The Aveley Junior Football Club Code of Conduct is mandatory and enforceable. The following code applies to all officials, volunteers, members and supporters.

Coaches Code of Conduct: Be a ‘good sport’ coach

• Promote the laws and rules of our game;
• Maximise enjoyment before winning;
• Group players competitively and develop their confidence;
• Avoid the trap of overplaying talented players just to win;
• Ensure player welfare as a priority – above winning!
• Remember the age of your team – keep things in perspective;
• Lead the way with respect for opponents, umpires and officials;
• Attain coaching accreditation and keep up with new ideas;
• Avoid aggressive behaviour and derogatory and insulting language – set the right example.

Players Code of Conduct: Be a ‘good sport’ player

• Play by the rules – the rules of your club and the laws of the game;
• Never argue with an umpire or other official – without these people you can’t play football;
• Control your temper – you will gain real respect;
• Be a team player – team win games not individuals;
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated – fairly;
• Cooperate with your coach, the umpires and team-mates;
• Play for your own enjoyment and to improve your skills;
• Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your coach, team-mates
  and family if you do – and many such comments are actually now illegal.

Parents and Supporters: Be a ‘good sport’ parent or supporter

• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game;
• Encourage participation, but don’t force it;
• Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning;
• Encourage an understanding of the rules by showing a genuine interest;
• Never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters are there to support not downgrade;
• Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators – physical or verbal abuse will
  not be tolerated;
• Actively and freely give up valuable time to participate in volunteering activities as requested by AJFC
  from time to time;
• Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time;
• Never publicly criticise umpires – raise personal concerns with club officials in private;
• AJFC from time to time are fortunate to have the services of an official umpire for our junior/youth
  games. With that in mind, we remind all players, parents supporters and officials of the club expectations
  with regards to Supporting Umpires of Junior Football;
• Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your family and yourself
  if you do – and many such comments are actually now illegal.

**Aveley Junior Football Club Coaches and Spectators, must also be aware of the following policy released by the WA Football Commission Central Conference**

E-POINT SYSTEM

The purpose of the E-Point system is to weight game day behaviour with the same importance as winning a match and reward teams for displaying positive game day behaviour. The system deters players, coaches and parents from engaging in negative game day behaviour prior to it taking place.

• A maximum of Four (4) E-Points are awarded per team per game played. The team’s behaviour (including that of players, team officials, support staff and spectators) will determine if these E-Points will remain.
• One (1) E-Point will be removed for every YELLOW card received by each participating team on game day.
• Two (2) E-Points will be removed for every RED card received by each participating team on game day.
• If any Player, Team Official, Support Staff or Spectator is suspended for 1 match or more, then Two (2) E-Points automatically will be removed from the offending team.
• For any policy, rule, regulation or code of conduct breach relating to inappropriate game day behaviour the offending team will be removed, up to Four (4) E-Points per game as determined by the WAFC.
• ****This model replaces Blue Card system. There is no second chances. If spectators/coaches’ boxes are reported for poor game behaviour, expect E-Points removed.
  Junior Teams (Year 3-6) can expect bonds and fines.

PENALTY – A Player, Parent or Club Member may be suspended from the Club if found in breach of this Code of Conduct.  Handed down by the Executive Committee of the Club.