Introduction to the Code of Conduct

  

 
1. Philosophy and Code of Conduct
  A Masters Australian Football is committed to the ideals, principles and disciplines of Masters Australian Football as expressed in the attached Philosophy and Code of Conduct.  
   
  The Executive Committee of SA Masters Australian Football requires all members, players and supporters to commit to and abide by the Philosophy and Code of Conduct
     
  All members, players and supporters should take the time to read them carefully and acknowledge their commitment by signing the attached Members Code of Conduct Form and returning it to the Club.

   
  The Members Code of Conduct Form must be signed by the member, the President and witness prior to the member being accepted as a member of the Club.
     
  All members, players and supporters should take the time to read them carefully and acknowledge their commitment by signing the attached Members Code of Conduct Form and returning it to the Club.  
     
  Umpire penalties for on field offences

  

     
 

All players are reminded of the Order-Off-Rule that may be imposed by all field umpires and South Australian Masters Australian Football Inc Executive Committee members. Please note that a player sent-off cannot be replaced

  
 

 

  
 

A Green card penalty being automatic send-off for the remainder of the current quarter plus the next Quarter. The player cannot be replaced
 

 
 

A Yellow card penalty being  automatic send -off for duration of the match. The player cannot be replaced.

  
 

 
 

A Red card penalty being  automatic send-off for the remainder of game plus automatic next game suspension. The player cannot be replaced
   
2. Insurance, Injury and Member Consent Form
   
  Due to the excessive rise in the costs of insurance cover, the National Board of Masters Australian Football, in conjunction with all MAF State Associations has made the decision NOT to seek personal accident cover or loss of wage insurance for players and officials
   
  All players and officials are STRONGLY ADVISED to make provision for their own Accident, Life, Income Protection and Health insurances to protect themselves in the event of injury sustained whilst participating in Masters Australian Football
     
 

Consequently, every participant in South Australian MAF Inc will be required to

complete and sign a Members and Players Membership Consent Form prior to undertaking any playing or non-playing role with their respective clubs. 

 
     
  The Members and Players Membership Consent Form must be signed by the member, the President and witness prior to the member participating in any game of football in which the Club is involved.  
   
  The most important aspect of our game is that it is "football for fun". It is for this reason that there are no ladders, finals or best & fairest awards in South Australian MAF
     
  All MAF participants should adhere to this philosophy and accept the following guidelines  
       
    1. Egos are to be left at home  
       
    2. We should recognise good performance and applaud the efforts of both teams and umpires  
       
    3. Criticism of other player's performance and ability is not acceptable and will not be tolerated  
       
    4. The game is played for fun and enjoyment by all  
       
    5. Disputing an umpire's decisions or abuse of any umpires is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated  
       
    6. On field and off field fighting, violence or bad language is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated  
       
   

7. Games Selection Criteria.

We obviously need far more players to get through a season than can take the field at the start  of any given match, and whilst every player will be given the chance to play, selection cannot help but be influenced by the following:-

 

Paid membership, attendance at training, participation in club activities and duties and willingness to travel to away games

The above does not mean that players who cannot train or play regularly will not be welcomed

and get a game, however they must be prepared to accept and understand our priorities, just as we understand that at our age there are a variety of factors that prevent some players being available each week.

  
       
    8.  Not withstanding point 7, every effort will be made to give all players equal time on the ground.  
       
    9. Hospitality to visiting teams is very important. Every player is required to bring afternoon tea to all home games. As we partake of other team's hospitality during our travels to away games, all players should recognise the importance of returning the favour  
       
    10. Masters Australian Football recognises the importance of involving our families in our activities and will continue to make a conscious effort to do so  
       
   

11. New players are always very welcome, but should be made fully aware of the Philosophy and Code of Conduct and adhere to what is required of them as a representative of the club and Masters Australian Football.

  
       
 

Remember, at our age, it is not how many games you win, but how many games you play. For that reason we have modified rules and modified attitudes to playing in order to minimise the risk of injury and keep us playing and enjoying our great game even longer.

  
     
 

CODE of Conduct