Code of Practice

For parents and carers
  • 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 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.
  • Encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
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