Code Of Behavour
Lions Football Club Inc. follows the behaviour codes from Ausport
The Essence of Australian Sport code of behaviour
The Essence of Australian Sport template code of behaviour is intended to be the minimum standard for
anyone involved in sport.
- operate within the rules and spirit of your sport, promoting fair play over winning at any cost
- encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills
- support opportunities for participation in all aspects of the sport
- treat each person as an individual
- display control and courtesy to all involved with the sport
- respect the rights and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
- respect the decisions of officials, coaches and administrators in the conduct of the sport
- wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance will exist) with people under the age of 18 years
- adopt appropriate and responsible behaviour in all interactions
- adopt responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs
- act with integrity and objectivity, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions
- ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment
- ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment free environment
- do not tolerate harmful or abusive behaviours
Athletes
- give your best at all times
- participate for your own enjoyment and benefit
Coaches
- place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else
- help each person (athlete, official etc) reach their potential – respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each person and compliment and encourage with positive and supportive feedback
- any physical contact with a person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the person’s skill development
- be honest and do not allow your qualifications to be misrepresented
Officials
- place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else
- be consistent and impartial when making decisions
- address unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all people
Administrators
- act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the sport as a whole
- ensure that any information acquired or advantage gained from the position is not used improperly
- conduct your responsibilities with due care, competence and diligence
- do not allow prejudice, conflict of interest or bias to affect your objectivity
Parents
- encourage children to participate and have fun
- focus on the child’s effort and performance rather than winning or losing
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never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition Show appreciation for volunteer coachs,officials & administrators. Without them your child could not participate.
Spectators
- respect the performances and efforts of all people
- reject the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or athletes
