Code Of Conduct

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
Be fair, considerate and honest when dealing with others
Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions
Make a commitment to providing quality services
Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under the age of 18 years.
Refrain from any form of abuse towards others
Refrain from any form of harassment or discrimination of others
Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity
Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured
Be a positive role model

Play by the rules.
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit, so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Remember that players participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or not coming first.
Be reasonable in your demands on players' time, energy and enthusiasm.
Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.
Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
Avoid overplaying the talented players; the just-average need and deserve equal time.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage players to do the same.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of all players.
Any physical contact with a person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill development.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Adult players, coaches and club members are expected to set appropriate examples and act as role models for junior club members.

Remember that people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials' decisions.
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.

Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

If a suspected Breach of this Code of Conduct occurs - prior to the implementation of section 18. Disciplinary Action, Disputes and Mediation of the Carine Cats Ball Club constitution – the following shall occur:

Full details of the alleged breach of the code of conduct will be collected by the Chairperson of the Division, or their allocated representative, from all parties involved in the incident.
- The Management Committee of the Carine Cats Ball Club will be informed of all alleged Breaches of the Code of Conduct,
- Carine Cats Ball Club documentation (held by the Club Secretary) shall be utilised for communication with all parties.
- Following report of the alleged breech of the code of conduct to the Divisional Committee a period of 14 days to gather required information will be allocated.
- A full report will be supplied to the Management Committee of the Carine Cats Ball Club on conclusion of investigation.
Following investigation, the outcome of alleged breach will be one of the following:

1. The alleged breach to be dismissed.
2. Recommendations of corrective actions - if Section 18 of the Carine Cats Ball Club Constitution is not to be implemented:
  - Recommendations will be presented to the Management Committee of the Carine Cats Ball Club which may include but will not be limited to:
    - If a Club Official - Removed from official ball club position – Eg Coach, Manager
    - If a player - Will be benched for “so many” games
    - If a supporter - Will be requested to sit at least 30meters from the players benches during the game.
  - Written correspondence to the alleged offender to be completed by the Divisional Chairperson no later than 7 days post investigation conclusion.
  - The alleged offender will be given the opportunity to make written or oral (or both written and oral) response to recommended corrective actions within 14 days of presentation of said corrective actions.
3. Escalation of breach of the code of conduct to the Management Committee if Section 18 of the Carine Cats Ball Club Constitution is to be implemented.

Coaching
Appropriate Behaviours Encourage Fun and Participation. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved. Communicate positively and proactively to athletes and coaches.	Inappropriate Behaviours Not being prepared for training and games. Complete focus on winning at all costs. Abuse or physical intimidation of athletes.
Athletes
Appropriate Behaviours Always put the club and your teammates before yourself. Be reliable and compete primarily because you love being involved. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.	Inappropriate Behaviours Violence or over aggressive behaviour in any capacity. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other athletes. Bullying.
On Competition Day
Appropriate Behaviours Support the officials involved in the game. All members help out around the club. Abide by the Club Code of Behaviour.	Inappropriate Behaviours Making racist, religious, sexist or inappropriate comments to coaches, athletes, officials or spectators. Any Threatening behaviour or physical altercation between spectators and players, coaches, officials or other spectators. Abuse/swearing at own or opposition players, supporters or officials.
Socially
Appropriate Behaviours Respect people and property at all times. Provide healthy food options at all times. Promote safe alcohol practices when together.	Inappropriate Behaviours Tolerating antisocial behaviour. Serving drunk or underage patrons. Leaving a mess around the club.
Committee
Appropriate Behaviours Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else. Implement consistent behaviour standards. Communicating positively and frequently with members.	Inappropriate Behaviours Undermining committee members and decisions. Not following club policies and procedures.

General Code of Ethics

Players

Parents

Coaches

Spectators

Breach of the Code of Conduct

Carine Cats Ball Club - Club Behaviours