Play by the rules.
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the official during a break or after the competition.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, other players or spectators is never acceptable. Deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not tolerable or permitted behaviors in any sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your teamβs performance will benefit and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents, friends or coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
A student must pass all his/her subjects. If a student fails any subject, s/he cannot represent DIS in any team.Β
The student may attend practices and games after consultation with the Coaches, Curriculum Coordinator, Athletics Director, PE teacher, School Counselor, Prefect Discipline.
Students in the PD cannot play or join the game and training every Thursday.
A student should conduct him/herself in a good manner appropriate to DIS. The highest Christian ideals should always be exemplified. As a team member, the student must understand that his/her actions and behavior reflect on him/her, the team, and DIS.Β Β
A student should follow the directions and instructions given by the athletic director, coach, and assistant coach/manager.Β
Coaches and assistant coach/manager is responsible for making the decisions and participants are responsible for executing those decisions.Β
Remaining Informed of Expectations and Policies: I am responsible for my own behavior and for reading, understanding, and abiding by the policies applicable to me, including but not limited to the DIS Student handbook and the current yearβs DIS Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.
I understand that failure to conduct myself responsibly, as stated above and implied by the conditions in this DIS Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, may result in sanctions, up to and including suspension or dismissal from the team.Β
Remember that your children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage your children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the childβs efforts and performance rather than on the winning and losing.
Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officialsβ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child might not have the opportunity to participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Tournament Directors have the right to ask a parent to leave the premises if they violate the parents code of conduct.
Remember that young people participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or berate a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
Be reasonable in your demands on playersβ time, energy and enthusiasm.
Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.
Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all the players.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the playerβs skill development.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.