NATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SPORTS (NCSS) GAMES
Parent & Player Booklet
Sunday 14th May – Friday 19th May, 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ...... 4 IMPORTANT DATES ...... 5 Training Sessions ...... 5 Holiday Training Clinic ...... 5 Pre-Nationals Information Night and Team Dinner ...... 6 CONTACT INFORMATION ...... 7 Basketball ...... 7 Tennis ...... 7 Netball ...... 7 Volleyball ...... 8 Soccer ...... 8 Other Important Contacts ...... 8 PAYMENT INFORMATION ...... 9 Total cost ...... 9 What is included ...... 9 What is not included ...... 9 Financial Help ...... 9 LETTER TO COUNCIL ...... 10 photography...... 12 UNIFORM ...... 13 Payment and Collection ...... 13 Important Uniform Dates ...... 14 DRESS CODE ...... 15 Airport ...... 15 Tournaments ...... 15 Spectating ...... 15 Excursions ...... 15 Opening and Closing Ceremonies ...... 15 Evening Meals ...... 15 TRAVEL INFORMATION ...... 16 Flight Details to Sydney ...... 16 Flight Details back to Adelaide ...... 16 Travel Insurance ...... 17 PARENTS WANTING TO ATTEND ...... 17 ACCOMODATION ...... 18
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TRANSPORTATION ...... 18 FOOD ...... 18 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner...... 18 Dietary requirements ...... 18 NCSS GAMES COMPETITION VENUES ...... 19 Opening Celebration Night ...... 19 Basketball Tournament ...... 19 Soccer Tournament ...... 19 Tennis Tournament ...... 19 Volleyball Tournament ...... 19 Netball Tournament ...... 19 Closing Celebration Lunch ...... 19 First Aid Information ...... 20 Itinerary ...... 20 Programs and Draws ...... 20 PLAYER EXPECTATIONS ...... 21 COACH/MANGER ROLES & EXPECTATIONS ...... 21 COACH ...... 21 TEAM MANAGER ...... 22 Coordinator ...... 23 Coach/Team Manager ...... 23 SACSA CODES OF CONDUCT ...... 24 PLAYERS...... 24 COACHES ...... 24 PARENTS AND SPECTATORS ...... 25 NCSS GAMES CODES OF CONDUCT ...... 26 PLAYERS...... 26 TEACHERS AND COACHES ...... 26 FOR PARENTS AND SPECTATORS ...... 27
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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Your child has been selected to participate in the 2017 National Christian School Sports (NCSS) Games.
The following Booklet includes everything you need to know about the 2017 NCSS Games.
A consent form will be given out to each member of the team when final selections are made on October 31st. By returning the consent form by Friday 4th November, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of your child’s participation in the NCSS Games held in Narrabeen, Sydney in May 2017.
Once your consent form has been completed and returned by the due date above, an invoice will be emailed directly to you with payment options. Please note that the total cost of the games is $1850 ($1500 plus $350 uniform - go to page 9 for further payment information). The first deposit of $600 will be due on Monday 14th November, 2016.
If your child has been selected as a reserve the $600 deposit will still need to be paid by this date. If we do not require your child to participate in the NCSS Games, your deposit will be refunded as soon as notification has been given.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of SACSA Sports and look forward to seeing your child compete next year.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the SASCA Sports Nationals Coordinator.
Zoe Steele
SACSA Sports Administrator/Nationals Coordinator [email protected] 0410 69 8739 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End SA 5031
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IMPORTANT DATES
Date Activity
Friday 28th October, 2016 Teams will be finalised and consent forms sent out.
Friday 4th November, 2016 Consent form due.
From Monday 7th November 2016 to Uniform fitting (see page 13 for further details) Friday 20th Jan 2017
Monday 14th November, 2016 $600 deposit due (this date may vary depending on tryout dates)
Monday 30th January, 2017 Uniform Kit ordered and paid for (see page 13 for further details)
Monday 27th March, 2017 Final payment due.
Term 1 holidays Holiday Training Clinic (see page 5 for more details)
From Monday 3rd April 2017 to Uniform collection (see page 13 for further details) Monday 1st May 2017
Wednesday 5th April Pre-Nationals Information Night & Team Dinner (see page 6 for 5.30pm – 7.30pm further details)
TRAINING SESSIONS
It is compulsory for your child to attend all training sessions requested by your coach. Details of dates, times and locations will be decided by your coaches and team managers and will be communicated to all families early Term 4, 2016. If you are unable to attend any of the dates/locations, please could you speak to your team manager prior to the session.
HOLIDAY TRAINING CLINIC
It is compulsory for your child to attend a two-day training clinic in the 2017 Term 1 school holidays. Your Team Manager will give you further details (dates, times and locations) early Term 1, 2017.
If you are unable to attend either of the days allocated, you will need to speak to your Team Manager prior to the clinic before special permission will be granted.
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PRE-NATIONALS INFORMATION NIGHT AND TEAM DINNER
The Pre-Nationals Information Night and Team Dinner is an event where the SACSA Sports Nationals Coordinator will deliver some very important last minute information for the NCSS Games. The event is compulsory for all team players, coaches, managers, coordinators and parents (siblings welcome).
Please see below for further details.
Date: On Wednesday 5th April, 2017 (TBC)
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm (approximate)
Cost: $2.00 sausage sizzle (drinks also available)
Location: Temple Christian College, 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End SA 5031
AGENDA
Sausage Sizzle available from 5.30pm at a cost of $2.00. Drinks will also be available to buy.
Worship Session.
Introduction of all 2017 NCSS Games Staff and teams.
Final Information session for the 2017 NCSS Games (VERY IMPORTANT for parents).
IMPORTANT
Please let your Team Manager know the number of people attending by March 23rd 2017 for catering purposes. Alternately, if you cannot attend the dinner, please let your team manager know.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Below is a list of contacts that may be of use to you for the 2017 NCSS Games
Zoe Steele Dylan Davey SACSA Sports Nationals Coordinator SACSA Finance Officer 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End 5031 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End 5031 p_(08) 8405 0932 p_(08) 8405 0908 f_(08) 8234 1052 f_(08) 8234 1052 m_0410 698 739 m_0488 305 437 [email protected] [email protected]
BASKETBALL
Imbi Shields State Basketball Nationals Convenor m_0422710558 [email protected]
Adrian McDonald Cathy Ryan Basketball Coordinator/Boys Team Manager Basketball Girls Team Manager m_ 0433 193 614 m_ 0414 784 507 [email protected] [email protected]
David Gould Matthew Tucker Open Boys Basketball Coach 15 & Under Boys Basketball Coach m_0432 150 190 m_0417 772 877 [email protected] [email protected]
Jamie Petty Lachlan Coppick Open Girls Basketball Coach 15 & Under Girls Basketball Coach m_0417 836 019 m_0408 244 668 [email protected] [email protected]
TENNIS
Scott Trestrail Dan Anderson Tennis Coordinator/Coach/Team Manager Tennis Assistant Coach m_ 0434314535 m_ 0459 217 967 e_ [email protected] e_ [email protected]
NETBALL
Daryl Porter Netball Coordinator/Team Manager m_ 0412 956 289 e_ [email protected]
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Nikki Barnard Louise Ward Jason Kociolek Open Girls Netball Coach 15 & Under Netball Coach Open/15&U Coach m_ 0404780557 m_ 0412614118 m_0419034624 [email protected] e_ [email protected] e_ [email protected]
VOLLEYBALL
TBC Volleyball Team Manager m_ TBC e_ TBC
Alex Whitehead Volleyball Open Girls Coach m_ 0414733928 e_ [email protected]
SOCCER
Jason Schulz Cassie Davidson Soccer Coordinator/Boys Team Manager Soccer Girls Team Manager m_ 0406 123 623 m_ 0421932985 [email protected] e_ [email protected]
Lee Cox Craig Davidson Kin Maclean Soccer Open Boys Coach Soccer Open Girls Coach Soccer 15 & Under Coach m_ 0423 031 280 m_0433 058 278 m_0422 591 185 [email protected] [email protected] e_ [email protected]
OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS
TBC Sports Chaplin m_TBC e_ TBC
Naomi Bassham Susan Stevens Photographer First Aid Officer Naomi Bassham Photography First in Sports First Aid m_0407197516 m_0412 466 972 [email protected] [email protected] w_www.naomibassham.com [email protected]
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PAYMENT INFORMATION
TOTAL COST
The total cost of the NCSS Games is $1500.00 plus $350 for uniform. This amount includes the following:
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Airfare to and from Sydney Transportation in Sydney Accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner Uniforms and accessories ($350.00) Tournament and National Fees Entertainment/Activities Opening and Closing Celebration
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Shopping Extra uniform clothing Students sent home for disciplinary reasons
A deposit of $600 is due on Monday 14th November, 2016. An invoice will be sent out to each parent/caregiver. Please note, if you do not pay the deposit or final amount by the due date, your child’s position on the team will be reconsidered.
Please direct queries regarding payments to the SACSA finance Officer, Dylan Davey (details below). a_ 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End SA 5031 e_ [email protected] p_ 8405 0908
FINANCIAL HELP All councils in SA offer some type of financial assistance to students who travel interstate on a Sporting State trip. The following letters may help you with the process of approval. Please email the SACSA Sports Nationals Coordinator if you would like an electronic copy of these letters.
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LETTER TO COUNCIL
To whomever it may concern,
My name is ‘insert name’ and I am writing to you to apply for a National Sports Team Sponsorship Grant.
I am a local resident of ‘insert council name here’ and would like to gain assistance from you towards the costs involved in competing at the National Christian School Sports (NCSS) Games held in Narrabeen, Sydney in May 2017.
The NCSS Games is held bi-yearly in various States in Australia. The Games consists of five sports; Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Tennis and Soccer. The South Australian Christian School Sports Association (SACSA Sports) held selection trials in Term 3 this year and selected approximately 150 athletes to compete in the NCSS Games. I was one of these successful athletes chosen to represent South Australia in ‘insert sport and age group here’.
I have attached my proof of residence to this application, in the form of ’attach photocopy of driver licence, utilities bill, rates notice etc. anything that has your home address on it.’ I have also attached a letter from SACSA Sports as proof of my selection into the NCSS Games.
Please contact me if you have any further questions.
Yours sincerely,
‘Sign’
‘Insert full name here’
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Dear council member,
The South Australian Christian School Sports Association (SACSA Sports) selects approximately 150 competitors to represent South Australia at the National Christian School Sports (NCSS) Games.
The NCSS Games occurs bi-yearly in various locations around Australia. Details for the 2017 NCSS Games are below.
Date: Sunday May 14th 2017 – Friday May 19th 2017 Location: Narrabeen, Sydney, NSW. Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Netball, Tennis & Volleyball States involved: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA & WA. Cost: $1850 which includes travel, food, accommodation, uniform, competition fees etc.
Please find attached a congratulations letter and do not hesitate to contact me for any further details regarding the 2017 NCSS Games or to further verify the player’s selection.
Yours truly,
Zoe Steele SACSA Sports State and Nationals Coordinator e_ [email protected] m_ 0410698739 a_ 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End SA 5031
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Naomi Bassham is a Professional Photographer, wife and mother of three sporty children. photography has always been a hobby of hers and she has always loved taking photos of her family and friends.
Over the past four years she has taken photography to the next level with a focus on Newborn, Family and Sports Photography. She is very excited to be an integral part of the 2017 NCSS Games and is looking forward to creating some wonderful memories of your child’s sporting achievements.
Below is an example of one particular package that was available to purchase from the 2015 NCSS Games.
Naomi will endeavour to get one or more action shots of every competitor but as there is only one photographer to cover five sports over four days, she may not be able to get to everyone.
Please keep in mind that Naomi is donating her time and talent to capture these memories and we thank her for the time and effort she will put in.
If you are interested in purchasing any photos of your child or team, you will receive a link to a password protected photo gallery via your team manager approximately two weeks after returning for the 2017 NCSS Games.
If you have any questions please contact Naomi via email at [email protected] or phone her on 0407197516.
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UNIFORM
PAYMENT AND COLLECTION
All of our uniforms have been made by Sports Centre (www.sportscentre.com.au). Below is a sample of the NCSS Games Uniform for 2017. We have included a long sleeved top that is used only for warm ups. The total cost per competitor is $350. The purchase of tracksuit jacket is optional as a hoodie is included in the cost.
PLAYING OUTFIT FOR EACH SPORT
1 TOP
2 SHORTS 3 SOCKS WALK OUT UNIFORM 4 HOODIE incl name 5 TRACKSUIT PANTS 6 POLO incl name 7 SHORTS 8 WARM UP TOP incl name 9 WATER BOTTLE
10 BACK PACK incl name 11 SOCKS 10 PIECE PACK $350 OPTIONAL ITEMS 11 TRACKSUIT JACKET $45 12 WHEEL BAG incl name $80 13 CAP $12
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IMPORTANT UNIFORM DATES
Monday 7th November 2016 – Friday 20th January 2017
Uniform fittings - Competitors to try on uniforms at the Sports Centre store and then pay in store, or online (see below for web address)
Sports Centre a. 142-146 Port Road, Hindmarsh p. 1300 123 609
9.00am – 5.30pm (Monday – Friday)
9.00am – 3.00pm (Saturday)
Online orders: http://www.sportscentre.com.au/products/buy-online/sacsa-state-team-uniforms
Monday 30th January 2017
Final date for uniforms to be ordered and paid for.
Monday 3rd April 2017 – Monday 1st May 2017
Uniforms can be collected from the Sports Centre store.
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DRESS CODE
From the time each competitor arrives at the airport, they will need to be dressed in their SACSA Sports uniform. Below is a list of events, and the uniform that is required to be worn.
Airport Walkout Polo shirt and shorts Walkout Hoodie and tracksuit pants if cold (no tracksuit jacket) Sports Centre socks and sports shoes
Tournaments Competition top and shorts (or dress for Netball) + warmup top Walkout Hoodie/Jacket & tracksuit pants (if cold) Ankle socks (or Soccer socks) and sports shoes
Spectating Any of the walkout uniform
Excursions Walkout Polo shirt Walkout Hoodie/Jacket (if cold) Casual jeans/shoes Some excursions may require full casual wear.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies Walkout Polo shirt Walkout shorts, tracksuit pants or jeans Hoodie and tracksuit pants/Jacket (if cold) Ankle socks and sports shoes
Evening Meals Casual wear
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
FLIGHT DETAILS TO SYDNEY
All participants are to travel with the rest of the SA team on a chartered flight, to Narrabeen, Sydney. Special permission will need to be given by the SACSA Sports Nationals Committee if players are not able to do so. A request in writing will need to be submitted to the Coordinator prior to NCSS Games.
See below for information regarding departure from Adelaide.
Departure Date: Sunday 14th May, 2017
Airport Arrival: No later than 7.30am for an 8.00am check in.
Flight Number/Departure Time: We will be departing at 9:00am on flight number VA413
Arrival Time: The team arrives at the Sydney Airport at 11:20am
What to wear: Please make sure you are in your walk out uniform (no exceptions)
Important: Each child will need to collect their SACSA ID’s from their team manager when they arrive at the airport. Please put this ID in a safe place.
FLIGHT DETAILS BACK TO ADELAIDE
Student may travel back with parents at the end of the week, but there will be no reduction in fees.
See below for information regarding departure from Sydney.
Departure Date: Friday 19th May, 2017
Departure Time: The flight departs at 4:10pm
Flight Number: VA428
Arrival Time: The team arrives at Adelaide Airport at 5:50pm.
What to wear: Please make sure you are in your walk out uniform (no exceptions)
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TRAVEL INSURANCE If you wish to, there is an optional travel insurance policy payment of $40.50 per person. This insurance is based on cancellation cover (e.g. if your child gets injured prior to the carnival and cannot attend), with an excess of $150 should a claim need to be made.
A travel insurance form is attached to the consent form for you to fill out if you wish to take out this cover. Further details for this insurance is below.
Please call the SACSA Finance Officer (contact information on page 7) for more details.
Basic Australian Domestic cover
Benefit Type Amount covered per person Cancellation Fees and Loss of Deposit $3,000 Travel Services Provide Insolvency $3,000 Wholesaler Insolvency $500 Additional Expenses $5,000 Accidental Death $10,000 Luggage and Personal Effects $1,500 Travel Delay Expenses $1,000 Personal Liability $1 million Rental Vehicle Excess $2,000 *Excess of $150 is applicable should a claim arise.
We are also able to offer this insurance to any parents that are planning on travelling to the NCSS Games. Please fill in an additional form for parents.
PARENTS WANTING TO ATTEND We really value families who intend on joining us on the trip to support their child. If you are interested in coming along as a volunteer to help out on the trip, be an assistant coach, or help with team management, we would love to have you. Please contact Zoe Steele (contact details page 7).
Below is information that you may need to consider:
Flights – we have booked a chartered flight, and we still have some seats available. Please contact Zoe Steele if you would like to secure a seat. Accommodation – Unfortunately there are no rooms available where the SA team is staying, however there are many options for accommodation in the heart of Narrabeen, Sydney. Details of prices and availability for the Opening and Closing Celebrations will be supplied closer to the NCSS Games. Activities and excursions during the week have not yet been decided. Once they have been organised, we will make contact with families that are attending the NCSS Games to see if they would be interested in attending.
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ACCOMODATION
The players and staff will be staying at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Wakehurst Pkwy, North Narrabeen NSW 2101.
The accommodation is dormitory and motel-style accommodation. In the dorms there are two sets of 10 bunk beds with a chill out space (lounge room), seats and Foxtel. This space as well as other spaces in the Sydney Sporting Academy allows a comfortable place for players to relax.
Blankets/doonas and pillows are provided, however you will need to bring your own pillowcase, bed sheet set and towels. If you wish to hire Linen for an extra cost, please contact Zoe Steele.
TRANSPORTATION
Once the team has landed in Sydney Airport, the SA Team will be picked up by seat belted coaches and travel straight to the accommodation. They will be transported back to the Sydney Airport in these coaches also at the end of the trip.
These coaches will also transport your child to and from the sporting venues throughout the day.
There will also be a self-driven 25 seater bus hired for the week that team coaches and managers are able to utilize to take their teams to various venues e.g. beach for recovery etc.
FOOD
BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER
The Sydney Academy of Sport will be supplying all meals for each day of our stay in Sydney. Breakfast and Dinner will be served at the accommodation in the dining room. There will be a packed lunch given to each competitor to take with them to their competition venue. At each venue, there are shops within a five to ten minute walk, so your child is welcome to bring some extra spending money.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
Dietary requirements should have been filled out in the consent form. If you have any further concerns about your child’s food intake, can you please let your team manager know as soon as possible.
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NCSS GAMES COMPETITION VENUES
OPENING CELEBRATION NIGHT C3 Church 2 Dreadnought Rd, Oxford Falls NSW 2100
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Northern Beachers Indoor Sports Centre (NBISC) 14 Jacksons Road, Warriewood NSW 2012
SOCCER TOURNAMENT Forest Killarney Football Club Cnr Lanford & Melwood Avenue, Forestville NSW 2087
TENNIS TOURNAMENT Forestville Tennis Club Cnr Lanford & Melwood Avenue, Forestville NSW 2087
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Northern Beachers Indoor Sports Centre (NBISC) 14 Jacksons Road, Warriewood NSW 2012
NETBALL TOURNAMENT Northern Beachers Indoor Sports Centre (NBISC) 14 Jacksons Road, Warriewood NSW 2012
CLOSING CELEBRATION LUNCH Northern Beachers Indoor Sports Centre (NBISC) 14 Jacksons Road, Warriewood NSW 2012
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FIRST AID INFORMATION
Travelling with the SA team will be a fully qualified First Aid Officer supplied by First In Sports First Aid (contact information on page 8)
They will be able to tend to all of the student’s injuries or concerns before and after each carnival day, and will endeavour to move around the various sporting locations to tend to the needs throughout the day.
The consent form includes an area for you to indicate any Medical Alerts that we should know about your child.
ITINERARY
The Itinerary for the 2017 NCSS Games will be available early in 2017. Please visit our website www.sacsasports.com.au closer to the date, for further information.
PROGRAMS AND DRAWS
The programs for the 2017 NCSS Games will be given out at the Opening Ceremony.
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PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
It is the hope that players attending the NCSS Games in May 2017 abide by the following expectations:
Players attend all training sessions unless previously arranged with manager/coach. Players attend all functions set up by the SACSA Sports Nationals Coordinator, Coaches and Managers. Exceptions e.g. medical conditions will need to be approved by the SACSA Sports Nationals Committee. Players only attend excursions organised by SACSA Sports, during the Nationals week of competition. Players abide by the curfews and behaviour expectations set out for the trip. Players are to wear appropriate uniform to all functions as outlined in this booklet. Players attend and be part of all fundraisers.
COACH/MANGER ROLES & EXPECTATIONS
COACH
Prior to the NCSS Games
To be a good biblical role model & provide leadership and mentoring to players Assist and guide players and parents at all stages of the NCSS Games Discuss the expectations and code of conduct with players and their parents Organise drills and run the selection trials (up to two after school sessions) Conduct & attend all training sessions (provide at least 10 training sessions) Conduct & attend a two-day training clinic prior to the NCSS Games. Election/appointment of team captain(s) Liaise with the SACSA Nationals Coordinator and team manager regarding training/clinic venue, dates, times etc. Keep attendance of players at trainings and liaise with team manager if players are absent. Meet team members at the airport and check that: o Luggage is booked in and collected o Boarding passes are issued
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During the NCSS Games Review team rules and expectations Supervision of players at all times during the NCSS Games. Assist with team devotions (where possible) Manage the behaviour of team members at all times during training, travelling and at the event, both on and off the field Ensure team members are appropriately dressed Making sure all players are appropriately dressed before leaving the accommodation each morning. Assist/manage behaviour during meal times. Wash team uniforms (based on a rotational system amoungst coordinator, manager & coaches)
TEAM MANAGER Prior to the NCSS Games . To be a good biblical role model & provide leadership and mentoring to players . Answer parent enquiries where coach is unable to assist. . Communicate with parents and distribute/collect documentation regarding: o Nationals Payments o Uniform requirements o Travel arrangements o Accommodation arrangements . Liase the above with the SACSA Finance Officer & Nationals Coordinator. . Attend a minimum of 4 training sessions . Organize team lunches during the NCSS Games. . Meet team members at the airport and check that: o Luggage is booked in and collected o Boarding passes are issued During the NCSS Games . Review team rules and expectations . Manage the behaviour of team members at all times during travelling and at the event both on and off the field . Assist with team devotions (where possible) . Ensure team members are appropriately dressed
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. Making sure all players are appropriately dressed before leaving the accommodation each morning. . Assist/manage behaviour during meal times. . Wash team uniforms (based on a rotational system amoungst coordinator, manager & coaches)
COORDINATOR
To be a good biblical role model Willing to run devotions Using past sporting experiences to best council athletes regarding their emotional well being Experience in counselling adolescences and young adults Assisting with supervision of players at all times during the week at the National Christian School’s Sports Games Attendance at all official functions and sporting events
COACH/TEAM MANAGER Joint Roles/Responsibilities of Team Manager and Coach . The adequate supervision of players at all times during the NCSSA Games . The behaviour of team members at all times during training, travelling and at the event both on and off the field . Ensuring team members are appropriately dressed . All players and officials attending opening and closing sessions of NCSSA Games . Election/appointment of team captain(s) . Meeting team members at departure point and ensuring that - . luggage is booked in . seating arrangements . boarding passes are issued (if applicable) . all baggage is collected . host state representative is met (if applicable) . Discussion of competition requirements with team members, if not previously known . Reviewing team rules and expectations
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SACSA CODES OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS
. Show respect for sporting authorities, including the umpire and officials from both teams. Accept their decisions, cooperate with their instructions. If you really disagree ask one of your team authorities (such as captain, coach) to approach the official and then only during a break in the game. (1 Peter 2:13 – “Be submissive to every human institution and authority for the sake of the Lord."). . Always play by the rules. (2 Thessalonians 2:13 – “Do not become weary or lose heart in doing right.”). . Be a good example of self-control. Control your temper and language. Abusing others or yourself is unacceptable in any sport. (Proverbs 15:1 – “A soft answer turns away wrath but harsh words cause quarrels.”). . Give your best effort - for your school, coach, team-mates and yourself. (1 Corinthians 10:31 – “….whatever you may do, do all for the honour and glory of God.”). . Be a good sport by welcoming opposing teams, exchanging pre-match courtesies and by thanking them, shaking hands after the game. Be a good winner and a good loser. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Don’t interfere with, or take unfair advantage of another player. . Have fun. All teams experience winning and losing. Learn to enjoy many different things in sport, not just the score.
COACHES
. Remember that children enjoy many different aspects of sport and that winning is only part of the fun. . Be generous with praise, but discreet, constructive and very selective with criticism. (Colossians 3: 21 – "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged"). . Teach your players to always play by the rules. (Thessalonians 2:13 – “Do not become weary or lose heart in doing right.”). . Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards (WHS guidelines) and are appropriate to the age and ability of your players.
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. Be an example of respect for opponents, officials and other coaches. Use appropriate language at all times. (James 3: 2 – “If anyone can control his tongue, it proves that he has perfect control over himself in every other way.”). . Be decisive, prompt and consistent in dealing with inappropriate behaviour from your players. (Proverbs 19:18 –“Discipline your son in his early years while there is hope. If you don’t you will ruin his life.”). . Where spectators’ (including parents) behaviour is inappropriate first warn, then ask them to remove themselves from the spectator area. Report incident to Convenor and your own State Coordinator. . Keep your own knowledge of coaching and the developments of the game up to date. . At training give plenty of opportunity for each player’s development. Make training varied and enjoyable for your players. . Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for your teams.
PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
. Parents and spectators must not challenge decisions made by officials in charge. Any problems or complaints should be taken up with the coach or State Coordinator and at an appropriate time. . Verbal abuse / swearing or ridiculing is not permitted. The individual(s) will be asked to leave the venue. . Have a ‘do your best’, rather than a ‘win at all costs’ attitude to your child’s involvement. (I Corinthians 10:31 “…Whatever you may do, do all for the honour and glory of God.”). . Encourage children to always play by the rules. (Thessalonians 2:13 – “Do not become weary or lose heart in doing right.”). . Be a good example of a spectator at your child’s games by applauding good play from both teams. Accept the decisions of umpires and other officials. Never criticize coaches, officials or any players. Avoid being overzealous to the point of embarrassing children. They value your encouragement but don’t want attention focused on their every move. (“…Parents…don’t keep scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful.” Ephesians 6:4). . Allow the coaches room to do their job. Parents/family members to remain in the designated spectator area. Encourage your child to be attentive and cooperative to their coach. Wait until the coach has dismissed the players before interacting.
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. Recognise the value and importance of coaches and other volunteers. Encourage them, thank them, and offer your support. Discuss your child’s involvement with them. . Never abuse or ridicule a player for making mistakes. (Colossians 3:21 – "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged").
**The Convener or any of the State’s Sports Coordinators reserves the right to (in serious cases) remove spectator(s) from the venue. **
NCSS GAMES CODES OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS
. Honour Christ in all you say and do . Encourage team mates and opponents – Be a ‘good sport’ . Work hard for your team as well as yourself . Treat all team-mates and opponents as you enjoy being treated yourself . Play by the rules . Co-operate with team and game officials . Control your behaviour on and off the field . Learn to value honest effort, skilled performance and improvement
TEACHERS AND COACHES
. Set a good example of Christian character for your players . Establish and maintain a safe physical and emotional environment for all players . Encourage and create opportunities to develop individual skills . Emphasize the team aspect . Teach your players to be friendly towards officials and opponents . Give all team members an opportunity to participate in games . Remove from the field of play any of your players whose behaviour is not acceptable . Keep your own knowledge of coaching and the developments of the game up to date
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FOR PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
. Support the event, the teams and your child in a manner that upholds Christian values . Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour . Encourage participation, honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty . Assist coaches and players in any way possible . Provide a model of good sports behaviour for your child to copy . Be courteous in your communication with players, team officials, game officials, and sport administrators . Let game officials conduct events without interference . Demonstrate respect for opposing players and their supporters
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