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Competitors
- Play
by the rules.
- Never
argue with an Official. Approach the official during a break or after
the competition.
- Be
a good sport.
- Show
respect to and acknowledge opponents and officials (e.g. shake hands
before and after the race and say things like good luck)
- Cooperate
with officials. Without them there would be no competition.
- Participate
for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents
- Race
fair - No verbal abuse of officials, sledging other competitors (including
vilification or deliberately distracting or provoking other competitors.
- Respect
the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Parents
and Spectators
- Remember
that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage
children always to race according to the rules and to settle disagreements
without resorting to hostility or violence.
- Never
ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or not winning
- Show
appreciation for volunteer officials and administrators.
- Respect
officials' decisions and encourage children to do likewise.
- Applaud
good performances and efforts from all individuals. Congratulate all
participants, regardless of the outcome.
- Condemn
the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form, whether
it is by spectators, officials or racers.
- Support
policy and practices (and lead by example) in relation to responsible
use of alcohol, to child protection issues and to issues involving to
recreational and performance enhancing drugs.
- Respect
the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Officials
- Remember
that young people participating for pleasure and winning is only a part
of the fun.
- Keep
up to date with officials practices and qualifications and the principles
of physical growth and development
- Promote
a culturally tolerant environment.
- Help
young people understand that racing by the rules is their responsibility.
- Encourage
young people to participate in administration officiating etc.
- Operate
within the rules and spirit of your sport.
- Apply
rules and regulations.
- Compliment
and encourage all participants - you are a role model and a source of
a young persons confidence building.
- Be
consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
- Condemn
unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
- Keep
up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of
growth and development of young people.
- Place
the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
- Be
familiar with and know your role in relevant sport safety policies and
practices.
- Implement
policy and practices (and lead by example) in relation to responsible
use of alcohol, to child protection issues and to issues involving recreational
and performance enhancing drugs.
- Ensure
that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate
to the age and ability of all competitors.
- Respect
the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Administrator
- Make
your club environment more user friendly by providing equal opportunities
for all to participate.
- Create
pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a player,
e.g. as officials, administrator, etc.
- Provide
quality supervision and instruction for competitors and ensure volunteers
are adequately trained.
- Direct
Officials to highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development.
- Ensure
that everyone emphasises fair play, not winning at all costs.
- Give
a code of behaviour sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches,
players and the media and encourage them to follow it.
- Remember,
you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and
supportive.
- Implement
policy and practice (and lead by example) in relation to responsible
use of alcohol and in relation to recreational and performance enhancing
drugs.
- Adopt
and implement relevant sport safety policies and practices.
- Promote
a culturally tolerant environment.
- Listen
to your members and involve them in decisions, leadership and planning
and evaluation related to the club.
- Respect
the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background and religion.
Media
- Provide
coverage of young people's competitive and non-competitive sport as well
as reporting adult sport.
- Be
aware of the differences between adult sport, professional sport and
modified sports programs for young people.
- Don't
overly focus on isolated incidents of inappropriate sporting behaviour.
- Focus
upon a young competitors fair play and honest effort.
- Do
not place unfair expectations on young people. They are not miniature
professionals.
- Describe
and report on barriers to young people participating in organised sport.
- Focus
on the abilities and not the disabilities of young people.
- Avoid
reinforcing stereotypical views on the involvement of boys and girls
in particular sports.
- Respect
the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural back ground or religion.
Keeping
sport fun and safe
What
is a fun and safe sports club?
- A
COMMUNITY - where juniors can feel connected to friends
and family
- A
FUN PLACE - where the emphasis is on enjoyment, involvement
and being physically active (rather than winning);
- A
SAFE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - the right equipment, first
aid and safe buildings and playing areas.
- A
SAFE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT - where a club has policies and
practices in relation to alcohol use, drugs, child protection and
harassment.
- A
SAFE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT - where a club that has policies
and practices that are inclusive, tolerant and welcoming for all
juniors (including young people with disabilities, who are indigenous
and/or who are from the culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds).
Codes
of behaviour are for:
• Players • Parents
and Spectators • Coaches and Teachers
• Administrators • Officials • The Media
The
core principles of codes of behaviour are:
• Sport
should be fun. • Sport should be safe. • Sport should be fair.
• Junior sport should 'belong' to juniors.
A
fun safe sports club promotes and enforces appropriate codes
of behaviour
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