Code of conduct

Players' code of conduct

  • Play by the rules, and listen to your coach.
  • Verbal or physical abuse of officials and other players, or deliberately provoking other players, will not be tolerated at this Club.
  • Be a good sport.  Applaud all good plays, and shake hands at the end of a game.
  • Cooperate with your coach, teammates, referees and opponents. 
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 

Parents' code of conduct

  • Respect the final decisions of the coach, team manager, referee & Club.
  • Respect all players, regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.  Verbal or physical abuse will not be tolerated.
  • Attend your child’s matches on game days, and support them and their team.
  • Help your team out when it comes to bringing oranges, canteen duty or assisting to set up the pitch.

Coaches’ Code of Conduct:

  • Respect all players, regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.  Verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
  • Remember that all junior players are playing for enjoyment, and winning is only part of the fun.
  • Do not humiliate your team or individual players.
  • Always operate within the rules and the spirit of the game, and teach your players to do the same.
  • Ensure that training and match days are a positive experience.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player regardless of gender, ability, cultural or religious background.
  • Ensure all equipment used meets safety standards and is age-appropriate for your players.
  • Arriving intoxicated (from either alcohol or drugs) to team training, Game Days or any other Club event will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
  • Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with soccer. Encourage your players to do the same.
  • Physical contact with any players must be appropriate to the situation.
  • Keep up with the latest coaching practices and principles of growth and development.
  • Assist injured players and complete a First Aid Incident Form.
  • Look after your first aid kit and report any losses to the Committee.  Bring your first aid kit to each game & training session.
  • Obtain a first aid certificate, to be arranged by the Club.