The Parents Code of Conduct applies to all parents and guardians of a player and/or member under 18 years of age who registers with Abbotsford Juniors Football Club. As a Parent and/or guardian of a junior or youth member of Abbotsford Junior Football Club (“the Club”), I agree to comply with this Code of Conduct.
Parent Behaviour
As a Parent and/or guardian of a junior or youth member of Abbotsford Juniors Football Club I agree to:
- Comply with the AJFC Member Protection Policy and all other relevant AJFC Policies and Procedures
- Be a good sport and treat all participants as I wish to be treated. I will remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment not only mine
- Encourage players to play according to the rules
- Always act in accordance with the Club’s Core Values
- Encourage players to participate and do their best; not force them
- Not yell or ridicule a player for making a mistake or losing a game
- Control my temper. Verbal abuse, sledging, deliberately distracting or provoking officials or any other participant in the sport are not acceptable behaviour
- Not arrive at the field intoxicated or under the influence of illicit substances
- Respect and follow the directions of match officials and club officials. I will remember that without them, my child could not play football
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
Breach of this Code of Conduct
I understand that any breach of the Parents Code of Conduct may result in sanctions being imposed upon me by Abbotsford Junior Football Club. At the discretion of the Club, these may include:
- A verbal or written warning
- Removal from the technical area and/or from the field or stadium
- A fine or suspension imposed by the Club
- A fine or suspension imposed by the Football Canterbury Association (“the Association”)
- Cancellation of your registration as a Coach with the Club
- Loss of membership of the Club
- Rejection of your registration as a Coach with the Club for any future season
- And/or legal proceedings