It isn’t whether you win or lose, but how you play the game

Seniors Code Of Conduct

Players & Officials

  • Play for the enjoyment of it.
  • Compete by the rules and abide by the Umpires’ decision.
  • Control your temper. Make no criticism by word or gesture. Do not use unacceptable language.
  • Never use derogatory language based on gender or race.
  • Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit as will your own.
  • Be willing to train and prepare for the game, preparation helps prevent injury and increases the level of enjoyment.
  • Play when you are fully fit. To play with an injury will handicap your team, and expose you to the risk of serious life-long injury.
  • Be a good sport. Encourage fellow team members.
  • At all times co-operate with your Coach/Manager, other team officials, Club officials, team mates and opponents – without them you do not have a competition.
  • Remember the goals of the game are to have fun and improve your skills. Be modest in success and generous in defeat.

Spectators

  • Applaud good performances and efforts by each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
  • Respect the decisions of officials. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question a decision.
  • Never ridicule a player for making a mistake during a game. Positive comments are motivational.
  • Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players. Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
  • Encourage players to follow the rules and the official decisions.
  • Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.
  • Never use derogatory language based on gender or race.

Please Note:

In the event of a serious breach of the Code of Conduct, the Club executive reserves the right to revoke the players’ registration and/or exclude a player or parents/spectators from the Club’s home ground.

Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officials. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for us all to enjoy.