Non-Playing Members Code of Conduct

St Patricks GFC aims to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to take part in our games and culture, to participate fully, to grow, develop and to be inspired to keep a lifelong engagement with our Club. We are committed to providing our community & members with a clear sense of identity, place and belonging. To achieve our goals, it is important that all members understand their role and responsibilities. This policy sets out the Club’s expectations and standards that we believe will lead us towards our goals and creates a shared vision for our future. Enforcement of this conduct is the responsibility of every member and any queries about this code should be referred to the Club Chairperson. 

Administrators must:

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all and treated everyone equably.
• Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward. 

Administrators within the club must:

• Make your club environment more user friendly by providing equal opportunities for all to participate.
• Create pathways for young people to participate in Gaelic Games not just as a player, e.g. as a referee coach administrator etc.
• Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior players and ensure volunteers are adequately trained.
• Direct coaches and officials to highlight behaviour and skill development.
• Ensure that everyone emphasises fair play, not winning at all costs.
• Remember you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
• Maximise child safety by conducting volunteer screening and other child protection strategies.
• Implement Policy and practices (and lead by example) in relation to responsible use of alcohols and in relation to recreational and performance enhancing drugs.
• Adopt and implement relevant sports safety policies and practices.
• Promote a culturally tolerant environment.
• Listen to your members and involve them in the decision leadership and planning and evaluation relation to the club.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability and cultural background or religion. 



I understand and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. I understand that failure to abide by this Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action by the Club Executive Committee.

Signed:_______________________________                   Date:_________________________________