Junior Code of Conduct . . .

Players

  • Play for the ‘fun of it’ not just to please your parents or coach
  • Play hard, but play by the rules
  • Never argue with the referees decisions, let your coach ask any questions
  • Recognise positive contributions made by team-mates and opposition
  • Treat all players as you would like to be treated
  • Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents, for without them you don’t have a game
  • Respect all property provided by your parents, coach and club
  • Win with humility, lose with dignity

 Parents

  • Remember, children are involved for their enjoyment, not yours
  • Encourage your child to always play by the rules
  • Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory
  • Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game
  • Remember that children learn best by example
  • Comments from the sideline need to be unbiased and positive
  • Respect the referees decision
  • Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and managers.
  • Any inappropriate behaviour reflects badly on your child, the team and your club
  • Applaud good play by your own team and the opposition
  • Show respect for your teams opponents, without them there would be no games
  • Condemn the use of violence and bad language in all forms

 Coaches

  • Players need a coach that they can respect. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good example
  • Be reasonable on your demands on young players time, energy and enthusiasm
  • Ensure that all players are given the opportunities to play
  • Never yell at or ridicule a player for making a mistake
  • Develop team respect for the judgement of referees
  • Follow the advice of a doctor in determining when an injured player is fit to play again
  • Insist on fair and disciplined play do not tolerate foul play, fighting or bad language. Be prepared to take off the offending player

If there is a breach of this Code of Conduct, you may asked to leave the grounds.

 Signed Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Signed Parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .