Pakenham Football Club

CODE OF CONDUCT

Parents

1. Encourage participation but do not force them.

2. Teach that honest effort is the victory not winning.

3. Encourage to play by the rules.

4. Never ridicule mistakes or losses

5.Remember that involvement is for THEIR enjoyment not YOURS.

6. Remember they learn by example therefore applaud BOTH teams.

7. Recognise positively the recreational contribution of all voluntary Coaches, Team and Club officials.

8. Never publicly disagree with any Club officials, raise issues privately.

9. Support all efforts to remove verbal, racial and physical abuse.

10. Support all efforts to remove bullying.

11. Support your Club officials to foster high standards of behaviour for your club.

12. Alcohol is not permitted at Junior Football under the D.D.J.F.L. rules.

PLAYERS

1. Play by the laws and rules.

2. Don't argue.

3. Control your temper.

4. Be  a team player.

5. Be a good sport.

6. Treat all players fairly.

7. Co-operate with your Coach, Team Officials and Club Officials.

8. Play for fun and improvement.

9. Avoid ugly remarks based on race or gender.

10. Avoid bullying as it will not be tolerated.