Player & Parent Code of Conduct 2023/2024
PLAYER'S CODE OF CONDUCT
· Be a good sport. Applaud good play by your team and the opposition.
· Play within the rules of the game.
· Play for fun and enjoyment, not just to please parents or coaches.
· Do not conceal an injury. Tell your coach if you have an injury.
· Control your temper. FRHC does not tolerate violent or abusive behaviour by its players.
· Treat all players fairly and with respect. FRHC does not tolerate bullying or taking unfair advantage of another player.
· Encourage and support your team-mates. Co-operate with your coach.
· Concentrate on the game your coach has asked you to play. Express yourself in that role.
· Work hard for yourself and your team.
· Respect the officials and accept all decisions without question.
PARENT'S CODE OF CONDUCT
· Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment and not yours.
· Encourage children to participate do not force them.
· Avoid pressurising your child about winning or losing. Remember that the club's coaches take a long term approach to your child's Roller Hockey development.
· Encourage children to play within the rules.
· Remember children learn best by example. Applaud and encourage all players, and applaud good play by the opposition.
· Show respect to your child's coach.
· Never publicly criticise your child, the coach or other players.
· Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
· Do not question decisions made by the match officials. Show appreciation for officials and administrators. Without them your child could not participate.
