Code of Conduct

Every person: spectator, player, club member, official, participant, administrator, coach, parent or member of the community involved with the sport, should work to ensure:

• Inclusion of every person regardless of their age, gender or sexual orientation
• Inclusion of every person regardless of their race, culture or religion
• Opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in the sport and develop to their full potential
• Respect is shown towards others, the club and the broader community
• A safe and inclusive environment for all elimination of violent and abusive behaviour
• Protection from sexual harassment or intimidation.

This Code applies to community sport, training and club sanctioned activities

Breaches of the Code

Penalties will be issued once the breach has been confirmed through an appropriate assessment process by the relevant State Sporting Association or club. The following behaviours are considered breaches of the Code:

• Violent or abusive behaviour towards another person.
• Vilification of any kind towards another person.
• Discrimination against another person based on their age, gender or sexual orientation.
• Discrimination against another person based on their race, culture, religion or any other irrelevant personal characteristic.
• Sexual harassment or intimidation of another person.
• Victimisation of another person for exercising their rights through the Code of Conduct.
• Failure to maintain a safe environment.