Code of Conduct
and
Competition Rules
MBBI PLAYER/COACH/PARENT/SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS
Code of Behaviour
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Play by the rules
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Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
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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.
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Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
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Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
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Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
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Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
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Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents and coaches.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
PARENTS & SPECTATORS
Code of Behaviour
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Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
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Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose.
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Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
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Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
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Remember that children learn best by example.
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Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants.
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Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
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Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
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Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
COACHES
Code of Behaviour
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Remember that young people participate for pleasure, and winning is only part of the fun.
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Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
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Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
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Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.
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Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
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Avoid overplaying players; ALL players need and deserve equal time.
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Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
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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.
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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.
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Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
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Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion