SOHS Sporting Codes of Behaviour

PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR, COACH/MANAGER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR, SPECTATOR/PARENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

  1. Play for enjoyment.
  2. Play hard but fair.
  3. Play to the laws of the game.
  4. Be committed to your team. Attend practices and matches.
  5. Never argue with officials. Control your temper at all times.
  6. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
  7. Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether by your team or your opponent.
  8. Remember the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
  9. Use appropriate and acceptable language.

COACH/MANAGER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

  1. Positively reinforce the actions of players.
  2. Lead by example.
  3. Be honest with yourself and players.
  4. Create an enjoyable environment in which to play the game.
  5. Develop team respect for officials.
  6. Give all players the opportunity to participate in the game.
  7. Insist on fairplay and discipline.
  8. Be reasonable on the demand on players’ in time, energy and enthusiasm.
  9. Encourage sportsmanship.
  10. Use appropriate and acceptable language.

SPECTATOR/PARENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

  1. Applaud the performance of both teams.
  2. Be positive with the officials.
  3. Acknowledge the efforts of the officials.
  4. Let the players play their game, not your game.
  5. Praise efforts, not results.
  6. Set an example for the players.
  7. Use appropriate and acceptable language.
  8. Encourage all participants to play within the rules of the game.
  9. Display self-control on the sideline.
  10. Show appreciation to coaches and officials who facilitate the game.
  11. Remember young people play sport for their satisfaction, not yours.