Palmerston North Girls' High School Sporting Code of Conduct
PALMERSTON NORTH GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL
CODE OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS
Treat the team, supporters, team management, officials and opposition with respect at all times
Control your temper. Verbal abuse, sledging players, deliberately distracting or provoking the opposition are not acceptable or permitted behaviour
Work equally hard for yourself and the team and be a good sport; acknowledge good performances and/or successes made by any player in the team
Accept both victory and defeat with dignity
Use social media in a respectful and positive way
Respect any decisions made by the coach – seek clarification at an appropriate time
Maintain the required level of fitness, be on time for trainings and games and engage fully at all times
Be accountable for your actions/behaviour at all times
Wear correct uniform and adhere to the school rules
Maintain a high level of attendance and behaviour at school.
PARENTS
Encourage your daughter to abide by the code of conduct
Respect the coaches and managers who give their time voluntarily to ensure your daughter has the opportunity to play sport at this level
Encourage your daughter to maintain a positive attitude towards her sport, team management and other team members at all times and encourage her to communicate with her coach should she require clarification or feedback around her trainings, games and/or progress
Always respect officials, opposition and other spectators
Use appropriate lines of communication if there are any areas of concern
Maintain exemplary side-line behaviour when supporting your daughter and her team
Please refrain from ‘coaching/side-line coaching’ – your advice may be in direct conflict with the coaches instructions
COACH/MANAGER
Respect the rights and dignity of all players, supporters and officials
Be a positive role model of the sport and act in a way that projects a positive image of coaching and managing
Make a commitment to providing a quality experience for all players
Maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism
Respect the right of players to seek clarification and feedback
Communicate in a transparent, honest and professional manner
Ensure players have a clear understanding of team expectations, responsibilities and methods of communication that the team will use