Code of Conduct

Players and officials

• Play by the rules and the spirit of the game

• Never argue with an official if you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during the break or after the game

• Control your temper – Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport

• Work equally hard for yourself and/or 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 your sport 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 consider cheating, and in particular never attempt to improve your individual performance by the use of drugs.

• Learn to accept success and failure, victory and defeat with good grace and without excessive emotional displays

• Remember that Social Media comments regarding team mates or opposition players or teams should always be of a positive and encouraging nature and should not include any material of a derogatory or gloating nature.

Spectators

• Watch and enjoy the game.  Let the players play, the coaches coach and officials officiate

• Refrain from questioning the official’s judgement or honesty.  Recognize they are symbols of fair play integrity and sportsmanship

• Do not use foul or inappropriate language or behaviour

• Abuse of volunteers whether verbal, in writing or in email will not be tolerated

• Enjoy the game but drinking in excess will not be tolerated

As Members of Belmont Lions sports club we all must agree to the above rules.