Codes of Conduct for Athletes:
- Compete for the ‘fun of it’. Be a good sport and a keen yet friendly competitor
- Play by the rules. The rules of competition ensure a safe and equal footing for all competitors.
- Never argue with the volunteers running events. Be respectful and obedient to all volunteers. Without them we would not have a competition. To hear “thank you” means a lot to our helpers.
- Be a good sport. Cheer other athletes when they perform and try to shake hands with your fellow competitors at the end of an event.
- Never put down another person. Do not ridicule others either in their performance or personal appearance.
- Never threaten or use violence against another person. Verbal abuse/provocation of athletes, volunteers or spectators is not acceptable.
- Rude and / or inappropriate gestures or language will not be tolerated.
- Listen for your events to be called. Be quick to your marshalling area. This makes it a lot easier for volunteers to get your events underway as quickly as possible. Once called, events will not be held up waiting for the athlete, unless there is a clash of events and the Arena Manager has been informed.
- Wear your club colours with pride. When you wear your uniform you represent the Centre. Be proud of who you are
Codes of Conduct for Parents & Spectators:
- Remember children participate in sport for their enjoyment not yours.
- Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
- Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
- Influence children to always play by the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility, violence or abuse.
- Never ridicule or yell abuse at a child for making a mistake or losing at competition.
- Never threaten or use violence against another person. Verbal abuse/provocation of athletes, volunteers or spectators is not acceptable.
- Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
- Show appreciation to and join in as a volunteer. Without them your child would not be able to compete.
- Respect the rights dignity and worth off everyone regardless of their gender, ability and cultural or religious background.
- Applaud the performance and efforts of all athletes.
Breaching the codes is not acceptable and may result in penalties in accordance with our policies.