John McGlashan College

Sports Code of Conduct

Player Code of Conduct

Player’s Promise – I Will

• Play for the enjoyment of the game.

• Always play by the rules.

• Play hard but fair and always display good sportsmanship.

• Play to the best of my ability for myself and my team/ school

• Commit to my sport for the whole season.

• Be courteous to my teammates, coach/es, manager/s and supporters from both teams.

• Treat all players in my sport as I like to be treated. I will not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.

• Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.

• Never argue with an official. If I disagree with a decision I will inform the captain, coach or manager during a break or after the competition.

• Thank the opposition and officials at the end of the game.

• Thank my teammates, coaches and managers at the end of every game.

• Wear the uniform correctly and with pride.

• Always keep a smile on my face.

Coach and Manager Code of Conduct

Coach and Manager Promise – I Will

• Positively reinforce the actions of players.

• Lead by example.

• Be honest with myself and players.

• Develop team respect for officials.

• Insist on fair play and discipline.

• Encourage sportsmanship.

• Ensure all equipment and facilities meet safety standards and that activities I use are both safe and effective for my players’ needs.

• Give all players the opportunity to participate in the game.

• Not argue with an official in front of my team, or during a game. If necessary I will question the official during a break or after the game.

Parents/ Spectators and Supporters Code of Conduct

Parents/ Spectators and Supporters Promise – I Will

• Insist that my child plays within the rules of the game.

• Condemn any use of violence and unsportsmanlike play in any form.

• Remember that my child plays sport for his or her benefit, not mine.

• Respect the decisions that the selectors/ coaches have made to pick the team/ squad - they may have different opinions and ideas from myself, and previous selectors/ coaches

• I will not give instructions to players – that is the coaches job.

• Make an effort to understand the rules of the game.

• Players/athletes learn most from the examples I set. Always act in a positive manner and demonstrate self-discipline on the sideline.

• Show my appreciation of volunteers and those who help make sport happen.

• Applause good play from both sides/ players

• Remember that booing is not cool

• Always support officials and coaches by accepting their decisions and judgements. Remember – No official, no coach – no game

• Above all, act as a positive role model for my son and team, and always support the coach.

Sporting Calendar for 2023

(This is a guide and may change throughout the year)

Term 1

• Weekly Futsal, Tennis, Touch, Volleyball, Water Polo Competitions held (Start week 2 or 3 of term 1)

• Week 1 NZSS Beach Volleyball (Mount Maunganui)

• Week 3 OSS Tennis (Dunedin), OSS Touch, (Dunedin)

• Week 4 Year 7/8 Summer Waihi Sports Exchange (In Waihi), OSS Water Skiing (Millers Flat), SISS Tennis (Christchurch),

• Week 5 JMC Athletics Sports at JMC, OSS Futsal (Dunedin), SISS Volleyball (Christchurch), SISS Triathlon & Duathlon (Oamaru)

• Week 6 SISS Rowing (Twizel), OSS Athletics (Dunedin), OSS Senior Volleyball (Dunedin)

• Week 7 St Andrews’ College (STAC) exchange at STAC, OSS Athletics (Dunedin)

• Week 8 SISS Touch (Christchurch)

• Week 9 Summer Tournament Week Maadi Cup Rowing (Lake Karapiro), NZSS Futsal (Christchurch), SISS Water Polo (Christchurch), SISS Motocross (TBC), SISS Athletics (Invercargill), NZSS Junior Cricket (Palmerston North), NZSS Senior Volleyball (Palmerston North), SISS Satellite Volleyball (Christchurch), NZSS Triathlon (Wanaka)

• Week 10 JMC Swimming Sports at Moana Pool. Under 15 Hockey (Hamilton)

Term 2

• Weekly Basketball, Football, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Rugby

• Week 2 Southland Boys’ Winter Exchange (JMC), SISS Badminton (Dunedin)

• Week 3/4 Cross Country at JMC (TBC)

• Week 4 STAC Exchange at STAC

• Week 5 OSS Swimming (Dunedin)

• Week 7 SISS Swimming (Invercargill)

• Week 8 SISS Badminton (Dunedin)

Term 3

• Weekly Basketball, Football, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Rugby

• Week 1 Timaru Boys’ Exchange (Timaru)

• Week 4 SISS Curling (Dunedin), NZSS Duathlon (Auckland)

• Week 5 Year 7/8 Waihi Winter Exchange at JMC, NZSS Swimming (Hamilton)

• Week 6 Winter Tournament Week Hockey (Wellington, Stratford), Football (TBC), Basketball (Junior – Dunedin, Senior – Timaru/Nelson and Dunedin), Rugby (Wellington, Christchurch)

• Week 10 SISS Ski & Snowboarding (Queenstown), Get2Go Challenge (Dunedin)

• Term 3 Holidays NZSS Curling (Maniototo)

Term 4

• Weekly Futsal, Tennis, Touch, Volleyball, Water Polo Competitions held (Start week 2 or 3 of term 4)

• Week 3 OPSSA Athletics North Zone (Dunedin)

• Week 4 OSS Junior Volleyball (Dunedin)

• Week 5 OPSSA Athletics (Dunedin)

• Week 6 Junior Sports Week, Dunedin (Years 9 & 10),

• Week 7 SISS Junior Volleyball (Dunedin)

• Week 9 NZSS Athletics (Christchurch)

• Week 9 NZSS Touch (TBC)

Key NZSS New Zealand Secondary School

SISS South Island Secondary Schools

OSS Otago Secondary Schools

Sport Blues And Representative Awards

Representative Award

A student must satisfy these criteria to qualify for the Award:

1. To have consistently represented the school senior team for a full season. Exceptions: If a student has been given allowance to play for an outside team at an advanced level or injury has prevented this.

2. To have been selected for all interschool fixtures (if applicable).

3. To have been enthusiastic and diligent at practices as well as shown a positive attitude in all areas.

4. Demonstrated exemplary behaviour on and off the field.

The teacher in charge of each activity (or a coach or RSO officer for a non-school related sport) will give the Sports Director written nominations for the Representation Award. These will then be taken to the Blues Committee to discuss.

Blues Award

A Year 11 – 13 student must satisfy these criteria to qualify for the Award:

1. Displayed excellence in their chosen sport and has made representative honours (or equivalent).

2. Participated in two seasons (in exceptional circumstances may be one season) in the top team or championship/representative status in an individual sport.

3. Selected for two seasons (in exceptional circumstances may be one season) for all available inter-school competitions (if applicable).

4. Outstanding contribution to team effort and exemplary on and off the field behaviour.

5. Assistance given to coaches and/or junior players in the activity.

Each student will give the Sports Director a written nomination for a Blues Award. These will then be taken to the Blues Committee to discuss.

Selection Criteria Guide

• If in a school team you MUST be a consistently high performing member of a Senior A team (Your school coach will be asked to rank players)

• The selection panel will take into consideration the sport you play and the numbers who have participated in this sport.

• Generally for an individual sport you will have medalled at an event greater than Otago Champs.

• Representative teams need to be at least Otago (or the next available level that can be played outside of school).

Sports Uniform Requirements

Compulsory Items

• JMC PE Shirt

• JMC House Singlet

• Navy Short Socks

Optional Items

• JMC Polo Shirt

• JMC Singlet

• JMC Rugby Shorts

• JMC Rugby Jersey (Junior Grades Only)

• JMC Hoodie

Team Sports

• JMC Striped Sports Socks (Winter Codes)

• White Pants (Cricket)

• Navy Cricket Pants

• Navy Track-suit pants

• JMC Jacket

• JMC Training Shell Jacket

• Basketball Uniform (Competitive teams only, Social teams wear PE uniform)

The JMC Sports Department will notify you of any sport specific items required for activities your son is involved in

All uniforms are available at Otago Sports Depot, 177 George Street, Dunedin

ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED.