1. SOS Silent on Sidelines
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Silence on the Sidelines

2. 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
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Silence on the Sidelines

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

4. 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
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5. 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
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6. Silent Kick Number Three …...
Collecting Donations
Donation is voluntary
Team manager will be responsible for collecting donation
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7. 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)
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Silence on the Sidelines

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

9. Silent Kick Number Six……
Referee’s Role:
Encourages coaches to relay player instructions via substitution / interchange
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10. 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
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Silence on the Sidelines