CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL SPORT CODE OF CONDUCT
School Pupils will …………………….
- Encourage and value the efforts of all team mates.
- Learn and accept the agreed rules.
- Never cheat.
- Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
- Always behave well and be reliable, trustworthy and honest.
- Appreciate the honour of representing the school.
- Always listen and accept the official’s instructions and decisions.
- Be sporting and considerate in winning.
- Be sporting and considerate in defeat.
- Always thank the officials, teachers and adult helpers.
Parents/Supporters will …………………….
- Recognise and encourage good sporting behaviour of all children.
- Act as a good role model for the children to copy.
- Actively discourage unsporting behaviour.
- Offer praise and encouragement rather than criticism during the activity.
- Applaud the effort of all teams.
- Discourage other supporters from using inappropriate spectator language or interfering in coaching decisions made during the activity.
- Support the teacher’s match and kit arrangements.
- Encourage the children to respect the decisions of the officials.
- Be aware that shouting can intimidate children.
- Ensure our participating children are presentable and sport ready (correct kit, no jewellery, hair up) to set a good example and to ensure the safety of all participants.
School Staff will …………………….
- Ensure the safety of all participants during the event
- Set the example for all players, parents/guardians and spectators, set a good example at all times.
- Ensure that each player is appropriately dressed with the school kit (sports or P.E.).
- Promote the positive aspects of the sport (E.g. fair play).
- Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
- Never condone rule violations and inappropriately aggressive play.
- Display appropriate behaviour towards other teachers, officials, and volunteers.
- Read the rules of the game and assist players in their understanding of them, supporting where necessary.
- Promote the School Games Values of honesty, respect, self-belief, determination, passion and teamwork.
