Seniors Code Of Conduct

Players & Officials

• Play for the enjoyment of it.
• Compete by the rules and abide by the Umpires’ decision.
• Control your temper. Make no criticism by word or gesture. Do not use unacceptable language.
• Never use derogatory language based on gender or race.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit as will your own.
• Be willing to train and prepare for the game, preparation helps prevent injury and increases the level of enjoyment.
• Play when you are fully fit. To play with an injury will handicap your team, and expose you to the risk of serious life-long injury.
• Be a good sport. Encourage fellow team members.
• At all times co-operate with your Coach/Manager, other team officials, Club officials, team mates and opponents – without them you do not have a competition.
• Remember the goals of the game are to have fun and improve your skills. Be modest in success and generous in defeat.

Spectators

• Applaud good performances and efforts by each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
• Respect the decisions of officials. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question a decision.
• Never ridicule a player for making a mistake during a game. Positive comments are motivational.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players. Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Encourage players to follow the rules and the official decisions.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.
• Never use derogatory language based on gender or race.