Golden Gate Australian Football League

Player's, Coach's, Umpire's and Spectator's Codes of Conduct.

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Behave in a responsible manner at all times, on and of the field.
• Respect yourself as you respect others.
• Play by the rules and at all times ensure the game of football is not bought into disrepute.
• Do not dispute/discuss decisions made by umpires. Take the matter up with your coach or through appropriate channels.
• Do not swear or abuse other players, umpires or officials.
• Enjoy the game and the company of teammates and opponents.
• Remember that you are an ambassador of your club, the GGAFL and football.

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

• Behave in a responsible manner at all times, on and off the field.
• Respect yourself as you respect others.
• Ensure that the rules are adhered to in the spirit of good sportsmanship.
• Act as a role model for players and other club members.
• Do not swear, abuse or argue with players, umpires or officials
• Enjoy the game yourself and encourage others to do the same.
• Remember that you are an ambassador of your club, the GGAFL and football.

UMPIRES CODE OF CONDUCT

• Behave in a responsible and professional manner at all times, on and off the field.
• Present yourself in neat attire at matches, tribunal hearings and occasions where you will be seen as a representative of the GGAFL umpires panel.
• Treat all players and officials with the same respect as you expect for yourself.

SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Respect others as you respect yourself.
• Respect other cultures and beliefs.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not swearing, using foul language or harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
• Condemn the use of violence on and off the field.
• Enjoy the game and encourage others to do the same.