CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

This code does not set out to provide a detailed prescription, but rather the broad principles of acceptable behaviour in college sport.  Breaches of this or any other code could lead to disciplinary action by: the offender’s school, College Sport Wellington under its By Laws or Regional Sports bodies.

PLAYERS CODE:
• Play to the best of your ability, but within the rules of the game.
• Recognise & respect the abilities & disabilities of others - both team mates & opponents
• Accept the officials’ decision without gesture or argument.
• Represent your school with pride and privilege.
• Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
• Support the coaches and their requests of you.
• Thank the coach, officials, opponents and supporters.

COACHES/MANAGERS CODE:
• Set affirmative and appropriate guidelines and behavioural standards for yourself and your athletes on and off the playing arena.
• Give all players the same opportunity to play.
• Assume responsibility for your players’ conduct both on and off the playing arena.
• Instil a sense of pride and respect in players’ performance.
• Treat all players, including the opposition, with dignity and respect and demonstrate positive examples of sportsmanship at all times.
• Respect and accept the judgement and decisions of officials without remonstration.

PARENTS CODE:
• Positively encourage and support the efforts of all players.
• Make an effort to understand the rules of the game.
• Refrain from any criticism or abuse directed at officials.
• Put an emphasis on genuine effort ahead of victory and encourage players to accept the outcomes of all games, irrespective of the result.
• Recognise good play by either team and never ridicule an individual player in either team.
• Ensure the use of any form of violence is actively discouraged.

SUPPORTERS CODE:
• Encourage all participants to play within the rules of the game.
• Display self-control on the sideline.
• Show appreciation to coaches and officials who facilitate the game.
• Remember young people play sport for their satisfaction not yours.

OFFICIALS CODE:
• Control the game in a fair and positive manner. 
• Be consistent and objective in your rulings.
• Modify your approach to suit the level of player skill.
• Help players learn the rules by explaining decisions where appropriate.
• Do what you can to make sure that everyone enjoys the game.
• Encourage fair play and not tolerate foul play of any kind.
• Be a positive role model.