CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL PLAYERS

T        Treat team mates, coaches, umpires, officials and opponents with respect.

I          I will never use bad language or insult opponents, coaches or spectators.

B        Bad attitude (such as name calling, nasty messages etc) will not be tolerated.

B        Be aware that umpires are there to interpret the rules for you: Accept their decision.

E        Enjoy yourself, know the rules of Netball and play by the spirit of the rules.

R        Remember to dress suitably for training and matches i.e. club kit and sports trainers. Jewellery and watches                    must be removed, nails kept short and long hair tied up.

T        Try your best, always have fun, and don't leave anyone out.

O       Other players are there to enjoy the game of netball. Any negative behaviour will impact on their enjoyment.

N       Never leave the coaching session/match without your parents knowing who you are leaving with.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS/CARERS

• No shouting or coaching at the sidelines – this can intimidate the umpires, coaches, and especially the players

• When dropping your children off at the training session/matches, please ensure the coaching team is present.

• Please collect your child on time and from inside the venue. Also inform the coaching team if someone else is collecting your child.

• Please ensure your child is brought to the session/ match suitably dressed and with a drink.

• Bad behaviour and bullying will not be tolerated by parents or players.  The Lead Coach will contact you should action be necessary.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES, OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS

• I will avoid taking young people along on car journeys, however short.

• I will never engage in rough, physical or sexually provocative games, including horseplay.

• I will never allow young people to use inappropriate language or behaviour Consider the wellbeing and safety of participants before the development of performance.

• Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on mutual trust and respect.

• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.

• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play and team spirit).

• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.

• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.

• Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications, affiliation and insurance cover.

• Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results.

• Include young people in committee decisions to ensure their voice is heard.

• Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.

• Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.

• Always ensure I am never alone with one child unobserved.

• If any form of physical support is required, it will be provided openly and according to guidelines as provided by England Netball.

• Encourage an open environment (i.e. there will be no secrets, always explain why I am doing something in that way, encourage young people to put their views forward diplomatically).

• I will avoid spending excessive amounts of time alone with young people away from others.

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• I will never allow allegations made by a child to go unchallenged, unrecorded or not acted upon.

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