{"id":17989,"date":"2025-10-06T20:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/?p=17989"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:08:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:08:05","slug":"important-reminder-code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/06\/important-reminder-code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Reminder &#8211; Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the season is underway, we ask all members of the North Down community \u2014 players, coaches, officials, and supporters \u2014 to reaffirm their commitment to our Club\u2019s Code of Conduct that can be read below. By paying your fees you agree to this minimum standard expected of each of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Respect and Responsibility Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every individual\u2019s behaviour directly influences team performance, morale, and the reputation of our Club. Disrespectful or disruptive conduct undermines the values we stand for and can negatively impact the experience for everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s lead by example \u2014 demonstrating respect, sportsmanship, and support both on and off the field. These principles are not optional; they are essential to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all.<br>Thank you for your continued commitment to North Down Hockey Club and for helping us uphold the standards that define our Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yours sincerely<br>Sam Pyper<br>Chairperson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-421e4b2d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/560581045_1732134094171391_6218442798749132916_n.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/560581045_1732134094171391_6218442798749132916_n-739x1024.jpg ,https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/560581045_1732134094171391_6218442798749132916_n.jpg 780w, https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/560581045_1732134094171391_6218442798749132916_n.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/560581045_1732134094171391_6218442798749132916_n-739x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-17954\" width=\"739\" height=\"1024\" title=\"560581045_1732134094171391_6218442798749132916_n\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the season is underway, we ask all members of the North Down community \u2014 players, coaches, officials, and supporters \u2014 to reaffirm their commitment to our Club\u2019s Code of Conduct that can be read below. 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