Policy – Codes of Behaviour

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Players Code of Behaviour

  • Play by the rules.
  • Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain approach the official during the break. A coach or manager may politely approach the official during a break or after the competition where it may not be age appropriate for the captain to do so.
  • Control your temper.  Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any sport.
  • Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team, as your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
  • Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are by your team or the opposition.
  • Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
  • Co-operate with your coach and their decisions, teammates and opponents.
  • Play for the fun of it, and not just to please parents and coaches.
  • Inappropriate language (swearing), bullying or violence will not be tolerated by the club, and will be dealt with accordingly.

Parents Code of Behaviour

  • Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
  • Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
  • Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning and losing.
  • Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.
  • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
  • Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by all teams.
  • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
    Respect coaches and officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
    Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
    Inappropriate language (swearing), bullying or violence will not be tolerated by the club, and will be dealt with accordingly.
    Parents should respect team huddles being exclusive to players, the coach and the manager

Coachs Code of Conduct

  • Remember that children participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun.
  • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
  • Be reasonable in your demands on young players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
  • Teach your players to follow the rules.
  • Whenever possible, group players to ensure that everyone has a reasonable chance at success.
  • Avoid overplaying the talented players. The just-average need and deserve equal time.
  • Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate for the age and ability of the players.
  • Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
  • Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to commence training or competition.
  • Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of children.
  • Inappropriate language (swearing), bullying or violence will not be tolerated by the club, and will be dealt with accordingly.
  • Coaches must advise the Coaching Coordinator when they will be absent from training/s or game/s

Officials’ Code of Behaviour

  • Compliment and encourage all participants.
  • Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
  • Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
  • Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than errors.
  • Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.
  • Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
  • Inappropriate language (swearing), bullying or violence will not be tolerated by the club, and will be dealt with accordingly.

Umpires Code of Conduct

  • Umpires are bound by the rules of the game, which should always be implemented in a polite and professional manner.
  • It is the responsibility of the umpire to maintain control of the game, ensuring it is fair and safe
  • Players should be treated with respect, and where players behaviour may breach the code of appropriate behaviour, measures should be taken in line with current rules.
  • Inappropriate language or swearing should never be used by an umpire.

All Stars Representative Level Players

  • Players code of behaviour applies at club and representative level.
  • Representative players of All Stars will also be required to adhere to the code of conduct of the Representative Association.
  • Representative players are still required to attend club training sessions and grading days as required.
  • Inappropriate language (swearing), bullying or violence will not be tolerated by the club, and will be dealt with accordingly.

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