All Members of SWUHC
· Act within the rules and spirit of
our sport.
· Promote fair play over winning at
any cost.
· Encourage and support opportunities
for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.
· Support opportunities for
participation in all aspects of the sport.
· Treat each person as an individual.
· Show respect and courtesy to all
involved with the sport.
· Respect the rights and worth of
every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.
· Respect the decisions of officials,
coaches and administrators.
· Wherever practical, avoid
unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory
capacity or where a power imbalance exists) with people under the age of 18.
· Display appropriate and responsible
behaviour in all interactions.
· Display responsible behaviour in
relation to alcohol and other drugs.
· Act with integrity and objectivity,
and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.
· Ensure your decisions and actions
contribute to a safe environment.
· Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free
environment.
· Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or
threatening behaviour.
Players
· Give your best at all times.
· Participate for your own enjoyment
and benefit.
· Play by the rules and show respect
for other players, coaches and officials.
Coaches
· Place the safety and welfare of the
athletes above all else.
·
Help
each person (athlete, official, etc.) to reach their potential. Respect the
talent, developmental stage and goals of each person and encourage them with
positive and constructive feedback.
· Obtain appropriate qualifications
and keep up-to-date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of
growth and development of young players.
· Ensure that any physical contact
with another person is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the
person's skill development.
Officials
· Place the safety and welfare of the
athletes above all else.
· Ensure all players are included and
can participate, regardless of their race, gender, ability, cultural background,
sexuality or religion.
· Be consistent, impartial and
objective when making decisions.
· Address unsporting behaviour and
promote respect for other players and officials.
Administrators
· Ensure quality supervision and
instruction for players.
· Support coaches and officials to
improve their skills and competencies.
· Act honestly, in good faith and in
the best interests of the sport as a whole.
· Ensure that any information acquired
or advantage gained from the position is not used improperly.
· Conduct club responsibilities with
due care, competence and diligence.
Parents
· Encourage your child to participate,
do their best and have fun.
· Focus on your child's effort and
performance, rather than winning or losing.
· Never ridicule or yell at a child
for making a mistake or losing a competition.
· Help out the coach or officials at
training and games, where possible.
· Model appropriate behaviour,
including respect for other players and officials.
Spectators
· Respect the effort and performances of
players and officials.
·
Reject
the use of harassment, bullying or violence in any form, whether by other spectators,
coaches, officials or athletes.
Source: Play By The Rules