Code of Conduct

As a player, I understand that I:

• Cooperate with my coach, team mates and opponents . Without the m there would be no competition.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Treat all participants in my sport as I like to be treated. I will not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.

• Respect my team coach and captain with any decisions that they make in relation to my team and the game.

• Am aware that any physical contact with a person should be appropriate to the situation.

• Have the right to be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of physical, intellectual, sexual, racial, cultural or religious differences.

As a parent and/or spectator I understand that I:

• Understand that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not mine.

• Should encourage my child/children to participate, and will not force them.

• Should focus on my child/children’s efforts and performance rather than the winning or losing.

• Should use appropriate language and manners at all times

• Should show appreciation and respect for volunteer coaches, official and administrators, and encourage my child/children to do likewise.

• Should encourage my child/children to always play according to the rules and settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

• Should never ridicule or yell at a participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.

• Should support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

• Should respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Should appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants.

• Need to remember that children learn by example.

Any person in breach of the Code of Conduct will be answerable to the Healesville Soccer Club Executive. The Club Executive will deal with every issue with confidentiality.

If you need to report or discuss any breach of this code, please put it in writing and address it to:

Healesville Soccer Club Executive, PO Box 1566, Healesville, 3777. info@healesvillesoccerclub.com.au, www.healesvillesoccerclub.com.au