Code of Conduct

PLAYER’S CODE OF CONDUCT

• Play by the rules – the rules of this club and league 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. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor or teammate.

• Co-operate with your coach, the umpires and teammates.

• Play for your own enjoyment and to improve your skills.

• Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your coach, teammates and family if you do – & many such comments are actually now illegal.

• Treat the equipment and facilities you use with respect. Either home or away you are representing the Foxes.

• Training is an important part of a team game. If you cannot make a training session inform your coach or team manager by the method advised by your coach at the start of the season.

• Advise your coach / team manager on any games that you are unable to play through injury, holidays, family commitments etc. as soon as possible.

• Understand that if a breach of the clubs code of conduct occurs, disciplinary action may be applied that may include warnings, suspensions and / or banning of players and is separate than any other penalty imposed by the league or the police for the same incident.

PARENT’S, GUARDIANS, OFFICIALS, SUPPORTERS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

• Show appreciation and recognize the efforts of volunteers. Without them, your child could not participate.

• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants

• Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your coach, teammates and family if you do – & many such comments are actually now illegal.

• Never participate in any action, either physically or verbally, that could bring our club into disrepute.

• Respect Officials and Narre North Foxes FC Committee decisions and teach children to do likewise.

• Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose. Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning

• Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence

• Never verbally or physically abuse, intimidate or use threatening behaviour or language towards any Umpire, Game day Official, Committee member, Club member or fellow spectator.

• Never consume alcohol at any venue where a junior football game or training session is in progress.

• Always behave in an appropriate manner at all club events and functions. Respect the right of the people around you to enjoy the event without being subjected to unnecessary interruption, abuse, intimidation, drunken or unsociable behaviour.

• Understand that if a breach of the clubs code of conduct occurs, disciplinary action may be applied that may include warnings, suspensions and / or banning of players and is separate than any other penalty imposed by the league or the police for the same incident.

   

  By registering our child with the Narre North Foxes Football Club we agree to abide by the above principles. We support the Narre North Foxes FC Committee in its undertakings and encourage them to take any disciplinary action they deem appropriate if a breach of the Code of Behaviour/Conduct occurs.