The following Code of Conduct is in line with the Lea Valley Schools’ Sports Association’s Code of Conduct with a few additions. All those involved in Sport and Physical Education whether as a player, teacher, parent, spectator and AOTT have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity.
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”
As a teacher, student or parent we acknowledge our professional responsibilities in promoting correct sporting behaviour and attitudes at Simon Balle School;
As Teachers we will:
- Teach our pupils to play by the rules and value their performances, not the results.
- Show respect for opponents, officials and their decisions
- Not tolerate violent play and cheating
- Promote good sporting behaviour within the spirit of the game
- Act in a professional manner at all times
Our Students will:
- Play by the Rules
- Accept every decision made by the officials
- Accept victory and defeat equally with good grace
Our Parents, Spectators and AOTTs will:
- Respect the officials and their decisions
- Remember that young people play sport for their own enjoyment
- Encourage all players in a positive manner
- Not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
- Demand that their child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
- Never ridicule or yell at their child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- Refrain from coaching during games and practices, unless one of the official coaches of the team.
