Player Code of Conduct

• Play hard but play within the rules and in the spirit of the sport
• Never question the referee and always accept decisions made on the field
• Comply with instructions or directions from the coach, manager, officials etc.
• Remember all coaching is done on a voluntary basis so please make your coaches job easy by attending all practices, and games.  If you can’t attend for a legitimate reason or will be late, you must communicate with the coach or manager in an appropriate manner and timeframe.
• Show respect at all times to your opponents, officials, team members, coaches, managers, supporters etc.
• Wear correct uniform in the appropriate manner during all games.
• Bring a positive sporting attitude to practices and games.  Remember the coach and team reply on your commitment.

Parent/Supporter Code of Conduct

• Encourage and support young people to play sport for the right reasons – enjoyment, social interaction, health and fitness, skills and personal development.
• Encourage positive behaviour in sport, good discipline and behaviour on the field of play.
• Focus on effort and performance rather the results.
• Encourage your young person to play within the rules and spirit of the sport.
• Demonstrate positive spectator/side line behaviour.  This includes respecting officials’ decisions, providing positive, supportive and motivating comments, not using derogatory, bad, rude or abusive language and not showing anger or aggression.
• Communicate concerns or issues to the coach or committee in a constructive manner.

Coach/Manager Code of Conduct

• Display a high standard of conduct and language
• Promote the Players Code of Conduct at every opportunity.
• Insist on fair play and discipline
• Promote a culture of respect and enjoyment.
• Establish and communicate clear team policies and procedures to players and parents.
• Ensure that all team members are given a reasonable and fair opportunity to participate in games.  Carry out substitution and rotation requirements to reflect this.
• Respect the talent, development and goals of all players.
• Communicate with players in an open and honest manner.  Only use text or social media for logistical communications.
• Be reasonable with the demands on player’s time, energy and enthusiasm; especially when they are involved in other codes and/or representative teams.
• Ensure that an injured or sick player’s welfare is the priority in decisions made.