1. PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

Players must at all times endeavour to be good role models to all juniors, supporters, visitors, officials and the community in general, by following this policy and exercising good judgement.

·         ALWAYS play by the rules. The rules of your club and league and the laws of the game,

·         ALWAYS control your temper, verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players doesn’t help you enjoy or win any games,

·         ALWAYS be a good sport and a team player. It’s a team “game”, treat it that way,

·         ALWAYS treat other players, as you would like to be treated - fairly,

·         ALWAYS co-operate with your coach, the umpires and team-mates,

·         ALWAYS play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills,

·         NEVER argue with an umpire or other official - without these people you can’t play football,

·         NEVER use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability, you’ll let down your family and yourself if you do. Many such comments are now illegal.

·         NEVER smoke on the ground, in the change rooms or anywhere in the vicinity of the other players.

2. PARENTS & SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

·         ALWAYS remember that you are there only for the participants to enjoy the game.

·         ALWAYS encourage participation, but don’t force it.

·         ALWAYS advise that enjoyment is more important than winning.

·         ALWAYS lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

·         ALWAYS respect the volunteers who are giving up their valuable time.

·         ALWAYS raise any personal concerns with club officials in private.

·         ALWAYS encourage players to play by the rules and accept the umpires’ decision at all times.

·         NEVER yell at a child for making mistakes or losing.

·         ALWAYS support all efforts to remove verbal, racial and physical abuse and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

·         ALWAYS support your club officials to foster high standards of behaviour for your club and the league.

·         NEVER ridicule mistakes or losing; supporters are there to support not downgrade.

·         NEVER publicly criticise umpires or officials.

·         NEVER use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability, you’ll let down your family and yourself if you do. Many such comments are now illegal.

·         NEVER smoke on the ground, in the change rooms or anywhere in the vicinity of the players.