To All EMJFC Players and Parents
The role of umpires is both critical and obvious in our great game. Many of our EMJFC players are umpires in the various leagues.
The EMJFC will not tolerate our players being disrespectful to Umpires and/or their decisions.
Detailed below is the EMJFC Committee directive that has been sent to all coaches with respect to player behavior towards umpires.
The Coaches will be speaking to their team about this policy but we would strongly suggest that each parent take the time to discuss this policy with their children.
Remember most children take a lead from the parents behavior so it is appropriate that all parents reflect on their own behavior towards umpires.
Remember each umpire is someone's son or daughter. How would you like your child to be treated? We thank you for your assistance.
Lastly;
The Committee issues a reminder to ALL coaches that we expect all players to respect umpires and not to dispute their decisions either verbally or by actions.
If a player clearly shows disrespect to an umpire or their decision then the coach is to remove the player from the ground for the remainder of the quarter or for 10 minutes, whichever is the greater period. The coach must then explain to the player why his/her behaviour is unacceptable and the reason for removing him/her from the ground.
If a player shows further disrespect to an umpire after returning to the ground, the coach must remove that player from the ground for the remainder of the game. At the conclusion of the game, the coach is to speak to the player and his/her parents as to what has occurred and explain that such behaviour towards an umpire will not be tolerated.
If a further incident occurs with that player in a subsequent game, then the coach is requested to:
- take the player off the ground for the remainder of the game;
- inform the Committee of the incident;
- advise the player and his/her parents that he/she is required to provide a report of the incident the Committee;
- The Committee, in consultation with the Coach will then decide what, if any, further action needs to be taken.
Executive Committee | East Malvern Junior Football Club