Code of Conduct
Officials Code of Conduct
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Remember you are representing your Club and you need to set an example to players and parents.
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Try to resolve any conflict in a calm, sensible manner (when possible in private).
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Be aware of potential volatile situations at all times and be prepared to deal with them appropriately.
Coaches Code of Conduct
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Abide by the Laws and Rules:- the Laws of the Game and Rules of your Club and the League.
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Teach the Rules – rules and mutual agreements which nobody should break.
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Group players competitively.
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Avoid over playing talented players.
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Maximise fun – Place winning in perspective.
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Stress safety always.
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Consider maturity levels – Devise training programs to suit all.
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Develop team respects for opponent, umpires and Coaches.
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Recognise the importance of proper injury treatment.
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Keep up to date with coaching developments.
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Attain coaching accreditation and update regularly.
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Avoid derogatory language based on gender, race or religion.
Player Code of Conduct
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Play by the laws and rules.
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Do not argue.
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Control your temper.
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Be a team player.
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Be a good sport.
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Treat all players fairly, and as you would like to be treated.
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Cooperate with your coach, team mates, opponents and officials.
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Play for fun and improvement.
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Avoid ugly remarks based on gender, race or religion.
Parent & Spectator Code of Conduct
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Encourage participation but do not force them.
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Teach that the honest effort is the victory.
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Encourage to always play by the rules and accept the umpires decision at all times.
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Never ridicule mistakes or yell at a child for making mistakes or losing.
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Remember, involvement is for their enjoyment, not yours!
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Remember, they learn best by example – set a good example and applaud both teams.
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Recognise positively the contribution of voluntary officials, Coaches and administrators.
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Never publicly disagree with officials. Raise issues privately and in the appropriate forum.
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Support all efforts to stop verbal abuse particularly regarding gender, race or religion. Ensure disagreements are settled without resorting to hostility or violence.
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Support your Club officials to foster high standards of behaviour for your Club and the league.
Policys & Procedures