CODES OF BEHAVIOUR:

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PLAYERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR: • Play by the rules • Please don't argue with an official. • Control your temper.  Verbal abuse of officials and other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable • Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team.  Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you. • Be a good sport.  Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition. • Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated.  Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor. • Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents.  Without them there would be no competition. • Participate for your enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches. • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

 

COACHES CODE OF BEHAVIOUR: • Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun. • Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first. • Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm. • Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport and teach your players to do the same. • Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience.  All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities. • Avoid overplaying the talented player; every player needs and deserves playing time. • Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport.  This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrations, parents  and spectators.  Encourage your players to do the same. • Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players.  Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is  ready to recommence training or competition.   • Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young  people. • Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation. • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.  

 

PARENTS/SPECTATORS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR: • Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment not yours. • Encourage children to participate do not force them. • Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or loosing. • Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence. • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or loosing a match. • Remember that children learn best by example.  Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants. • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. • Respect official’s decisions and teach children to do likewise. • Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, without them your child could not participate. • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. • Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.   • Show respect for your team’s opponents without them there would be no game. • Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials. • Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams.  Congratulate participants on their performance regardless of the games  outcome.