Fair Play
Rules for Fair Play For Players
· I will participate because I want to, not because my parents or coaches want me to.
· I will always play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
· I will never argue with an official. When a call is disputed, I'll let the team captain or coach handle it.
· I will respect my opponents.
· I will control my temper and not be a show off.
· I will show appreciation for good plays/performance, those of my team and of my opponents.
· I will do my best to be a true team player.
· I will remember that winning isn't everything, that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are as important.
Fair Play Codes for Parents
· I will not force my child to participate in sports.
· I will remember that my child plays sports for his/her own enjoyment, not mine.
· I will encourage my child to play by the rules, and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
· I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning.
· I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
· I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performances by both teams.
· I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time and provide sport activities for my child.
· I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning.
Fair Play Codes for Coaches
· The coach must act with integrity in performing all duties owed to the athletes and the sport.
· The coach must strive to be well prepared and current in order that all duties in the coaches discipline are fulfilled with competence.
· The coach must act in the athlete's development as a whole person.
· The coach must accept the letter and the spirit of the rules governing the sport.
· The coach must accept the role of officials in providing judgment to ensure that competitions are conducted fairly and according to the established rules.
· The Coaches conduct toward other coaches must be characterised by courtesy, good faith and respect.
· The coach must maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and support the principles of Fair Play.
