Coaches, officials and parents, by example of behaviour, have an enormous influence over the youth of the community. The good conduct of all adult participants and teams is considered mandatory for the privilege of participation. The club seeks to implant in the youth of the community, ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and courage, so that they may be finer, stronger and happier youths who will grow to be good healthy adults. This objective will be pursued by providing fully supervised games of football, upon which the basis that the attainment of exceptional skills or the winning of games is secondary to the moulding of future citizens.
SPECTATOR'S CODE OF CONDUCT
REMEMBER:
Children play sport for their own fun. Encourage participation but don't force it. They are not there to entertain you and they are not miniature professional athletes. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake - they are doing the best they can.
Encourage good sportsmanship;
Teach the message that it's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game.
Encourage players to always play according to the rules.
Applaud good play by your team and the visiting team.
Show respect for the opponents, for without them there would be no game.
Be on your best behaviour. Do not use profound language or harass players, coaches, umpires or officials.
Respect the official's decision.
Condemn the use of violence in all forms.
MFCJ CODE OF ETHICS
& CODE OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS are responsible for their actions to their parents, coach, umpires, committee and league officials. They can be reported by umpires, league officials, and the committee of MFCJ and can be subject to suspensions from any of these groups.
TEAM OFFICIALS are responsible for their actions to umpires, committee and league officials. They can be reported by umpires, league officials, and the committee of the MFCJ and can be subjected to suspensions from any of these groups.
COMMITTEE representatives are responsible for their actions to the whole club in general and can be reported by umpires and league officials. The committee of MFCJ can also be subjected to suspensions and/or fines from the RDJFL.
PARENTS/SPECTATORS are responsible to whom?
The committee of the MFCJ believe that they are also responsible to the whole club, as their actions reflect upon the MFCJ regardless of the situation or circumstances. The league can report parents/spectators but the responsibility then rests with the club to ensure these people are conducting themselves in a manner reflecting our spectator's code of conduct.
The action being:
If a parent/spectator is behaving unruly, they will first be asked to refrain from the way they are behaving. Failing to do so will result in a letter being issued from the Executive Committee of the MFCJ requesting the parent(s)/spectator(s) to meet with the Executive to discuss the matter. Failure to meet with the Executive will result in the parent(s)/spectator(s) child being suspended from playing with the club until the matter is resolved.
The MFCJ has to be placed before the individual at all times, and the committee would much rather this situation never arise, but in the instance that it does, will not hesitate to initiate this action.
We cannot emphasize enough that we are ALL involved in Junior Football and all players, umpires, team officials, committee and league officials must be respected for their efforts in participating, or in organizing of sport for OUR children.
ISSUES RESOLUTION
We are hopeful that the season ahead goes smoothly but sometimes parents and/or players may have a grievance. The procedure for parents and players to follow is:
1. Approach your Team Manager and talk calmly about concerns etc. (Please do not approach Team Managers just prior to or just after games and not in front of other players or parents.)
If after discussion with your Team Manager, you feel unsatisfied with response then go to Step 2.
2. Approach Coach and discuss the concern and why you feel unsatisfied with Team Managers response. (Again calmly and not prior to or just after games and not in front of other players or parents.)
If as a parent you are still unsatisfied then go to step 3.
3. Parents who have undertaken the above steps and are still unsatisfied are to write a letter to the "Issues Resolution Committee" (I.R.C) c/- the Club Secretary, setting out all concerns and why they are not satisfied with both the Team Managers and Coaches responses, this committee will then set a date and time to resolve the matter.
Coaches who have a grievance are to speak to the Coaching Director - Shayne Searle
CYBER BULLYING POLICY:
- Make no detrimental statements in public (radio, print or electronic media) in respect of the performance of any match officials, players or any policy decisions of the Club or of the League.
- If any member/player/supporter or parent of the MJFC is found in breach of the above statement will be automatically given an automatic two week suspension by the club.
Last Modified on 18/06/2013 21:48