Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers

The club recognizes that without the goodwill and effort of Parents/Carers young people would not be able to take part in sporting life. However, we would like to promote Netball in a positive way and would urge you to adopt the following code.

As a parent/carer, I will:

 • Encourage my Child to play within the rules and respect officials and coaches decisions.

• Support my Child’s efforts and performance, give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort and learning.

• Understand that Competition is about winning and losing, so results are always accepted without undue disappointment.

• Be a positive role model to my Child by helping them work towards skill improvement and high standards of sporting behaviour.

 • Remember that Children and Young People learn best by example; I will applaud good play by both my Child’s team and their opponents.

• Thank the coaches, officials and other volunteers who give their time for my Child and not interfere with their decisions.

• Help when asked by a coach or official.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game.

• Read the rules of The Sport to understand better what I am watching and discussing with my Child.

• Promote this Code of Conduct to other parents, carers and supporters.

• Be aware of my Child’s Club safeguarding policy and ensure that any concerns are reported to the Club’s Safeguarding Officer.

As a parent/carer, I will not:

• Pressure my child in any way; I know that this is their Sport not mine

• Use inappropriate language, harass athletes, coaches, officials, or other spectators

• Criticise or ridicule my child for making a mistake or losing after the game

• Force my child if they are unwilling to participate in the Sport

• Use Social Media technology to bring the game into disrepute or make an inappropriate comment about an athlete, coach, official, volunteer or member of England Netball staff

• Arrive at a netball activity under the influence of or consume illegal substances, alcoholic drinks, smoke or vape either immediately prior to or while being at a netball activity where my child is participating in the Sport.