Code of Conduct - Coaches & Officials

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. As a coach you will be in a position of great responsibility in the development of the children you work with and you are a role model to your players and parents. We are asking every coach and club official to follow a code of conduct to Honour Our Game.

On and off the field, I will:

• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, officials and parents.

• Understand and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game and any competition in which you participate

• Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour to Honour Our Game

• Work with the Officials and always show respect

• Never engage in public criticism of the officials

• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning

• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me

• Ensure all parents/spectators of all players have agreed to Code of conduct

• Always be honest with players, parents, guardians and officials

• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem

• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance

• Always look for and encourage positive attributes, performance and effort