Spectators’ and Parents’ Code of Conduct
- Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sport.
- Remember, children are involved in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage your child to learn and play by the rules.
- Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
- Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
- Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
- Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
