The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to encourage fair, ethical treatment of all persons involved in our sport and club.

 

To all onehunga soccer members and persons participating in NZF activities.

As an onehunga sports club member and/or participant you should meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any club sanctioned activity:

 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.

 Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.

 Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.

 Refrain from any form of abuse towards others.

 Refrain from using any obscene language.

 Refrain from any form of harassment towards others.

 Refrain from any form of discrimination towards others.

 Refrain from any form of victimisation towards others.

 Reject corruption, drugs, racism, violence and other dangers to our sport.

 Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.

 Be a positive role model.

 Never act in any way that may bring disrepute or disgrace to club members, its stakeholders and/or its sponsors, potential sponsors and/or partners.

 Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.

 Be a good sport.

 Give all people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

 Conduct themselves in a way that is ethically and morally beyond reproach.

Player will:

 Play to win but play fair.

 Never argue with or verbally abuse an official; observe the Laws of the Game.

 Accept defeat with dignity.

 Conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner and respect fellow players, coaches, managers and referees and the achievement of opponents.

 Not bully or take an unfair advantage of another competitor.

 Cooperate with their coach, manager, team mates and opponents.

 

Parent/Guardian will:

 Agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.

 Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not the parents.

 Encourage children to participate and not force them.

 Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

 Encourage children always to compete 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.

 Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

 Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

 Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators.