SPORT Code of Conduct Roto-O-Rangi School 2016

SPORT Code of Conduct – Roto-o-Rangi School – 2016

Whilst we don’t anticipate any concerns with supporter’s behaviour, this code of conduct and expectations are developed as a reminder to all players, coaches and parent supporters about behaviours that create a positive season of sport. These are the expectations we have at Roto-o- Rangi School for parents/caregivers, players and coaches to adhere to at all times.

Team sport in Primary School focuses on fun, participation and skill development. Please remember the players are children and they are only playing a game. Hence the following Code of Conduct and expectations:

CODE OF CONDUCT:  Players, coaches and parents are to show respect towards coaches and umpires/referees at all times. (These people volunteer their time and skills to your child and the team that they belong to. The umpires/referees decision is final. Please also keep in mind that they may be learning their role.)  Coaches are the only people to approach a referee/association/school/opposition coach if they deem it important to discuss issues such as: rule interpretations, referee decisions or player /parent/coach conduct, etc. If necessary, the coach will then approach the Roto-o- Rangi School Sports Co-ordinator if they are considering laying a complaint about issues such as: referee competence, player/coach/parent conduct (on any team), the association’s organisation, etc.  There is to be no derogatory language to be used on/off the court/field by any player, coach, parent or supporter.  Positive reinforcement and encouragement of players from all coaches, parents and supporters is expected. Players and supporters are to support one another and build a great team spirit.  On a competition day players should only take instruction and coaching tips from the coach in charge. Parents should not interfere with this, as this can confuse the player, or they miss vital information.

EXPECTATIONS:  Once practise days and times have been organised, players are expected to attend each practise, unless they have a genuine reason (i.e. illness, transportation) and have informed the coach about this. If a player does not turn up to a practise and has not informed the coach, he/she can expect to be ‘benched’ for the next competition game. NB: Practises are about developing skills, working on set play and team combinations, and often a time when the coach discusses key points for the upcoming game.  Uniforms are the property of Roto-o-Rangi School. They are to be looked after and returned at the end of the season in the condition they were lent out. If this is not the case, the school will ask for compensation to cover the cost of the damage to or loss of the uniform.  All team bags (including balls and equipment) should be well looked after by all team members and returned at the end of the season in the condition that they were issued out.  If there is no parental support with umpiring/refereeing, the coach has the right to ask each player for a monetary contribution to the cost of an umpire/referee.  The purpose of our sport is for the children to develop skills in that sport, therefore they should have a fairly similar amount of game time. Coaches will need to rotate their players regularly to achieve this.  All players are to be on time to competition games, allowing at least 20 minutes for warm- up and skills practise prior to the game. No child will take the court/field without appropriate gear and uniform for competition play.  Players will be encouraged to play a variety of positions. This is necessary to allow for the changing and variable growth patterns of young players and the need to experience varied tactics and skills.  The Player of the Day trophy is a great way of developing excellent skills and attitudes, and over the duration of the season sharing it out throughout the team is expected. The trophy is awarded based on actual performance. (i.e. a player does not just get the trophy because it is their turn but, when possible, on a week when they have performed better than usual in any aspect of their game). 