 | CODE OF CONDUCTA Code of Conduct sets guidelines and principles designed to benefit all participants of the game which includes players, parents, spectators, coaches, managers, referees and officials. PLAYERS Be a good sport. Respect good play by your team and your opponents. Shake hands and thank the opposition after the game, win lose or draw. Play for your own fun and enjoyment. A good player is a self-disciplined person. Never become involved in acts of foul play. Never argue with the Referee or any officials who are there to help you. Accept and respect the Referee's decision. Don't complain or argue about calls or decisions during or after the game. Never disrespect others by the use of obscene language, offensive discriminating remarks or sledging. Work hard on your own game and be a team player. The Rules are to ensure Fair Play. Play to the Rules and the Referee's whistle.
PARENTS & SPECTATORS Condemn all acts of violence or foul play whether they are by players, coaches, officials, parents or spectators. Accept and respect the Referee's decision. Don't complain or argue about calls or decisions during or after the game. Refrain from unsportsmanlike language, harassment or aggressive behaviour. Be positive and avoid harsh criticism or ridicule towards a player for making a mistake. Show respect for all and commitment to their wellbeing Teach respect for authority and the rules.
COACHES & MANAGERS Discourage all acts of violence or foul play and unsportsmanlike behaviour Never allow an injured player to participate in a game. Always consider the health, safety and welfare of your players. Accept and respect the Referee's decision. Don't complain or argue about calls or decisions during or after the game. Be positive and avoid harsh criticism or ridicule towards a player for making a mistake. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the rules and pass this knowledge on to your players. Conduct yourself in a manner that shows respect for the game and the participants involved in the game. Lead by example and don't adopt a "win at all costs" approach to the game.
REFEREES Be impartial, consistent in your decisions, objective and courteous in your approach. Avoid verbal confrontation with coaches, parents and spectators during the game. Set a good example by the way you communicate with all participants in the game. Avoid any situation that may lead to a conflict of interest, on and off the field. Maintain an appropriate level of physical and mental fitness. Know the rules, inside and out. Remember that players, parents and spectators have access to this site and as such, are able to download and learn the rules as well. Condemn and act on all and every instance of unsportsmanlike, foul or unfair play. Any referee who, as a player, is dismissed from a game automatically receives a 2 match suspension from refereeing. Any referee who, as a player, criticises another referee's performance is guilty of misconduct and automatically receives a 2 match suspension from refereeing.
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