FBFNC Code of Conduct

One of the critical components of our club is the passion that people show for the teams they support. Whilst this passion is usually harnessed and used to support our teams, it sometimes can boil over to create negative situations. Codes of Conduct are an integral component of sporting activities.

All Members of FBFNC shall adopt these codes (following) and be vigilant in enforcing such codes whether via support for those who constantly abide by the codes and/or implementation of penalties for those who fail to act in accordance with the codes.

CODES OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES, PLAYERS, MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS AND OFFICIALS

The Frankston Bombers Football Netball Club fully supports the codes of conduct below:

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

Coaches are required to sign a Code of Conduct document as part of their Accreditation requirements. All coaches must be accredited to coach in our club.

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Play by the rules – the rules of your club and the laws of the game.

• Never argue with an umpire or other official – without these people, you can’t play football/netball.

• Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players is not on.

• Be a team player – it’s a team game, treat it that way (Town, Club, Team).

• Accept and respect coaching decisions

• Treat all players as you would like to be treated – fairly.

• Cooperate with your coach, the umpires and team-mates.

• Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time

• Play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills.

• Don’t make remarks based on race, religion, gender, sexual identity or ability

• Respect the services and facilities of club sponsors at all times.

MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Remember that you are there to enjoy the game.

• Encourage fair and respectful participation.

• Promote enjoyment of the game.

• Never ridicule mistakes or losses – members and supporters are there to support, not downgrade.

• Lead by example and respect all – physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

• Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their valuable time

• Never publicly criticise umpires or coaches – raise personal concerns with club officials in private.

• Don’t make remarks based on race, religion, gender, sexual identity or ability.

By playing with, supporting as a member or volunteering with the Frankston Bombers FNC we agree to abide by these principles. We support the Club in its undertakings and encourage the Club to take any necessary disciplinary actions including the suspension and banning where warranted

of any players, members and or spectators for repeated or serious breaches of these Codes of Conduct.

Safe Transport Policy

This policy aims to provide a basis for the responsible use and/or non-use of alcohol by Frankston Bombers Football Netball Club Inc. and to avoid any incidents as people travel to or from the club and its events.

The Club understands and accepts its responsibility to the safety of our members and friends. The following requirements will apply when alcohol is served, either at the club or during a club function.

Bar staff shall encourage members and visitors to make alternate safe transport arrangements if they are considered to exceed .05 blood alcohol concentration (or .00 if probationary driver)
Telephone calls will be made free of charge to arrange a taxi or other transport • Contact telephone numbers for taxi services will be clearly displayed
In specific cases, where a designated driver nominated by the club has accepted the responsibility to drive others home safely, the club will provide non-alcoholic drinks and bar food free of charge
Bar servers will be provided non-alcoholic drinks and bar food free of charge by the club (only for club bar staff)
As a club we will endeavour to keep pushing the message of road safety. We are proud advocates of TAC's Road Safety Round which is a reminder we all have someone to drive safely for.

Alcohol Management

This policy provides the basis for the responsible use of alcohol by the Frankston Bombers Football Netball Club and is seen as fundamental to the aims of the club.

The club recognizes the importance of holding a liquor license, enabling it to generate income and hold social functions. In doing so however, we accept the responsibilities and expectations of the community in adhering to liquor licensing laws and the criteria of the Good Sports program.

To ensure the aims of the club are upheld and that alcohol is managed responsibly by the club and its members, the following requirements will apply when alcohol is served at the club or during a club function.

Alcohol will be served according to the legal and moral requirements of the club’s Liquor License with the safety and wellbeing of patrons as the priority.

• The club maintains a current appropriate Liquor Licence

• Only RSA trained personnel will serve alcohol

• Bar personnel do not consume alcohol when on duty

• People under 18 will not serve alcohol

• The club does not encourage excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol

• When serving non pre-packaged alcohol, standard drink measures will be served at all times

• Information posters about standard drink measures will be displayed at the bar

• The club’s Liquor Licence and all legal signage will be displayed at the bar

• Names of RSA trained bar personnel will be displayed

• An incident register shall be maintained and any incident recorded

Intoxicated Patrons

• Drunk patrons will not be permitted to enter the premises

• Alcohol will not be served to any person who is intoxicated or drunk

• Bar personnel will follow RSA training procedures when refusing service

• Drunk patrons will be asked to leave the premises (after appropriate safe transport options are offered)

Safe Transport: The club has a (separate) Safe Transport Policy that is reviewed regularly in conjunction with this Alcohol Management Policy.

Club Trips: The club will monitor and ensure any club trips, particularly end of season player trips, strictly adhere to responsible behavior and alcohol consumption in accordance with the principles of this policy and the aims of the club.

Underage Drinking

• Alcohol will not be served to persons aged under 18

• Bar personnel and committee members will ask for proof of age whenever necessary or whenever in doubt

• Only photo ID’s will be accepted as ‘proof of age’

Alcohol Alternatives

The club recognizes that alcohol is not the only revenue stream available and actively

encourages the sales of alternative products to that of alcohol.

• Tap water is provided free of charge (where available)

• One low-alcoholic drink and at least four non-alcoholic drink options are always available and are at least 10% cheaper than full-strength alcoholic drinks

• Substantial food is available when the bar is open

• The club will avoid using alcohol for player awards and fundraising prizes

Alcohol Alternatives

The club recognizes that alcohol is not the only revenue stream available and actively

encourages the sales of alternative products to that of alcohol.

• Tap water is provided free of charge (where available)

• One low-alcoholic drink and at least four non-alcoholic drink options are always available and are at least 10% cheaper than full-strength alcoholic drinks

• Substantial food is available when the bar is open

• The club will avoid using alcohol for player awards and fundraising prizes

Non-Compliance

All club committee members will enforce the alcohol management policy and any non-compliance, particularly in relation to Licensing Laws and will be handled according to the following process:

• Explanation of the club policy to the person(s) concerned, including identification of the section of policy not being complied with, and

• Continued non-compliance with the policy should be handled by at least two committee members who will use their discretion as to the action taken, which may include asking the person(s) to leave the club facilities or function

Committee Policy Management

The presence of committee members is essential to ensure the operation of the bar and compliance with this policy. At least two committee members who are RSA trained are required

to be present at all club functions when the bar is open.

Key responsibilities of the duty committee members are to:

• Meet visiting police, cooperate and assist with any inquiries,

• Compliance in respect of persons under 18 years of age on premises,

• Recording any incidents in the incident register, and

• Ensuring strict compliance with all sections of this policy in accordance with legal requirements and the Good Sports program.

Policy Promotion

The Club will promote the alcohol management policy regularly by:

• Putting a copy of the policy in club communications, eg. newsletters, website and printed member/ player information,

• Displaying a copy of the policy in the club social rooms, and

Periodic announcements to members at functions.

The Club recognizes the importance of educating club members, particularly players, about the benefits of an alcohol management policy and will endeavour to provide information to assist this process.

The Club will actively participate in the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program with an ongoing priority to maintain Level 3 accreditation.