Code of Conduct
5 Codes of Conduct
It is accepted that all schools have their own sets of values and that all members of the school community uphold those values in all aspects of School life. By attending a FOBISIA Friendly Game or and FOBISIA Sporting event, individuals agree to abide by the Codes of Conduct, as outlined in this handbook, as well as understanding that they are visitors at a different School which may have a different set of values and protocols. There are codes for players, spectators, parents, team members and team officials. Participating school must ensure that all athletes, coaches, spectators and parents have read and acknowledged the relevant Codes.
5.1 Players’ Code of Behaviour
5.2 Parents’ Code of Behaviour
5.3 Spectators’ Code of Behaviour
5.4 Team Members’ Code of BehaviourAs a team member
As a Guest in Hotels
5.5 Team Officials’ Code of Behaviour
It is accepted that all schools have their own sets of values and that all members of the school community uphold those values in all aspects of School life. By attending a FOBISIA Friendly Game or and FOBISIA Sporting event, individuals agree to abide by the Codes of Conduct, as outlined in this handbook, as well as understanding that they are visitors at a different School which may have a different set of values and protocols. There are codes for players, spectators, parents, team members and team officials. Participating school must ensure that all athletes, coaches, spectators and parents have read and acknowledged the relevant Codes.
5.1 Players’ Code of Behaviour
- Be a good sport.
- Play for enjoyment.
- Strive for personal excellence
- Work hard for your team as well as yourself.
- Treat all teammates and opponents as you enjoy being treated yourself.
- Play by the rules.
- Cooperate with team and game officials.
- Control your behaviour on and off the field.
- Learn to value honest effort, skilled performance and improvement.
5.2 Parents’ Code of Behaviour
- Encourage participation by your children.
- Provide a model of good sportsmanship for your child to copy.
- Be courteous in your communication with players, team officials, game officials and sports administrators.
- Encourage honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty.
- Make any new parents feel welcome on all occasions.
- Do not interfere with the conduct of any events.
5.3 Spectators’ Code of Behaviour
- Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour.
- Remember children play for enjoyment. Don’t let your behaviour detract from their enjoyment.
- Let game officials conduct events without interference.
- Support skilled performances and team play with generous applause.
- Demonstrate respect for opposing players and their supporters.
5.4 Team Members’ Code of BehaviourAs a team member
- Compete by the competition conditions and rules.
- Never argue with the Judge’s, Referee’s or Umpire’s decision.
- Control your temper - no criticism by word or gesture.
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team - your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own.
- Respect the curfew set by the host school. This will assist your own and your team's performance.
- Be a good sport. Encourage and support your own team members.
- Co-operate with your coach and teammates. Show respect for your opponents and their skills.
- Be friendly to all participants.
As a Guest in Hotels
- Check for any damage to premises on arrival and notify your team official.
- Keep your room tidy - make your own bed, help with chores.
- Do not leave the accommodation area without permission from the team manager.
- Be aware of which teacher is on supervision duty.
- Know where your team officials are staying.
5.5 Team Officials’ Code of Behaviour
- Ensure that your behaviour at all times, whether at or away from the playing venue, does not bring the name of "School Sport" into disrepute
- Avoid overplaying the talented players. All players need and deserve appropriate time
- Develop team respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches
- Complement participants on their efforts
- Condemn unsporting behaviour
- Ensure that your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sporting behaviour
- Refrain from criticism of or reaction to the umpire's/referee's judgement and decision
- Maintain a standard of dress appropriate to the presentation of the team
- Refrain from overzealous coaching from the sideline.
- Refrain from smoking and consuming alcohol at any time while in the direct supervision of students.