Code of Conduct

Our goal is to ensure that every player participating in team sports has a positive and rewarding experience. This Code of Conduct provides parents, whaanau, supporters and players with clear guidelines on what is expected from a team representing our school.

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.

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Player Code of Conduct

  • Play for enjoyment. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
  • 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 criticise someone for making a mistake or engage in, offensive, or abusive behaviour.
  • Be committed to your team, attend all practices and games and cooperate with your team.
  • Be a good sport, respect everyone and applaud good play by your team and your opponent.
  • Encourage teammates to respect the opposition.  Play hard but play by the rules.

Parent, Whaanau and Supporters Code of Conduct

  • Provide encouragement and support by praising efforts, performance and results in a positive manner
  • Remember that students play sports for FUN and for their satisfaction not yours.
  • Encourage fair play on and off the court, and applaud the performance of both teams.
  • Be positive with the officials and coaches; remember they are volunteers.
  • Remain off the court and within the designated spectator’s area.
  • Display self-control on the sideline and let the coach do their job.
  • Always respect the match officials, referees, and opposition and encourage players to do the same.
  • Show appreciation to coaches and officials who facilitate the game and acknowledge their effort
  • Never criticise a player for making mistakes – mistakes are part of learning.
  • Use appropriate language. Never engage in, or tolerate offensive or abusive behaviour.