PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS
As a player in any netball or netball related activity held under the auspices of Riccarton Knights Netball, as a Regional Entity you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:
1. Play equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
2. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
3. Control your temper, any verbal abuse or deliberate contact. Abusive behavior is unacceptable.
4. Play according to the rules of netball and the principles of fair play.
5. Never argue with an umpire. If you are concerned, talk to your coach or captain.
6. Be a good sport. Cheer all good play from both your team and the opposition.
7. Appreciate and co-operate with your coach, team mates and officials. There would be no game without them.
8. Take responsibility for your performance on and off the court.
Anyone failing to adhere to the Code of Conduct with have their matter brought to the Knights Committee and possible disciplinary actions may be taken.
The above Code of Conduct is owned by NNZ and copied from their website. Some things have been added to fit specifically with the values of the Knights Netball Club.
https://www.netballchristchurch.org.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=0cde94cf-d206-4037-b315-b3e4db5ef8f2
COACH CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS
As a coach appointed by NNZ, a Zone or a Netball Centre you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct as a coach and in any role you hold within NNZ, a Zone or a Netball Centre:
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being.
2. Ensure the player's time spent with you is a positive experience All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
3. Treat each player as an individual.
4. Be fair, considerate and honest with players.
5. Be professional in and accept punctuality and responsibility for your actions.
6. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your players.
7. Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport The rules and guidelines of IFNA should be followed. The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency provides legislation to operate within. CNC/NNZ Players & Coaches Code of Conduct
8. Any physical contact with players should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill development
9. Refrain from any intimate relationship or affair with your players
10. Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible
11. Refrain from any form of personal abuse.
12. Refrain from any form of sexual harassment towards your players
13. Provide a safe environment for training at facilities and in competition.
14. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players
15. Be a positive role model for netball and players
Anyone failing to adhere to the Code of Conduct with have their matter brought to the Knights Committee and possible disciplinary actions may be taken.
The above Code of Conduct is owned by NNZ and copied from their website. Some things have been added to fit specifically with the values of the Knights Netball Club.
https://www.netballchristchurch.org.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=0cde94cf-d206-4037-b315-b3e4db5ef8f2
PARENT/SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Support the removal of verbal and physical abuse from the game.
2. If you disagree with an official, raise the issue via appropriate channels rather than question the official’s judgement and honesty in public.
3. Teach players that effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
4. If players are interested, encourage and support them to play. Avoid forcing players to play if reluctant.
5. Players learn by taking risks and making mistakes, encourage and support this.
6. Remember players are involved in netball for their enjoyment not yours.
7. Recognise and value the importance of coaches and other volunteers who give their time and resources to provide netball - they deserve your support.
8. Applaud good play by players on both teams.
9. Encourage players to play to the rules of the game and respect umpires’ decisions.
Anyone failing to adhere to the Code of Conduct with have their matter brought to the Knights Committee and possible disciplinary actions may be taken.
The above Code of Conduct is owned by NNZ and copied from their website. Some things have been added to fit specifically with the values of the Knights Netball Club.
https://www.netballnz.co.nz/.../Junior%20Netball%20Policy%20- %20DIGITAL%20(1).pdf