PLAYERS
The Club has implemented codes of conduct for all its stakeholders. Please make yourself familiar with the code as it applies to you as a player.
- Always play by the rules.
- Never argue with an official. If you disagree with a decision inform the captain, coach or manager.
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players and deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
- Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team.
- Be a good sport and applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team of the opposition.
- Cooperate with your coach, team manager, club officials and opponents.
- Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
- Treat all players in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
- Do not arrive at the field intoxicated or drink alcohol at junior matches.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background.
- Thank the opposition and official at the end of the game.
SPECTATORS & PARENTS
The Club has implemented codes of conduct for all its stakeholders. Please make yourself familiar with the code as it applies to you as a Spectator of Parent.
- Don’t pressure your child in any way – this is their game, not yours.
- Do not use bad language or harass players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
- Encourage players to play within the rules and respect officials’ and coaches’ decisions – no matter what.
- Teach players to respect the efforts of their opponents.
- Children learn best by example so applaud good plays/performances by both teams.
- For non-competitive teams, focus on the team’s efforts and performance – not the score.
- Thank the coaches, officials and other volunteers who give their time to conduct the game of soccer.
- Volunteer your services and help when asked by a coach or official.
- Don’t ridicule or criticise any player’s performance after the game.
- Do not arrive at the field intoxicated or drink alcohol at junior matches.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game, regardless of their gender, ability or cultural background.
