Code of Conduct for Players
- Play for enjoyment, not just to please your parents or coach.
- Play by the Laws of the Game
- Never argue with the referee’s decision.
- Play with control. Do not lose your temper.
- Play for yourself and your team – your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own.
- Be a “good sport”. Applaud all good play whether by your own team or the opponent.
- Respect your opponent. Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
- Give opponents a hand if they are injured, put the ball out of play so they can receive attention.
- Give the ball back to your opponents if they have put the ball out of play so that one of your team-mates could get attention.
- Do not “bully” or take advantage of any player. Do not accept “bullying” in your club.
- Co-operate with referees, coaches, team-mates and opponents.
- Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills, and feel good.
- At the final whistle applaud and thank your opponents and the referee for the match.
- Always remember that you owe a duty of care to your opponents.
- Tackle hard but fairly, do not intend to hurt your opponent
- Win with humility – lose with dignity. Nobody likes a sore loser.
- Do not attempt to cheat by diving or feigning injury in an attempt to con the referee.
- It is most important that you don’t keep secrets. Tell your Club Children’s Officer, your parents, anyone you trust, if someone is causing you harm or distress. You have a right to be safe.
