Cooper Avon Tyres Junior Section

Code of Conduct

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.

Club officials, coaches and volunteers must:

· Consider the well being and safety of participants before the development of performance.

· Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.

· Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part

· Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)

· Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance

· Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club

· Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover

· Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward

· Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances

Parents/Carers and friends must:

· Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

· Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

· Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

· Never force your child to take part in sport.

· Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.

· Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

· Publicly accept officials’ judgements.

· Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

· Use correct and proper language at all times.

Players must:

· Play fairly and by the Laws

· Not argue with their coach or the referee

· Be a good sport, control temper and never show off

· Encourage team mates and never blame them when things go wrong

· Play to win as a team

· Respect the opposition

· Never give up – enjoy the game