Eastern Lions has a club code of conduct and a Social Media Policy that is expected to have been read, understood and adhered to by all
- Eastern Lions Soccer Club players
- Spectators and supporters of Eastern Lions Soccer Club
- Officials of Eastern Lions Soccer Club
- Parents of players at Eastern Lions Soccer Club
- Issues or concerns – Eastern Lions Soccer Club has appointed a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO). Scroll down to see more information on the role of an MPIO within the club
Player’s Code of Conduct
- Play by the Rules
- Do not argue with the match official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the match official during a break in play or after the match is concluded
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking another person is not acceptable or permitted in any sport
- Maintain your focus and work hard for yourself and your team
- Be a good sport and be prepared to acknowledge good play whether it is from your team or the opposition
- Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player
- Support all efforts to remove racial and religious vilification, verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
- Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition
- Play for your own enjoyment, and not just to please parents and coaches
- Remove all jewellery prior to training and match play, as it is a hazard to you and those around you
- Do not accept or use any banned or unauthorised drug(s), including the consumption of alcohol at any time
Parent’s Code of Behaviour
- Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, and not yours
- Encourage all children to participate, do not force them
- Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than the result of the activity (that is, winning or losing)
- Encourage children to always participate according to the rules
- Never ridicule, yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game
- Remember that children learn best by example, so applaud good play by both teams
- Support all efforts to remove racial and religious vilification, verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
- Respect the match official’s decisions and teach your child to do likewise
- Show respect and appreciation to club volunteers, including coaches, officials and administrators. Ensure any issues are raised through the correct channels
- Do not smoke or consume alcohol near the team bench (Technical Area) or sideline
Spectators’ Code of Behaviour
- Remember all children play football for their enjoyment, not just yours
- Applaud good play and performances from both teams, and be forward in congratulating all participants on their performance regardless of the final outcome
- Respect the match official’s decisions on the day and teach children to do the same
- Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake before, during or after the game, as this may deter that child from continuing in the sport
- Support all efforts to remove racial and religious vilification, verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
- Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players
- Show respect to for both teams when watching matches, because without them there would be no game
- Encourage players to follow rules and accept the decision of the match official
- Do not intimidate, harass or use foul language towards, players, match officials, club officials or spectators