Code Of Conduct 

Genesis wants to provide the best possible environment for all players involved in the sport.  Players deserve to be given enjoyable, safe sporting opportunities, free of abuse of any kind.

These participants have rights, which must be respected, and responsibilities that they must accept. Players should be encouraged to realise that they have responsibilities to treat other participants and sports leaders with fairness and respect.
 

Players are entitled to:

• Be safe and to feel safe

• Be listened to

• Be believed

• Have fun and enjoy hockey

• Have a voice in relation to their activities within Hockey

• Be treated with dignity, sensitivity and respect 

• Participate in an equitable and fair manner, irrespective of ability, disability, gender, religion, social class, etc.

• Experience competition at a level at which they feel comfortable

• Make complaints and have them dealt with

• Get help against bullies

• Say No

• Protect their own bodies

• Confidentiality 

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Players will always:

• Treat Sports Leaders with respect (including administrators, coaches,  umpires, managers, children’s officers, club officials, etc.,)

• Look out for themselves and the welfare of others

• Play fairly at all times, and do their best

• Be organised and on time, tell someone if you are leaving a venue or competition

• Respect team members, even when things go wrong

• Respect opponents, be gracious in defeat

• Abide by the rules set down by team managers when travelling to away events, representing the club.

• Behave in a manner that avoids bringing Hockey in any way into disrepute

Commitment is required from players playing on a team:

• Be available for the majority of matches and training sessions

• Advise the coach/manager well in advance if you will not be available for a particular match

• Arrive for training and matches on time with correct equipment/gear

• Help bring training equipment to the pitch-side and collect after the session

• Show respect for coaches by listening and working diligently during drills and matches

• Play a part in club activities, including fundraising initiatives, social events, and voluntary activities such as umpiring, helping out with colts, etc.

Players will never:

• Cheat 

• Use violence or physical contact that is not allowed within the rules

• Shout or argue with officials, teammates or opponents 

• Harm team members, opponents or their property

• Bully or use bullying tactics to isolate another player or gain an advantage

• Take banned substances, alcohol, smoke, or engage in sexual behaviour

• Keep secrets, especially if they have caused or could cause harm

• Tell lies about adults / young people

• Spread rumours

• Discriminate against other players based on gender, disability, social class, or religion