Code of Behaviour
Conduct – Individuals
Mannum Roos Netball Club encourages all individuals to conduct themselves with a high level of sportsmanship. We encourage individuals to always represent yourself, your team and The Club in a responsible manner, being respectful to other individuals, teams and clubs.
Players are expected to listen and try while at training and during competitions. The club encourages all players to strive to achieve their personal best, but also remember there is no ‘I’ in team.
We encourage all players to give 100% when representing the Mannum Ross Netball Club.
Punctuality is expected from members to all club involvements
Players are expected to come prepared to practice or competitions.
Players are expected to participate in all team activities.
Conduct – Teams
Team members are expected to show respect to each other.
Team members are expected to be supportive and helpful to each other.
The Club encourages a team atmosphere and members are encouraged to help foster this environment.
Conduct – Coaches
The Club expects all players and their families to respect decisions made by coaching staff and the committee.
It is up to the coach to make the ultimate decision regarding even quarters or playing the strongest team.
It is expected that coaching staff are informed as early as possible of any unavailability to train or play.
It is extremely important to notify your coach of and illness or injury immediately.
Conduct – Parents/Guardians
Parents are not allowed to coach from the sidelines but positive encouragement is greatly encouraged.
Parents are not allowed to enter the warm up area, coaching area, or team discussions/huddles including quarter breaks, this is to allow the coach to deliver their message without distraction.
Guardians are expected to collect children on time from trainings and on match days. Please contact your child’s coach to notify them if you are going to be late in collecting children.
We ask that parents and families display the good sportsmanship that they expect from their children while at events.
Conduct – General
The Club will not accept responsibility for injuries/damages resulting from inappropriate behaviour.
Equipment is very valuable to The Club and any damages will be reported to the committee.
Constructive feedback must be given in an appropriate manner from all parties.
Mannum Roos Netball Club is a drug and alcohol free club.
Any questions about the club, coaches, other players or team issues should be brought up in private away from the practice/match area and away from all other players, parents and spectators.
Inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.
Behaviour deemed inappropriate or disrespectful will be assessed by the committee and a decision will be made regarding consequences if necessary.
If the committee rules that you need to be removed from the club due to inappropriate behaviour, you will still be responsible for your financial obligation for the current season.
If you or your family are experiencing conflict throughout the season please follow the club grievance procedure found in this handbook.
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Netball Australia Member Protection Policy: PART D
ATTACHMENT D1: GENERAL CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
As a person required to comply with this Policy, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates.
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
2. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
3. Make a commitment to providing quality service.
4. Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to Netball Victoria's standards, rules, regulations and policies.
5. Operate within the rules of the sport including national and state guidelines which govern Netball Australia, Member Organisations and Affiliates.
6. Do not use your involvement with netball to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates.
7. Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
8. Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible.
9. Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates into disrepute.
10. Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.
11. Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
12. Be a positive role model.
13. Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of this Code of Behaviour.
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Netball Australia Member Protection Policy: PART D
ATTACHMENT D2: ADMINISTRATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as an administrator.
1. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
2. Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions. Your language, presentation, manners and punctuality should reflect high standards.
3. Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
4. Maintain strict impartiality.
5. Be aware of your legal responsibilities.
6. Develop a positive sport environment by allowing for the special needs of the players (especially children), by emphasising enjoyment and by providing appropriate development and competitive experiences.
7. Involve players in the planning, leadership, evaluation and decision-making relating to the activity.
8. Ensure activities, equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability level of participating players. Activities, rules, equipment, lengths of games and training schedules should take into consideration the age, ability and maturity level of participating players.
9. Ensure that everyone (administrators, coaches, players, umpires, parents, spectators, sponsors and physicians) emphasise fair play in netball activities and games.
10. Where appropriate, distribute a Code of Behaviour sheet to coaches, players, umpires, parents, spectators and the media.
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ATTACHMENT D3: COACH CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following
requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a coach.
1. Treat all players with respect at all times. Be honest and consistent with them. Honour all promises and commitments, both verbal and written.
2. Promote a climate of mutual support among your players. Encourage players to respect one another and to expect respect for their worth as individuals regardless of their level of play.
3. Encourage and facilitate players' independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions and actions.
4. Involve the players in decisions that affect them.
5. Determine, in consultation with the players, what information is confidential and respect that
confidentiality.
6. Provide feedback to players in a caring sensitive manner to their needs. Avoid overly negative feedback.
7. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your players. This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your players from other sources while they are in your care. (Abide by the Netball Australia Member Protection Policy)
8. Refrain from any form of Harassment towards your players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and other condition. (Abide by the Netball Australia Member Protection Policy)
9. Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in the coaching relationship and avoid any sexual intimacy with players that could develop as a result.
10. Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising.
11. At all times use appropriate training methods which will benefit the players and avoid those which could be harmful. Ensure that the tasks, trainings, equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability and physical and psychological conditions of the players.
12. Ensure the players' time spent with you is a positive experience. All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities. Provide training and game opportunities that ensure everyone has a reasonable chance to succeed and to improve/ acquire skills and develop confidence.
13. Actively discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs, the use of alcohol and tobacco and illegal substance. (Abide by the Netball Australia Anti-Doping Policy).
14. Recognise individual differences in players and always think of the player's long-term best
interests.
15. Set challenges for each player which are both achievable and motivating.
16. Respect the fact that your goal as a coach for the player may not always be the same as that of the player. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for the participant's growth and development.
17. At all times act as a role model that promotes the positive aspects of sport and of netball by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of netball and of coaching at all times.
18. Recognise your player's rights to consult with other coaches and advisers. Co-operate fully with other specialists (eg sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists etc).
19. Do not exploit any coaching relationship or information gained through Netball Australia programs, to further personal, political, or business interests.
20. Encourage players and coaches to develop and maintain integrity in their relationship with others.
21. Respect other coaches and always act in a manner characterised by courtesy and good faith.
22. When asked to coach, ensure that any previous coach / player relationship has been ended in a professional manner.
23. Accept and respect the role of officials in ensuring that competitions are conducted fairly and according to established rules. Know and abide by netball rules, regulations and standards, and encourage players to do likewise. Accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules.
24. Be honest and ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented.
25. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your players. Provide a training program which is planned and sequential. Maintain or improve your current NCAS accreditation, seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education and be open to other people's opinion.
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Netball Australia Member Protection Policy: PART D
ATTACHMENT D4: JUNIOR PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following
requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a player.
1. Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches.
2. Play by the rules
• Know the rules.
3. Participate fairly and safely.
4. Abide by decisions, without argument or bad temper
• Captains have the right to approach an umpire during an interval or after the game for clarification of any rule
• Approach the umpire in a courteous and polite way.
5. Co-operate with your coach, and other players
• Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent and throwing/ damaging equipment is not acceptable or permitted
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated
• Ensure that at all times your behaviour is fair
• Be a patient and enthusiastic supporter of fellow players.
6. Applaud all good play, by your own team and opponents.
7. Be a responsible team member
• Always be on time
• Encourage and assist all players
• Attend all training sessions
• Ensure you always bring the appropriate uniform and equipment to training and/ or
matches.
8. Do not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use).
9. Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play
• Volunteers (scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires).
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ATTACHMENT D5: SENIOR PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following
requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a player.
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators.
2. Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual or other Harassment.
3. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors.
4. Care and respect the uniform and equipment provided to you.
5. Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train and play fully.
6. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and punctuality.
7. Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour at all times.
8. Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the umpires. Be courteous and use the correct process when seeking a rule clarification.
9. Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your
team.
10. Co-operate with coaches and staff in relation to programs that adequately prepare you for competition.
11. Do not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use).
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ATTACHMENT D6: UMPIRE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as an umpire.
1. Treat all players with respect at all times.
2. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of advising the players of illegal body movements, showing due diligence in detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers.
3. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else. Although it is the responsibility of umpires to ensure that the playing conditions are safe, in the end it is the association's decision. If a court supervisor or equivalent is appointed and present at the match they would decide whether the game should commence or continue and deal with any emergencies relating to a safe environment or anticipate any foreseeable dangers and deal with it appropriately. If no such person is present, you should make a decision as to whether the match should commence or continue due to adverse conditions, safe environment or foreseeable dangers.
4. Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other umpires, players and coaches.
5. Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest.
6. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
7. Value the individual in sport. Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with you after the match.
8. Seek continual self-improvement through study, performance appraisal and regular updating of competencies. Maintain or improve your current badge level and seek continual improvement.
9. Encourage inclusiveness and access to all areas of officiating. Aim for excellence based upon reals
10. Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of netball and umpiring at all times.
11. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players. This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards the players from other sources while they are playing. (Abide by Netball Australia Member Protection).
12. Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and other conditions. (Abide by Netball Australia Member Protection Policy).
13. Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rule book. Common sense must be applied in all cases.
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Netball Australia Member Protection Policy: PART D
ATTACHMENT D7: PARENT/ GUARDIAN CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a parent/guardian.
1. If your child is interested, encourage them to participate in the appropriate netball activity. However, if your child is not willing to participate, do not force him or her. Remember, children are involved in organised activity for their enjoyment, not yours.
2. Focus upon your child's efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists your child in setting realistic goals related to his/ her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.
3. Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
4. Encourage your child to play always according to the rules.
5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
6. Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by all players.
7. If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in public.
8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.
9. Recognise and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators, coaches and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for players and deserve your support.
10. Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy.
11. Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach children to do likewise.
12. Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.
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Netball Australia Member Protection Policy: PART D
ATTACHMENT D8: SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a spectator.
1. Most players (in particular children) participate in netball activities for fun. They are not participating for entertainment of spectators only.
2. Applaud good performance and efforts by all players. When watching a game congratulate both teams on their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
3. Respect the umpires' and coaches decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach children to do likewise.
4. Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
5. Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or parents/ guardians.
6. Show respect for your team's coach, the umpire and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
7. Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules.
8. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by refraining from using foul language, harassing administrators, coaches, players or umpires.
9. Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.
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ATTACHMENT D9: MEDIA CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Australia’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your role as a media representative.
1. Provide coverage of all players’ netball activities, including development programs, competitive and non-competitive netball.
2. Be aware of the difference between adult netball programs and children's netball programs.
3. Place the isolated incidents of unsportsmanlike behaviour in proper perspective, rather than make such incidents the "highlight" of the event.
4. Focus upon player's fair play and their honest effort.
5. Identify and report on the problems of players participating in organised netball and report the violations and distortions of their rights as players.
6. Recognise the sporting achievements of players from disadvantaged groups, including adolescent girls, people with disabilities, indigenous and Torres Strait islanders, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and rural population.
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ATTACHMENT D10: CYBER BULLYING / SAFETY
Bullying and harassment in all forms is regarded by Netball Australia as unacceptable in this sport. Given the emergence of new telephone and internet social networks, the opportunity for unwanted and improper comments and statements has dramatically increased.
Messages or statements made in these ways using these means of communication are largely instantaneous, and can easily be abused. Others may also manipulate a person by encouraging a statement to be made on Twitter or Facebook, for example, when the writer may be upset or vulnerable.
Bullying has the potential to cause great anxiety and distress to the person who has been the target of any comments or statements. In some cases, bullying is regarded as a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment, amongst other things. Frustration at an umpire, teammate, coach, or sporting body should never be communicated on social network channels, but rather by way of reasoned and logical verbal and written statements and where appropriate, complaints, to the relevant club, association, Member Organisation or Netball Australia.
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ATTACHMENT D11: SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES
Netball Australia acknowledges the emergence of new technology and communication mediums (new media), and wishes to enable such new media to be used to benefit the sport and its participants, and to applaud achievements. This can occur due to the immediate nature of communication to a wide audience using channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and SMS. However, participants within the sport need to be very mindful of a few key matters that could lead to inappropriate use of new media, at times unintended, and at other times without a proper understanding that once comments are made or published, they are in public for a long time, and hard to retract. Netball Australia recommends:
· Do not include personal information of yourself or others in social media channels;
· Do not use offensive, provocative or hateful language;
· Use your best judgment – do not publish something that makes you the slightest bit uncomfortable, and never write/publish if you are feeling emotional or upset (or are intoxicated);
· Always ask for a person’s permission before posting their picture on a social networking forum;
· Never comment on rumours, do not deny or affirm them or speculate about rumours; and
Always use social network forums to add value and promote the sport in a positive way.