Any breaches of the below codes will result in disciplinary action which may include suspension and/or cancellation of you / your child's (or both) registration/s and exclusion from the club. The Executive Committee will investigate any complaint regarding a breach of this code when such a complaint is submitted in Writing.

 

PLAYERS’ CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
• Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit; so will you.
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
• Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
• Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Respect club facilities which are provided for the enjoyment of everyone.

PARENTS’ / SPECTATORS' CODE OF BEHAVIOUR  

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Encourage children to recognise the value of an honest effort so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment
• Ensure your child is not left unattended prior to or after either training or fixtures.
• Ensure your child safely arrives to or departs from the Club for either training or fixtures
• Help the Club Administrators by alerting them to or fixing a matter which presents a risk to the well being of the players, members or visitors of the club
• Smoking is inappropriate at all junior sporting activities and is prohibited at our venue except for dedicated ‘smoking areas’
• The consumption of alcohol outside of the defined areas is prohibited.
• You must follow any lawful direction from a club official.

COACHES’ / OFFICIALS' / VOLUNTEERS' CODE OF BEHAVIOUR  

• Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
• Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.
• Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
• Avoid overplaying the talented players; the just-average need and deserve equal time.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
• Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
• Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
• Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
• Accept responsibility for all actions taken.
• Be impartial and avoid any situation that may lead to a conflict of interest.
• Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
• Value the individual in sport.
• Seek continual self-improvement through study, performance appraisal and regular updating of competencies
• Encourage inclusively and access to all areas of officiating.
• Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance.
• Do not harass players.
• Remember the primary objective is for you and the players to have fun and participate.
• All players should receive equivalent game time over the season.
• Coaches/Managers must not enter the field of play without the consent of the referee.
• Coaches/Manager must not speak to or approach a player for an opposition team (including in-house games).
• You must follow any lawful direction from a club official.