Code of Conduct

The ODFA publish the association code of conduct here, below is the the MJSC code of conduct.

The FFA Code of Ethics

This code is designed:

• To emphasise the elements of enjoyment and satisfaction to junior players and coaches involved in soccer.

• To make adults, including parents and coaches, aware that young players play soccer to satisfy themselves and not necessarily to satisfy adults or members of their own peer group.

• To improve the overall health and fitness of Australia’s youth by encouraging participation in soccer and making it attractive, safe and enjoyable for all to play.

• To remind administrator’s, coach’s, referee’s and parents that soccer must be administered, taught and provided, for the good of those young people who wish to play soccer, as ultimately “It is their game”.

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Player Code of Conduct:

1. Play by the rules and understand the spirit of the game.

2. Play to win and never set out to lose.

3. Play fair to earn respect and to detest cheats.

4. Refrain from sexual harassment towards fellow players, coaches and officials.

5. Never argue with an official, captain, coach or manager who is there to maintain discipline and fair play.

6. Control your temper and avoid verbal abuse, sledging or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent.

7. Be honest with the coach concerning illness and injury.

8. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.

9. Be a good sport and applaud all good plays.

10. Accept defeat with dignity and don’t seek excuses for defeat or blame the referee or anyone else.

11. Promote the interests of football and encourage other people to watch it or play it fairly.

12. Treat all participants equally, and reject corruption, drugs, racism, violence and other dangers to our sport.

13. Help others to resist corrupting pressures and remind them of their commitment to their team and the game.

14. Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents.

15. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.

16. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants, coaches and officials.

17. Denounce those who attempt to discredit our sport.

18. Honour those who defend football’s good reputation with honesty and fairness and encourage others to act in the same way.

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Parent Code of Conduct:

1. Do not force an unwilling child to participate in soccer.

2. Remember, children are involved in soccer for their enjoyment, not yours.

3. Encourage your child always to play by the rules.

4. Encourage your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

5. Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake and losing the game.

6. Remember that children learn by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team.

7. Do not publicly question the referee's judgement and never his/her honesty.

8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's soccer.

9. Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.

Spectator Code of Conduct:

A spectator present at a Match or otherwise involved in any activity staged or sanctioned by FFA or an affiliated Member Federation, District Association or Club must: 

1. respect the decisions of Match Officials and teach children to do the same;  

2. never ridicule or unduly scold a child for making a mistake; 

3. respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, colour, religion, language, politics, national or ethnic origin;  

4. not use violence in any form, whether it is against other spectators, Team Officials (including coaches), Match Officials or Players; (e) not engage in discrimination, harassment or abuse in any form, including the use of obscene or offensive language or gestures, the incitement of hatred or violence or partaking in indecent or racist chanting;  

5. comply with any terms of entry of a venue, including bag inspections, prohibited and restricted items such as flares, missiles, dangerous articles and items that have the potential to cause injury or public nuisance;  

6. not, and must not attempt to, bring into a venue national or political flags or emblems (except for the recognised national flags of any of the competing teams) or offensive or inappropriate banners, whether written in English or a foreign
   language;  

7. not throw missiles (including on to the field of play or at other spectators) and must not enter the field of play or its surrounds without lawful authority; and 

8. conduct themselves in a manner that enhances, rather than injures, the reputation
   and goodwill of FFA and football generally. 

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Coaches Code of Ethics

• I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players and ensure that everyone is treated equally.

• I will ensure that the players are involved in a positive environment, and that the game and training is a positive and enjoyable experience.

• I will respect all player’s individuality and help them reach their own full potential.

• I will be fair, considerate and honest with all players.

• I will be professional and accept responsibility for my actions and encourage players to demonstrate the same qualities.

• I will make a commitment to my team, and myself that I will continue to improve my own knowledge of the game through coach education and various training programs.

• I will coach my players to play within the rules and in the spirit of the game of soccer.

• I will avoid any physical contact with the players and should it be required it would be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.

• I will refrain from any form of personal abuse towards my players. Also be aware to any forms of abuse directed towards my players from other sources whilst they are in my care.

• I will refrain from any form of harassment towards my players.

• I will provide a safe environment for training and competition, by ensuring the equipment and facilities meet safety standards.

• I will show concern and caution towards sick and injured players and allow for further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.

• I will not engage in the use of crude, foul or abusive language that may be determined offensive or engage in any conduct detrimental to the image of the game when on or off the field.

• I will refrain from arguing with the referee and / or assistant referees regarding decisions they make.

• I will treat participants, officials and spectators with courtesy and respect.

• I will always encourage my team to play within the laws of the game.

• I will not consent to the use of any banned substance or drugs of dependence by my players.

• I will act in a responsible manner and accept responsibility for my actions.