We are committed to fostering a supportive environment and promoting positive sportsmanship by adopting these principles. Your acceptance of these guidelines is essential as we work together to nurture respectful, encouraging, and enjoyable experiences for all our athletes.
Players
All players of SHGC Teams must:
- Be a good sport, respect everyone and applaud good play by your team and your opponent.
- Show modesty in victory and grace in defeat.
- Never criticise someone for making a mistake.
- Encourage teammates to respect the opposition. Play hard but play by the rules.
- Respect match officials’ decisions and acknowledge their efforts at the end of the game.
- Be positive with officials and coaches, never argue, show appreciation, and remember that they are volunteers.
- Use appropriate and acceptable language.
- Never engage in offensive or abusive behaviour.
- Be committed to your team, attend all practices and games and cooperate with your team.
- Always wear the correct school and playing uniform with pride.
Supporters
All supporters must comply with the following:
- Remember that students play sports for FUN and for their satisfaction, not yours.
- Provide encouragement and support by praising efforts, performance and results in a positive manner.
- Respect students’ efforts regardless of whether they win, draw or lose.
- Never criticise a player for making mistakes – mistakes are part of learning.
- Encourage fair play on and off the court/field, and applaud both teams’ performance.
- Always respect the match officials, referees, and opposition, and encourage players to do the same.
- Be positive with the officials and coaches; remember, they are volunteers. They make it possible for students to play sports and are involved because they enjoy the game and want students to enjoy it too.
- Display self-control on the sideline. Do not shout at or ridicule any officials or players on either team.
- Use appropriate language. Never engage in, or tolerate offensive or abusive behaviour.
- Remain off the court/field and within the designated spectator’s area.
- Ensure your daughter attends all practices and is in the correct playing uniform for games.
If attending tournaments:
- Refrain from visiting team accommodation. This is reserved for players and management.
- Students are required to participate in all designated activities therefore they may not be excused unless prearranged with the coach or manager.