TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CODE FOR COACHES
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You have the responsibility for the class and students - EXERCISE IT!
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Remember that young players play for fun and enjoyment. Don't overload them with technical information and tactics.
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Be reasonable in your demands on young players time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember that they have other interests and demands on their time.
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Ensure that all players get a game. The just average players need and deserve equal time.
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Players develop at different times and in different ways - make allowances for their physical, emotional and mental maturity and development.
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Winning isn't everything - teach your players to enjoy taking part and performing to the best of their ability. Encourage each player to reach his or her potential.
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Never abuse, yell, criticise or ridicule children for making mistakes or losing a game.
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Remember that young people need a coach that they can respect. Be generous with praise when it is deserved and set a good example.
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Teach young players that the laws of the game are mutual agreements that no one should evade or break.
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Create opportunities to teach sportsmanship, just as you would in teaching the basic skills.
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INSIST ON FAIR PLAY. Do not tolerate foul play, fighting, or foul language. Be prepared to take off an offending player.
CODE FOR PARENTS
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Do not force an unwilling child to participate - Young people are involved for their enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage your child to understand and play within the rules.
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Teach your child that taking part and trying their best is more important than winning
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Focus your child on practicing skills, sportsmanship and being part of a team. Winning isn't everything.
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Support and encourage your child - never criticise them for making mistakes. Console them for losing, but encourage them to try harder next time.
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Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship
CODE FOR PARTICIPANTS
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Follow and play by the rules.
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Always listen to the coach; when he/ she is talking, participants must listen and not talk.
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Control your temper at all times. If you make a mistake, or lose, don’t worry about it. The most important thing is you keep trying.
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Work hard for yourself and your team
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Be a good sport. Help and encourage others in your class. Don’t distract those around you.
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Treat all participants in your sport as you would like to be treated.
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Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents.
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Participants must not play, kick or throw any equipment during classes.
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Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.