Overview
- All participants in our sport have a responsibility to promote respect and good behaviour to ensure our clubs and our game are free from all forms of bullying and abuse.
- All players must abide by this Code of Conduct and demonstrate behaviours that promote a welcoming environment within our sport.
Responsibilities
- Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
- Respect all other participants and the rights and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.
- Play fair, play by the rules, and play to the best of your ability, always.
- Be a good sport, displaying modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
- Respect the equipment and facilities provided to you as part of your program.
- Be honest with your coach concerning illness and injury, and your ability to train and play.
- Never yell at, ridicule, or criticise other participants. They are all trying their best.
- Cooperate with your coach, teammates, referees, and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
- Respect and follow the directions of your team officials and match officials.
- Do not argue with the match official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the match official during a break in play or after the match is concluded.
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking another person is not acceptable or permitted in any sport.
- Be respectful whether you win or lose. Shake hands with the other team and match official at the end of the game.
- If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable at your club speak to someone you trust.