Code of Conduct

The Crush F.C. Code of Conduct sets out how players, parents and coaches behave at every training session, game and club event in Burlington, Ontario. Every family agrees to it when they register. It keeps our club safe, fair and fun, and it explains how to raise a concern with the club at any time.

For players

Arrive on time with your full kit, water and a positive attitude.
Listen to your coaches and give full effort in every drill and game.
Treat teammates, opponents and referees with respect, win or lose.
Use kind language on the field, on the bench and online.
Tell a coach or a parent right away if you are hurt or feel unsafe.

For parents and guardians

Cheer for every player and celebrate effort as much as results.
Leave coaching to the coaches and decisions to the referee.
Bring your child on time and pick them up on time.
Speak with coaches calmly and privately, away from games and training.
Keep payments up to date and tell the club about any change in contact details.

For coaches and volunteers

Keep your screening, Respect in Sport and first aid training current.
Follow the Rule of Two and communicate with players through group channels that include parents.
Plan every session, start on time and give every player a role.
Give honest, encouraging feedback to players and families.
Remove any player with a suspected concussion from play right away.

Zero tolerance

Crush F.C. has zero tolerance for abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination or violence of any kind, from any player, parent, coach or spectator. The club may remove anyone who breaks this rule from training, games and club events.

How to raise a concern

Talk to your child's coach first for everyday questions about training or games. For anything you would rather raise privately, email the club. For a concern about a child's safety, use the confidential safety form, which goes straight to our safeguarding lead.

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Why does Crush have a Code of Conduct?

The Code of Conduct gives every player, parent and coach the same clear expectations, so training and games stay safe, fair and fun. It puts our four values into action: discipline, respect, passion and teamwork. Families agree to it when they register, and coaches agree to it before they work with players.

Where can I read the full wording?

The full Code of Conduct is Schedule A of the 2026/27 registration agreement, which every family signs before the season. This page is a plain language summary. If anything here differs from the signed agreement, the agreement governs.

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What happens if someone breaks the Code?

Most concerns are settled with a calm conversation between the coach, the family and the club. Serious or repeated breaches can lead to removal from training, games and club events, as our zero tolerance rule explains. Any concern about a child's safety goes straight to our safeguarding lead.

Conduct questions

Common questions about the Code

Do parents have to agree to the Code of Conduct?

Yes. Every family agrees to the Crush F.C. Code of Conduct when they register, and we ask parents to review it with their child before the first session. Coaches and volunteers agree to it too. It applies at every training session, game and club event in Burlington and Stoney Creek.

Does the Code of Conduct cover social media?

Yes. Players, parents and coaches use kind language online, just as they do on the field. Coaches talk with players through group channels that include parents, and never through private messages. Please keep every post about players, families, coaches and referees respectful.

What should I do if I see a problem at a game?

Stay calm and avoid confronting anyone on the sideline. Tell your child's coach after the game, or email the club at admin@crushfc.ca with what you saw. If a child's safety is at risk, use the confidential safety form, and call 911 if anyone is in immediate danger.

Can parents question a referee's decision?

Decisions on the field belong to the referee, and our Code asks players and parents to accept them with respect. If a decision worries you, share it calmly with your child's coach after the game. Young referees are learning too, and a kind word helps them stay in the game.

Last updated October 27, 2026

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