We would like to remind our parents and carers that you play an important role in providing the best environment possible for players, coaches and umpires. Please read our code of conduct below and be part of making our club a community that makes a positive difference to netball.
Parents / SPECTATORS CODE OF Conduct
Code of Conduct for Guardians
Code of Conduct for Spectators
Fully comply with the Child Safety in Netball Code of Conduct. Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying or victimisation.
If your child is interested, encourage them to participate in the appropriate netball activity. However, if your child is not willing to participate, do not force him or her. Remember, children are involved in organised activity for their enjoyment, not yours.
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. Encourage your child to ask for feedback and help them take on this advice.
Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
Encourage your child to always play according to the rules and official decisions. Develop your own knowledge of the rules.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by all players.
Never argue with an official. If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in public.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse. Call out bad behaviour on and off the court.
Recognise and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators, coaches, and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for players and deserve your support.
Encourage 100% attendance at training and games.
Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy. Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach children to do likewise.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants and spectators regardless of their gender, ability, sexuality, cultural background or religion or any other characteristic. Treat others how you would like to be treated.
If you have constructive suggestions, make them at training or during the week. Do not take offence if your suggestions are not taken up – the coach is in charge, and the final decision is theirs.
If you have a concern approach the coach in private at training. Do not direct concerns at a coach in public. If your concerns cannot be resolved with the coach, please talk to a committee member. If the coach is a Child Coach, ensure their parent is also present when you engage with them.
Support the use of age-appropriate development activities and modified rules.