Beeliar Spirit AFC Code Of Behaviour

CODE OF CONDUCT

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Child Safeguarding at BSAFC

At Beeliar Spirit AFC, we’re fully committed to making sure that every child associated with our club feels safe, comfortable, and truly included. We understand that children have the right to enjoy their football journey without any worries. That’s why our club places the highest importance on ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young individuals in all aspects of their engagement with us.

From the moment they step onto our fields to the time they leave, we want every child and young person to have a positive, secure, and enjoyable experience. Your child’s welfare is our top priority, and we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of child safeguarding in everything we do.

Parent’s Code Of Behaviour

Remember that children play the sport for their enjoyment, and not yours;

Encourage all children to participate, do not force them;

Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than the result of the activity (that is, winning or losing);

Encourage children to always participate according to the rules;

Never ridicule, yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game;

Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud good play by both teams;

Support all efforts to remove racial or religious vilification, verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities;

Respect the match official’s decisions and teach your child to do likewise;

Show respect and appreciation to Club officials, including coaches, officials and administrators. Ensure any issues are raised through the correct channels;Do not smoke or consume alcohol near the team bench (Technical Area) or sideline.

Remember that children play the sport for their enjoyment, and not yours;

Encourage all children to participate, do not force them;

Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than the result of the activity (that is, winning or losing);

Encourage children to always participate according to the rules;

Never ridicule, yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game;

Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud good play by both teams;

Support all efforts to remove racial or religious vilification, verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities;

Respect the match official’s decisions and teach your child to do likewise;

Players Code Of Behaviour

Play by the Rules and within the spirit of the game;

Do not argue with the match official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the match official during a break in play or after the match is concluded;

Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking another person is not acceptable or permitted in any sport;

Maintain your focus and work hard for yourself and your team;

Be a good sport and be prepared to acknowledge good play whether it is from your team or the opposition;

Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player;

Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition;

Play for your own enjoyment, and not just to please parents and coaches;

Remove all jewellery prior to training and match play, as it is a hazard to you and those around you;

Do not accept or use any banned or unauthorized drug(s), including the consumption of alcohol at any time.

Coaches Code Of Behaviour

Remember that players participate for the fun of it and that winning is not everything;

Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or being in a losing team;

Be reasonable in your demands on younger players time, energy and enthusiasm,

Teach your players to abide by the Rules and Laws of Game;

Whenever possible, alternate the group of players to ensure everyone has a reasonable chance of success;

Make sure all players get a minimum of half a game on the playing field;

Ensure that equipment and facilities meet a reasonable safety standard and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players;

Modify your approach to suit the skill levels and needs of players;

Develop and enhance respect between players, opposition coaches and the decisions of the match official;

Follow the advice of a physician when determining the extent of a player’s injury and beyond that, when players are returning from injury to training and match play;

Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices (refer to Coach Accreditation Criteria);

Take time out to teach players (& others) the Laws of the Game, hence raising their awareness;

Remind all players to play within the spirit of the game at all times;

Ensure players are good sports and ensure each team member shakes the hand of their opponents at the conclusion of every match;

Do not smoke or consume alcohol from the team bench (Technical Area) or sideline;

Remember the actions of yourself and your team is reflective of the perception others take away with them