Grassroots sports are being encouraged to join forces with the Victorian Government and adopt the new 'Fair Play Code' to help stamp out bad behaviour in sport.
The Fair Play Code builds on the Victorian Government's 2010 Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport by encouraging appropriate standards of behaviour to enable every Victorian to be involved in sport that is safe, welcoming and inclusive.
With 3.9 million participants, 16,000 sports clubs, 9,500 community sports facilities and 580,000 volunteers – Victorians love their sport.
That's why we're getting on with it through the Fair Play Code - making sure that individuals, clubs, leagues and associations know what to do if they encounter bad behaviour both on and off the sporting field.
At the heart of the code are the five core values that will lead to fair play for all - integrity – respect - responsibility - fairness – safety.
The Fair Play Code also features new guidance on the responsibilities of those involved in sport and recreation, dealing with potential breaches and where to seek further information. The Fair Play Code will apply from 1 July 2018.