Sports Club Code of Conduct

Players Code of Behaviour 

• Players are representing The Hills Grammar School and as such must abide by the School’s Code of Conduct at all times. 
• All players must wear the correct uniform. 
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators. 
• Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and/or victimisation 
• Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors. 
• Participate fairly and safely. 
• Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train and  play fully. 
• Conduct yourself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. Do not use profane language at any time. 
• Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the umpires. Be courteous and use the correct process when seeking a rule clarification. 
•  Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team. 
• Co-operate with coaches and staff in relation to programs that adequately prepare you for competition. 
• Do not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (including alcohol, tobacco and drug use). 
• Applaud all good play, by your own team and opponents. 
• Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play (e.g. scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires). 
• Players should ensure that if they are unable to attend play or training, that they give coaches and managers plenty of notice  

Coaches Code of Behaviour 

• Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport, promoting fair play.  
• Keep records of participation and attendance at training. 
• Develop a positive sporting environment by emphasising enjoyment and by providing appropriate development and competitive experiences.  
• Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of the sport.  
• Treat each person as an individual. Respect the rights and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.  
• Display control, courtesy and respect to all involved with the sport. 
• Respect the decisions of umpires, officials, other coaches and administrators in the conduct of sport programs and competitions.  
• Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance will or is likely to exist) with people under the age of 18 years.  
• Ensure activities, equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability level of participating players. Activities, rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules should take into consideration the age, ability and maturity level of the participants. 
• Act with integrity and objectivity, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions. 
• Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.  
• Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to an environment free of sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and victimisation. 
• Any physical contact with a player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development. 
• Adopt and display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs. 
• Be honest and do not allow your qualifications/accreditation to be misrepresented. 

Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour  

• Encourage your child to participate but do not force them.  
• Focus upon your child’s efforts 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.  
• Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as winning, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.  
• Encourage your child to always play according to the rules. 
• Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy. Applaud good play by all players.  
•  Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.  
• If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in public. Please note that the appropriate action will require you to take your particular grievance in writing to the Head of Sport. At NO instance should you approach the coach, manager or player on the day.  
• Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and/or victimisation.  
• 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.  
• Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach your child to do the same.  
• Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.  
• Acknowledge that a breach of this Code of Behaviour may result in disciplinary action concerning your child. This may include expulsion from game(s), suspension or termination of membership. 
• In the event of a grievance, please refer to the complaints / grievance resolution procedures