PLAYERS

Code of Conduct

• Play for the fun of it
• Play by the rules
• Respect all officials. Show no emotion. Accept all calls and if you don’t understand some calls have your captain approach the official during a break or after the game
• Work equally hard for yourself and for your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
• Be a good sport. Cheer all good play, whether it is by your team or the other team.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated
• Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents

PARENTS & SUPPORTERS

Code of Conduct

• If children are interested encourage them to play sport. However, if a child is not willing to play, do not force them.
• Focus on the child’s effort and performance rather than the overall outcome of the game. This assists the child in setting realistic goals relating to their ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.
• Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
• Encourage children to always play according to the rules.
• Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Remember children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by both teams.
• If you disagree with an official raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgment and honesty in public. Remember most officials give their time and effort for your child’s involvement.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give their time and resources to provide recreational activities for the children and deserve your support.
• Support your child by assisting them to get to practice and games on time with the necessary equipment.

Selwyn Netball Centre Parents and Spectators Code of Conduct

COACHES

Code of Conduct

• Be reasonable in your demands on young players’ time and enthusiasm
• Understand the physical, cognitive, social and emotional characteristics of your players (in coaching toolkit)
• Teach your players that the rules of the game are mutual agreements which no one should evade or break
• Focus must be on player development. Avoid over playing the talented players. All players need and deserve equal time. 
• Remember that children play for fun and enjoyment and winning is not the only part of their motivation. Never ridicule or yell at children for making mistakes or losing a competition
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the player
• Develop team respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgment of officials and opposing coaches
• Follow the advice of a doctor or physio when determining when an injured player is ready to commence play
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every individual player as a human being
• Maintain a high level of integrity
• Be a positive role model for your sport and athletes and act in a way that projects a positive image of coaching
• Make a commitment to provide a quality service to your athletes
• Protect your players from personal abuse of any form