Terms and Conditions

     

    NWJFC TERMS & CONDITIONS

    Please note – By confirming you have read the below, you agree to all items.

     

    Registration deposits and fees are non-refundable except in the case where a full team is not able to be fielded. Any costs will be deducted from refunds.

     

    VOLUNTEERS

    • All Team Officials and Committee members are required to have a working with children check which can be obtained here https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check

    • All volunteers are required to be registered through PlayHq.

    • Volunteers are required on game days to assist with the following items:

      • Time Keeper

      • Umpire escorts

      • Goal Umpire

      • Lollies and fruit

      • Canteen & BBQ (home games)

    • A club roster will be organised and pinned to all Facebook groups for the season. If you are not able to do your allocated job, you will need to find a replacement. In the event you do not find a replacement, your child may not be able to play that week.

     

    CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND PLAYERS

    Code of Conduct applies to all Players and Parents of Registered Junior/Youth/Auskick Players

    • Encourage children to participate, stay positive on and off the field.

    • Encourage children to always participate according to the rules of AFL Victoria and the Club. Assist them in knowing what is a good sportsman.

    • Never ridicule, put down or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game. Our club believes that every child should have fun and enjoy the game as the most important priority.

    • Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good plays by all teams.

    • If you or your child disagree with an Official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels, rather than questioning the Official’s judgement. Keep the matter private to ensure it can be dealt with fairly and with respect.

    • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

    • Recognise the value and importance of volunteer Coaching staff and Officials. They work for free!

    • Remember that your children play organised sports for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals. Our club believes in encouragement not discouragement.

    • Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials, or players. The club has a ‘no tolerance’ policy on violence and aggression. Any aggression in front of the player will result in parents being asked to leave the ground.

    • Encourage players to follow the rules and umpires’ decisions.

    • Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches, or umpires. Remember this is a junior football club and inappropriate behaviour will result in your asked to leave the ground. Remember you are a role model.

    • Do not interfere with the coaches programming and discussion with the players during breaks in the game.

    • Control and monitor Social Networking Internet sites – Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat etc – inappropriate misuse of these social networking site will not be tolerated. Club and/or League sanctions will be applied to those anyone affiliated with the club who are caught using these sites inappropriately. Never slander another member of the club on social media.

    • No Person shall act towards or speak to any other person in a manner, or engage in any other conduct which threatens, disparages, vilifies or insults another person or group of persons on any basis, including but not limited to, a person’s race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

    NWJFC has a 2 Strike policy in place for bullying and misconduct.

    PHOTOS
    You grant permission to Narre Warren Junior Football Club representatives, to take and use photographs and/or digital images of my child for use in:

    • Media releases, media articles – including newspapers, radio, television –printed publications and/or educational materials relevant to the Narre Warren Junior Football Club.

    • Electronic publications and communications such as Narre Warren Junior Football Club’s Facebook site and website.

    I agree that my child’s name and identity may be revealed in descriptive text or commentary in connection with the image.