Players Code of Conduct

This document is for the benefit of all players who wish to be a part of the Temuka Senior Netball Club.  Its purpose is to ensure all members are aware of their responsibility towards their fellow club and team members and realise the values and rules that are agreed upon are for the good of all.

At registration all players will be asked to sign that they have read, understood and agree to this Code of Conduct. 

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

• Treat 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 and will not be tolerated.
• Play according to the rules of netball and the principals of fair-play.
• Never argue with an umpire. Their decisions are final. If you have any concerns about an umpire, talk to your coach and follow the correct procedure.
• 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.
• Do not interfere with the progress and / or conduct of a game.
• To care for their uniform and return at the end of the season clean and in the good condition you received it.

Training:
For training you are expected to:

• Attend training and be on time.
• Advise your Team Manager if you won’t be at training.
• Respect and listen to your coach and fully participate in all trainings.

If you have any queries or problems these should be raised with your coach at training. If you feel you cannot raise your queries or problems with your coach, you can contact a member of the Executive Committee.