Parents Behaviour at Junior Games

[Suffolk 'N' Good]

I witnessed a very poor display yesterday from parents of the U/12 Salisbury United Football Club verbally abusing a young player from the Raiders Football Club. You SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELFS,as this type of behaviour from grown ups is inexpliable!!!!

Obviously you dont have any morals or decorum in the way you conduct youeself, whilst supposedly supporting your kids and the club they play for!

[corona]

sadly . this is becoming a regular habit now , clubs need to clamp down on this quickly before some one gets hurt .. some parents are living there careers in there childs game .. let the kids enjoy the game .

[Outlaw 2.0]

Had a parent on the weekend tell his child to physically abuse his opponent while play had stopped for a throw in, the childs coach did not hear it as he was off fetching the ball but I along with a few other parents certainly heard it.

The child did as his father asked and was subsequently sent off. Makes you realise where some of the feral amatuers come from.

[Barney Rubble]

sadly . this is becoming a regular habit now , clubs need to clamp down on this quickly before some one gets hurt .. some parents are living there careers in there childs game .. let the kids enjoy the game .

even worse when it is a coach or manager hurling abuse at officials too

[Ginger Pele]

Its priceless isnt it! Most parents whinge coz they never get time away from the kids and then the moment they do get a chance to pull up a deck chair,have a coffee,relax and enjoy watching their child having a kick and they choose to go Bunta at every thing that moves on 2 legs(Large & small).

In the above cases where is the teams ground marshall?It is his/her job to control his/her own supporters.

Amazing how most parents are experts on the game but as soon as help is required they all go MIA.

[RG BARGE]

Unfortunately I witnessed something similar at Salisbury a few weeks ago. A group of Salisbury supporters directing unnecessary comments toward opposing players (13-14 year olds)and also at the opposing linesman, not to mention the chap behind the goal yelling at the ref that he was an eff'in clown.
This is something that the club needs to deal with sooner rather than later.

[Big Mac]

My young Lads team played out at Salisbury not long ago and a group of our Parents were told by the Salisbury folk that it would be "in their best interests" not to sit in the grandstand , and that opposition supporters should stand behind the fence on the other side of the ground. This was before the game even started.
The message wasn't delivered with a smile either.

[fossil]

why have these issued at the start of the year

Procedure to Address Bad Sporting Behaviour
Procedure to Address Bad Sporting Behaviour
Everyone that participates in sport has the right to feel safe and to be treated fairly and with respect. It
is the responsibility of all sporting clubs and organizations to ensure that participants act within the
rules and spirit of the game, officials and coaches are treated with respect and spectators support in a
positive environment.
To assist in creating a positive environment for everyone to be involved in games conducted by
Football Federation SA (FFSA) the use of foul and abusive language and verbal ridicule will not be
tolerated by match officials. As a consequence the following procedures have been developed to
address the use of bad sporting behaviour at all games under the jurisdiction of the FFSA.
This policy is to be used in conjunction with the Competition Rules and Regulations relevant to each
competition. This policy will be applied in accordance to the rule relating to Disturbances at games as
outlined in the Competition Rules and Regulations.
Procedure to Address Bad Sporting Behaviour:
1. The following actions should not be tolerated at any sanctioned FFSA Games:
a. Foul and Abusive Language
b. Verbal Ridicule
c. Discrimination and harassing behaviour
d. Violent conduct of any nature
2. In the first instance if a match official is experiencing any foul and abusive language
or verbal ridicule, they may approach a club official and/or ground steward to address the issue.
3. If the behaviour continues, the match official shall again approach a club official and/or ground
steward and request the matter to be resolved prior to recommencing the game. If the match
official continues to experience foul and abusive language
MEMO
FOOTBALL FEDERATION SA INC
Page 2
or verbal ridicule the game will be terminated. On terminating the game, the match official is to
submit a report into the FFSA within 48 hours outlining the reasons for terminating the game
and also identifying the offending club players, officials and/or spectators.
4. On receipt of the report, FFSA will investigate the incident. If it is found that the game has been
abandoned due to the use of foul and abusive language and/or verbal ridicule, the offending
club will forfeit the game 3 goals to nil and will also be fined the forfeit fine as outlined in the
relevant competition rules and regulations.


86. Offences
(1) No club, Affiliated Association, life member, officer, player, Referee or official of:
(a) the FFSA,
(b) any club or Affiliated Association, or
(c) any member of any member or Affiliated Association shall:
(i) fail, refuse or neglect to observe and comply with the rules, regulations and bylaws
or any directions of the FFSA,
(ii) use abusive, threatening or insulting language to, or interfere with, or assault any
Referee, officer, life member, player, official or employee of the FFSA or of any
club or Affiliated Association.
(iii) obtain or attempt to obtain admission to any Soccer stadium or ground without
producing a proper entrance pass or paying the proper admission charge,
(iv) engage in any conduct which is, or in the opinion of the FFSA is:
(A) in contravention of the FFSA Code of Conduct,
(B) prejudicial to the welfare, spirit, image or the interests of the game of
Football [Soccer] or the FFSA, or
(C) likely to bring the game or the FFSA into disrepute.
(v) make any public comment that is prejudicial to the welfare, spirit, image or the
interests of the game of Football [Soccer] or the FFSA.
(2) Any report or complaint under this Clause:
(a) may be made by any member or person who or which is or may be affected by the
contravention, dispute or question or by the CEO.
(b) shall be heard and determined by the Disciplinary Committee.

[Barney Rubble]

Beats me

paper tiger talk

[Your Shout]

I wasn't going to reply but here goes

Procedure to Address Bad Sporting Behaviour
Everyone that participates in sport has the right to feel safe and to be treated fairly and with respect. It
is the responsibility of all sporting clubs and organizations to ensure that participants act within the
rules and spirit of the game, officials and coaches are treated with respect and spectators support in a
positive environment.

I have to ask the question of go the blues, was there a particular incident that sparked this poor display?

Was it frustration by a regular Raiders under 13 player playing in a under 12 match to cause a retaliation by the Salisbury player, the whole incident seen by the honest Raiders parent?

Or was it much more than this?

You wouldn't happen to be the parent of the U13 Raiders player would you? If you were I can understand your frustration at having to dash off before the game to try and retrieve his player ID card!

And you would have made sure that the match official wasn't subjected to a tirade of verbal abuse and ridicule as he left the ground and was escorted to his car by a Salisbury official because he felt safer, wouldn't you?

[Big Mac]

I've been told that Raiders have been dropping 2-3 U13's back to the 12's over recent weeks after playing in the 13's, but if they are elegible , its their call.
Mind you if I was a parent of an existing U12 and had reduced playing time I wouldn't be too happy.
If they are the correct age which I believe they are, then they are entitled to do it under the rules.
Maybe they are short or have injuries?

[Željko Jurin]

I've been told that Raiders have been dropping 2-3 U13's back to the 12's over recent weeks after playing in the 13's, but if they are elegible , its their call.
Mind you if I was a parent of an existing U12 and had reduced playing time I wouldn't be too happy.
If they are the correct age which I believe they are, then they are entitled to do it under the rules.
Maybe they are short or have injuries?

Correct, they are eligible

And I think it's more because u12's are short on players.
And "I think" it has only been approx 1 player each week

And I have said it before, and I'll say it again, "you have good AND bad where ever you go", no need to make a topic of it on a public forum

I am sure ALL clubs have them, angels and ferels..........including us !!

[Suffolk 'N' Good]

Yes i agree with you Zeljko there are good and bad in all clubs who support their club's, but my point is why did the Salisbury official with his FFSA VISY shirt on standing next to the coach, instead of supervising the parents on the other side of the pitch verbally abusing the young player from Raiders are they supposed to keep parents in check!!!!!!

This poor kid i believe after the game was quite traumatised by all this after the game, with this abusive vial vulgar language being used.

Just goes to show some people dont have the moral standards on how to act when out in public, youre just giving your club a bad name with this type of behaviour and you are defenitely not setting good moral standards to you kids for the future.!!!!!!!!!!

[devils advocate]

I seem to remember this thread from last year.

http://www.footballnews.com.au/forum/vi ... coach+tool


There are plenty of idiot coaches around. I think this guy was eventually sacked.

[Killa Pass]

I've been told that Raiders have been dropping 2-3 U13's back to the 12's over recent weeks after playing in the 13's, but if they are elegible , its their call.
Mind you if I was a parent of an existing U12 and had reduced playing time I wouldn't be too happy.
If they are the correct age which I believe they are, then they are entitled to do it under the rules.
Maybe they are short or have injuries?

Correct, they are eligible

And I think it's more because u12's are short on players.
And "I think" it has only been approx 1 player each week

And I have said it before, and I'll say it again, "you have good AND bad where ever you go", no need to make a topic of it on a public forum

I am sure ALL clubs have them, angels and ferels..........including us !!

Yep Zelk I agree....no need to make a topic on this you see it all the time... not right I know it's in heaps of other codes not just football but go you blues you are opening yourself up here ALL clubs have issues.... I sure not every person invovled with SU under 12's would be happy to be tard with the same brush on a public forum....

[Suffolk 'N' Good]

May be you are right there Whip it in! I shouldnt blame all just the select few that were doing all the mouthing off!!!

[Stepover]

Someone recntly said to me " we shouldn't be trialling the Kids....we should be trialling the Parents "

[best]

Thats correct

[rabbit]

And the Coaches but not sure if all would agree

[best]

rabbit is good

[Green_Manalishi]

Mmmmmm..................rabbit stew!

[Barney Rubble]

pickled rabbit too

[rabbit]

Fruit loops, both of you.....

[Stepover]

And the Coaches but not sure if all would agree

[Big Mac]

pickled rabbit too

I like my Rabbit stuffed!

[Hollygirl]

Someone recntly said to me " we shouldn't be trialling the Kids....we should be trialling the Parents "

This is actually not as funny as it sounds...ugly parents can do untold damage not just to their child but to the team as a whole! It is often in the best interest of the team to not have that sort of behaviour around as it can destabilse everyone. Parents should carefully consider whether or not their little Johnny is good enough to outway the problem of the parent...usually not with any decent disciplined coach...

The team always comes before the individual

[Clubsport]

Someone recntly said to me " we shouldn't be trialling the Kids....we should be trialling the Parents "

This is actually not as funny as it sounds...ugly parents can do untold damage not just to their child but to the team as a whole! It is often in the best interest of the team to not have that sort of behaviour around as it can destabilse everyone. Parents should carefully consider whether or not their little Johnny is good enough to outway the problem of the parent...usually not with any decent disciplined coach...

The team always comes before the individual

We have some ugly parents at our club & they haven't caused any problems in their teams. I think its a bit harsh to blame someone , just because they weren't blessed with good looks

[PhilDunphy]

Someone recntly said to me " we shouldn't be trialling the Kids....we should be trialling the Parents "

This is actually not as funny as it sounds...ugly parents can do untold damage not just to their child but to the team as a whole! It is often in the best interest of the team to not have that sort of behaviour around as it can destabilse everyone. Parents should carefully consider whether or not their little Johnny is good enough to outway the problem of the parent...usually not with any decent disciplined coach...

The team always comes before the individual

We have some ugly parents at our club & they haven't caused any problems in their teams. I think its a bit harsh to blame someone , just because they weren't blessed with good looks

[TOPGUNJIMMYAUFC]

im glad im undercover when at games.............lucli for me ey!

mighht stay that way......

[de uno]

Unfortunately, some people think they are playing for sheep stations! Its in all clubs! People should look in their own backyards before slinging mud!