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Club Members Code of Conduct


Epping 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