We expect high standards of sportsmanship and behaviour from all our club members at all times in order to achieve our vision. Each individual is accountable for his or her own actions.

Whether playing, watching, coaching or umpiring any match, it is your personal responsibility to treat your own team, opposition players, coaches, spectators, club officials and umpires with respect and consideration before, during and after the match. We ask that everyone:

• Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules – it also incorporates the concept of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
• Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.
• Protect themselves and others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour.
• Never use inappropriate language or gestures.
• Abide by the England Hockey Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines.
• Abide by the England Hockey Equity Policy and Anti-doping Rules.
• Take personal responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities.