JESS Sporting Code of Conduct

SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT

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SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT

Code of conduct for Supporters The purpose of this code of conduct is to ensure that the highest standard of sportsmanship and conduct is adhered to at all times. Children learn best by following a good example.

As a school we encourage all parents to adhere to the following guidelines when supporting a school team or individual.

Rules for Parents, Spectators and Suppourters when watching a fixture: • Encourage all players irrespective of their ability.

• Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.

• Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, shouting 'for', not 'at', the players.

• Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than 'to win at all costs'.

• Act as positive role model to all players, remember young people learn much better by example.

• Children play sport primarily for their own enjoyment, not for that of their parents.

• Respect all participants and treat them courteously. This includes fellow spectators, coaches, staff and officials.

• Accept without question the decisions of officials and coaches, even if they appear to make a mistake (these are usually volunteers who are doing an extremely difficult job).

• Remember that persistent negative messages will adversely affect the players' and referee's performance and attitude.

• Avoid use profane or aggressive language.

• Do not physically or verbally harass players, managers, coaches, referees, officials or other spectators.

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Code of Conduct for Players The purpose of this code of conduct is to encourage you to enjoy participation in all competitions, allowing you to perform to the best of your ability at all times. Always remember representing your school is a privilege; your positive approach to sport is welcomed by all concerned.

As players: • Respect all participants in the game. This includes team members, opponents, umpires, spectators and officials.

• Recognise positive contributions and good play made by team-mates and opposition.

• Participate by the competition rules and regulations.

• Cooperate with coach, team-mates, opponents and officials.

• Accept, without question, the decisions of umpires and officials and never take the law into your own hands.

• Shake hands with the other teams and the umpires at the completion of all matches.

• If you have any issues regarding opposition players or spectators these should be directed to your coach

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