SPORT

The agreements are as follows:

For players - As a player I will:

• play the game for the purpose of my enjoyment whilst competing to the best of my ability; 

• demonstrate respect for the rules of the game and play in a manner that shows pride in my actions;

• maintain my school’s reputation for fair play;

• refrain from boastful or arrogant behaviour and always applaud good play from both my own team and the opposition;

• treat all match officials and coaches with respect;

• accept the decision of the team selection of my coach with grace; 

• be positive in making any comments to my teammates and be encouraging at all times;

• wear the correct team uniform as prescribed by the school and travel in appropriate school uniform;

• attend all practices and matches unless I have an acceptable excuse;

• any injured players should attend and remain at practices in order to assist the coach;

• arrive punctually for all practices/transportation and matches;

• be prepared to take responsibility for helping with all kit, any extra duties and should treat all equipment and playing kit that is issued to them in the correct manner; and

• learn the rules of the games and abide by them.

For coaches - As a coach I will:

• be honest in my assessment of players and team selection;

• inform players of weaknesses in their game and offer ideas for improvement;

• instil the correct attitude towards training and representing the school and team:

• be positive throughout the game/practice in my comments and conduct;

• ensure practices start on time with the correct equipment and a goal for each session;

• encourage parental support at matches that is appropriate;

• inform players of the arrangements for the fixtures including team selection;

• never ridicule or yell at players for making mistakes or losing a game;

• develop the players’ respect for their own team members, for opponents, as well as for the referees, umpires and opposition coaches;

• be generous with praise and provide constructive and positive criticism;

• insist on fair play, and never tolerate gloating, foul play, fighting, or foul language; and

• ensure that all team performance and results are published and celebrated.

As parents and supporters we will:

• understand and appreciate that school sport is not about “winning at all cost” and recognise the values instilled by the student participation and the opportunities it provides for social interaction, fun and competition;

• remember that the children are involved in the sport of their choice for their enjoyment;

• encourage the children to learn the rules of the sport;

• teach the children the value of sportsmanship and fair play;

• never ridicule or berate children in the team for making a mistake, or losing a game;

• remember that young people learn by example. Spectators and parents should applaud good play and reserve their judgement on poor play;

• never publicly question a coach, referee or umpire’s judgement or honesty;

• never use offensive language, or threaten players, coaches, referees, umpires or other spectators;

• respect the role of the coach or match official and recognise their authority on the field;

• respect the coach’s decision, in making team selection decisions. These are final;

• understand that it is the coach’s right to select whom he/she believes to be the most appropriate team in the circumstances;

• respect the opposition players and coaches; and

• communicate any concerns or issues through the correct channels in an appropriate manner.