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iv) To avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time wasting.

v) To always have regard to the best interests of the game.

vi) Not to use inappropriate language.

A players obligations towards one’s own team are:

i) Make every effort consistent with fair play and the Laws of the Game to help his team win.

ii) Resist any influence which might be seen, to bring in to question his commitment to the team winning.

A players obligations as regards respect for the Laws of the Game and the competition are:

i) To know and abide by the Laws of the Game and the spirit of the game and the competition rules.

ii) To accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.

iii) Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

A player should respect towards opponents:

i) Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.

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

A player should show respect towards match officials:

i) Accept the decision of the match official without protest.

ii) Avoid words or actions which may miss a match official.

iii) Show due respect to match officials.

A player should show respect towards team officials:

i) Abide by the instructions of coach and team officials provided they do not contradict the spirit of the game.

ii) Show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition.

A player should show respect towards supporters.

i) Show due respect to the interests of all supporters.

4. A Code of Conduct for Team Officials

This code applies to all team/club officials:

Obligations to the games:

Set a positive example for other particularly young players and supporters.

Promote and develop your own team having regard to the interests of the player, supporters and

Reputation of the national game.

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