BBSSSA Code of Conduct

Players

  • At all times co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents.
  • Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
  • Compete by the rules and always abide by the referee’s/umpire’s or judge’s decision.
  • Be a good sport. Encourage fellow team members.
  • Control your temper. Make no criticism either by word or gesture.
  • Follow instructions given by the Team Manager.
  • Remain with your team in your allocated area when not competing.
  • Maintain a neat and tidy appearance.

Coaches

  • Should remember that players participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
  • Should never ridicule or yell at players for making mistakes or not winning.
  • Should operate within the rules and spirit of the game and encourage their players to do the same.
  • Should not use bad language nor harass players, officials, spectators, referees or other coaches.
  • Should ensure that facilities and equipment meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability level of players.

Parent Code of Conduct

  • Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
  • Encourage your children to participate, do not force them.
  • Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or 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.
  • Refrain from coaching your child or other players during games and practices.
  • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
  • Respect officials' decisions and teach your children to do likewise.
  • Show appreciation for coaches, officials and managers. Maintain positive relationships by being courteous and constructive in your communication with them.
  • Respect the authority of coaches and managers and never question or confront them at the sports venue or during training sessions.
  • If you feel the need to discuss a matter with your child’s team coach/manager, do so at a mutually agreed time and place.
  • Do not interfere with the conduct of any events.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
  • Remember that children learn best by example. Ensure that you set a good example of how to conduct oneself at a sporting event.
  • Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free environment.
  • Remember that barracking may be enthusiastic but it should never be fanatical or designed to heckle, belittle or disturb opposing team members.
  • Refrain from using bad language, harassing coaches, officials, referees or other spectators.