Code of Conduct for Parents / Carers

✓ Remember that children play for their fun, not yours.

✓ Encourage your child always to play by the rules and to respect the instructors, officials, and volunteers.

✓ Encourage children to play, do not force them.

✓ Praise your child’s good efforts whether they win or lose.

✓ Applaud all good play.

✓ Never ridicule a child for losing or making a mistake.

✓ Children learn best by following a good example.

✓ Learn the rules to better understand what you are looking for / commenting on.

✓ Instructor’s decision should never be questioned.

✓ If any problems / questions / concerns discuss it with the instructor – not other parents.

✓ Do not question the judgement of and show your appreciation to all officials, instructors and helpers.

✓ Condemn the use of violence, profane language, and any form of abuse.

✓ Think of how you can best help the instructors and / or the club.

✓ As a spectator you must never enter the field of play / activity.