FAIR PLAY AWARDS

Kuwait Indian Football Federation

change of rules for Fair Play Award

Following the special EGM held at Royal Terrasse Restaurant on Friday 28th September 2012, the General Body decided to do away with the Season Championship Award which was given at the end of the season for regular tournament champions based on points system and decided to implement and promote the 'Fair Play' award program based on a new format. Fair Play is considered one of the most important elements in the game of Football. It is included as a major rule in F.I.F.A.'s own code of conduct. To Play Fair is to play with grace and dignity; it is to promote the more encouraging points to the supporters and to the younger generations so that the game is turned around into a more socially enjoyable experience. The existing KIFF Fair Play award at the end of the season considered only cautions and sending off offences of players on the field of play and in rare cases  the off field behavior based on warning letter issued by KIFF.  The existing system is as follows:- Yellow Card Red Card Warning Letter Minus 1 Point Minus 2 Points Minus 2 Points The new Fair Play scoring system will incorporate the above plus the team behavior from not only the players, but also the team management and officials. Referees ,  KIFF Observers and Organizers are required to submit Fair Play scores after every game. A maximum of 10 points can be scored for each of the categories. Fair Play Score sheet should be hand over in person or emailed to the Sports Secretary within 3 days of the game being played.

1	2	3	4	5
Very poor	Poor	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent

• 3 points are deducted for a booking.

• 6 points are deducted for a sending off.

• 12 points are deducted for warning letter issued to Club

• Seven a side, nine a side, and friendlies or other matches do not count in the Fair Play award.

Points will be based on the following offences by players, and team management

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Fair play code for players

· Play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.

· Never argue with an official/ question every decision.  When a call is disputed, let the captain or coach handle it.

·  Respect opponents.

·  Control temper and not be a show off.

·  Show appreciation for good plays/performance, those of own team and of opponents.

·  Do his best to be a true team player.

·  Remember that winning isn't everything, that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing his best are as important.

·  Play by the rules, and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence..

·  Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing a competition.

·  Applaud good plays/performances by both teams.

·  Respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches/ team management who give their time and provide logistical and financial support.

Fair play code for team management & officials

·   The coach/management must strive to be well prepared and current in order that all duties in the team’s discipline are fulfilled with competence, including FIFA rules of the game.

·   The coach/management must act in the player’s development as a whole person.

·   The coach/ management must accept the decisions of the referee and the rules governing the sport.

·    The coach/ management must accept the role of officials in providing judgment to ensure that competitions are conducted fairly and according to the established rules.

·  The Coaches / management conduct toward other teams must be characterised by courtesy, good faith and respect.

·  The coach/ management must maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and support the principles of Fair Play.

·   The coach/management must not encourage un fair play.

·   The coach/management must refrain from abusing the other team players / management / supporters and referees from outside the field of play

Examples of fair play:-

1)     A team scores accidently and lets the other team score

2)     A player refuses to score when a opponent is fallen down in the goal area

3)     Putting the ball out of play when an own player or opponent is down

4)     Players shaking hands of opponents after the match

5)     Players apologizing to opponents and helping them off the ground

6)     Reporting on time and not keeping the other team waiting

7)     Willing to change team colours if other team has similar colours and don’t have an extra set

8)     Assisting an opponent off the field

9)     Appreciating the Referee at the end of the match with a shake hand or pat

In order to bring in more consistency to the score cards and get the proper average,  the following marking system will be used.  Each category is out of 10 but the marking is required as follows:

If a warning letter is issued to a Club, the earlier points given during the match will stand along with the additional deduction of 12 points

A comments section MAY be filled in by the Referee / Observer / Organizer.  In the case of KIFF league, the comments will be filled in by the Organizer for the day, giving both positive and negative comments about the game. The Fair Play scores will be displayed on KIFF Blog Page as well as Face Book page for teams to be aware of their standings.

Special Fair Play Awards:-

Based on reports, KIFF may consider giving a player or team an award at the end of the season for exceptional FAIR PLAY.

FAIR PLAY AWARD FORM

Date:	Tournament:
Name of reporting official:	Signature:

Team:		1	2	3	4	5
		Very poor	Poor	Satisf.	Good	Excelnt	Total
	Losing control of tamper
Players	Arguing / Questioning referee’s decision
	Fair Play / Respect opponents
	Shouting abuse
Management	Encouraging unfair play
& Officials	Not reporting on time for match
	TOTAL (A)

CARDS RECEIVED:

YELLOW:

RED:

Total points minus (B)

GRAND TOTAL  (A minus B)

Team:		1	2	3	4	5
		Very poor	Poor	Satisf.	Good	Excelnt	Total
	Losing control of tamper
Players	Arguing / Questioning referee’s decision
	Fair Play / Respect opponents
	Shouting abuse
Management	Encouraging unfair play
& officials	Not reporting on time for match
	TOTAL (A)

CARDS RECEIVED:

YELLOW:

RED:

Total points minus (B)

GRAND TOTAL  (A minus B)

Remarks (Match report) :-