Code of Conduct

• Encourage your children to participate for their interest, not yours.
• Encourage children to always play by the rules
• Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory.
• Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the emphasis on winning.
• A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams.
• Do not criticise yours or other children in front of others.
• Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability. Abuse of referees is unacceptable behaviour.
• Set an example by your own conduct, behaviour and appearance.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.
• Keep children in your care under control. Keep young children safe and off the court during games.
• Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

• Understand and play by the rules. Breaking the rules will result in consequences for you and your team.
• Respect referees and other officials.
• Control your temper.
• Work equally as hard for yourself and your team.
• Be a good sport. Respect the opposition and accept any loss gracefully.
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
• Play for the fun of it, not just to please parents or coaches.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
• Be prepared to lose sometimes, be a fair winner and a good loser.
• Listen to your coach’s advice and apply it at training and in games.
• Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

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