All individuals involved in hockey (players, coaches, managers, umpires and supporters) will, at all times:

• Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.

• Promote the reputation of Hockey and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.

• Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with equal dignity.

• Remember that people learn best by example, set a positive example for others, particularly young participants and spectators.

• Appreciate good performances and skilful play by all participants.

• Welcome opposing teams and supporters before, during and after the match and shake hands with players and officials and offer three cheers.

• Show an appreciation for volunteer managers, coaches, officials and administrators – their efforts contribute hugely to players of all ages being able to participate.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others. Never use foul, sexist, abusive, racist, homophobic or any prejudicial language or tolerate it from players and/or officials. Report any breaches immediately.

• Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour. In extreme cases captains and managers should feel empowered to remove their team from the field of play if they are concerned for players' physical or mental well being.

• Encourage people always to settle disagreements amicably without resorting to hostility or violence.

• Respect the umpires and accept decisions without question; the only player to approach an umpire should be the captain

• Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

• Never participate when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Take personal responsibility to ensure that they and their dependents are suitably insured for the activities.

• Inform the team coach, manager, captain or another member of a management team of any new or changed injury, health or welfare issue which they consider is appropriate for them to know.

• Abide by England Hockey's Code of Ethics and Behaviour.

• Abide by England Hockey's Duty of Care in Hockey.

• Abide by England Hockey's SafeGuard information provided for all categories of people involved in hockey.

• Abide by the Club's safeguarding, privacy, expectations, parent code, social media use code, web-user policy and other codes, policies and guidelines as published from time to time.