Sports Code of Conduct

Requirements of being a Good Sport

• Play hard but play by the rules.
• Never question the referee and always accept decisions made on the field.
• Recognise positive contributions made by team-mates and opposition.
• If watching a game, or whilst being a reserve, only make positive comments from the sideline.
• If you have any issues regarding opposition players or spectators these should be directed to your coach.
• Never take the law into your own hands.
• The school and/or judicial committee of the sport will view foul play very seriously.
• Auckland Grammar School has a proud tradition of fair play and this reputation will continue in the future.

Co-operation with your team-mates

• Be positive towards your team-mates and compliment positive play.
• Commitment to a sport requires you to attend all trainings, meetings and games.
• All players must attend all trainings and all team meetings.
• If a player cannot attend training, he must personally see the coach to excuse himself from practice.
• If a student is absent from school he should ring his coach at school to inform him he will not be at practice.
• Follow the coaches instructions and be a valuable team member.

Co-operation with your Coach and Manager

• Please remember all coaching is done on a voluntary basis, make your coaches job as easy as possible by being appreciative and committed to your team.
• If your team is Coached/managed by a parent or outside person show the same respect as you would to your teacher.
• The coach and team relies on your commitment.

Injuries

• Any injury sustained at training or in games, which require medical attention should be reported to the coach.
• Any injury that requires a student to stay in hospital should be reported to the Director of Sport.

Behaviour of Parents on the sideline

• Be supportive of your son and the team he is involved in.
• All comments form the sideline should be unbiased and positive.
• DO NOT abuse any officials, opposition players or spectators, please remember they perform this role on a voluntary basis.
• Any inappropriate behaviour reflects badly on your son, the team and is likely to tarnish the schools reputation as a major force in Auckland Secondary school sport.
• If you have any issues regarding your son's team, please contact the MIC of the sport or the Director of Sport.
• We value your support and look forward to seeing you on the sidelines.