Obligations 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, and time-wasting

- Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards One’s Own Team

A player should:

- Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help with 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.

Respect Towards Opponents

A player should:

- Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game

- Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Respect Towards the Match Officials

A player should:

- Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest

- Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official

- How due respect towards Match Officials

Respect Towards 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

Obligations Towards the Supporters

A player should:

- Show due respect to the interests of Supporters