Codes of Behavour - Parents

Parents

A childs basic training in sportsmanship comes from the home.

1: If a children are interested, encourage them to participate. However, if your child is not willing, do not force him or her.

2: Focus upon your child's effort and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists your child in setting realistic goals, related to his/her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.

3: Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each competition is accepted without undue disappointment.

4: Encourage your child to always participate according to the rules.

5: Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing the competition.

6: Remember children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment and not yours.

7: Remember that children learn by example. Applaud good performances by all athletes.

8: If you disagree with an officials, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question the officials judgement and honesty in public. Remember, most officials give their time and effort for your children/s enjoyment.

9: Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children sporting activities.

10.Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give of their time and resources to provided recreational activities for your child.