MCSC: Code of Conduct

Our club prides itself on its excellent reputation for providing a safe and supportive environment for players and spectators.

Spectators Code Of Conduct

• The Maryborough City Soccer Club has an expectation that parents and spectators will behave in an appropriate manner, providing positive role models for the players.
  
• Positive support is welcome and parents are asked to encourage all players.
  
• Negative criticism, put downs, swearing and encouraging unsportsman-like behaviour are not welcome and may result in spectators being asked not to attend games for a period of time.

CONSISTENT REFEREE INTERPRETATION

Under 17 Competition

1. Line up teams prior to game, check equipment. (Shinpads, shirts, boots)
   
2. Emphasise there is to be NO swearing. Dismissable offence.
   
3. Throw in. Penalise all foul throws.
   
4. Free kick for shirt pulling, shepherding or deliberate foul.
   
5. Pull up any feet too high - over shoulder height.
   
6. Ensure all opposition stand back 10 metres from free kick.
   
7. All games 2 x 20 minute halves. (5 Min Half Time)

Under 13 Competition

1. Line up teams prior to game, check equipment. (Shinpads, shirts,boots)
   
2. Explain NO slide tackling. Penalise with free kick.
   
3. Throw in. Ball behind head and use two hands. Allow one foot up initially but not 2 footed jump.
   
4. Penalise Off the ball pushing and shoving especially at Throw in and corner.
   
5. Pull up any feet too high - over waist height at this level.
   
6. Ensure opposition players stand at least 10 metres from any free kick or goal kick.
   
7. Watch for players who are blatantly "offside" (don't play the rule but don't let them hang around in front of goalie.
   
8. All games 2 x 20 mins (5 minute half time)

Ice Therapy: Sponsor’s Message

Ice is one of the simplest, effective and often most over looked treatments for acute injury, pain and inflammation. The key to success with this treatment, is getting ice onto the affected area as soon as possible. So always keep your ice pack in the freezer so it's ever - ready!

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place the ice pack on the painful area for 10 minutes.
2. Take the ice pack off for 10 minutes
3. Put ice back on for 10 minutes.

This procedure can be used as often as required.

MOST IMPORTANT !

Make sure there is always a thin layer of cloth between the ice pack and your skin, such as a thin tea towel or handkerchief.

Courtesy of Maryborough Chiropractic, Dr. Greg W. Sim

Click here to Read the "Ten Golden Rules for Children's Sport"