1. Play the game for enjoyment
2. Play by the laws of the game
3.Never argue with the referee. Let your captain/ coach ask any relevant questions.
4.Play with control. Do not loose your temper.
5.Play for yourself and your team – your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own.
6.Be a ‘good sport’. Applaud all good play whether by your teammates or by your opponent/s.
7.Respect your opponents. Treat all players, as you would like to be treated.
8.Cooperate with team officials, your teammates and your opponents.
9.At the final whistle applaud and thank your opponents and the referee for the match.
10.Play hard but fairly, never set out to injure your opponent/s.
11.Win with humility – lose with dignity.
CODE FOR SPECTATORS
1.Do not use profane language or harass referee, players or coaches.
2.Remember, you are there to encourage and support your own team not to denigrate or to abuse the opposition in any way.
3.Applaud good play by the opposition as well as good play by your own team,
4.Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would not be a match
5.Condemn the use of violence in all forms at every opportunity
6.Verbal abuse of players or referees cannot be accepted in any shape or form, players or referees are not fair targets for rude behaviour.
7. Encourage players to play by the laws of the game.
NON-COMPLIANCE
·Harassment and profane language on and off the field will not be tolerated. If you cannot abide by the Code, think twice about involvement at this module. These kids just want to come and play touch and enjoy themselves with their friends and family. We will not have children having to watch bad behaviour and listen to profane language.
·One warning will be given to any person not obeying this code of Conduct. A repeat offence will result in expulsion from this Module.