PLAYERS
Players are the most important people in our sport.
Playing for the team, and for the team to win fairly, is the most fundamental part of the game. Fair play and respect for opponents and others in the game is paramount.
Obligations towards the game
A player should:
1.Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in term of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2.Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if her team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
3.Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4.Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time wasting.
5.Always have regard for the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
6.Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one's own team
A player should:
1.Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the laws of the game to help her team to win.
2.Resist any influence, which might, or might be seen to, bring into question her commitment to the team winning.
Respect for the laws of the game and competition rules
A player should:
1.Know and abide by the laws, rules and the spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2.Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3.Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Respect towards opponents
A Player should:
1.Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
2.Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and
help injured opponents.
Respect towards match officials
A Player should:
1.Accept the decision of the match official, without protest.
2.Avoid words or actions which may mislead the match official
3.Show due respect towards Match Officials
Respect towards team officials
A Player Should:
1.Abide by the instructions of their coach and team officials, provided they do not contradict the
spirit of this code.
2.Show due respect towards the team officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the Supporters
A Player should:
1.Show due respect to the interests of the supporters.
First and Reserve Team Players
The managers or club committee reserve the right to select you to play for any team within the club where it is deemed necessary in order to provide both sides with adequate cover should it be needed to enable us to run a successful club.