Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.

Obligations towards the game.

A player should

1. Attend matches and training sessions organised by the club at the times requested.
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is position where the desired result has already been achieved.
3. Respect the views of other players and treat everyone at the club in a fair manner.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.
5. Always behave in a responsible manner when representing Rothwell Town. How you act and what you do is essential because it reflects on Rothwell Town as a whole unit.
6. Not use foul, abusive, racist, sexist or discriminatory language to any other player, supporter or officials.

Obligations towards ones own team.

A player should

1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
2. Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.
3. Pay any fines to Rothwell Town’s Treasurer within two weeks of receiving the fine.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules.

A player should

1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with good grace.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents.

A player should

1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
3. Not bully in any form. This will not be tolerated and could result in expulsion from Rothwell Town.

Respect towards the Match Officials.

A player should

1. Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2. Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3. Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials.

A player should

1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.