Codes of Conduct

Players Code Of Conduct

1. Play by the rules. It is just as important to understand the spirit of the rules. They are designed to make the game fun to play and fun to watch. By sticking to the rules, you will enjoy the game more.
2. Play to win. Winning is the object of playing any game. Never set out to lose. If you do not play to win, you are cheating your opponents, deceiving those who are watching, and also fooling yourself. Never give up against stronger opponents but never relent against weaker ones.
3. Play fair. Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Playing fair requires courage and character and is more satisfying. Playing fair earns you respect, while cheats are detested.
4. Refrain from conduct which may be regarded as sexual harassment towards fellow players and coaches.
5. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition. Fair play means respect. Referees are there to maintain discipline and fair play.
6. 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.
7. Be honest with the coach concerning illness and injury and ability to train and compete to the best of your ability.
8. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you. A professional appearance relating to language, manner, temper and punctuality is to be adopted at all times.
9. Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team, or the opposition.
10. Accept defeat with dignity. Nobody wins all the time. Learn to lose graciously. Don’t seek excuses for defeat, genuine reasons will always be self-evident. Congratulate the winners with good grace. Don’t blame the referee or anyone else. Good losers earn more respect than bad winners.
11. Promote the interests of football, it is the world’s greatest game. Think of football’s interests before your own. Think how your actions may affect the image of the game. Talk about the positive things in the game. Encourage other people to watch it or play it fairly. Be an ambassador for the game.
12. Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor. Reject corruption, drugs, racism, violence and other dangers to our sport. Watch out for attempts to tempt you into cheating or using drugs. Drugs have no place in football, or in our society. Say no to drugs.
13. Help others to resist corrupting pressures. You may hear that team-mates or other people you know are being tempted to cheat in some way. Give them the strength to resist. Remind them of their commitment to their team-mates and to the game itself. Form a block of solidarity, like a solid defence on the field of play.
14. Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition. They have the same rights as you have, including the right to be respected.
15. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
16. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
17. Denounce those who attempt to discredit our sport. Don’t be ashamed to show up anybody who you are sure is trying to make others cheat. It’s better to expose them and have them removed before they can do any damage. It often takes more courage to denounce what is wrong, than to go along with a dishonest plan.
18. Honour those who defend football’s good reputation. The good name of football has survived because the vast majority of people who love the game are honest and fair. Sometimes somebody does something exceptional that deserves our special recognition. They should be honoured and their fine example made public. This encourages others to act in the same way.

Parents Code Of Conduct

1. Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
2. Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
3. Focus on the child’s efforts and performance, rather than on winning or losing.
4. Encourage children to always play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
6. Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate and congratulate good performances and skilful play by ALL participants.
7. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all sporting activities.
8. Respect the Referee’s and Official’s decisions and teach children to do the same.
9. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, managers and officials.
10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
11. Do not interfere with the progress and or conduction of the game.

Junior Player’s Parent’s And Senior Players Commitment To The Club

1. Parents of juniors must take their turn in washing the teams shirts and returning them at least 30 minutes before the next game (at least once per round)
2. Parents and senior plaeyrs are required to undertake Canteen/BBQ (approx. 2 hours per round) and Setup/Packup (approx. twice per round) duties
3. Parents are expected to get their child to training and the game or arrange for someone to take their child to and from training/game
4. Parents and senior players are expected to support fund raising and other activities to build up the club by attending functions and helping to raise funds when requested
5. Parents and players should support their teams coaches and managers. Any problems should be directed to the committee. NEVER contradict coaches and managers on the field.

Coaches Code Of Conduct

1. Remember that young people participate for pleasure, winning is only part of the fun.
2. Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
3. Be reasonable in your demands on players time, energy and enthusiasm.
4. Operate within the rules and spirit of the game and teach all players to do the same.
5. Ensure that the time the players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
6. Avoid overplaying the talented players, ensure all players have an equal amount of time in every match.
7. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet all safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
8. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes all opponent players, coaches and managers as well as parents, spectators referees and officials. Encourage players to do the same.
9. Show concern and caution towards sick or injured players. Always follow the advise of any Doctor when determining whether or not a player is ready to resume training or playing.
10. Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
11. Any physical contact with any young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
12. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
13. Treat each player as an individual. Respect the talent, development stage and goals of each player and help each player reach his or her full potential.
14. Do not interfere with the progress and or conduct of the game unless called upon to do so by an Official.
15. Abide by the Referee’s decisions.

Administrators Code Of Conduct

1. Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to the activity.
2. Give all young people the opportunity to participate.
3. Create pathways for young people to participate in sport, not just as a player, but also as a coach, referee, Club official etc.
4. Ensure that rules are explained and adhered to, equipment is maintained in a safe condition and training schedules are arranged to suit the various age groups.
5. Provide quality supervision and instruction for juniors.
6. Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not over emphasise success awards.
7. Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development and help improve the standard of coaching and officiating.
8. Ensure that everyone involved in our sport emphasises fair play and does place excessive importance on winning.
9. Ensure all players, spectators, parents, coaches, managers and officials are aware of the Code of Conduct for the Club and encourage all to follow it.
10. Remember you set the example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
11. Support all National Policies in regard to code of conduct and child protection.
12. Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
13. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
14. Compliment and encourage all participants.
15. Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
16. Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
17. Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
18. Be a “good sport”, actions speak louder than words.
19. Do not interfere with the progress and or conduct of a game unless called upon to do so by an Official.
20. Abide by the Referee’s decisions.

Spectators Code Of Conduct

1. Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
2. Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance, regardless of the result.
3. Respect the decisions of the Referees and encourage young people to do the same.
4. Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake, positive comments are motivational and more benefit.
5. Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches or players.
6. Show respect for your team’s opponents, without them there would be no game.
7. Encourage players to follow the rules and abide by the referee’s decisions
8. Do not use foul or abusive language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
10. Do not interfere with the progress and or conduct of the game.