This Code of Conduct operates in conjunction with the Water Polo Australia (WPA) Code of Conduct and the WPA National Integrity Framework (NIF).
To the extent any inconsistency applicable, NIF policies prevail.
All athletes are bound by those policies in addition to this Code of Conduct. 

PLEASE READ THE BELOW INFORMATION BEFORE AGREEING TO THE TERMS AS AN ATHLETE:

1.    Abide by the "Think.Act.Play" Guidelines at all time;
2.    Play by the competition rules and enjoy the opportunities that playing water polo presents;
3.    Be a positive role model and display sportsmanship both in and out of the water. This includes being inclusive and supportive of your teammates and other members;
4.    It is appropriate to celebrate success but remember to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Inevitably you will be on both sides of the equation in your sporting journey;
5.    Demonstrate respect at all times for yourself, teammates, opponents, coaches and officials, treating others as you wish to be treated.
•    Never argue with an official.  If you disagree, speak with your coach or manager and they can discuss with the official for clarification.
•    Control your temper. Verbal abuse or disrespect of officials is not acceptable. 
6.    When you leave a room, venue, pool or seating area, there should be no trace that you were there. As a sport, we are challenged to find pool space, so the better impression we leave when we hire venues, the more chance we have of being able to use that venue again.
7.    Water Polo is a team sport, so to be successful you must value and respect teamwork and the contribution of everyone involved;
8.    The pursuit of excellence is admirable, work hard, do you your best and encourage your team mates to do the same. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you;
9.    Be a good sport.  Acknowledge good play when possible.
10.    Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please others;
11.    Selection decisions are very difficult and the harder they are the better it reflects the depth of talent to choose from. There is and always will be a high degree of subjectivity when it comes to selecting teams in open skill sports. There are times when you will be on either side of difficult selection decisions. Often players will be evenly matched in terms of their contribution in the pool and your contribution outside of the pool may be the difference. Give the coaches and selectors reasons to want to select you again and avoid giving them any reasons not select you.
12.    Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all participants regardless of their age, gender, ability, ethnic origin, cultural background or religion.
13.    Do not advocate, prescribe, recommend, support, administer or participate in the use of drugs, stimulants, or doping practices in respect of any athlete and abide by any relevant WPA or other Sport Organisation Policy.
•    Comply with all applicable integrity policies, including those relating to safeguarding, discrimination, harassment, competition manipulation and the use of drugs and medications.
14.    Accept and be available for random or selective drug testing in accordance with WPA, WPA, and SIA policy and regulations.
15.    Refrain from inappropriate behaviour towards participants.  This includes inappropriate communication, actions or gestures towards others including touching or grabbing.  Refer to "Harassment - Free Sport Guidelines" available from Sport Australia.
16.    Do not knowingly, recklessly, or carelessly engage in conduct which is likely to bring WPQ or the sport into disrepute or cause damage to its reputation, as determined in accordance with applicable WPQ, WPA and National Integrity Framework policies.
17.    Whilst participating in any WPQ-sanctioned training programs, events or activities:
•    Be prompt when schedules are set
•    Follow all reasonable directions of WPQ coaches, managers, and officials at all times
•    Ensure that team coaches, managers and/or other officials are aware of your whereabouts at all times (if applicable)
•    Always obtain permission to leave a designated team area for any reason
•    Attend all team training sessions, games, and meetings unless excused by the team coach and/or other officials.  This includes attending any games or finals involving other WPQ teams, team meetings, and any official functions
•    Wear the official WPQ Team Uniform when traveling, at training, at competition venues, and at official functions or when directed by an official
•    Notify the team coach and/or manager of any injury or illness
•    Act responsibly, politely, and respectfully, and within the law.

Breaches of this Code may result in action by WPQ, including but not limited to:
•    Verbal or written warning
•    Suspension from training, matches, or activities
•    Removal from a WPQ program or team
•    Referral to WPA or under the National Integrity Framework where applicable

WPQ retains discretion to determine whether conduct constitutes a breach of this code and to impose appropriate action. All actions will be taken in accordance with applicable WPQ and WPA policies.