CODE OF CONDUCT

Player Code of Conduct

1. Play by the rules and understand the spirit of the game
2. Play for the enjoyment of the game, in a true spirit of sportsmanship, win lose or draw
3. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches
4. Do not react to nor initiate, condone or encourage acts of aggression
5. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors
6. Care for and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program
7. Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within the program requirements
8. At all times avoid intimate relationships with your coach
9. Conduct yourself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and punctuality
10. Maintain high personal behaviour standards at all times
11. Respect the decision of the match, team or ground officials, making all appeals through the formal process and respecting the final decision
12. Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team
13. Cooperate with coaches and staff in development of programs to adequately prepare you to competition at the highest level
14. Racism in any form will not be tolerated.

 Coaches and Coaching

1. The main role of the coach is to ensure that the above “Player Code of Conduct” objectives are achieved. Win at all costs attitudes will not be tolerated
2. Except by the coach, and then only if given quietly in a non-hysterical manner, no coaching will be allowed from the sideline.
3. In respect to Grades 5, 6, and 7 coaching will be permitted on the field subject to (v) below
4. Coaches should be prepared to assist opposition players as well as their own. This is particularly to be obeyed in non-comp and junior games
5. Coaches are not permitted on the field after the last Saturday in May in respect to Grades 6 and 7, except to attend to injured players
6. When coaches or managers enter the field of play to attend injured players, in any grade from G5 to seniors, they are not to coach or to interfere with play in any way
7. Breaches could result in disciplinary action against offender or their clubs
8. Support and encourage players but do not set them goals that are too high or put them under undue pressure to perform
9. Coaches must remain in the designated area or near the centre line. They are not to move up and down the sideline
10. Must not abuse or criticize players, referees or officials
11. All mini, non-comp and junior players must be given equal time on the field and in mini and non-comp all players are to be rotated between positions to enhance their development

Supporters

Whilst it is human nature for parents and supporters to get excited and enthused watching their young ones play, particularly in younger age grades, certain criteria must be complied with;

1. Must not endeavor to coach players. This is the province of the coach. In regard to juniors too many people shouting directions can merely confuse them and put them under unnecessary pressure
2. Must not enter the field of play and must remain behind the spectator line, either marked or imaginary, at least two (2) metres from the field
3. Must act in a sporting manner to players of both teams
4. Support and encourage players but do not set them goals that are too high or put them under undue pressure to perform
5. Must obey directions by referees or officials
6. Let the players enjoy themselves
7. Breaches could result in disciplinary action against offender or their club

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