PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

The following Code of Conduct is in place to ensure that everyone involved with Greytown Football Club plays their part to ensure a positive environment for all both on and off the field.  As a member of Greytown Football club, in any capacity, you are required to treat your team, other players and match officials with respect. 

On and off the pitch, I will: 

• Always play the game fairly and in the right spirit. 

• Be aware of the impact of bad language; keep spectators and members of the public, including children, in mind. 

• Always respect match officials and encourage others to do the same. Accept that they make honest decisions and confronting them will not change it. 

• Never engage in abusive language, bullying or intimidating behaviour. 

• Never verbally abuse a match official, player or spectator based their appearance, race, religion, gender or sexuality. 

• Never physically assault a match official, player or spectator.  

• Always win, lose or draw with dignity, and be prepared to shake hands with match officials, opposition players and manager at full-time. 

• Respect the facilities home and away. 

• Pay any fines relating to misconduct personally. 

I understand if I do not follow the Code, I may expect to: 

• Be cautioned or sent off by the match officials, depending on the nature of the offence. 

• Be asked to apologise to whoever I have offended or abused. 

• Receive a formal warning and/or be disciplined by the club, including being substituted and/or suspended from training or matches depending on the nature of the offence. 

• Be subject to Capital Footballs formal disciplinary process and face possible disciplinary action such as fines and suspensions. 

Remember, as a player of Greytown Football Club, you are a representative of our values and traditions. Let's ensure we uphold these principles and foster a culture of respect, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.