Codes Of Conduct

Player's Code Of Behaviour
• Play for the fun of it.
• Compete by the rules and abide the referees' decision.
• Control your temper. Make no criticism by word or gesture. Do not use unacceptable language.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit as will your own.
• Be willing to train and prepare for the game, preparation helps prevent injury and increases the level of enjoyment.
• Play when you are fully fit. To play with an injury will handicap your team, and expose you to the risk of serious life-long injury.
• Be a good sport. Encourage fellow team members.
• At all times co-operate with your Coach, other team officials, Club officials, team mates and opponents - without them you do not have a competition.
• Remember the goals of the game are to have fun and improve your skills. Be modest in success and generous in defeat.
Team Official's Code Of Behaviour
• Remember that children play organised sport for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of others, nor are they miniature professionals. Encourage fun for players and parents.
• Never reject a player who shows an interest in the game. Encourage them to participate and assist them to develop.
• Encourage all players to enjoy their game through participation, teamwork and sportsmanship and work to assist each player to progress to achieve their individual and collective best.
• Give all players a fair go. Organise rosters to assist in ensuring each player can participate equally both in playing time and in time off the field.
• Applaud good performances and efforts from your team and equally those of your opponents. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
• Respect the decisions of officials. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach the children to do likewise. Do not question the judgement and honesty of an official in public.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition, either publicly or in private. Positive comments are motivational. Personal constructive comment gains respect.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form by players and condemn its use by spectators, coaches, and officials.
• Show and teach respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.
• Teach players to follow the rules and the official decisions.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, nor harassing players, coaches or officials. Avoid use of derogatory language based on gender or race.
• Be understanding & cooperative regarding the use of club and ground facilities.
• Play to win but not at all costs. Remember, it's sport - it's not life and death!
Spectator's Code Of Behaviour
• Remember that children play organised sport for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.
• Applaud good performances and efforts from each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
• Respect the decisions of officials. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach the children to do likewise.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
• Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.
• Encourage players to follow the rules and the official decisions.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.
• Avoid use of derogatory language based on gender or race.
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officials. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.
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