Sports Codes of Conduct

FAIRPLAY

Student FairPlay Code of Conduct:

Representing your school in any sports code is an honour and a responsibility.  Good sport is about positive attitude.  Play your part – play fair.

To the best of my ability I will:

- Play by the rules

- Never argue with an official

- Not use foul or abusive language or gestures

- Work hard to do may best at all times

- Turn up to all practices and games

- Be a good sport and accept success with dignity and be gracious in defeat

- Remember to treat my coach, game officials, team mates and the opposition with courtesy and respect

- Avoid putting people down or bullying them

- Help others in my team when I can

- Use all equipment and facilities responsibly

Parent/Caregiver FairPlay Code of Conduct:

As a parent/Caregiver, you can set the right tone and help make the game a success.  We would appreciate if you would adhere to the following Fairplay expectations.

- Encourage your daughter and her team mates, in their efforts in sport

- Respect your daughter’s efforts the same regardless of whether she has won or lost

- Never place undue pressure on your daughter to play or perform

- Display self-control on the sideline – treat the coach, game officials and opposition players with courtesy and respect

- Make an effort to understand the rules of the game

- Encourage your daughter to play within the rules of the game and by the principles of Fairplay.

Player Code of Conduct

As a member of a Dio Sports Team, I agree to all of the conditions that are listed below and I understand that there may be consequences if I do not adhere to these conditions.

I will:

• Bring my drink bottle to every practice and game
• Attend every practice/game and team meeting unless otherwise discussed with the Team Coach or Manager
• Be on time for games/practices and team meetings
• Support and encourage all team members
• Be committed to the team for the duration of the season
• Be respectful towards team members/team management/opposition teams and umpires/referees
• Maintain suitable fitness levels
• Wear appropriate footwear and school sports gear/uniform
• Play to win, but within the spirit and rules of the game
• Represent Waikato Diocesan School appropriately