Codes Of Conduct For Athletes, Coaches
& Parents
Code
of Conduct for Athletes.
1. Compete
for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach.
2. Compete by the
rules.
3. Never argue with
an official’s decision.
4. Control your
temper.
5. Work equally
hard for yourself and your team, thus your team’s performance will
benefit, and so will your own.
6. Be a good sport.
Applaud all good play, whether by your team or by your opponents.
7. Treat all
players as you would like to be treated. Don’t bully or take advantage
of any other players.
8. Remember that
the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel
good. Don’t be a show-off.
9. Co-operate with
coaches, team-mates and opponents; without them you don’t have a game.
Code
of Conduct for Coaches.
1. Be
reasonable in your demands on the young players’ time, energy and
enthusiasm. Remember that they have other interests.
2.
Teach your players that the rules of the game are mutual agreements
which nobody should evade or break.
3. Group
players according to age, height, skill level and physical maturity.
4.
Avoid over-playing talented athletes. Every athlete deserves “equal”
playing time.
5.
Remember that children play for fun and enjoyment and that winning is
only part of it. Never ridicule or yell at the children for making
mistakes or losing a game.
6.
Ensure that equipment and facilities are appropriate to the age and
abilities of the athlete.
7. The
scheduling and length of practice times and games should take into
consideration the child’s maturity level.
8.
Develop team respect for the ability of the opponents, as well as for
the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
9.
Follow the advice of trained medical staff when determining when an
athlete is fit to train and compete following an injury.
10.
Remember that children need a coach that they can respect. Be generous
with your praise and set a good example.
Code of Conduct for Parents.
1. Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sport.
2. Remember, children are involved in sport for their enjoyment, not
yours.
3. Encourage your children to always play by the rules.
4. Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so
that the result of each competition is accepted without undue
disappointment.
5. Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill
improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your
child for making a mistake and losing a race or a competition.
6. Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by
your team and by members of the opposing team.
7. Do not publicly question the judgement of an official, and never
question their honesty.
8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from
children’s sport.
9. Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give
up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your
child.
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