The Players Code of Conduct applies to all players who register with Abbotsford Juniors Football Club. In registering as a Player with Abbotsford Junior Football Club (“the Club”), I agree to comply with the Players Code of Conduct.
Player Behaviour
As a Player and member of a team with 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
- Always play by the rules and regulations of the Football Canterbury Association
- Always act in accordance with the Club’s Core Values
- Cooperate with my fellow team members, coaches and managers as well as my opponents and match officials
- Not argue with a match official. Where I disagree with a decision, I will remember that officials, like players can make mistakes and will inform my coach and/or manager during a break or after the game has completed
- Control my temper. Verbal abuse, sledging, deliberately distracting or provoking officials, players, coaches, managers or any other participant in the sport are not acceptable behaviour
- Not ridicule, bully or take unfair advantage of another player
- Not arrive at the field intoxicated or under the influence of illicit substances
- 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 Players 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