Players Code of Conduct

  1. Play by the rules.
  2. Never argue with a referee or assistant referee. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official on your behalf.
  3. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in football.
  4. Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
  5. Be a good sport, recognise all good plays whether they are part of your team or the opposition.
  6. Treat all participants in football as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
  7. Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
  8. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
  9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participant regardless of the their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Player & Team Fines

Where CDSFA issues the Club with a fine, the responsible player, coach, manager or team will be required to pay the fine (and in some cases an administration fee) to the Club.

  • Specific player fines are to be paid by the player and failure to do so may result in suspension from playing and, ultimately, de-registration.
  • Fines for team offences are the responsibility of the Team Manager to collect.  

Parents & Guardians Code of Conduct

  1. Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment
  2. Encourage children to participate, do not force them
  3. Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
  4. Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
  5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game
  6. Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants
  7. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all of football’s activities
  8. Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise
  9. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate
  10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

You should also be familiar with the FFA Code of Conduct for Spectators. (221KB)