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Conditions of Entry - Code of Conduct

The Cronulla Sharks believe that everyone has the right to enjoy all games and events in a safe and supportive environment. This extends to Members, Supporters, Players, Volunteers, Staff and Opposition Fans, Staff and Players. Please ensure you are familiar with this Code of Conduct, as a failure to comply may result in your Membership being cancelled.

• I will respect the importance and pride of the Cronulla Sharks brand and Club and ensure all our actions as Sharks supporters are commensurate of the Sharks culture and brand.
• I will passionately cheer on the Sharks and acknowledge the efforts of the Sharks players and staff – win, lose or draw.
• I will display good sportsmanship in victory and defeat.
• I will respect every person we encounter at Sharks games and events regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, team, ethnic origin, and beliefs.
• I will respect all decisions made by the Club, even if I may disagree with them at times.
• I will engage in friendly rivalry with opposition fans, but not taunt them or display bad
• sportsmanship.
• I will respect and abide by the Conditions of Entry into Sharks Stadium and all Conditions of Entry that apply at grounds in which the Sharks play away.
• I will not react aggressively to any taunts, jibes, or abuse by opposition supporters.
• I will not engage in or encourage the use of any threat, abuse or violence of any opposition supporters, players, officials, media, mascots, venue staff, other spectators, and the general public.
• I will not behave in ways that may cause embarrassment to the Sharks Club or inhibit others from enjoying the viewing of a Rugby League game, whether at home or away.
• I will not consume alcohol in excessive amounts which may impact on another’s enjoyment of the game (or a Club event) in a family friendly environment.
• I will work with the Sharks Club and stadium security/staff to ensure that this Code of Conduct or any Conditions of Entry to the ground is followed and enforced at Shars home and away games, including Sharks functions.
• I will not smoke or vape inside Sharks Stadium.
• I will report any breach of the Code of Conduct by Sharks Members, their guests or those who attend Sharks games and support the Club in enforcing the Code of Conduct and/or cancelling individual Memberships.

The following behaviour will not be tolerated:
• Participation in any foul abusive, offensive, racial, or discriminatory language, harassment, or actions.
• Fighting or otherwise violent, abusive, threatening, or profane behaviour of any kind.
• Provoking or deliberately inciting others.
• Excessive alcohol consumption.
• Vandalism and other destruction of property.
• Wearing or displaying obscene or discriminatory messages.
• Any interference with the progress of the game, field invasions or the throwing of any objects onto the field or towards others. 
• Any other major breaches of the Conditions of Entry that apply at Sharks Stadium or away grounds.

If any Members are found to be in breach of this code of conduct, Cronulla Sharks reserves the right to discipline any Members in the following ways:
• Issue an official verbal warning from a Cronulla Sharks Staff Member
• Issue an official written warning; and/or
• Fully Cancel the Cronulla Sharks Membership, without refund of any fees paid.

Cronulla Sharks reserves the right to cancel any Cronulla Sharks Membership and all benefits and entitlements without notice should any Member be in breach of this code of conduct and in extreme cases Members may be permanently banned from Cronulla Sharks Membership for life.