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Code of Conduct

  • At Footy Addicts, we require all players to promote high standards of behavior at our games. We play for fun and enjoyment, so come with a positive attitude and uphold honesty at all times.


    🤝 RESPECT

    Respect is the foundation of football. By respecting your teammates and opponents, everyone can enjoy the game and feel involved. Always observe the Footy Addicts' Code of Conduct.


    ✅ DO

    • Arrive 10 mins before kick-off and inform the game host if you are running late.

    • Promote Fair Play and follow the Laws of The Game.

    • Communicate respectfully with the host, teammates and opponents.

    • Retrieve any balls kicked out of the pitch immediately.

    • Be cooperative with the organiser.


    ⛔ DO NOT


    • Disrupt the game by arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason (e.g., injury).

    • Enter dangerous challenges or use unnecessary force that could hurt opponents.

    • Use offensive, insulting, discriminating or abusive language or engage in aggressive or violent behavior.

    • Spit near teammates or opponents.

    • Smoke or consume alcohol prior to or on-site of any venue.


    I understand that if I do not follow the Code of Conduct, the following actions may be taken by Footy Addicts:

    • Be required to apologise to team-mates, the other team, host or organiser

    • Receive a written warning

    • Be required to serve a suspension (1 month)

    • Be banned permanently from the platform


    ⚠️ SANCTIONS


    Warning:

    • Being negative during a game ie: shouting, complaining, disrupting the game

    • Being late & disrupting the game

    • Dropping out late/no-showing (less than 1 hour prior to kick-off)

    • Not being cooperative with rest of group

    Yellow card (2 x Warning)

    • Engaging in criticism of team-mates or opponents

    • Leaving a game prior to the end of session

    • Entering a challenge which can be dangerous for opponent ie. shoulder barges near to fences

    Red card = 1 Month Suspension (2 x Yellow Card)

    • Engaging in bullying or intimidating behaviour

    • Insulting or abusive language towards another player/host/venue staff

    • Not complying with a venues rules

    Community Ban = Permanently Banned (2 x Red Card)

    • Any form of violent conduct ie: fighting



    ℹ️ TERMS


    • All sanctions are cumulative over a player's lifetime usage of Footy Addicts.

    • Retrospective action may be taken.

    • The game organizer has the authority to issue sanctions.

    • We reserve the right to apply the sanction we deem necessary.

    • To ensure fairness, community bans will be agreed upon by at least two members of staff.

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