Martinborough Netball Club
Code of Conduct
Play for the FUN! of it, not just to win
Treat all players as you would like to be treated
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any sport
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the official during half time
Remember that umpires are people too and work hard to give everyone a fair game. YOU too will have your turn at umpiring
Be a good sport. Cheer all good plays whether they are by your team or the opposition
Co-operate with your umpires, captain, team-mates and opponents. Without them there wouldn’t be a game.
Communicate with your Coach or Team Manager:
(a) Let them know if there is anything you specifically want to learn.
(b) Advise the coach at the beginning of the season if you will be away for any games.
(c) Give them feedback on their coaching and they will give feedback on your game.
(d) Endeavour to attend all training sessions.
Communicate with your Captain:
(a) Let the captain know if you are not going to make it to training by at least midday on the day of training if not sooner.
Time of Arrival at Saturday Games. MUST be at courts 1 hour prior to game starts or as instructed by your coach
Support other teams each Saturday if you are able to
Fundraise as required throughout the season. This is a pre requisite of all members.
It is the whole teams’ responsibility for the care of all team equipment that has been supplied by the club, i.e. balls, bibs, stop watches, whistles etc. If anything goes missing the whole team is responsible for replacing the lost equipment
All Uniforms must be looked after and returned on the last playing Saturday of the season or the club will issue an invoice for them
No jewellery to be worn during games
Fingernails must be cut short for game
All monies due for subs and uniform hire must be paid by 4th April.