Ashburton United Men's Soccer Club Code of Conduct
The Ashburton United Men's Soccer Club has a code of conduct which is expected to be understood and adhered to by all registered players, officials, and employees of the club. Our members are expected to adhere to this code of conduct as part of their club registration procedure.
The code of conduct reflects the highest standards of public behaviour and the expectations of the club administration. The club is under no obligation to accept applicants as members, and past behaviour may be taken into account when an application for membership is received. Membership must be renewed on a yearly basis.
The Ashburton United Soccer Club expects that all those associated with the club, at all times, conduct themselves in the best interests of the club with special importance placed on our good standing within both the football community and most importantly, within our local social community.
The club is one part of a larger collection of junior and female players and all groups may be represented at out games. We endeavour to include those who have made an effort to be part of our club and we expect that all members contribute to this environment.
The code of conduct is not designed to suppress passion or commitment for the club or the team, but rather, is designed to ensure that club participants understand that there is a line which divides passion and offensive behaviour.
The club will not be responsible for fines imposed by the Football Federation Victoria (FFV) for violent conduct. Members who cause the club to be fined by the FFV will be expected to pay the fine and may face additional disciplinary action as decided by the club's executive committee. Other situations whereby the club is fined due to on-field behaviour are addressed elsewhere in this document.
In particular, the following behaviours are not tolerated and we ask everyone to be mindful of their personal conduct in the vicinity of the club-rooms before, during and after games and training.
Violent and/or aggressive conduct
There is no place for violence in our club. Abuse of opponent spectators or players either verbally or physically is not tolerated. Players who are red-carded for violent behaviour will be expected to pay the fine.
Foul and abusive language
The club does not tolerate foul language, nor does it condone abusive language directed towards opponents and officials. Players who are red-carded as a result of language on the field will be asked to pay the
fine. We ask that players accept responsibility for their on-field demeanour.
Racial Vilification
Our club is a proudly Australian community organisation and our members come from a diverse range of cultural and racial backgrounds. We are here for the common purpose of playing football. If you are unable to accept
such differences without disparaging attitudes, then the Ashburton United Men's Soccer Club is not for you
Sexual Vilification
We will not tolerate any gender based vilification. We are a family friendly club and encourage players to bring along their families and friends. Sexual slurs or innuendo are not part of our culture.