Code of Conduct – Players and Parents

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Date of implementation: January 2026 

Mernda Netball Club is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all  participants can enjoy sport, develop skills, and feel respected. Coaches play a vital role in setting  standards, modelling behaviour, and safeguarding children and young people. 

All players and parents/carers agree to:

• Treat all participants with respect, including players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators.
• Promote fairness, inclusion, and good sportsmanship, regardless of the outcome of games or competitions.
• Use respectful and appropriate language at all times.
• Refrain from bullying, harassment, discrimination, or intimidation, including behaviour based on race, gender, ability, culture, sexuality, or religion.
• Respect the decisions of officials and coaches, raising concerns through appropriate channels rather than during games or training.

Players and parents/carers must:

• Act in ways that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all children at Club activities.
• Follow Club child safety policies and procedures, including reporting concerns.
• Never engage in behaviour that places a child at risk, physically, emotionally, or psychologically.
• Support appropriate boundaries between adults and children.
• Encourage children to speak up if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

Parents/carers are expected to:

• Ensure children are supervised appropriately before and after activities.
• Communicate relevant medical, wellbeing, or safety information to the Club.
• Support injury management and return-to-play guidelines.

All players and parents/carers must:

• Communicate respectfully with coaches, officials, and Club representatives.
• Avoid private or inappropriate communication with children other than their own.
• Use Club-approved communication channels where possible.
• Follow the Club’s Social Media Policy, including respecting privacy and consent requirements for images and information.

Players and parents/carers agree to:

• Respect privacy when using Social Media in connection with the Club.
• Not post images or videos of children other than their own without consent.
• Not post content that is offensive, defamatory, or harmful to individuals or the Club.
• Promptly report any concerning online behaviour to the Club.

All participants must:

• Treat facilities, equipment, and property with care.
• Follow safety instructions and directions provided by coaches or officials.
• Behave in a way that reflects positively on Mernda Junior Netball Club.

Breaches of this Code of Conduct will be managed by Mernda Junior Netball Club Committee / 

appointed Child Safety Officer and may result in:

• Verbal or written warnings
• Education or mediation
• Suspension from activities or competitions
• Further disciplinary action in line with Club policies

Serious breaches relating to child safety may be escalated immediately.