CODE OF CONDUCT

MANDATORY AND ENFORCEABLE CODES OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES, PLAYERS, PARENTS, SUPPORTERS AND OFFICIALS

The Club Code of Conduct applies to all of our officials, volunteers, members and supporters.

Coaches Code of Conduct

Coaches are required to sign the AFL Code of Conduct as part of the Level 1 Accreditation requirement.
All coaches must be accredited to coach in our league.

Players Code of Conduct

• Play by the rules - the rules of your club and the laws of the game
• Never argue with an umpire or other official - without these people you can't play football
• Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players doesn't help you enjoy or win any games
• Be a team player - It's a team game, treat it that way
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated - fairly
• Co-operate with your coach, the umpires and team-mates
• Play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills
• Don't use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability - you'll let down your coach, team-mates
  and family if you do and many such comments are actually now illegal

Parents, Supporters & Officials Code of Conduct

• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game
• Encourage participation, but don't force it
• Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning
• Never ridicule mistakes or losses - supporters are there to support not downgrade
• Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators - physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated
• Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time
• Never publicly criticise umpires - raise personal concerns with club officials in private
• Don't use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability - you'll let down your family and yourself
  if you do and many such comments are actually now illegal

Parents:

1. Encourage participation for your child but do not force them.
2. Teach that honest effort is the victory, not the winning.
3. Encourage your child always to play by the rules.
4. Never ridicule mistakes or losses.
5. Remember, involvement is for their enjoyment, not yours.
6. Remember, they learn best by example. Applaud both teams.
7. Recognise positively the recreational contribution of voluntary officials.
8. Never publicly disagree with officials. Raise issues privately.
9. Support your club officials to foster high standards of behaviour for your club and league.
10. Support all efforts to remove verbal, racial and physical abuse.
    
    

Players:

1. Play by the rules set down by your coach, club and league.
2. Don't argue.
3. Control your temper.
4. Be a team player.
5. Be a good sport.
6. Treat all players fairly.
7. Co-operate with your coach and team mates and respect your opponent.
8. Play for the fun of the game.
9. Avoid ugly remarks based on race or gender.
   
   

Junior Coaches:

1. Abide by the Laws of the Game, League and Club rules.
2. Teach that the rules of the game are mutual agreements which nobody should break.
3. Group players competitively according to age, height, skill and physical maturity
4. Avoid overplaying the talented players.
5. Maximise fun and enjoyment of the game: Place winning into perspective.
6. Never ridicule your players for making a mistake or losing.
7. Stress safety always.
8. Practice and game times should reflect the maturity level of the players.
9. Develop team respect for opponents, umpires and all coaches.
10. Recognise the importance of proper injury treatment.
11. Keep up to date with coaching developments and seek to attain accreditation.
12. Avoid derogatory language based on gender or race.