Codes of Behaviour

All Senior and Junior Players, Spectators, Coaches, Managers and Parents are required to follow the Club Codes of Behaviour.

Parents
Players
Coaches
 

Parents code of behaviour

• Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage all children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than the result of the activity (that is, winning or losing).
• Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.
• Never ridicule, yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud good play by both teams.
• Support all efforts to remove racial and religious vilification, verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect the match official’s decisions and teach your child to do likewise.
• Show respect and appreciation to club volunteers, including coaches, officials and administrators. Ensure any issues are raised through the correct channels.
• Do not consume alcohol near the team bench or sideline.
• If you sign your child on to play, make sure he/she is available for all games. Children who simply do not turn up for games are letting everybody down. If you know you will be away, let the coach know in time to enable him/her to re-organise.

Players code of behaviour

• Play by the Rules.
• Do not argue with the match official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the match official during a break in play or after the game.
• Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, players or deliberately provoking another person is not acceptable or permitted in any sport.
• Maintain your focus and work hard for yourself and your team.
• Be a good sport and be prepared to acknowledge good play whether it is from your team or the opposition.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
• Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
• Play for your own enjoyment, and not just to please parents and coaches.
• Remove all jewelry prior to training and match play, as it is a hazard to you and those around you.

Coaches code of behaviour

• Try to ensure that all Sub-Junior players are given equal playing time.
• Remember that children participate for the fun of it and that winning is not everything.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake.
• Be reasonable in your demands on younger players time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Teach your players to abide by the rules of the game.
• Avoid overplaying the talented players as all players deserve equal time on the playing field.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet a reasonable safety standard and is appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
• Modify your approach to suit the skill level of players.
• Develop and enhance respect between players, opposition coaches and the decisions of the match official.
• Follow the advice of a physician when determining the extent of a player’s injury and beyond that, when players are returning from injury to training and match play.
• Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices (refer to Coach Accreditation Criteria) and the principles of growth and development in children.
• Take time out to teach players (& others) the Laws of the Game, hence raising their awareness.
• Remind all players to play within the spirit of the game at all times ensure players are good sports and ensure each team member shakes the hand of their opponents at the conclusion of every match.
• Do not smoke or consume alcohol from the team bench or sideline.
• Remember the actions of yourself and your team is reflective of the perception others take away with them.