Any breaches of the code of conduct will be referred to the committee for an appropriate course of action. Breaches may result in a caution or formal letter of warning being issued. Continuous infringements of the same nature will result in match bans and ultimately exclusion from the club. Severe breaches such as violent or threatening behaviour to players/coaches/parents etc will result in expulsion from the club and potentially from the FFV/FFA. Inappropriate parental behaviour will adversely affect the children as the entire family may be asked to leave the club.
Coaches Code of Fair Play
All persons coaching a Small Sided Football, Rooball, Junior or Youth teams at Football Club Clifton Hill must adhere to the following Code of Fair Play:
- Remember that junior players participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
- Encouragement and praise are great motivators. Never ridicule or yell at junior players for making a mistake or not winning.
- Use language that is not inflammatory or derogatory and avoid swearing.
- Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
- Operate within the rules and the spirit of the game and teach your players to do the same.
- Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All junior players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
- Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age, maturity and ability of all players.
- Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with soccer
- This includes but is not limited to, opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents, and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
- Show concern and caution when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
- Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young players.
- Any physical contact with a junior player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s development.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
All Coaches of Football Club Clifton Hill must also adhere to the requirements of the Football Federation Australia Code of Conduct, 2007.
Parents Code of Fair Play
- Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage children to participate – do not force them.
- Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
- Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
- Remember children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all soccer activities.
- Respect the decisions of officials and teach children to do likewise.
- Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Be prepared to help out with tasks such as setting up and packing away the goal nets and other tasks that the coach and manager may need assistance with.
All parents of Football Club Clifton Hill must also adhere to the requirements of the Football Federation Australia Code of Conduct, 2007.
Players Code of Fair Play
All Football Club Clifton Hill Small Sided Football, Junior and Youth players and their parents/ caregivers must adhere to the following Code of Conduct:
- Play by the rules.
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit; so will you.
- Be a good sport; applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
- Treat all participants in soccer as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
- Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
- Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Never argue with a referee or assistance referee. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official on your behalf.
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging of other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in soccer.
- Avoid swearing – referees can issue a yellow card for swearing during a game and fines can be incurred.
All Players of Football Club Clifton Hill must also adhere to the requirements of the Football Federation Australia Code of Conduct, 2007.
Spectators Code of Fair Play
- Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
- Respect the decisions of officials and teach junior players to do the same.
- Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
- Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
- Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.
- Encourage players to follow the rules and the decisions of officials.
- Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
All Spectators must also adhere to the requirements of the Football Federation Australia Code of Conduct, 2007.