MORWELL JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB INC.
CODES OF CONDUCT
The Club Code of Conduct applies to all of our officials, volunteers, members and supporters of the Morwell Junior Football Club.
PLAYER’S CODE OF CONDUCT.
- Always play by the rules of your club and the laws of the game.
- Never argue or disagree with an umpire or other officials.
- Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players is not acceptable.
- Be a team player.
- Treat others as you would like to be treated.
- Co-operate with your coach, the umpires and team-mates.
- Be a good sport.
- Play for your own enjoyment and fun, as well as to improve your skills.
- Do not comment on a person’s race, religion, gender or ability under any circumstances. This is hurtful and legal or disciplinary action may be taken against you.
PARENTS, SUPPORTERS & OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT.
- Remember that your role is to support and encourage all players to enjoy the game.
- Encourage participation.
- Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning.
- Do not comment on mistakes or losses.
- Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated by our club.
- Recognise and support the volunteers who work to ensure that the club continues to provide a safe, enjoyable and viable sporting club for your children.
- Never publicly criticise umpires. Any concerns must be raised with club officials in private.
- Do not comment on a person’s race, religion, gender or ability under any circumstances. This is hurtful and legal disciplinary action may be taken against you.
COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT.
- Morwell Junior Football Club encourages all coaches to be accredited.
- Coaches must adhere to the AFL Code of Conduct (as detailed below), as well as the MJFC Official’s Code of Conduct.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals involved in the game, including refraining from any discriminatory practices on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, or special ability/disability.
- Abide by and teach the AFL Laws of the Game and the Rules of my Club and League/Association.
- Be reasonable in the demands made on the time commitments of the players, having due consideration for their health and well-being.
- Refrain from any form of personal abuse or unnecessary physical contact with the players.
- Have due consideration for varying maturity and ability levels of the players when designing practice schedules, practice activities and involvement in competition.
- Avoid overplaying the talented players aiming to maximise participation and enjoyment for all players regardless of ability. Where responsible for players in the 5-12 year old age group, ensure that all players gain equal playing time.
- Stress and monitor safety always
- Recognise the significance of injury and sickness, seek and follow the physician’s advice concerning the return of injured or ill players to training
- Endeavour to keep informed regarding sound principles of coaching and skill development, and of factors relating to the welfare ofplayers
- At all times display and teach appropriate sporting behaviour, ensuring that players understand and practise fair play.
- Display and foster respect for umpires, opponents, coaches, administrators, other officials, parents and spectators.
- Ensure that players are involved in a positive environment where skill learning and development are priorities and are not overshadowed by a desire to win.
- Reject the use of performance enhancing substances in sport and abide by the guidelines set forth in the AFL DRUG POLICY.
