PLAYERS’ CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

• Play for fun and enjoyment of Netball.

 • Treat all players as you would like to be treated.

 • Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

 • Control your temper. Verbal abuse or deliberate contact and abusive behaviour is unacceptable.

• Play according to the rules of Netball and the principles of fair play.

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

 • Be a good sport, cheer all good play from 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.

• Bring a positive sporting attitude to each practice and game.

 PARENTS’ CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

• If children are interested, encourage and support them to play.

 • If you disagree with an official, raise the issue via appropriate channels rather than question the official's judgment and honesty in public.

• Recognise and value the importance of coaches and other volunteers, who give their time and resources to provide Netball; they deserve support.

• Teach children that effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

• Encourage children to play to the rules and respect umpires' decisions.

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

• Lead by example.

• Children learn by taking risks and making mistakes; encourage and support this.

 • Applaud good play by players on both teams.

 • Avoid forcing children to play if reluctant.