Club Members Code of Conduct

Epping Horizons Petanque Club aims to be a fair, friendly and inclusive club
The content of this members Code of Conduct applies to all members

     • Everyone involved at all levels of petanque has a responsibility to promote         and uphold the highest standards of behaviour in our sport

     • Petanque is a game to be enjoyed by all players, all the time. Participate in         the Club activities in a manner that promotes harmony and belonging

     • Respect the rights, dignity, privacy and worth of others including team-mates,         opponents, officials and spectators

        o Treat others as you would wish to be treated

        o Do not tease, bully, abuse or harass other people with actions or words.

        o Do not treat anyone in a discriminatory way due to ability, race, religion,            background, age, gender, sexual identity or disability

        o Avoid booing, taunting, using abusive language or gestures or refusing to            shake hands

     • Mobile phones should be switched off unless there is a genuine reason why
        not

     • Take reasonable steps to keep yourself and others safe and never participate         under the influence of drugs or alcohol

     • Children to be always supervised by a parent or responsible adult

     • Observe the rules of the sport of petanque and any additional rules for
        specific events or those implemented by the officials on the day of any event

     • Respect and promote the spirit of fair play in petanque, accept success and         failure with dignity, and recognise the achievements of others

     • Respect officials and publicly accept their decisions

     • Make sure that Petanque is fun for all concerned