Code of Conduct & Behaviour Policy

Junior Development League & Premier Youth League

All players registered with Newcastle Olympic Football Club must abide by the conditions laid out in the code at all times regardless of whether it is training, playing, or otherwise representing the club.

When representing Newcastle Olympic FC:

  • I will always play by the rules, and to the best of my ability

  • I will celebrate good play by team mates and respect the oppositions play

  • I will respect my coaches, managers, team mates, and the club at all times

  • I will shake hands with all referees/linesmen, coaches, managers and opposition at the end of all games

  • I will not physically or verbally abuse, provoke or intimidate my team mates, opposition or spectators

  • I will not argue with referees/linesmen or any club officials

  • I will not post anything on any social media platforms about my team mates, opposition players, this team/club or other teams/clubs, that could cause offence

  • I will not set up any group chat site on any social media platform utilising the club’s name without the club’s express permission or oversight

Reporting:
I understand that any breaches will be reported to a coach, manager, technical director or committee member.

Investigation:
I understand that where a conduct/behaviour breach is reported, the technical director (or club appointed representative) will investigate and recommend a course of action in response to the allegation.

Outcomes:
I understand that depending on the results of the investigation:

  • I may be required to apologise to whom I have caused offence

  • I may receive a formal warning

  • I may receive personal suspension

  • I may be asked to leave the club

Signatures:

  • By signing this document as a player, you agree to abide by the conditions laid out in this policy

  • By signing this document as a parent/carer, you are aware of the consequences for the player should they be found to have breached this policy

  • By signing this document, you give approval for NOFC to publish articles, excerpts and photographs of players on the NOFC website and other formal NOFC media platforms, that will conform to the expected code of conduct and behaviours.