Update - November 2009

A letter has been circulated to all team officials regarding game behaviour. Please note that the comments and instructions with respect to behaviour on and off the field apply to all. Four district found it necessary to circulate this letter due to the high volume of reports of what amounts to out-and-out disrespect; disrespect between players, as young as U12, and opposing team officials, opposing players and spectators as well as disrespect being shown for the game officials not to mention reciprocating disrespect from team officials and spectators towards opposing players and their team officials. Please read the letter Disrespect in the Game - November 2009 and DSA's own code of conduct.

THE DSA'S CODES OF CONDUCT

The DSA's Codes of Conduct establish a clear set of guidelines for the coach, player and parents/guardians/spectators. Its primary goal is to help ensure that soccer is a fun, positive and enjoyable experience.

The Codes of Conduct are based on the concept of fair play, defined by four basic principles:

• Respect for the rules
• Respect for the referees and their decisions
• Respect for all participants, including team-mates, coaches and opponents
• Maintaining self-control at all times

It is a condition of DSA membership that all members follow the Codes of Conduct at all times.

Please download the DSA Codes of Conduct now.