NGWFC CLUB CONSTITUTION
This section outlines the standards, rules and expectations that guide how the club operates both on and off the field. It provides important information for players, families, coaches, volunteers and supporters to ensure everyone contributes to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. The policies support the club’s values, protect participants and help maintain professionalism across all programs.
BEHAVIOUR & CONDUCT
This section highlights the club’s commitment to respectful, responsible and positive behaviour across all areas of the Club. It explains the standards expected of players, coaches, volunteers, officials, members and supporters.
Spectator / Sideline Behaviour Policy
Outlines expectations for parents, supporters and spectators during matches and events. It promotes positive encouragement, respect for players and officials, and helps ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for participants.
Coaches Code of Conduct
Defines the standards and responsibilities expected from coaches. It focuses on player welfare, respectful communication, leadership, fairness, and creating positive development environments for players of all levels.
CLUB COMMUNICATION & PROMOTION
This section highlights the club’s commitment to clear, respectful and positive communication when representing NGWFC. It explains the standards that guide the use of club communication and promotional channels.
Complaints Procedure
Outlines the steps members can take if they need to raise concerns or report issues. It provides a clear and fair process for resolving disputes or misconduct within the club.
Communication Policy
Outlines how NGWFC uses electronic communication, including its website, email, SMS and social media systems and the standards members are expected to follow to ensure communication remains related to Club matters.
Privacy Policy
Explains how the club collects, uses and protects personal information relating to players, members and families. It ensures the club complies with privacy laws and protects confidential data.
FAIR PLAY COMMITMENT
This section highlights the club’s commitment to positive sporting behaviour and ethical competition. It explains the values that guide all club activities and aligns with recognised Fair Play principles including:
Integrity
Respect
Responsibility
Safety
Fairness
The Fair Play Guidelines provide practical examples of how these values apply to players, officials, supporters and club representatives.
CHILD SAFETY POLICIES
This section outlines the club’s commitment to protecting young players and ensuring safe participation in football programs. It aligns with Victorian Child Safe Standards and reinforces the club’s responsibility to safeguard children and young people.
Club Child Safety Policies
Child Safety Policy: Explains how the club creates and maintains safe environments for junior participants.
Member Protection Framework: National football guidelines outlining safeguarding, behaviour standards and reporting procedures.
Child Safety Resources
These external resources provide additional education and guidance for families, coaches and volunteers regarding child protection, safeguarding and reporting processes within sport.
LOVE THE GAME, NOT THE ODDS
The North Geelong Warriors understand the leadership role our club plays in encouraging balanced lifestyles and strengthening communities.
We accept a shared responsibility for raising awareness of the risks associated with gambling and will actively work to disrupt the normalisation of gambling in sport through our two year commitment to this Charter and through our actions.