HK Dragons FC
Club Information

Codes of Conduct

These codes help young people develop good sporting behaviour and enjoy sport in a way that keeps them involved throughout their lives.

Coach's Code of Conduct

  1. Remember that children participate for fun and enjoyment. Winning is only part of their motivation. Never ridicule or shout at children for making mistakes or losing.
  2. Be reasonable in your demands on young players' time, energy and enthusiasm.
  3. Teach players that the rules of the sport are mutual agreements that no-one should evade or break.
  4. Whenever possible, group players to give a reasonable chance of success.
  5. Avoid over-playing the talented players. The 'just average' players need and deserve equal time.
  6. Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
  7. Take into consideration the maturity level of children when scheduling and determining the length of practice times and games.
  8. Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
  9. Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to commence training or competition.
  10. Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound coaching principles and the principles of child growth and development.
  11. Avoid use of any derogatory language.

Player's Code of Conduct

  1. Play for the love of the game and for the fun of it – not just to please parents or coaches.
  2. Play by the rules.
  3. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach during the break or after the game.
  4. Control your temper. Verbal abuse, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable.
  5. Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit and so will you.
  6. Be a good sport and applaud all good plays – your team or the other team.
  7. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
  8. Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
  9. Avoid use of any derogatory language.

Parent's Code of Conduct

  1. Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event.
  2. Teach children that honest effort is as important as victory so the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
  3. Encourage children to always participate according to the rules of the game.
  4. Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
  5. Remember children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage but never force.
  6. Children learn best from example – applaud good plays by all teams.
  7. If you disagree with an official or coach, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning their judgement in public.
  8. Support all efforts to remove negative verbal and unfair physical contact from sporting activities.

Spectator's Code of Conduct

  1. Applaud good performance and efforts from each team. Congratulate all participants regardless of the game's outcome.
  2. Remember children play organised sport for fun – they are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.
  3. Respect the officials' decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure.
  4. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game. Positive comments are motivational.
  5. Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.
  6. Encourage players to play by the rules and to accept the officials' decisions.

Breach of Conduct

HK Dragons FC operates a zero tolerance policy. Any person attending a match who uses offensive or obscene language, enters the field of play without approval, aggressively disputes a referee's decision, behaves with aggression, or exhibits racial intolerance may be asked to leave the ground and may be reported to the HKJFL Committee for disciplinary action – including suspension, banning, fines or a behaviour bond.