CHIGWELL FOOTBALL CLUB 

Thank you for coming to support me today.

 

As my friends and I play, I want you to remember a few things:

 

• I am here to have fun, please encourage me and all the other players no matter which team we play for.
   

• You are representing me; please do not embarrass me by being negative, shouting or swearing.
   

• Please do not stand too close to the pitch, this can distract me from my game and I can’t concentrate properly.
   

• Please do not question the referee’s decision; our coaches will give us help if we need it.
   

• Do not coach me from the side, my coach is here to teach me and too many instructions will confuse me.
   

• I think doing my best and having fun is more important than winning. Do not ask me the score; ask me if I had fun.
   

• Praise me for good skills, sportsmanship, discipline and effort. These are the things that make me a real winner.
   

• Do not criticise my mistakes as I will be scared to try things again. Mistakes will make me better as I can learn from them.
   

• Please do not challenge any spectators that behave the wrong way. Tell them that we don’t allow negative behaviour.
   

• We have a responsibility to look after our pitch, please do not drop litter.