THE DRAGONS SPIRIT

Aim to ensure that adversity just makes you come back stronger.

Work consistently hard in training and in competition to maximise your full potential.

Give maximum effort for your team and make decisions that help your team achieve its goals.

Always play by the rules of your chosen sport and be a role model for honest and principled behaviour both on and off the field of play.

Treat all players in your sport respectfully. If faced with others who act less so, remain calm and let your performance do the talking.

Treat officials with respect. If you disagree with a decision, inform your coach and do not allow it to affect your performance.

Keep in mind that sport should be fun and the people you meet through sport will make a great impact on your life.

Take ownership of your sport, make your own choices, set your own goals and take responsibility for your own performance.

Seek out advice, think creatively and be self critical in order to best understand how to maximise your potential and realise your dreams.

Work, communicate and collaborate positively with your teammates and your coach.

Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.

Applaud good performances and thank officials and the opposition at the end of a competition.

Act as a positive ambassador for UWCSEA and serve as a role model to inspire young athletes.

I will not pressure my child in any way – I know that this is their sport, not mine.

I will respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all people involved in the sport, regardless of their gender, ability, or cultural background.

I will teach my child to respect the efforts of their opponents.

I will encourage my child to compete within the rules and respect officials’ and coaches’ decisions – no matter what.

I will not use bad language, nor will I harass players, coaches, officials, or other spectators.

I won’t criticise or ridicule my child’s performance after the game.

I will never argue with an official or administrator. If I disagree with a decision or have a query, I will inform the coach or manager after the competition.

I will remember that children learn best by example, so I will applaud good plays/performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.

I will give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort for individuals and the team.

I will focus on my child’s and team's efforts and performance – not the score.

I will thank the coaches, officials, and other volunteers who give their time to conduct the event for my child.

I will help when asked by a coach or official.

Accept decisions of all referees and officials as being fair and being called to the best of their ability.

Always be positive in your support for players and athletes.

Condemn the use of violence in any form.

Respect your team's opponents, officials, and spectators.

Encourage athletes to obey the rules and to accept the decisions of officials.

Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing athletes, coaches, or officials.

Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, and religion.

Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

Any physical or verbal altercation will not be tolerated with offending parties being removed from the venue.