JUNIORS CODE OF CONDUCT

Players & Officials

“ It isn’t whether you win or lose, but how you play the game ”

• Play for the fun of it.
• Compete by the rules and abide by the Umpires’ decision.
• Control your temper and ignore others if they are losing theirs.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
• Make no criticism by word or gesture. Do not use unacceptable language.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit as will your own.
• Be willing to train and prepare for the game, preparation helps prevent injury and increases the level of enjoyment.
• Play when you are fully fit. To play with an injury will handicap your team, and expose you to the risk of serious life-long injury.
• Be a good sport. Encourage fellow team members.
• At all times co-operate with your Coach, other team officials, Club officials, teams mates and opponents – without them you do not have a competition.
• Remember the goals of the game are to have fun and improve your skills. Be modest in success and gracious in defeat.

Parents, Guardians and Spectators Code of Conduct

“Children learn best by example”

• Remember that children play organised sport for fun. Enjoy their involvement. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.
• Applaud good performances and efforts by each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
• Respect the decisions of officials. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach the children to do likewise.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
• Make no criticism by word or gesture. Do not use unacceptable language.
• The use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players is illegal under government legislation and will not be tolerated.
• Consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst in attendance at a junior game or at a club activity is not permitted.
• Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.
• Encourage players to follow the rules and the official decisions.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.
• Avoid use of derogatory language based on gender or race.

Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officials. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.

Please Note:

In the event of a serious breach of the Code of Conduct, the Club executive reserves the right to revoke the players’ registration and/or exclude a player or parents/spectators from the Club’s home ground.