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Template Junior Code of Conduct for Fair Play

Running Sport: Getting it Right

Code of Conduct for Fair Play

A Code of Conduct or Fair Play Policy should support your club’s constitution and may be used to replace what some clubs refer to as the Club Rules.

Fair play should be fundamental to the aims and objectives of your club. It is important to encourage members, officials and administrators to play by the rules, respect others and maintain the highest standards of sportsmanship in running and playing the sport. To ensure that your members are aware of this the club should produce a members Code of Conduct and/or a Fair Play Policy. As a useful reminder for everyone, your fair play statement could be included in club handbooks and newsletters. Most importantly, ensure that the policy is put into practice.

You may want to produce a separate policy for the junior members as the content will need to be more child friendly.  The template code in the Resources panel is suitable for clubs with junior sections, however they can be adapted to suit any club.

Another excellent guide is the Running Sport: Getting it Right booklet which explores all aspects of sports ethics, disciplinary procedures and appeals.