Sport Code of Conduct

Sport Code of Conduct – Expectations

Players

> Play by the rules in a spirit of good sportsmanship and accept the official’s decisions at all times.
> Play for your enjoyment and not just to please parents and coaches.
> Refrain from the use of profanity and the verbal abuse of officials and players.
> Refrain from deliberate fouling or provoking opponents, or abusing equipment.
> Work hard for yourself, your team and the School. Strive to improve your skills and your performance.
> Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Respect the rights and dignity of all participants regardless of their ability or background.
> Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
> Be modest in success and generous in defeat.

Parents

> Focus upon the boys’ efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the game.
> Teach your son that an honest committed effort is as important as victory so that the result of
> the game is accepted without undue exuberance or disappointment.
> Encourage your son to play according to the rules of the game and spirit of fair play at all times.
> Never ridicule your son or another boy for making a mistake or losing a game.
> Remember boys are involved in organised sports for their benefit and enjoyment.
> Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by both teams.
> Raise any concerns you may have with officials through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgement and honesty in public. Remember, most officials give their time and effort voluntarily for your son’s benefit.
> Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
> Recognise the value and importance of coaches and give them your support.

Spectators

> Trinity encourages boys to support their School teams and to be dressed in the School uniform while doing so.
> We look to adults to set an example by their self-control, deportment and dress at matches.
> We expect support to be enthusiastic but not to be fanatical or designed to heckle, belittle or disturb the opponents. Booing, whistling or playing and beating musical instruments are in bad taste and is not permitted.
> Support for any team should never encourage violence or rough or illegal play.
> Good play from both teams should be applauded generously.
> Encroaching onto the field of play or the shouting out of suggestions, disapproval or profanities to players, officials or spectators is not acceptable.
> The area around sporting venues should be left tidy and free of rubbish.