MUFC Conditions of Play

Respect Yourself. Respect Others. Respect the Game.

Please read each tab and ensure players understand and agree to be bound by the conditions before registering with MUFC

Payments

Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that applicable registration fees and other amounts owed in connection with their child's registration are paid on time.

Financial concerns should be raised with the Treasurer as early as possible.

For our Club to enjoy the grounds, equipment and uniforms we have and reimburse our referees for their time, we require payment from all participating players.

By submitting a registration with Maroondah United Football Club, the player and/or parent/guardian confirms that they:

have read and understood the Club's registration fee and refund conditions;
accept responsibility for payment of the applicable registration fees;
understand that registration fees are not automatically refundable;
understand that refund requests are considered on a case-by-case basis;
understand that overdue fees may result in action under the Club's Overdue Fees & Debt Recovery Policy;
agree to comply with the Club's payment and registration requirements;

Payment must be made in full before the player is eligible to play;
MUFC will not hold a position on a team for an unregistered player or in the event of overdue payment;
All players must be registered with MUFC and in Dribl before they compete in the VCFA fixture; and
Circumstances requiring a non-standard registration, such as half-season only, will be determined on a case-by-case basis and must be authorised by the Registrations Coordinator, including a timeframe for payment. If the player fails to meet their payment obligations within 14 days of the agreed date, they will be deregistered in Dribl until payment has been made.

Parent/Guardian Declaration

I agree to:

- Support my child's participation positively

- Respect coaches and volunteers

- Respect referees and opposition

- Respect team selection decisions

- Raise concerns through the appropriate process

- Comply with MUFC child safety requirements

- Acknowledge that registration fees are a financial commitment to Maroondah United Football Club and are payable by the nominated due date(s).

- Acknowledge that fees are not automatically refundable and that any refund request will be considered in accordance with the Club's Registration Fees, Payment & Refund Policy.

- Acknowledge that overdue fees may result in action under the Club's Overdue Fees & Debt Recovery Policy.

- Model appropriate behaviour for children

Player Declaration

I agree to:

- Respect coaches and volunteers

- Respect referees and opposition

- Respect team selection decisions

- Raise concerns through the appropriate process

- Comply with MUFC child safety requirements

- Acknowledge that registration fees are a financial commitment to Maroondah United Football Club and are payable by the nominated due date(s).

- Acknowledge that fees are not automatically refundable and that any refund request will be considered in accordance with the Club's Registration Fees, Payment & Refund Policy.

- Acknowledge that overdue fees may result in action under the Club's Overdue Fees & Debt Recovery Policy.

- Model appropriate behaviour for children

Players

MUFC players are expected to:

Play fairly and follow the rules.
Respect referees and match officials, accepting their decisions without argument, abuse, threats or deliberate provocation.
Respect teammates and opponents, treating others as they would want to be treated.
Manage their behaviour and language, avoiding swearing, blasphemy, and offensive, abusive or threatening words.
Never bully, harass, discriminate, act violently or threaten others.
Give their best effort, support teammates and show good sportsmanship, regardless of the result.
Follow reasonable directions from coaches, team managers and Club officials.
Respect Club, opposition and venue facilities, equipment and property.
Represent MUFC appropriately, including on social media, messaging services and other digital platforms.
Raise concerns appropriately with a coach, team manager or suitable Club representative rather than through confrontation.

Competitive football can involve strong emotions, but players must manage them appropriately. Emotion never excuses abusive, threatening, violent or unsportsmanlike behaviour.

Parents, Guardians and Spectators

Parents, guardians and spectators play an important role in creating a positive football environment.

They are expected to:

Support players positively, focusing on participation, development, effort and enjoyment rather than winning.
Encourage good sportsmanship and respect for teammates, opponents and officials.
Never ridicule, humiliate, abuse or threaten a player over a mistake, performance or result.
Respect referees and match officials, allowing them to perform their roles without interference, abuse or intimidation.
Never publicly attack an official’s honesty, integrity or competence.
Use the appropriate Club process to raise concerns rather than confronting coaches, officials, players or spectators at the venue.
Respect coaches, team managers and volunteers, recognising the time and effort they contribute.
Never bully, harass, discriminate, act violently, threaten others or use abusive language.
Respect opposing players, families, coaches and supporters.
Represent MUFC appropriately at opposition venues and on social media and other digital platforms.

Children and young people learn from adults’ behaviour. Parents, guardians and spectators should model the standards they expect players to follow.

Refunds

MUFC understands that circumstances can change. However, registration fees are used to meet commitments made by the Club on behalf of registered players, including competition, administration, insurance, facilities, equipment and other Club costs.

Accordingly, registration fees are not automatically refundable.

A refund will not ordinarily be provided because of:

a change of mind;
a decision not to participate after registration;
choosing to play for another club;
non-attendance at training or matches;
injury
dissatisfaction with team placement, selection, coaching or playing time;
changes to personal, family, work or sporting circumstances; or
disciplinary action, suspension or removal from the Club arising from a breach of Club rules, policies or registration conditions.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Club Treasurer and should clearly state the reason for the request.

Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the authorised Club representative(s) and/or Committee.

No refund request will be automatically accepted after the commencement of the applicable competition season, except where the Committee determines that exceptional circumstances justify consideration of the request.