All Club Members and Spectators

• Operate within the rules and spirit of football and encourage to do the same.
• Display control, respect and professionalism to others involved with football. This includes, opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Never ridicule or scold a player  for making a mistake.
• Remember that young people participate in football for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, parents, players and others and sledging, distracting or provoking of players is not acceptable behaviour.
• Above all avoid violence, should a situation arise, leave response to officials present, increasing the number of participants can only inflame the problem.
• Adhere to Association, Council and Club policies and regulations, in particular those governing alcohol, litter, noise and dogs.
• Encourage all others to also follow this code of conduct.

Coaches

• Aside from injury, each junior player should be on the field for at least half the game time. All players deserve equal playing and training time, regardless of their ability.
• Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Any physical contact with a young player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for their development.
• Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young 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.
• Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
• Young players should be rotated throughout positions. It is important that all players receive the opportunity to learn the varied positions.
• Young players should be spoken to in an appropriate manner.  Players should not be yelled at or ridiculed, or spoken to in a demeaning manner.
• Coaches will ensure that players are involved in a positive environment and that the game and training is a positive experience.
• Coaches will encourage all players to play within the laws of the game.
• Coaches will not engage in the use of crude, foul or abusive language that may be determined offensive .

Players

• Players should never argue with referees. If you disagree with a decision, speak to a club official .
• Work for your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
• Be a good sport; applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents and coaches.
• Play by the rules of the game .
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials , other players or provoking an opponent is not acceptable.
•  Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with , bully or take unfair advantage of another player
• Play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.
•  Avoid using derogatory language
•  Be prepared to take responsibility for your actions. 

Parents

• Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing, positive comments help motivate young players.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate in football.
• Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to play by the rules.
• Set a good example by your own conduct.
• Do not criticise children in front of others.
• Show respect to the referees.