| Code of Conduct |
George Best Community CupRules, Requests, Code of conduct
 Code of conduct – On the Pitch We would like all children who take part in our festival to play football in a positive atmosphere; free from foul and abusive language, pressure, embarrassment and prejudice. Please help us to achieve this aim by abiding by the simple code:
1. Foul, abusive, sectarian or racist language from players, spectators or officials will not be tolerated. 2. Any decision by the referee is final, and a referee’s decision should never be disputed. 3. The health and safety of players is paramount. Players should not continue playing if they are injured or unwell. 4. Everyone should encourage and applaud all players, not just those in their team. 5. All teams must have a change of strip in the event of colour clash, in which case the second named team in the programme shall be required to change. 6. A player can be registered for one team only in the tournament. Once his team has been eliminated, he can take no further part at any age group. 7. Club representatives (supervisors/coaches/managers) are responsible at all times for their players and any visiting supporters. 8. Alcohol is totally banned from the event.
 Barbara Mc Narry (George Best Foundation) 9. The organising committee reserves the right to remove any club from the tournament if good sportsmanship is not visible. 10. Players will only receive 1 warning for unsuitable behaviour. If unsuitable behaviour continues, they will then be withdrawn from the tournament and will need to be supervised by a club rep. 11. If games finish in a draw in the knockout stage, the game will be decided by penalty kicks. 12. Normal IFA rules and regulations will apply with referees being provided for every game. 13. Tournament organisers shall have the power to deal with any matter arising, not provided for in these rules. 14. There will be a private security firm on site at all games.
 Code of conduct – Off the Pitch 1. Young people will participate in all off pitch activities with the same enthusiasm that they do for the on pitch activities. 2. No violence – verbal or physical will be tolerated. 3. There is a zero tolerance to alcohol or drugs. 4. Young people should respect property. 5. Any damage caused by a young person will be charged to their parents/guardians.
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