Code of Conduct

Your behaviour and conduct is important!

The Beaumont Minor Football Association Code of Conduct has been developed to protect and support the Association, players, coaches, parents and executive members.  This Code is intended to guide the behaviour of all players, coaches, parents and executive members in support of the BMFA Mission Statement, the rules of play, by-laws, policies and procedures and the following values:

Teamwork
Leadership
Good Sportsmanship
Coach and Player Development
Enjoyment

 
Player's Code of Conduct

As a player I will:

• Remember that coaches and officials are there to help me and I will show them respect, play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
• Not use any wide-spread social media communication channels (email, texting, facebook, etc.) to communicate any offensive, abusive or insulting remarks towards any other player, official, parent, coaches, team support staff or executive members.
• Respect all equipment and facilities provided for my use.
• Show good sportsmanship, remembering winning isn't everything and I will acknowledge all good plays/performances - those of my team and my opponents.
• Not use illegal drugs, tobacco or alcohol products.
• Control my temper and recognize that fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everyone.
• Show good taste and class in my personal attire as instructed by my coach.
• Act in a respectful manner and not use bad or vulgar verbal or body language.
• Do my best to be a true team player and constantly display high standards of behavior.

A parent or guardian's expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards other players, officials, managers, coaches, other parents and executive members.
 
As a parent/guardian I will:

• Exhibit good sportsmanship at all times, never condone violations of the rules of the game or exhibit behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game.
• Place the well-being and safety of each player above all considerations.
• Not make abusive remarks to any official, player, coach, team support staff, volunteer or executive member.
• Seek clarification of what is expected of me within the BMFA organization.
• Respect and show appreciation for the trained volunteers, coaches, officials, managers and trainers and remember that children learn ebst by example.
• Not use any wide-spread social media communication channels (email, texting, facebook, etc.) to communicate any offensive, abusive or insulting remarks towards any other player, official, parent, coaches, team support staff or executive members.
• Respect the designated smoking areas at all BMFA functions, including practices, games and team building events.
• Acknowledge that the use of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol is not acceptable within the BMFA where minors are in attendance.

Coaches Code of Conduct

As a coach you will be in a position of great responsibility in the development of children and the attitudes and behaviours you exhibit will set the tone for the players and parents you work with.

As a coach I will:

• Treat other coaches, players, referees and parents with respect and exhibit good sportsmanship at all times.
• Place the well-being and safety of each player above all considerations.
• Abide by the rules of the game and exhibit appropriate behaviours both on and off the field.
• Respect and show appreciation for the trained volunteers, officials, managers and trainers and remember that children learn best by example.
• Strive to take advantage of additional opportunities for training and education to maintain and enhance my skills as a minor football coach.
• Not use any wide-spread social media communication channels to communicate any conflicts, debates or confidential issues, recognizing that mass communication methods can detract from BMFA’s ability to resolve issues and disputes in a timely, equitable and professional fashion.

It is expected that the players, members, coaches, team support staff and executive will abide by this Code of Conduct.