Pueblo Rangers Players Code of Conduct

·        All players are expected to show respect for their teammates, their coach, their opposition and the game officials at all times.

·        All players should make every effort to attend all planned training sessions, and arrive in time to start at the allotted start time.

·        All players should arrive on game days at the venue at the time set in advance by the team coach.

·        All players unable to attend for training or games should give the coach as much notice as possible.

·        All players with injuries should notify the coach as soon as possible with an assessment of the impact the injury may have on attending future coaching sessions or games.

·        All players are expected to bring the correct kit(s) to all coaching sessions and games.

·        All players are expected to be ready to train or play when the coach is ready.  “Ready” means listening and quiet and fit to begin with good attitude.

·        All players are representatives of Pueblo Rangers Soccer Club and are expected to represent their club with pride, displaying high standards of effort and sportsmanship at all times.

·        All players who regularly fail to meet the standards in this charter must expect their coach to reduce their playing time or refer their case to the Pueblo Rangers Soccer Club Board.  

·        Players must understand that there is a financial commitment to playing soccer for the Pueblo Rangers and be prepared to meet this commitment.

Pueblo Rangers Coaches Code of Conduct

·        The coach is expected to treat all players fairly, showing no personal bias toward or against any player.

·        The coach should show respect for team players, the opposition and their coach and the game officials at all times.

·        The coach should set an example to the team players on regular attendance, and timely arrival at all games and training sessions.

·        The coach should plan all training sessions in advance, and make every effort to deliver coaching that is age and ability appropriate.

·        The coach should provide a safe environment for all training sessions, and ensure that all players have transport/parents on site before leaving them at the venue.

·        The coach is not expected to provide a child minding service.

·        The coach should ensure that appropriate first aid equipment/supplies are available at all training sessions and games.

·        The coach should ensure that all proper and relevant notifications are issued to players, officials and opponents regarding kick-off times, venue and cancellations or postponements of games or training sessions.

·        The coach is a senior representative of Pueblo Rangers Soccer Club and is therefore expected to represent the club with pride, displaying high standards of  sportsmanship at all times.

·        The coach is expected to handle all players with empathy, helping them through difficult playing times and being prepared to discuss the players’ progress or soccer playing issues with parents if requested.

·        The coach is expected to continue their own training as a coach.

Pueblo Rangers Parents Code of Conduct

·        All parents should understand the contents of the players’ charter, and try to ensure that their child meets the code.

·        Parents should always appreciate good play from all players in the game, respecting all players, coaches and supporters from both teams.

·        Parents should recognize the achievements of their child, especially identifying improvement and effort.

·        Parents should recognize the work of the coach, and feel free to discuss with the coach the performance of the team and the performance of their child.

·        Parents should understand that the coach will make mistakes, and that it is better to discuss such matters in a constructive way rather than quietly resent such occurrences.

·        Parents will be required to participate in club and team events.

·        Parents are expected to model behavior that represents good sportsmanship at all times so that their children will learn how to behave from them.

·        Parents must understand that there is a financial commitment to playing soccer for the Pueblo Rangers and be prepared to meet this commitment.

Note: All registrants must accept the Pueblo Rangers Code of Conduct in order to be allow to participate in club activities. Reported violations of the Pueblo Rangers Code of Conduct will be reviewed by the Pueblo Rangers Executive Board. Disciplinary decisions are final and may not be appealed.