ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUESTED TO BE AWARE THE CARNIVAL RULES OF  MAF BAN’S THE TAKING ONTO OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON ANY PLAYING ARENA AT ANY TIME DURING A CARNIVAL , ANY BRACHES WILL INCUR PENALTY S FOR THE STATE THAT THE OFFENDER REPRESENTS   

CONCEPT OF MASTERS AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

The opportunity to participate, to compete and to be physically active is the main motivation of the competitors, winning is not important and the game should be played in the spirit of “Football for Fun”. Social interaction is also a very important feature of MAF for all participants.

PLAYERS

Never argue with an official; if you disagree, discuss the matter with your coach after the game.  Control your temper; verbal abuse or racial or religious vilification of other players, or provoking an opponent is not acceptable.

Be a team player; work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit and so will you.

Be a good sport; applaud all good plays by your team, opponent or the other team. Treat all players fairly; treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do no interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player. Co-operate willingly with your coach, teammates and opponents.

Play for the “fun of it” and not just to please coaches

COACHES

Avoid over playing the talented players; the just ‘average players’ need and deserve equal time.

Keep winning in perspective; maximize players’ participation for fun and enjoyment.

Stress safety always; ensure that equipment and facilities are safe.

Consider maturity levels; match up practice schedules, practice activities and degree of competition with maturity levels.

Develop team respect; for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgment of officials and opposing coaches.

Recognise the importance of injury; seek and follow the physician’s advise concerning the return of injured players to training.

Keep informed with sound principles of coaching and skill development.

Teach fair play, help players understand the responsibilities and implications of freedom to choose between fair and unfair play.

ADMINISTRATORS / OFFICIALS

Ensure that the rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules take into consideration age, ability and maturity level of the participants.

Stress enjoyment; remember that players participate for enjoyment and play down the importance of rewards.

Promote fair play; ensure that coaches, officials, sponsors, physicians and participants understand their responsibilities regarding fair play.

Where appropriate modify rules and regulations to match the skill level of participants and their needs.

Promote respect for opponents and condemn unsporting behaviour

SPECTATORS

Respect officials’ decisions at all times. Remember all officials are there for the fun of the game and are volunteers; as such all should be treated with respect

Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.

Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.

Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.

Do not use foul language or harass players, coaches or officials.

Each club, state or territory is responsible for the behaviour of their spectators and officials during and at the conclusion of their games.