Codes of Behaviour

Parents Code

• Do not force an unwilling child to participate
• Remember, children are involved in Nippers for their enjoyment, not yours
• Encourage your child to always play by the rules
• Teach your child that honest effort is as important as winning so that results are accepted without undue disappointment
• Help your child with skills development and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake
• Children learn by example. Applaud all good efforts from any competitors
• Do not publicly question an officials judgment and never their honesty
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give up their time and resources to provide our children with these recreational activities

Competitors Code

• Participate for the fun of it, not to please your parents or coach
• Play by the rules
• Never argue with an officials decision
• Control your temper
• Work equally hard for yourself and your club. Your club will benefit and so will you
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good efforts by yourself or a competitor
• Treat all competitors, as you would like to be treated
• Remember the aims of the club are to have fun, improve your skills and to keep healthy. Don’t be a show off
• Co operate with your Age Manager, your coach and team mates, for without them we don’t have a Club