• As a player Hikurangi Netball expects you to:

  • always play by the rules
  • never argue with an official. If you disagree with a decision we ask you to inform the captain, coach or manager during a break or after the competition
  • control your temper. Understand that verbal abuse of officials and other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport
  • work equally hard for yourself and your team
  • be a good sport and applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition
  • treat all players of netball as you like to be treated. You should not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor
  • cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents
  • display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat
  • participate for your own enjoyment and benefit
  • respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
  • thank the opposition and officials at the end of the game
  • promote adherence to the club’s code of conduct and ensure any incidents, concerns and issues are dealt with professionally, non-biased and discussed with the relevant people only
  • report any concerns, incidents or issues immediately to your Coach or Manager. If any concern you have involves the coach or the manager then please contact a committee member immediately
  • ensure all queries and questions on the club’s code of conduct or anything relating to the club are directed to the committee in the first instance


As a player, Hikurangi Netball expects you to NOT:

  • arrive at the venue or play sport while intoxicated
  • use bad language nor  harass players, officials, spectators or other coaches