SOS Silent on Sidelines 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silence on the Sidelines The Objectives Promote integrity in sport & drive cultural change Build community spirit and co-operation Raise awareness amongst our parents and spectators about sporting behavior Encourage a supportive team sporting environment 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silence on the Sidelines The Focus Fun & enjoyment for players Community spirit and co-operation Players learning skills, techniques & football intelligence Drive cultural change 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silent Kick Number One…… Distribute information kits to NSFA Member Clubs Participation kits will be distributed Sent to the club officials/secretary Club officials nominate a team member to collect participation kits Team Manager responsible for returning the collection bag to club/association 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silent Kick Number Two…… Before the game begins: Greeting and handshake between Team manager, Coach, other team members and officials Discussion with spectators about the code of conduct & campaign Participation will be strongly encouraged but is voluntary SOS stickers and code of conduct document distributed to spectators, players and officials 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silent Kick Number Three …... Collecting Donations Donation is voluntary Team manager will be responsible for collecting donation 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silent Kick Number Four…… Coaches Role: Encourage the players to make their own decisions Is asked to communicate to players via substitution / interchange or at half time Actively encourages everyone to be silent on the sidelines ( clapping and positive responses encouraged) 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silent Kick Number Five …… Players Role: Fun and enjoyment Freedom to think independently Fair play Respect opposition team, own team mates and officials 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silent Kick Number Six…… Referee’s Role: Encourages coaches to relay player instructions via substitution / interchange 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines

Silent Kick Number Seven …… Spectators role: Speak quietly on the sideline Avoid making comments to players and officials from the sideline Applaud good play and scoring 6/12/2018 Silence on the Sidelines