -   Always lead by example and do not speak foul language.

         -   Parents and guardians must never become involved in verbal or physical harassment directed at any match officials, coaches, players or other parent.

             (This includes harassment on sex, race, religion or disability.  This list is not exhaustive)

          -   Any questions regarding team selection or substitutions speak to the appropriate coach on a training night.  Never approach the Coach on a match day.

          -   An exclusion area for parents will be set out on match days such that young players are focussed on the game and are not influenced by comments.

          -   Parents will be located on the opposite side of the playing field from the coaches of both teams.

Players Code of Conduct

This code of conduct applies to all young players representing Barrhead United Football Club.  Players are the most important element of any football club.  Playing for the team, performing well and winning are the most fundamental part of the game.  Of great importance is how we win and how we lose, embrace respect for others in the game is a given fundamental.

            Player Obligations

            A player shall:

        -   Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities in terms of skill, technique, tactics and athleticism.

         -   Make every effort to lead a healthy lifestyle, including and not limited to appropriate diet and avoidance of any form of drugs be it recreational or

             performance enhancing.

         -   Give maximum effort and strive to achieve the best possible performance.

         -   Make every effort within the Laws of the Game to help the team performance.

         -   Respect the Laws of the Game and all other competitions rules know and abide by the Laws.

         -   Accept success and failure with equal measure of dignity.

         -   Accept and respect the decision of the match officials without protest.

          -   Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team officials, show due respect.

         -   All players to adhere to the clubs policy and SYFA’s on discrimination and sectarianism in all shapes and forms, including web pages, comments, actions.

             (this list is not exhaustive).