AJFC Player Code of Conduct
In registering as a Player with Abbotsford Junior Football Club (“the Club”), I agree to comply with this Code of Conduct.
I understand that any breach of this 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:
1. A verbal or written warning
2. Removal from the field of play, technical area and/or from the field or stadium precinct
3. A fine or suspension imposed by the Club
4. A fine or suspension imposed by the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (“CDSFA”)
5. Cancellation of your registration as a Player with the Club
6. Rejection of your registration as a Player with the Club for any future season
7. Loss of membership of the Club
8. And/or legal proceedings
As a Player and member of a team with Abbotsford Juniors Football Club I agree to:
9. Be a good sport and treat all participants as I wish to be treated
10. Always play by the rules and regulations of the Club and CDSFA
11. Always act in accordance with the Club’s Core Values
12. Cooperate with my fellow team members, coaches and managers as well as my opponents and match officials
13. 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
14. 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.
15. Not ridicule, bully or take unfair advantage of another player
16. Not arrive at the field intoxicated or under the influence of illicit substances
17. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion