Our Commitment
Griffith City is committed to providing a safe, fair, and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our club. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity. This Code of Conduct has been developed to ensure that all participants understand the expectations placed upon them and to provide a guideline for appropriate behavior.
Players' Code of Conduct
- Play by the rules and in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship
- Never argue with an official's decision
- Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials or other players is unacceptable
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team
- Be a good sport - applaud all good plays whether they are by your team or the opposition
- Treat all participants as you would like to be treated
- Cooperate with your coach, teammates, and opponents
- Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit
- Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion
Coaches' Code of Conduct
- Remember that players participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun
- Operate within the rules and spirit of the game
- Display control, respect, and professionalism to all involved with the sport
- Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players
- Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices
- Any physical contact with a player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill development
- Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of every player regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion
Parents' and Spectators' Code of Conduct
- Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours
- Encourage children to participate, do not force them
- Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
- Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition
- Remember that children learn best by example
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
- Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise
- Show appreciation for coaches, officials, and administrators
Officials' Code of Conduct
- Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people
- Compliment and encourage all participants
- Be consistent, objective, and courteous when making decisions
- Condemn unsporting behavior and promote respect for all opponents
- Emphasize the spirit of the game rather than the errors
- Be a good sport yourself - actions speak louder than words
- Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people
- Remember, you set an example - your behavior and comments should be positive and supportive
Breaches of the Code of Conduct
Breaches of this Code of Conduct will be addressed promptly and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to:
- Verbal warning
- Written warning
- Temporary suspension from club activities
- Permanent expulsion from the club
The severity of the disciplinary action will be proportionate to the breach and will be determined by the club's disciplinary committee.
By participating in activities with Griffith City, all players, coaches, parents, spectators, and officials agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.
Last Updated: March 11, 2025