Code of Conduct

Players

1. Play by the rules.
2. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain/team representative approach the official during a break or after the competition
3. Control your temper. Verbally abusing officials, sledging or provoking your opponent and criticising your team mates, are unacceptable behaviours.
4. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
5. Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
6. Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
7. Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Coaches and Spectators

1. Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
2. Respect the decisions of officials. Without them, there would be no game.
3. Never ridicule or criticise players for making a mistake. Whilst positive comments are motivational, negative comments (including those made in jest) can have unintended and serious consequences.
4. Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
5. Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.
6. Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.
7. Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Enforcement and Penalties

A breach of this code may result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the coach, captain/team representative and/or Committee. Disciplinary action will depend on the severity of the breach, but may involve:

1. a verbal caution;
2. a sending off (for either a short period or the remainder of the game);
3. suspension;
4. in the case of serious or repeated breaches, cancellation of Club membership.