Riders shall:
1. Play by the rules.
2. Never argue with an official. If
you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official at a
suitable time.
3. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging
other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not
acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
4. Work equally hard for
yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit, so will
you.
5. Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether by your team
or the opposition.
6. Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be
treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
7.
Cooperate with your instructor, team-mates and opponents. Without them there
would be no competition.
8. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit,
not just to please parents and instructors.
9. Respect the rights, dignity
and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural
background or religion.
Parents shall:
1.
Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not
yours.
2. Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
3. Focus
on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
4.
Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle
disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
5. Never ridicule or yell at a
child for making a mistake at rallies or competitions.
6. Remember that
children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays
by all participants.
7. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical
abuse from sporting activities.
8. Show appreciation for instructors,
officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not
participate.
9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person
regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or
religion.
Administrators shall:
1. Involve young people in planning,
leadership, evaluation and decision making related to the activity.
2. Give
all young people equal opportunities to participate.
3. Create pathways for
young people to participate in sport not just as a player but also as a coach,
referee, administrator etc.
4. Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games
and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level
of young riders.
5. Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior
riders.
6. Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and
benefit. Do not overemphasize awards.
7. Help instructors and officials
highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve the
standards of instruction and officiating.
8. Ensure that everyone involved
in junior sport emphasises fair play, and not winning at all costs.
9. Give a
code of behaviour sheet to spectators, officials, parents, instructors, riders
and the media, and encourage them to follow it.
10. Remember, you set an
example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
11.
Support implementation of the National Junior Sport Policy. website
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12. Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is
unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
13. Respect the rights,
dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability,
cultural background or religion.
Officials shall:
1.
Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young
people.
2. Compliment and encourage all participants.
3. Be consistent,
objective and courteous when making decisions.
4. Condemn unsporting
behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
5. Emphasise the spirit of
the competition rather than the errors.
6. Encourage and promote rule changes
which will make participation more enjoyable.
7. Be a good sport yourself.
Actions speak louder than words.
8. Keep up to date with the latest trends in
officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people.
9.
Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and
supportive.
10. Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all
else.
11. Give all young people a "fair go" regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background or religion.
Instructors/Coaches shall:
1.
Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of
the fun.
2. Never ridicule or yell at a young rider for making a mistake or
not coming first.
3. Be reasonable in your demands on riders' time, energy
and enthusiasm.
4. Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and
teach your riders to do the same.
5. Ensure that the time riders spend with
you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention
and opportunities.
6. Avoid overplaying the talented riders; the just-average
need and deserve equal time.
7. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet
safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all riders.
8.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport.
This includes opponents, instructors, officials, administrators, the media,
parents and spectators. Encourage riders to do the same.
9. Show concern and
caution towards sick and injured riders. Follow the advice of a physician when
determining whether
an injured rider is ready to recommence training or
competition.
10. Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with
the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of
young people.
11. Any physical contact with a young person should be
appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill
development.
12. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person
regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
