NNZ Players Code of Conduct & Ethics

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

• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

• Control your temper, any verbal abuse or deliberate contact. Abusive behaviour is unacceptable.

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

• Never argue with an umpire. If you are concerned, talk to your coach or captain.

• Be a good sport, cheer all good play from both your team and the opposition.

• Appreciate and co-operate with your coach, teammates and officials. There would be no game without them.

• Take responsibility for your performance on and off the court.

Parents / Spectators Code of Conduct
As a parent / guardian & spectator of netball or netball related activities held by or under the auspices of NNZ, a Zone or a Netball Centre, you are encouraged to meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event.

1. Support the removal of verbal or physical abuse from the game.

2. If you disagree with an official, raise the issue via the appropriate channels rather than question the official's judgement & 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 & support them to play. Avoid forcing players to play if they are reluctant.

5. Players learn by taking risks & making mistakes, encourage & support this.

6. Remember that players are involved in netball for their enjoyment - not yours.

7. Recognize & value the value & importance of coaches & other volunteers who give their time & 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 & respect umpires' decisions.