Code of conduct – Parents and Spectators

 

1. Encourage children to participate regardless of ability

 

2. Encourage participants to always play by the rules

 

3. Never ridicule mistakes or losses

 

4. Remember that participants learn best by example. Applaud good play by all teams

 

5. Never publicly disagree with officials. If you disagree, raise the issue privately through     appropriate channels

 

6. Actively discourage racial abuse

 

7. Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches

 

8. Remember that participants play for fun and are not miniature professionals

 

9. Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players

 

10. Encourage players to accept the umpire’s decisions

 

11. Demonstrate exemplary behaviour by not using foul language, or harassing players, coaches or officials

 

12. Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is unacceptable at junior sport