Code of Conduct

The objective of this Code of Conduct is to set clear expectations about behaviour. However, of course it cannot foresee all situations and eventualities and so the club expects all members to act in a sporting, polite and decent manner.

All members are expected to comply with the CKC code as described below. In addition, members are expected to comply with the EKA Code of Conduct (including the disciplinary code). Every member has personal responsibility for familiarising themselves with the Codes of Conduct. (The word “members” will include players, coaches and supporters.)

Please note that the Code of Conduct is in place at training, at matches, and through all forms of media such as online forums, WhatsApp, the club website, Facebook etc. On online forums, members are requested to be clear that they are commenting as an individual, not on behalf of CKC (unless they are a committee member or the coach and that has been agreed).

Details

1. Members shall not use foul, abusive, indecent, threatening or violent language or behaviour towards any match officials, spectators, club members or supporters.

2. Members shall not act in an improper manner so as to bring the club or the game into disrepute (in the opinion of the committee).

3. Members shall not act in a manner as to discriminate against race, creed, religion, colour, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristic.

4. Where players have received yellow or red cards, the disciplinary committee (see below) may impose further disciplinary action (fines or bans) as it sees fit. Any player receiving a card shall pay the fine themselves, unless in the opinion of the player and the committee, the card was unfairly issued, in which case, the Club may decide to pay some or the entire fine.

5. Where a member has been allocated a refereeing commitment, it is that individual’s responsibility to fulfil the commitment or ensure that a replacement is found. Any fines attributed to the club in failing to fulfil a commitment will be paid by the individual concerned.

6. For activities such as kit washing, setting up the shot clock, or putting the posts away, each playing member is expected to take their turn.

Disciplinary Committees

For breaches of the Code of Conduct, the disciplinary committee will have a minimum of three committee members, one of who will be the chairman or vice chairman of the club. Any three members of the committee may form a disciplinary panel to deal immediately with issues that is felt cannot wait for the disciplinary committee to convene. This panel may impose warnings and/or suspensions until the disciplinary committee convenes.

The disciplinary committee may impose limitless bans and / or a monetary fine not exceeding £50.

Any disciplinary action may be appealed against, in writing, to the club secretary within seven days. An appeals committee will be formed of a minimum of three members, of which one must be a committee member.



Last updated: June 2019