DASSA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUPILS / PLAYERS 

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• PERFORM to the best of their ability at all times.

• ACCEPT without question the decisions of umpires and officials. (Never question/Do not argue with match officials and/or the coach)

• RESPECT all participants in the game and treat them courteously. This includes fellow team members, opponents, umpires, spectators and officials.

• RECOGNISE and applaud positive contributions and good play made by team-mates and opposition.

• PARTICIPATE by the competition rules and regulations.

• NEVER take the law into your own hands

• CO-OPERATE with coach, team-mates, opponents and officials.

• SHAKE HANDS and give three cheers for the other teams and the umpires at the completion of all matches.

• THANK officials and opponents after the competition.

• BE GRACIOUS in victory and defeat. Be a good sport-win with modesty, lose with dignity.

• INFORM the coach of any injury as soon as possible or any other reason why you cannot attend a session / game.

 

If watching a game, or whilst being a reserve, only make positive comments from the side-line.

 

If you have any issues regarding opposition players or spectators these should be directed to your coach.

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DASSA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS/ SPECTATORS

• SHOW appreciation for a good performance by any athlete or team member in an appropriate and encouraging manner.

• RESPECT all participants in the sport competition and treat them courteously. This includes fellow spectators, athletes, umpires, coaches, staff and officials.

• ACCEPT without question the decisions of umpires and coaches.

• LEARN THE RULES / LAWS and regulations of the sport to gain a better understanding of what you are looking at and commenting on.

• RESPECT and adhere to the rules and regulations.

• DO NOT use inappropriate language or harass, physically or verbally, players, managers, coaches, referees, officials or spectators. Children learn best by following a good example.

• ALL COMMENTS from the side-line should be unbiased and positive.

• CONDEMN the use of violence, profane language and any form of abuse.

• OBSERVE the highest standard of sportsmanship and conduct at all times.

• BE SUPPORTIVE of your child and the team he is involved in.

• PRAISE your child’s efforts whether they win or lose.

• Any INAPPROPRIATE behaviour reflects badly on your child, the team and is likely to tarnish the schools reputation.

• RESPECT the traditions and rules of the schools and sporting venues which they visit and act accordingly

• WE VALUE YOUR SUPPORT and look forward to seeing you on the side-lines.

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