Elwood City welcomes all players (boys and girls) and their parents to our Club.

Every person: spectator, player, club member, official, participant, administrator, coach, parent or member of the community involved with the sport, should work to ensure:

• inclusion of every person regardless of their age, gender or sexual orientation

• inclusion of every person regardless of their race culture or religion

• opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in the sport and develop to their full potential

• respect is shown towards others, the club and the broader community

• a safe and inclusive environment for all · elimination of violent and abusive behaviour

• protection from sexual harassment or intimidation

The Code applies to community sport, training and club sanctioned activities.

Referees for all competitions have been instructed to come down hard on breaches of the FV’s Code of Conduct for players, coaches, officials and spectators. Avenues for appeal are expensive. Fines can be imposed by Football Victoria. To protect the Club from the financial impact of such fines the Club has determined that all players, coaches, officials, parents and supporters will be held personally liable for any fines they incur.

Players are expected to behave in accordance with the code below

• 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 unauthorised drug(s), including the consumption of alcohol at any time.

A downloadable version of this is available here

Elwood City welcomes all players (boys and girls) and their parents to our Club.

Every person: spectator, player, club member, official, participant, administrator, coach, parent or member of the community involved with the sport, should work to ensure:

• inclusion of every person regardless of their age, gender or sexual orientation · inclusion of every person regardless of their race culture or religion

• opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in the sport and develop to their full potential

• respect is shown towards others, the club and the broader community

• a safe and inclusive environment for all · elimination of violent and abusive behaviour

• protection from sexual harassment or intimidation

The Code applies to community sport, training and club sanctioned

activities.

Parents’ behaviour must follow the below Code all times:

• 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 and 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.

A downloadable version of this policy is available here

Elwood City welcomes all players (boys and girls) and their parents to our Club.

Every person: spectator, player, club member, official, participant, administrator, coach, parent or member of the community involved with the sport, should work to ensure:

• inclusion of every person regardless of their age, gender or sexual orientation · inclusion of every person regardless of their race culture or religion

• opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in the sport and develop to their full potential

• respect is shown towards others, the club and the broader community

• a safe and inclusive environment for all · elimination of violent and abusive behaviour

• protection from sexual harassment or intimidation

The Code applies to community sport, training and club sanctioned activities.

It is important that all spectators at a Football Federation Victoria (FFV) approved fixture are able to enjoy the match in a safe and comfortable environment. Accordingly, each person present at a FFV fixture must:

• respect the decisions of the Match Officials;

• respect the rights, dignity and wroth of every person regardless of their race, colour, religion, language, politics, national or ethnic origin;

• not engage in the use of violence in any form, whether it is by other Spectators, Team Officials (including coaches) or Players;

• not engage in discrimination, harassment or abuse in any form whether lawful or otherwise, including but not limited to the use of obscene or offensive language or gestures, the incitement of hatred or violence or partaking in indecent or racist chanting;

• comply with FFV’s “Conditions of Entry” at all venues, and any ticket conditions;

• not carry, light or throw flares or missiles (including on to the field of play or at other spectators);

• not enter the field of play or its surrounds without lawful authority; and

• conduct themselves in a manner that enhances, rather than injures, the reputation and goodwill of FFV, Football Federation Australia (FFA) and football generally.

Any person who does not comply with this Code or who in the opinion of the Club and/or FFV causes or attempts to cause or is reasonably likely to cause a disturbance may be evicted from the venue and banned from attending future matches held on behalf of FFV. Any offender who then breaches the ban order against them may be charged with trespass and subject to further penalties and sanctions, including the possibility of further legal action.

A downloadable copy of the policy is available here

A downloadable version of this policy is available here