Codes of Conduct

Codes of Conduct

At FC Birrarung, our Code of Conduct serves as the foundation for a positive, inclusive, and supportive football community. It ensures that all members uphold our core values of Community, Inclusion, Education Respect, and Enjoyment while fostering a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. 

Football at FC Birrarung is more than just a game - it is about personal development, teamwork, and building friendships. This Code outlines the expectations for players, coaches, officials, parents, spectators, and committee members to ensure we uphold our mission of building a stronger community and empowering all people through the love of sport. This Code applies to all conduct connected with FC Birrarung, including online and social media activity.

Members are expected to uphold the Club's values in all digital communications, whether public or private, that relate to the Club, its members, or the game. 


MemberCode of Conduct
Player

Players who love the game, respect the competition, and develop with every match.
  • Play fair, within the rules and foster the spirit of the game
  • Respect teammates, opponents, coaches and officials
  • Prioritise safety, enjoyment and wellbeing
  • Commit to learning and personal growth
  • Uphold ethical conduct on and off the field
Coaches

Coaches who develop character, not just players.
  • Create safe, inclusive and respectful environments
  • Prioritise player wellbeing and development
     Role model positive behaviour and ethical conduct
  • Maintain qualifications and commit to continuous learning
  • Foster a growth mindset where mistakes are part of progress
Officials

Officials who uphold the integrity of the game.
  • Act with impartiality, consistency and professionalism
  • Prioritise player safety and wellbeing
  • Maintain current knowledge of the laws of the game
  • Accept responsibility and avoid conflicts of interest
  • Support the spirit of fair competition for all
Parents & Spectators

Supporters who make the game better for everyone.
  • Let the players play
  • Encourage effort, improvement and fair play over results
  • Respect all players, coaches, officials and fellow spectators
  • Always role model positive behaviour
  • Support from the sidelines; never interfere on the field
Committee Members

Volunteers who lead the club - serving its members and the community.
  • Lead with integrity, fairness and transparency
  • Prioritise member wellbeing in every decision
  • Ensure safe, inclusive environments for all members
  • Promote equal opportunity across all roles and backgrounds
  • Ensure members know their rights, responsibilities and how to raise concerns

Child Safe Policy

FC Birrarung is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children. This is in line with the Child Safe Standards and the mandatory reporting guidelines from the Victorian Government. 

Please click the link below to download a copy of the club's Child Safe Policy or the Football Victoria Child Safety policy.


For further information contact the FC Birrarung Member Protection and Information Officer

Official partners of FC Birrarung

FC Birrarung acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to their Elders past and present.