FAIR PLAY CODE

Fitzroy Lions is committed to the Fair Play Code, which outlines the standards of behaviour expected by everyone involved in sport in Victoria.

The Fair Play Code is guided by the 5 principles of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Fairness and Responsibility. Our policies and documents supporting each of these principles are available below.

Some of our policies are written specifically for our members, while others are adopted from our state and national governing bodies – Football Victoria and Football Australia – or Sport and Recreation Victoria. We also promote the Play by the Rules objectives around safe, fair and inclusive sport.

Fitzroy Lions has codes of conduct for players, parents and supporters, coaches and managers, referees, and everyone else involved in the club. We expect all our members to uphold our values around respect, teamwork and excellence.

integrity

  • being honest, fair, respectful, trustworthy, reliable, open and transparent in dealings with others

  • avoiding any real or perceived conflicts of interest

  • striving to earn and sustain a high level of community trust and goodwill

  • not engaging in or advocating the possession and use of banned performance enhancing substances or methods, or illicit drugs

  • not participating in, or encouraging action that may jeopardise the integrity of sport and recreation including match-fixing, illegal sports betting and other corruption

respect

  • treating everyone involved in sport and recreation in a considerate, objective and courteous manner with proper regard for their rights, dignity and worth

  • refraining from any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse, child abuse, intimidation, victimisation or vilification of others, including on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexuality, gender identity or religion

  • recognising and valuing the contribution of all to sport and recreation, including volunteer coaches, officials and administrators who give up their valuable time to make sport and recreation happen

responsibility

  • considering and accepting the consequences of one’s actions and decisions

  • being a positive role model by displaying self-control, respect, care and diligence towards all involved with sport and recreation

  • complying with specified child safe standards of conduct expected of adults when dealing and interacting with persons under 18 years of age

  • understanding the possible consequences of breaching the Fair Play Code and immediately reporting any potential breaches to appropriate authorities

fairness

  • understanding and playing by the rules of football

  • being informed, consistent, impartial, just and reasonable in dealings with others

  • following the spirit of the game by encouraging and praising fair play over winning at all costs

  • providing a ‘fair go’ to people of all abilities to be involved in football and reach their full potential

safety

  • providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that places the health, welfare and well-being of participants above all else

  • taking all reasonable steps to ensure equipment, facilities and programs meet health and safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of participants

  • being aware of and supporting policies and practices in relation to injury management, return to play, adverse weather and child safe standards

  • showing concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured and immediately reporting any safety issues to appropriate authorities in football and reach their full potential

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