For the benefits of all participants and their enjoyment of the game of football, all players, managers, coaches, club officials, club volunteers and spectators must exhibit good behaviour and comply with this Code of Conduct when they participate in competitions of the Northern Suburbs Football Association or carry out their duties for their team or Willoughby Dalleys Football Club Inc.

It is an offence to:
A. Use offensive, insulting or abusive language or gestures.
B. Use inflammatory language or gestures.
C. Make unsporting remarks.
D. Publish inflammatory, defamatory, or unsporting remarks via any written or electronic media (e.g., newsletter, website, Facebook, or email).
E. Bring the game into disrepute.
F. Act in a manner that is prejudicial to any other participant, the Club or the Association (NSFA).

Offenders will be cited to appear before the Club's disciplinary committee, and/or the relevant competition sub-committee or the MC of the Association.

Players:
A. Play by the rules of football. 
B. Never argue with an official. No player is to approach the referee. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
C. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent, are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
D. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit, and so will you.
E. Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays. If you are upset about the game, still go and shake the opposition’s hands. This directly affects your club's reputation and positive culture. 
F. Treat all participants in your sport as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
G. Cooperate with your coach, teammates, and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
H. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
I. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion. Racial, gender, sexual or religious abuse will not be tolerated by this club.
J. Never abuse the coach, either on and off the field. This includes swearing, rude gestures, or disrespectful behaviour.
K. Never spit, punch, kick, physically assult or verbally threaten violence to an official, volunteer, coach, spectator, fellow team-mate or opponent.

Coaches:
A. Remember that people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun. 
B. Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or not coming first.
C. Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
D. Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.
E. Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
F. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
G. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage players to do the same.
H. Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
I. Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
J. Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
K. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.