| SPTA PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT |
| 1: Abide by all policies determined by the STPA Committee. 2: Play for the fun and enjoyment of sport, not just to please others. (eg: Your parents and coaches) 3: Abide by the rules and the spirit of the sport be a good sport. Acknowledge good plays, by your team and also by your opponents. 4: Never talk back or argue with officials or referees decisions. Let your captain or coach ask any necessary questions. 5: Control your temper, no mouthing off, swearing, foul, abusive or derogatory language which includes comments or actions. 6: Work equally hard for yourself and your team Your teams performance will benefit and so will your own. 7: Treat all players, as you yourself would like to be treated. Do not interfere with bully or take unfair advantage of any player on the basis of his/her religion,sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, national or ethnic origins. 8: Remember the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills feel good and enjoy your self. 9: Cooperate with your coach, team mates, opponents and committee members. 10: Work towards achieving your full potential in Touch and help others achieve theirs. 11: Inform your coach and the SPTA Committee of any personal injury or medical conditions. 12: Behave and dress in a dignified manner when representing SPTA, both on and off the field. 13:Acknowledge the SPTA, other Touch Organisations and it sponsors as opportunities arise. 14: Comply with SPTA and QLD Spots Council Anti-Doping Policy. 15: Neither posses nor use prohibited, nor participate in or condone any other practice prohibited by SPTA Committee. 16: Intentional physical contact is not permitted by the Laws of the game nor fighting with a player, game referee, spectator or Southpine Touch Official. 17: Excessively hard touches or overly agressive game play. 18: Any action deemed,in the ultimate discretion of the game Referee or Southpine Committee Members, to bring the game into disrepute. |
| All players by signing a SPTA Registration Form or being insured or attending a touch game at Southpine are obligated to this player code of conduct. A player, weather on of off the field must- |
| All players participating in the Southpine Touch Competition do so conditional that their conduct remains acceptable. Team Captains/Managers are responsible for their Teams players and spectactors conduct on and off the field - and may be penalisied or considered for further disciplinary actions. |
| Southpine Touch Competition maintains a policy that any conduct which incites unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. |