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 game.
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberatley distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any way.
- Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit, so will you.
- Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they be by your team or the opposition.
- Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
- Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
- Play for the fun of it, and not just to please parents and coaches.
Coaches Code of Behaviour
- Remember that children participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun.
- Never ridicule of yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
- Be reasonable in your demands on young players' time and energy and enthusiasm.
- Teach your players to follow the rules.
- Whenever possible, group players to ensure that everyone has a reasonable chance of success.
- Avoid overplaying the talented players. The just-average need and deserve equal time.
- Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate
- Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
- Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
- Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of the growth and development of children.
Parents' Code of Behaviour
- Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
- Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
- Encourage children to play by the rules.
- Never ridicule of yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
- Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by all teams.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
- Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.
- Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
Spectators' Code of Behaviour
- Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Condemn any form of violence, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
- Applaud good performance and efforts from each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance.
- Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do the same.
- Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
- Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.
- Do not use foul language or harass players, coaches or officials.
- Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials' decision.
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