Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

BE A ‘GOOD SPORT’ PLAYER

  • Play by the rules

  • Don’t argue – you will look a real goose!

  • Control your temper – you will gain real respect

  • Be a team player – teams win games not individuals

  • Treat all players fairly – as you would like to be treated

  • Work with your coach and teammates – not against them

  • Play for enjoyment and to improve yourskills

  • Don’t lower yourself, your coach, your parents or your team by making any remarks based on race or gender

BE A ‘GOOD SPORT’ COACH

  • Promote the laws and rules of our game

  • Maximise enjoyment before winning

  • Group players compettvely and develop their confidence

  • Avoid the trap of overplaying talented players just to win

  • Ensure player welfare as a priority – above winning

  • Remember the age of your team – keep thingsin perspecƟve

  • Lead the way with respect for opponents, umpires, and officials

  • Attain coaching accreditation and keep up with new ideas

BE A ‘GOOD SPORT’ PARENT AND SPECTATOR

  • Encourage participation but don’t force it

  • Teach the message that it’s not whether you win or lose but

  • how you play the game

  • Never ridicule mistakes or defeats – you will destroy confidence quickly

  • Remember you are there to support the children’s enjoyment before your own

  • Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators

  • Personally, recognize all volunteers who are giving their valuable time

  • Never publicly criticize umpires, coaches – raise your concerns calmly in private

  • Lead the way in stamping out all racial, verbal or physical abuse