Penwith School Sports Partnership
06/07
‘Code of Conduct’for Sports Competitions

By entering a competition organised by PSP your school will automatically sign up to the following code of conduct for competitors, teachers and parents/guardians/spectators.

CODE OF CONDUCT

If you enter an event/festival organised by the Penwith Sports Partnership your school automatically signs up to this code of conduct.

For Competitors:

• Co-operate, respecting all requests and decisions made by the team managers, coaches, helpers, officials and administrators.

• Be on time

• Control Tempers and avoid behaviour which may inconvenience or upset others.

• Treat opponents and team mates with respect at all times (before, during and after the competition)

• Be considerate to others, particularly younger athletes and spectators.

• Thank those responsible for organising the event.

• Act with dignity and within the rules at all times in success & failure.

• Accept success & failure in a selfless and positive way.

• Take care of all property.

• Speak out immediately if concerned or uncomfortable with someone’s behaviour.

• Be responsible for caring for their own equipment, clothing & property.

• No jewellery or unsuitable clothing or footwear must be worn during an event.

CODE OF CONDUCT

If you enter an event/festival organised by the Penwith Sports Partnership your school automatically signs up to this code of conduct.

For competition organisers and staff in charge of children:

• Consider the well being & safety of participants before the development of performance.

• Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers based on mutual trust & respect.

• Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.

• Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part and ensure all participants are suitably prepared physically & mentally when learning new skills.

• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance, dressing suitably and not using inappropriate language at any time whilst involved with activities.

• Always report any incidents, referrals or disclosures immediately.

• Never condone rule violations.

• Instil in the performers the values of respect, discipline effort and loyalty.

• Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g fair play)

• Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results.

• Encourage the performer to develop their talent and their sporting mind.

• Respect fellow team managers, parents and coaches and their good work.

• Understand the difficult task of the officials, especially if they are young people, and respect their decisions.

• Recognise the good performers of the young athlete alongside those of their competitors.

• Inform events organiser on the day of students who are unable to have their photo taken.

CODE OF CONDUCT

If you enter an event/festival organised by the Penwith Sports Partnership your school automatically signs up to this code of conduct.

For Teachers, parents, guardians, carers & spectators:

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and participate within them.

• Discourage challenging or arguing with officials.

• Publicly accept officials’ judgements.

• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

• Set a good example by recognising good sportsmanship and applauding the good performance of all.

• Never force a child to take part in a sport.

• Try to ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the activity and has plenty of fluid to drink.

• Use correct and proper language at all times.

• Never punish or belittle a child for poor performance or making mistakes.

• Support your child’s involvement and help them enjoy their sport.

• No photos to be taken without the event organisers permission.

• Always approach the event organiser in the first instance with any issue or complaint. Never approach any other official.