MANDATORY & ENFORCEABLE CODES OF BEHAVIOUR/CONDUCT

PLAYERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

• Abide and play by the rules of the game and the rules set down by the Dandenong Ranges Junior Football League, your Club and Coach.
• Never argue with an official.  Do not question Officials and Umpire's judgements and never question their honesty.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of Officials or other players, deliberately distracting an opponent is not accepted or permitted in any other sport.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team.  Your team's performance will benefit and so will you.
• Never ridicule or yell at players for making mistakes. Your involvement is to play for fun and enjoyment and winning is only part of it.  Be a good sport, applaud all good play whether they are from your team, your opponent or your opponent's team.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated.  Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.  Always conduct yourself in a manner that is expected of your Team Mates, Club or Family.
• Co operate with your Coach and Team Mates, and respect the ability of your opponents.  Without them there would be no game.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF COACHES AND TEAM OFFICIALS

• It shall be the responsibility of the Coach or the person deputising for him in a particular match, to ensure that all players who take part in the match for his club are registered whether a regular player, or on loan.
• It shall also be the responsibility of the Coach or the person deputising for him in a particular match that only the correct number of players is on the field at all times.
• The League Executive shall have the power to suspend any Coach who wilfully plays an unregistered player or who wilfully allows extra players to take part in the play.
• The penalty for the first offence in any one season shall be determined by WJFC President & Committee.
• Central Umpires shall be instructed to report such breaches of the rules on the prescribed report form.  The Central Umpire must advise the League Secretary by telephone of the charges and ensure that all documents pertaining to the charge are in the hands of the Secretary by the Monday following the match in which the alleged incident took place.  Failure to adhere to any of these steps shall render the report void.
• The Umpire shall be required to attend a convened tribunal after laying charges and shall be notified of the time and venue by the League Secretary.  Failure to attend at the appointed time shall render the report void.
• The League Executive shall also have the power to similarly penalise any Coach, Team Manager, Runner or Trainer who shows by his record of conduct that he is unwilling or unable to conduct himself in the manner required of team Officials by the League Rules and Regulations.