Player & Parent Code of Conduct
Respect • Teamwork • Development • Zero Bullying
Respect • Teamwork • Development • Zero Bullying
At Caledon Soccer, we are committed to providing a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every player feels welcome, respected and encouraged to develop.
The rules below reproduce the uploaded Caledon Soccer Grassroots Player & Parent Code of Conduct. The original PDF is the controlling document if there is a difference in formatting.
Player Code of Conduct
All players are expected to:
- Respect teammates, coaches, referees and opponents.
- Treat everyone equally, regardless of skill level or ability.
- NO BULLYING: No teasing, name-calling, intimidation, harassment or excluding others.
- Never make fun of another player's mistakes or performance.
- Be a good teammate by encouraging and supporting others.
- Listen to coaches, show good sportsmanship and give your best effort.
- Report bullying or inappropriate behaviour to a coach or club representative.
Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
All parents and guardians are expected to:
- Respect coaches, referees, players and other families.
- Allow coaches to coach and players to play.
- Support all players, not just your own child.
- Never yell at, criticize or embarrass another child.
- Maintain positive sideline behaviour.
- Follow the club's communication process when raising concerns.
- Never participate in bullying, gossip, harassment or negative behaviour toward players, families or staff.
- Lead by example and encourage development over winning.
Reporting Process — Speak Up!
Caledon Soccer takes all reports of bullying, harassment and inappropriate behaviour seriously.
- Step 1
Report the concern
Players or parents should report incidents to their coach or team manager.
- Step 2
Escalate if necessary
If the concern involves the coach, team manager, or is not resolved, contact the Grassroots Manager or club administration directly.
- Step 3
Provide details
Include what happened, when and where it happened, who was involved and any relevant witnesses or messages.
- Step 4
Club review
The club will review the concern, speak with the appropriate individuals and determine the next steps.
- Step 5
Follow-up
Appropriate action will be taken, and the reporting family will receive an update while respecting everyone's privacy.
Important: Do not confront another child or family directly. Serious incidents, threats or immediate safety concerns should be reported to club administration immediately. Do not wait for the normal reporting process if someone is at risk.
Accountability
Bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
Violations may result in verbal or written warnings, meetings with club representatives, removal from the field, suspension or further disciplinary action, depending on the severity of the incident.
One Club. One Team. One Standard. Zero Tolerance for Bullying.
Every child deserves to feel safe, included and respected. We are here to develop players, build friendships and create a positive soccer experience for everyone.
Player & Parent Acknowledgement
We have read and agree to follow the Caledon Soccer Grassroots Player & Parent Code of Conduct.
The original document has spaces for the player’s name, team/age group, player signature, parent/guardian name, parent/guardian signature and date. A guardian can complete the corresponding electronic record in the private team portal.
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