1. Objective:

Rhema Soccer Academy (RSA) Code of Conduct fully defines the most important values and principles for behavior and conduct within FIFA Laws as well as with external parties. The observance of the principles laid down in the Code of Conduct is essential to FIFA and its objectives, in particular to protect and improve the game of football (Soccer) constantly and promote it globally and locally in the light of its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values, particularly through youth and Development programs, and prevents any methods or practices which might jeopardize the integrity of matches or competitions or give rise to abuse of association football (Soccer).

 

 

2. Scope of application:

The Code of Conduct applies to all members of the RSA family, board of directors and interns namely:

– Officials: officials are all board members, committee members, refereesand assistant referees, coaches, trainers and any other persons

responsible for technical, medical and administrative matters at RSA,

a confederation, association, league or club

– RSA employees and Interns

– Players

– Associations, members of associations, match officials, player’s agents

and match agents as defined in the RSA Statutes.

 

 

3. Eleven core principles for behavior

and conduct of the RSA family and Board:

As a member of the RSA/FIFA family, we shall at all times comply with the following

principles:

 

3.1 Integrity and ethical behavior

We all behave ethically and act with integrity in all situations, keeping in mind that a reputation for integrity is of the utmost importance to RSA and its objectives.

 

3.2 Respect and dignity

We treat everyone with respect, and protect the personal dignity, privacy and

personal rights of every human being.

 

3.3 Zero tolerance of discrimination and harassment

We are committed to a diverse culture. There shall be no discrimination as a result of race, ethnicity, origin, skin color, nationality, religion, age, gender,language, physical appearance, sexual orientation or political opinion, or engagement in any kind of verbal or physical harassment based on any of the above-mentioned or any other criteria.

 

3.4 Fair play

We believe in the importance of fair play guiding us at all times in all our

actions and decisions.

 

3.5 Compliance with laws, rules and regulations

We comply with all applicable laws and adhere to internal rules and

regulations, including respecting stakeholders’ interests.

 

3.6 Avoidance of conflicts of interest

We act always in the best interests of RSA and its objectives. It is the personal responsibility of each member of the RSA family to avoid any conflict of interest.

 

3.7 Transparency and compliance

We seek transparency and strive to maintain a good compliant culture with checks and balances.

 

3.8 Social and environmental responsibility

We are committed to taking our social and environmental responsibility

seriously. We want to contribute to positive social change through football (soccer), and aim to minimize the negative impact of all our activities on the environment and to promote sustainability within our sphere of influence.

 

3.9 Fight against drugs and doping

We want to play a pioneering role in the fight against drugs and doping in

sports. We are strictly against drugs and all doping practices.

 

3.10 Zero tolerance of bribery and corruption

We reject and condemn all forms of bribery and corruption.

 

3.11 No betting or manipulation

We do not take part in betting connected with football (soccer) and do not tolerate any form of manipulation or unlawful influencing of match results.

 

 

 

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President, CEO, Founder and Head Coach

Lawrence N. Oputa II

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Chief Administrator

Carrie Davis-Oputa

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Director of Operations

Antonio Cruz