MERNDA FC Code of Conduct

Code Of Conduct

· The Mernda Football Club does not condone

- underage consumption of alcohol or smoking
- the taking of non prescription drugs or illegal substances
- foul language
- graffiti

All players, coaches, parents, officials and members are required to sign off to acknowledge their support of our Code of Conduct.

Players

• Play by the rules.
• Don't argue
• Control your temper.
• Be a team member.
• Be a good sport.
• Treat all players fairly.
• Cooperate with your coach and team mates
• Enjoy your involvement.
• Aim to improve.
• Avoid ugly remarks about race and gender, religion (This is unlawful conduct).

Parents, Officials and Members

• Encourage participation but do not force it.
• Teach honest effort is the victory.
• Encourage playing by the rules
• Never ridicule mistakes.
• Remember involvement is for the players, not the parents.
• Remember players learn best by example.
• Recognise positively the contribution of voluntary officials.
• Never publicly disagree with officials, raise issues privately.
• Support the efforts to foster high standards of behaviour for our club and the League.
• Support efforts to remove verbal, racial and physical abuse.

General

• The Mernda Football Club committee will not tolerate undesirable behaviour.
• Players, coaches, parents or officials who do not follow the Code of Conduct may face disciplinary action.