SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

  1. Most players (in particular children) participate in sporting 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.