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 abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any sport.
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Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
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Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they be by your team or the opposition.
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Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
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Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
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Play for the fun of it, and not just to please parents and coaches.
Parents’ Code of Behaviour
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Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
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Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
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Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.
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Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
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Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by all teams.
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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 of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
Coaches’ Code of Behaviour
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Remember that children participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun.
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Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
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Be reasonable in your demands on young players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
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Teach your players to follow the rules.
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Whenever possible, group players to ensure that everyone has a reasonable chance of success.
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Avoid overplaying the talented players. The just-average 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 the players.
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Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
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Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
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Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of children.
Officials’ Code of Behaviour
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Compliment and encourage all participants.
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Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
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Condemn unsporting behaviours and promote respect for all opponents.
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Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than errors.
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Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.
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Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.