Code of Conduct for Players:                                                                

• Learn and play by the rules
• Respect coaches, team-mates, opponents, officials and their decisions.  Treat officials, as you would expect to be treated by them.
• Play for fun and enjoyment
• Be a good sport; win with modesty, and lose with dignity
• Always arrive in good time for training and matches
• Always bring and wear the correct kit for games
• Goal keepers must always be fully kitted as laid down in FIL rules
• Always warm up and cool down properly
• Inform the coach or manager of any injury sustained as soon as possible during training or a match
• Always inform the coach or manager in specified time if you are unavailable for any match. 
• Under 18s are not permitted to smoke, consume alcohol or take drugs of any kind on the club premises, whilst travelling to away matches or whilst representing the club at competitions.

Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Spectators                           

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
• Help your child to recognise team performance, not just results
• Never force your child to take part in sports
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all
• Never punish of belittle a child for losing or making mistakes
• Publicly accept officials’ decisions and judgements.
• Support your child's involvement and help them enjoy their sport. 
• Ensure that your children are suitably dressed, warm clothes and gloves in winter and bring plenty of water during summer.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Provide officials with emergency contact details if you are not present at the game.
• Offer to assist with driving/umpiring etc if you are able
• Parent/carers MUST accompany their children to the playing area and ensure that the officials are present and not leave until they do.
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.

Code of Conduct for Coaches, Managers and Volunteers.                          

 All coaches, managers and volunteers shall comply with and promote good ethical conduct and practice.  The club is required to undergo a CRB certificate for all adults working with Children. 

In particular they will

• Arrive before children and in plenty of time to set up activities and ensure safety
• Respect the rights and worth of every person.  They must treat everybody as equals
• Ensure Blackheath players respect their opponents and officials
• Put the players’ well-being and safety before the development of performance.
• Follow all guidelines laid down by ELA and FIL
• Encourage good sportsmanship and the Value of teamwork
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with players based on mutual respect and trust.
• Never exert influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
• Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
• Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language
• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances
• Ensure the activities that they direct are appropriate for the age, experience and ability of the individuals
• Promote the positive aspects of Lacrosse (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of banned drugs
• Set a good example by displaying consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Be responsible for players in their care until they have safely left the field
• Coaches must have the appropriate valid coaching qualifications and insurance cover.
• Complete the forms for CRB registration if requested to do so.