NETBALL NEW ZEALAND CODE OF CONDUCT

Otautahi Netball Club endorses and implements the Code of Conduct and Ethics of Netball New Zealand. Below is the Code of Conduct for the Players, Parents and Spectators.

NNZ PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
As a player in any netball or netball related activity held under the auspices of NNZ, a Regional Entity or a Netball Centre you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:

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

2. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage ofanother player.

3. Control your temper, any verbal abuse or deliberate contact. Abusive behavior is unacceptable.

4. Play according to the rules of netball and the principles of fairplay.

5. Never argue with an umpire. If you are concerned, talk to your coach or captain.

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

7. Appreciate and co-operate with your coach, team mates and officials. There would be no gamewithout them.

8. Take responsibility for your performance on and off the court.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
As a parent/guardian and spectator of netball or netball related activities held by or under the auspices of NNZ; a Regional Entity or a Netball Centre you are encouraged to meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:

1. Support the removal of verbal and physical abuse from the game.

2. If you disagree with an official, raise the issue via the appropriate channels rather thanquestion the official’s judgment and honesty in public.

3. Teach children that effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is acceptedwithout undue disappointment.

4. If children are interested, encourage and support them to play. Avoid forcing children to playif reluctant.

5. Children learn by taking risks and making mistakes, encourage and support this.

6. Remember children are involved in netball for their enjoyment not yours.

7. Recognise and value the importance of coaches and other volunteers who give their time andresources to provide netball – they deserve your support.

8. Applaud good play by players on both teams.

9. Encourage children to play to the rules of the game and respect umpires’ decisions.