Parents
CHILDREN PLAY FOR FUN AND ENJOYMENT
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(Part of the ABN 179 508 907 88
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person
regardless of their gender, cultural background, religion or ability
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Remember young people participate
in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage your child to participate, do not force
them.
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Encourage children to always play according to rules.
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Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather
than winning or losing.
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Teach children that an honest effort is as important
as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue
disappointment.
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Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a
mistake or losing a game. Positive comments are motivational.
b
Children learn best from example. Applaud good play by both teams and
congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the outcome.
b
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do
likewise
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If you disagree with an official, raise the issue
through the coach / manager. Do not directly question or approach the official.
Remember, officials give their time and effort for your child’s involvement.
b
Verbal and physical abuse are
not acceptable on or off the field.
b
Our club is part of a church and in a church run
competition, so you will understand that swearing and blasphemy is offensive,
please refrain
b
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches / managers /
officials. Without them your child could
not participate, be a volunteer for any needs
Spectators
CHILDREN PLAY FOR FUN AND ENJOYMENT
b
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person
regardless of their gender, cultural background, religion or ability.
b
Remember young people participate in sport for their
enjoyment, not yours.
b
Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials decisions.
b
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a
mistake or losing a game. Positive comments are motivational.
b
Children learn best from example. Applaud good play by both teams and
congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the outcome.
b
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do
likewise.
b
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches,
managers or officials. Verbal and physical abuse are
not acceptable on or off the field.
b
If you disagree with an official, raise the issue
through the coach / manager of one of the teams. Do not directly question or
approach the official.
b
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches / managers /
officials. Without them there would be
no game.