Nelson Central School

Sports Code of Conduct

To be read through with your child

As a team member I will:

- always play by the rules

- be a good sport

- treat all players in my sport as I like to be treated

- cooperate with my coach and team mates

- thank the opposition and officials at the end of the game

As a coach I will:

- remember that players participate for enjoyment and winning is only part of the fun

- operate within the spirit and rules of the game and teach my players to do the same

- avoid overplaying the talented players and understand that players of all abilities need and deserve equal time - at primary level sport is seen as a fun learning situation for all children

- ensure my comments are positive and constructive

- remember that my enthusiasm, attitude and comments will be reflected back through my team

As a parent / caregiver I will:

- remember that children learn best by example so I will applaud good plays / performances by both individual children and teams

- thank the coaches, officials and other volunteers, who give their time to conduct the event

- remember that players participate for enjoyment and that winning is only part of the game

- support players within the spirit and rules of the game

- ensure my comments are positive and constructive

- accept that, in order to gain game time, children must attend practices