Code of Conduct

In an effort to make soccer a desirable, enjoyable and rewarding experience for all participants and to provide an environment where all children can have fun, develop skills and learn sportsmanship and team play, the Coledale Waves Junior Soccer Club has a Zero Tolerance Policy with respect to the behaviour of players, coaches and parents.

This Club Code of Conduct is a club initiative and takes the basic minimum standard proposed by the IJFA and adds our club’s culture and mission concepts to it.

By resolution of the CWJSC committee, coaches, players and parents must agree to adhere to this Code of Conduct as a prerequisite to being a member of the club. All committee members, coaches and officials are instructed to carry out the enforcement of the Code of Conduct.

Players Code of Conduct

  • I will play for fun, work hard to improve my skills, be a team player and get along with my teammates.
  • I will learn teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline.
  • I will be on time for practices and games, learn and play by the rules and always be a good sport.
  • I will respect coaches, teammates, parents, opponents and officials.
  • I will not openly and repeatedly in an unreasonable manner dispute or argue an official's decision.
  • I will not use drugs or alcohol.


Penalties
In addition to any penalties assessed during the game, any violation of the above code may result in a one game suspension. A second violation may result in a three game suspension. Any additional violation may result in a possible season suspension. In the case of a one or three game suspension, the player will not be allowed to participate in a league game, practice game or tournament game and will not be able to participate in practices during that period.

In the case of drug or alcohol use, the child will be immediately and automatically suspended until hearing by the Conduct Review Committee.

Parents Code of Conduct

  • I will display good sportsmanship, and always respect players, coaches, officials and other parents.
  • I will act appropriately at all times and cheer good plays of all participants and I will cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play.
  • I will be supportive after the game, win or lose, and I will recognise good effort, teamwork and sportsmanship.
  • I will resolve to conduct myself as a parent and an adult even under the most trying circumstances.
  • I will not use obscene or vulgar language to anyone at any time before, during, or after a game.
  • I will not taunt players, coaches, officials, or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, making negative comments, threat of violence or actual violence.
  • I will not boo or jeer players or officials.
  • I will not openly object to an official's call or yell at an official.
  • I will not embarrass my child by yelling at players, coaches, or officials and I will always show a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants.


Penalties
If a parent violates any part of the code they may not be allowed to attend another game, practice, practice game or tournament game for two weeks. In the case of subsequent violations the parent may be subjected to further disciplinary action by the Conduct Review Committee, which may include a permanent ban on attending games or suspension of the child for the parent's failure to adhere to the Code and/or comply with the sanctions.

ALL PENALTIES SHALL BE ASSESSED BY THE CONDUCT REVIEW COMMITTEE UPON A DULY FILED COMPLAINT AND HEARING AND ALL DECISIONS OF THE CONDUCT REVIEW COMMITTEE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPEAL AND REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE COLEDALE WAVES JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB.

Coaches Code of Conduct

  • Winning is a consideration, but not the only nor the most important one. I will care more about the child than winning the game.
  • I will remember players are involved in soccer for fun and enjoyment and a player's safety is the utmost importance.
  • I will be a positive role model to my players, display emotional maturity and be alert to the physical safety of players.
  • I will be generous with my praise, cconsistent, honest, fair and just.
  • I will not criticise players publicly.
  • I will adjust to personal needs and problems of players, be a good listener, never verbally or physically abuse a player, official, or parent and give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain confidence and develop self-esteem.
  • I will organize practices that are fun and challenging for my players.
  • I will familiarise myself with all applicable rules and institute techniques and strategies of soccer and encourage all players to be team players.
  • I will maintain an open line of communication with players and parents and I will explain our goals and objectives.
  • I will be concerned with the overall development of players and stress good health habits and clean living.
  • I believe that to play the game is great; to love the game is greater.
  • I will not dispute or argue an official's decisions.
  • I will not use obscene or vulgar language to anyone at any time before, during, or after competition.
  • I will not visually demonstrate any sign of dissatisfaction with an official's decision with the intent of inciting the officials, players or spectators.


Penalties
Coaches shall be subject to penalties as assessed and determined by the Conduct Review Committee and the full committee.

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