Code of Conduct
and
Competition Rules

PLAYERS

Code of Behaviour

• Play by the rules

• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.

• Control your temper. Verbal abuses of officials, sledging other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.

• Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and 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 own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents and coaches.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants 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 your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose.

• Encourage children 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 losing a competition.

• Remember that children learn best by example.

• Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person 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 your 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 players; ALL players need and deserve equal time.

• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.

• Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage 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 and necessary for the player’s skill development.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion