Players’ code of conduct
As a student representing
Abide by the rules of the game.
Respect all decisions made by officials. Never argue with the umpire.
Control my temper. Respect my opponents, myself and my team
mates.
Play the game to the best of my ability.
Not swear, use foul or abusive language.
Applaud all good plays whether by my team or the
opposition.
Represent my school in a loyal way. Co-operate with my team mates and my coach.
Treat all players in a way that I would like to
be treated.
Always play to enjoy myself and my team’s
achievements and appreciate that winning is in taking part in the game.
Be punctual every Friday morning.
Wear the appropriate sports uniform and school
hat.
Attend practice sessions.
Parents’
behaviour code
Encourage children to participate, if they are
willing. However, do not force an
unwilling child.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance
rather than the overall results.
Teach children that an honest effort is as
important as victory, so that a loss in a game is accepted without undue
disappointment.
Encourage children to always participate
according to the rules.
Remember that children are involved in organised
sport for their enjoyment not yours.
Children learn from example – applaud good plays
by all teams.
If you disagree with an official, raise the
issue through appropriate channels, rather than questioning the official’s
judgement and honesty in public.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and
physical abuse from sports.
Avoid the use of derogatory language based on
gender or race.
Spectator’s
behaviour code
Understand that children play organized sport
for fun, not for the entertainment of spectators – they are not miniature
professionals
Applaud good performances and efforts from each
team. Congratulate all participants regardless of the game’s outcome.
Respect official’s decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the
appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach children to
do likewise.
Never ridicule or scold a child for a mistake
during a competition. Positive comments
are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it
spectators, coaches, officials or players.
Encourage players to follow the rules and the
official’s decisions.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not
using derogatory language, harassing players, coaches or officials.