Failure to adhere to this code of conduct may result in disciplinary action which may include, but is not limited, to the following:
- Verbal or written warning by a coach, official or director
- Hearing by the DUFC discipline committee
- Suspension of playing privileges for specific number of games
- Suspension of playing privileges for season
- Official record kept of incidents by DUFC
This does not affect decisions made by designated officials during game play such as cards/discipline by the referee or CMSA/ASA.
U4 to U7 player code of conduct:
- I will play for fun.
- I will be on my best behaviour during games/practices.
- I will not indulge in behaviour which may be considered offensive.
- I will not use bad language at games/ practices.
- I will be a team player and get along with my teammates.
- I will learn the rules of the game and play by them.
- I will listen to the coaches and follow their instructions.
- I will remember that winning is not everything and that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important
- I will wear my shin pads during all practices and games
U9 to U19 player code of conduct:
- I will play for fun.
- I will learn sportsmanship and self-discipline, and not let my frustrations lead to inappropriate behaviour on or off the field.
- I will be a team player and get along with my teammates.
- I will learn the rules of the game and play by them.
- I will work hard to improve my skills.
- I will respect my teammates, the coaches, parents, officials and my opponents.
- I will respect the decisions of the coaches and the officials.
- I will be on time for practices/games or will let the coaches know in advance if I will be late or cannot attend.
- I will wear my complete uniform correctly.
- I will not publicly criticize my teammates, coaches, opponents or officials.
- I will not use foul language, racial slurs or other derogatory comments towards my teammates, coaches, officials or my opponents.
- I will not resort to physical altercations for any reason whatsoever.
- I will listen to the coaches and follow their instructions.
- I will remember that winning is not everything and that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.
- I will wear my shin pads during all practices and games