Code Of Conduct – Players

This Code of Conduct applies to all of our players.

TRUE SPORT PLAYERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

• Understand and adhere to BYLAW #1 ‘The Spirit of Junior Football’.

• Play by the rules.

• Play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.

• Never argue with an umpire or an official. If you disagree, discuss the matter with your coach or teacher after the game.

• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, or provoking an opponent is not acceptable.

• Work equally hard for yourself and for your team. Your team’s performance will benefit so will you.

• Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are by your team, opponent or the other team.

• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another teammate or player.

• Cooperate with and support your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would no competition.

• Be prepared to take responsibility for your actions.

Code Of Conduct – Parents And Spectators

This Code of Conduct applies to all of Parents of Registered Junior, Youth and Auskick players. It also applies to all spectators at every game.

TRUE SPORT PARENTS’ & SPECTATORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

• Understand and adhere to BYLAW #1 ‘The Spirit of Junior Football’.

• Encourage children to participate in Sport and have fun. Although remember this is about their ambition, and not yours.

• Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

• Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good plays by both teams.

• If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgment and honesty in public.

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

• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches, managers and helpers. Put your hand up to volunteer yourself.

• Remember that children play organised sports for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators, nor are they are not mini adults. Let them have fun and enjoy their junior sport experience.

• Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.

• Encourage players to follow the rules and the umpire’s decisions.

• Encourage your child to play multiple sports – they do not need to specialise and play one sport all year round.

• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not swearing, using derogatory language, harassing players, coaches, umpires or volunteers.

Code Of Conduct – Administrators and Volunteers

This Code of Conduct applies to all of our administrators and volunteers.

TRUE SPORT ADMINISTRATORS’ AND VOLUNTEERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

• Understand and adhere to BYLAW #1 ‘The Spirit of Junior Football’.

• Ensure that equal opportunities for participation in sports are made available to all children, regardless of ability, size, shape, gender, age, disability or ethnic origin.

• Actively promote Positive Game Day Environments with Junior Football and the importance of E-Point structures to the game.

• Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules take into consideration the age, ability and maturity level of participating children. 

• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided by qualified and competent coaches and officials capable of developing appropriate sports behaviour and skill technique.

• Remember that children participate for enjoyment and play down the importance of rewards.

• Provide clinics aimed at improving the standards of coaching and officiating, with an emphasis on appropriate behaviour and skill technique.

• Ensure that parents, coaches, sponsors, trainers and participants understand their responsibilities regarding fair play.

• Modify rules and regulations to match the skill level of children and their needs.

• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.

• Publicly encourage rule changes which will reinforce the principles of participation for fun and enjoyment.

• Ensure that your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sporting behaviour.

• Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound officiating principles and the principles of growth and development of children.

• Ensure promotion, well-being and safety of umpires and encourage good sportsmanship before, during and after matches.

• Ensure positive player/umpire relationships are continually developed.

Code Of Conduct – Club Umpires

This Code of Conduct applies to all of our umpires.

TRUE SPORT UMPIRES’ CODE OF CONDUCT

• Understand and adhere to BYLAW #1 ‘The Spirit of Junior Football’.

• Modify rules and regulations to match the skill level of children and their needs.

• Compliment all participants on their efforts.

• Be consistent, objective and courteous in calling all infractions. 

• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.

• Ensure that the “spirit of the game” for children is not lost by using common sense and not over emphasizing errors.

• Publicly encourage rule changes which will reinforce the principles of participation for fun and enjoyment.

• Ensure that your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sporting behaviour. Actions speak louder than words.

• Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound officiating principles and the principles of growth and development of children.

• Avoid use of derogatory language based on gender.