PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR, COACH/MANAGER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR, SPECTATOR/PARENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
- Play for enjoyment.
- Play hard but fair.
- Play to the laws of the game.
- Be committed to your team. Attend practices and matches.
- Never argue with officials. Control your temper at all times.
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
- Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether by your team or your opponent.
- Remember the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
- Use appropriate and acceptable language.
COACH/MANAGER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
- Positively reinforce the actions of players.
- Lead by example.
- Be honest with yourself and players.
- Create an enjoyable environment in which to play the game.
- Develop team respect for officials.
- Give all players the opportunity to participate in the game.
- Insist on fairplay and discipline.
- Be reasonable on the demand on players’ in time, energy and enthusiasm.
- Encourage sportsmanship.
- Use appropriate and acceptable language.
SPECTATOR/PARENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
- Applaud the performance of both teams.
- Be positive with the officials.
- Acknowledge the efforts of the officials.
- Let the players play their game, not your game.
- Praise efforts, not results.
- Set an example for the players.
- Use appropriate and acceptable language.
- Encourage all participants to play within the rules of the game.
- Display self-control on the sideline.
- Show appreciation to coaches and officials who facilitate the game.
- Remember young people play sport for their satisfaction, not yours.