Codes of Conduct & Expectations
At SFC we have high expectations of our Coaches, Volunteers, Players and Spectators when representing our club both on and off the field. We expect that all people associated with the SFC behave in a respectful, fair, and inclusive manner. Codes of conduct provide clear behavioural guidelines and promote a quality environment in which the game and participants can flourish. We expect that all people associated with our club follow the outlined Codes of Conduct:
Players:
Be a ‘good sport’ player
Parents / Caregivers / Families and Spectators:
Be a ‘good sport’ parent and spectator.
Incident Management:
When any player is registered and is financial and considered as representing the Strathalbyn Football Club, they / the family is committing to the above codes of conduct.
Any players, families, spectators, or associated members of SFC who are not abiding by the Codes of Conduct will be approached by a SFC Committee or Colts Committee Member to discuss and resolve any behaviour that is deemed to be outside of our reasonable codes of conduct.
Any incident that occurs is to be reported immediately to a Colts Committee member. Our Committee Members will endeavour to resolve any incidents in a timely manner in line with our club’s and the GSFL / AFL policies and procedures.
Spectator / Parent / Family Volunteering Expectations:
SFC prides itself on our number one value of ‘One Club, One Family’. Our club’s success is based on our player and family participation and engagement with the club.
“The one characteristic that all successful clubs have is a culture of volunteering. Clubs who have created a culture of volunteering, year on year are much more likely to be successful, achieve their goals, be more fun and enjoyable to be a part of, have more social benefits and above all have a strong sense of belonging between the club and its participants.” (Sports Community Website, 2017)
It is an expectation that all players and families contribute to our club by ensuring that they fulfill the requirement of assisting in the Canteen / BBQ area on at least 2 occasions during the seasons home games. These volunteering duties are an excellent opportunity to not only contribute to the club but to also meet other players, parents, and families. Our volunteering roster for the Canteen and BBQ will occur through an online format. Your Team Manager will communicate how this process will work prior to the commencement of Round 1.
Each Team will also require parents / families to assist with game day volunteering roles of Goal Umpiring and Scoring / Time Keeping duties. Your Team Manager will develop a roster for these roles and will communicate these to you each round. It is helpful if families can volunteer prior to the commencement of each round to assist our Team Managers with this rostering process. Our Coaches and Team Support Staff also greatly appreciate any players / families who are willing to assist with packing up equipment after games / trainings.
There are numerous other ongoing volunteer roles at the club that we are always seeking to fill. Some examples of these roles are; Trainers, Auskick coordinators / assistance, Senior Men’s A & B Grade Goal Umpires, Umpires, Canteen & BBQ Conveners, Volunteer Bar Staff, COVID Marshals, Social Club assistance, sponsorship team assistance etc. If you have any specific expertise and are wanting to volunteer but are unsure of what capacity you can volunteer in, then please do not hesitate to contact us and discuss how you may be able to contribute to our Rooster operations. We will provide any training required to confidently fulfil your roles.
For Volunteer enquiries please contact:
Emma Daniel – 0439 380 311 or Sheena McMullen – 0403 159 772
Working With Children Clearances:
Please note that all Volunteers who are assisting in regular / ongoing volunteering roles are required to have a current Working With Children Clearance (WWCC). The cost of the WWCC is covered by SFC. If you have a current WWCC we can link your current WWCC to our club. WWCC are all conducted by the Department of Human Services and are in line with Government legislation regarding child protection.
For WWCC information please contact Sheena McMullen – 0403 159 772.