Work equally hard for yourself and/or for your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you
Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player
Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition
Play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches
If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the officials’ judgement or honesty in public. Have your coach or manager approach the official after the competition
Be a good sport. Applaud all good players, regardless of which team they are in
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any sport
Avoid the use of derogatory language
Accept defeat with dignity – nobody wins all the time. You win some, you lose some. Learn to lose graciously. Congratulate the winners with good grace. Don’t blame the referee or anyone else. Good losers earn more respect than bad winners
All coaches and managers of junior teams are volunteers. To enable these volunteers to be able to coach/manage teams, we require all players to show a responsible attitude to training and playing.
All players are asked to show respect to their coaches by attending all training sessions and matches and be co-operative at all times. Players who cannot attend training session/matches are required to advise the coach so as appropriate measures can take place.
In the event of a competition team not having enough players to field a team in the competition rounds, the club will be fined if notice is not given to the association on the Wednesday prior to a fixture.
All Players are required to attend training sessions with the following:
Boots
shin pads
water bottle
All Players are required to attend games with the following:
boots
club socks
shin pads
water bottle
club shorts
For Coaches and Managers:
Remember that children participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing
Be reasonable in your demands on young player’s time, energy and enthusiasm
Teach your players to follow the rules
Whenever possible, group players to ensure that everyone has a reasonable chance of success
Avoid overplaying the talented players. The just average need and deserve equal time
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players
Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches
Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition
Keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of children
For Family Members:
Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours
Encourage children to participate, do not force them
Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
Encourage children to always participate according to the rules
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game
Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by all teams
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise
Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them your child could not participate
If an issue should arise regarding your child, please discuss this directly with the coach and manager together.
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