TIGERS FOOTBALL CLUB
CODE OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS & SPECTATORS
Spectators:
- Value the involvement of umpires and officials in the game. Without them matches wouldn’t be possible.
- Never swear, use abusive, derogatory or vilifying language when addressing other players, umpires or officials. Be mindful of the presence of young people, females and other spectators.
- Avoid verbal and physical confrontation with players, officials, umpires and other spectators at all times. Under no circumstances should you engage in physical violence.
- Value the importance of volunteers. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for the community.
- Drink responsibly and discourage binge drinking. WACFL venues are bound by the State’s Liquor Licencing Laws.
- Under no circumstances should you attend a WACFL match under the influence of recreational drugs.
- Support Club officials in maintaining the highest standard of behaviour both on and off the field for the betterment of the League.
- Conduct yourself at a high level of personal behaviour on and off the field in such a manner so as not to bring the Club or the game of Australian Football into disrepute. Negative or disparaging comments on social media must not be used.
- The WACFL and our Leagues have a Spectator Management Policy to prevent anti-social spectators from attending our matches. This can be viewed at WACFL.com.au
Players:
- Be familiar with the Laws of Australian Football and abide by the rules and conditions of your League/Club.
- Avoid verbal and physical confrontation with players, officials and umpires at all times. Under no circumstances should you engage in physical violence on the field of play.
- Never swear, use abusive, derogatory or vilifying language during the game or when addressing other players, umpires or officials. Be mindful of the presence of young people, females and spectators.
- Support activities designed to encourage participation of young players at junior clubs, schools and development programs.
- Ensure that both on and off the field behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sportsmanship.
- Do not abuse, dispute or react in an obviously provocative or disappointed manner towards an umpire.
- Conduct yourself at a high level of personal behaviour on and off the field in such a manner so as not to bring the Club or the game of Australian Football into disrepute. Negative or disparaging comments on social media must not be used.
- Be aware of the differing needs and attitudes of players at your Club.
- Under no circumstances should you play in a match under the influence of alcohol.
- Under no circumstances should you play in a match under the influence of recreational or banned performance enhancing drugs.
Last Updated: May 2017