For Players
Remember not to rumble the thunder
Treat team-mates, coaches opponents and Club members with respect.
Have fun, reach for the top and always try your best.
Umpires are there to interpret the rules for you; accept their decision.
Never use bad language or insult opponents, coaches or spectators.
Do not try to gain unfair advantage over opponents.
Enjoy yourself; know the rules of Netball and play by the spirit of the rules.
Realize that without opponents, there would not be a game.
Players will:
• Maintain a level of behaviour so as not to bring the club or game into disrepute.
• Accept success and failure with the same good grace.
• Respect the decision of the coaches in team selection.
• Wear appropriate kit for matches and events.
• Attend all training sessions.
• Inform coaches if not available for training, matches and events.
• Be on time for training, matches and events.
• Try to improve as a player by giving 100% attention and effort at all times.
• Follow instructions and directions of the coaching team during training, matches.
• Tell coaching team of any worries that may concern them.
• Remain with the coaching team until collected.
• Be aware of drugs policy within England Netball.
• Abide by the Club Constitution.
For Coaches and Club Assistants
The Club recognize that as coaches of young people we are part of their sporting life. We aim to make that experience as positive as possible by giving quality coaching and by making it enjoyable.
Coaches and Club assistants will:
• Be suitably qualified and will be encouraged to keep these qualifications up to date.
• Ensure that activities will be appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the player.
• Be encouraged to have certificates in first aid and sports injury.
• Be subject to a police check.
• Give consideration to the well being and safety of the individual player above all other considerations.
• Be approachable and available to discuss issues with players and parents or carers.
• Be aware of child protection and code of conduct policies contained within the England Netball guidelines.
• Adhere to the rules of England Netball.
• Will promote positive aspects of the sport.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Keep players, parents/carers informed of all relevant dates and decisions that affect the player/team.
• Be responsible for players whilst in their care.
• Have responsibility for team selection.
• Endeavour to bring each individual to their full potential.
• Bring to the attention of the players the drugs policy within England Netball.
• Bring to the attention of the players information on health education.
For Parents and Carers
The Club recognizes that without the goodwill and effort of parents/carers, young people would not be able to take part in sporting life. However, we would like to promote Netball in a positive way and would urge you to adopt the following code.
PARENTS AND CARERS SHOULD:
• Ensure players are on time for training, matches and events.
• Be encouraged to notify coaches of any medical or personal problems so that they may be acted upon sensitively.
• Inform the Club when players are not available for training, matches and events.
• Be encouraged to discuss any concerns about selection and individual needs.
• Be aware of drugs policy with England Netball.
• Abide by the constitution of the Club.
• Encourage good and fair play and respect opposing teams and supporters.
• Have a realistic expectation of your player and be aware of their aims and goals.
• Accept the umpires decision.
PARENTS OR CARERS ARE ENCOURAGED NOT:
• To make negative remarks to players, officials or other spectators.
• To smoke on or around court areas.
• To coach players during competition.
Remember this is a voluntary Club and any help you are willing to provide will be gratefully received.
