Following up from the recent WVSC Respect Round, did you know we have Codes of Conduct for Spectators and Parents, Players and Coaches
Parents and supporters• Encourage children to participate, but don’t force them.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Applaud good play by both teams.
Respect referees’ decisions and teach children to do so, too.
• Let the coach coach. If you have suggestions, make them privately and respectfully.
Players• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an official.
• Verbal abuse, bullying or taking unfair advantage of officials, other players and spectators IS NOT acceptable.
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good play, whether by your team or the opposition.
• Play for the fun of it, and not just to please your parents and coaches.
Coaches• Remember that children play for fun.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
• Be reasonable in your demands on young players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Teach your players to follow the rules.
• Every player needs and deserve equal time.
• Player safety is paramount. Ensure equipment and facilities are safe. Ask the referee to stop the game if a player seems to be hurt.
• Develop team respect for their teammates, opponents, match officials and spectators.