Code of Conduct

PLAYERS

This document is for the benefit of all players who wish to be a part of the Lincoln Netball Club. Its purpose is to ensure all members are aware of their responsibility towards their fellow club and team members and realise the values and rules that are agreed upon are for the good of all

Purpose

Play equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you:

• Treat players as you would like to be treated

• Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another player

• Control your temper, any verbal abuse or deliberate contact. Abusive behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated

• Play according to the rules of netball and the principles of fair-play

• Never argue with a Game Official. Their decisions are final. If you have any concerns about a Game Official, talk to your coach and follow the correct procedure

• Be a good sport, cheer all good play from both your team and the opposition

• Appreciate and co-operate with your coach, team mates and officials. There would be no game without them;

• Take responsibility for your performance on and off the court

• Do not interfere with the progress and / or conduct of a game

• Honesty and cooperation at all team members

• To care for their uniform and return at the end of the season clean and in the good condition you received it

• Assist in fundraising when required

• If you are injured during the season or away for an extended period then you agree this could affect your selection and position on court during competition games

​​​​​​​Training

​​​​​​​For training you are expected to:

• Attend training and be on time

• Advise your Coach or Team Manager if you won’t be at training

• Respect and listen to your coach

• Fully participate in all trainings

If you have any queries or problems these should be raised with your Coach or Team Manager at training. If you feel you cannot raise your queries or problems with either of these, you can contact a member of the Executive Committee.

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Code of Conduct

PARENTS & SUPPORTERS

This document is for the benefit of all parents and supporters who are part of the Lincoln Netball Club.  Its purpose is to ensure all parents and supporters are aware of their responsibility to the club and all team members involved

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Purpose

​​​​​​​Always show positive encouragement and support to all members and players of Lincoln Netball Club and Selwyn Netball Centre.​​​​​​​

Parent and Supporter responsibilities:

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours

• Encourage your children to participate, do not force them

• Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing

• Encourage children to play according to the rules

• Never ridicule or yell at a child, team mate or opposition

• Show respect towards coaches/managers, game officials and members of the Lincoln Netball Club Committee

• Show respect and appreciation towards all volunteers – coaches/managers, game officials, administrators and members of the Lincoln Netball Club Committee. Without them, your children could not participate

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities

• Respect all official decisions and teach children to do the same

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

• Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of the game

• Assist in fundraising when required