With Hautapu Sports’ 90 junior sports teams starting their 2022 seasons this month, it’s timely to share our club’s Codes of Conduct.
There are three codes, specifically for:
- Players (coaches are expected to share the code with their teams).
- Those on the sidelines, including parents/caregivers and spectators.
- Volunteers.
Player Code of Conduct
- Play for enjoyment.
- Play hard but fair.
- Play by the laws of the game.
- Be committed to your team. Attend all practices and matches.
- Never argue with the referee. 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.
- Acknowledge other teams at the end of the game.
Spectator/parent/caregiver Code of Conduct
- Applaud the performance of both teams.
- Be positive with the referee.
- Acknowledge the efforts of the referee.
- Let players play their game, not your game.
- Praise efforts, not results.
- Set a positive example for the players.
- Support the coach and manager.
Volunteers’ Code of Conduct
- Be organised and plan effectively.
- 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 referees.
- Give all players the opportunity to participate in the game.
- Insist on fair play and discipline.
- Be reasonable on the demand on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
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