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AKA SPORTS CODE OF
BEHAVIOUR
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The Australian Kfarsghab
Association (AKA) Code of Behaviour has been developed to promote a
commitment to fair and equitable conduct and to help achieve the
highest standards of sporting behaviour. The code is an expression
of the spirit in which AKA believe sporting activities should be
conducted. Players, coaches, spectators, referees/umpires/officials
and parents have a significant role to play in achieving these
ideals and enjoy the sporting experience.
GENERAL PPRINCIPLES
By definition Participants in
sports that AKA plays includes players, coaches, spectators,
referees / umpires / officials and parents.
Every
Participant should:
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Discourage all instances of
unsportsmanlike behaviour, foul or illegal play, or acts of
violence, on and off the field.
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Respect the rights and dignity and
worth of every person regardless of their gender,
ability/disability, sexual orientation, cultural background or
religion.
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Condemn the use of recreational and
performance enhancing drugs and doping practices, their use
endangers the health of players and is contrary to the concept
of fair play.
PLAYERS CODE:
· Play by the rules at all
times. Always respect the referee’s / umpires decision.
· Play equally intensively for
yourself and your team.
· Captains carry out the
responsibility at all times for ensuring that play is conducted
within the spirit of the game as well as within the laws.
· Be equally loyal to yourself
and your team.
· Exhibit good sportsmanship at
all times. Never engage in disrespectful conduct of any sort
including profanity, sledging, obscene gestures, offensive remarks,
trash talking, taunting or other actions that are demeaning to other
players, officials or supporters.
· Respect your opponents no
matter how good or bad they are. Shake hands with and thank the
opposition players and officials after the game – win, lose or draw.
· Co-operate with your coach,
manager, team- mates and officials.
· Respect and adhere to all
specific sport policies & by-laws.
· Respect that many officials,
coaches and referees are volunteers who give up their time to
provide their services. Treat them with the utmost respect.
· Care for and respect the
facilities and equipment made available to you during training and
competition.
· Communicate with all
participants in a positive manner.
· Enjoy the game
COACHES CODE:
· Teach your players that the
rules of the game are a mutual agreement, which no one should try to
evade or deliberately break.
· Actively discourage foul play
and / or unsportsmanlike behaviour by players.
· Be reasonable with your
demands on players, their time, their energy and their enthusiasm.
Consider the health, safety and welfare of the players.
· Avoid over playing and / or
training your players. Follow the advice of physicians and /or
sports trainers to the letter when determining when an injured
player is ready to commence playing or training. Show concern and
caution towards sick and injured players.
· Ensure that equipment and
facilities meet safety standards of the age, sex and ability of your
team.
· Demonstrate respect for all
your players no matter what level of ability they possess. Do not
swear or abuse them and provide feedback to players and other
participants in a manner sensitive to their needs. Avoid overly
negative feedback.
· Use feedback in an effective
manner.
· Develop respect for the
ability of your opponents, referees and all officials.
· Make a personal commitment to
keep informed on sound coaching principles and abreast of current
trends.
· Do not exploit any coaching
relationships to further personal, political or business interests
at the expense of the best interest of your players.
· Ensure that your coaching
reflects the level of the competition being played: do not be
“winner - at -all – costs” coach.
· Maintain appropriate,
professional relationships with players at all time. Any physical
contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation
and necessary for the player’s skill development.
REFEREE/UMPIRES/OFFICIAL CODE:
· Be consistent, objective and
courteous in controlling the game. Be impartial.
· Promote respect for all
opponents by disciplining unsporting behaviour. Place the safety and
welfare of the participants above all else.
· Use common sense to ensure
the 'spirit of the game' for players is not lost by being too
pedantic when applying the rules.
· Ensure you remain up to date
with any rule changes and / or interpretation of rules as laid down
by the sport AKA is involved with.
· Make a personal commitment to
keep yourself informed of sound officiating principles.
· Be conscious that you are
seen as a 'Role Model'.
· Show concern and caution
towards sick and injured players.
· Ensure, as a referee/umpire,
your behaviour (on and off the field) is consistent with the
principles of good sportsmanship. Set a good example by the way you
dress, speak and act towards players, coaches, officials, parents
and spectators.
· Promote the specific sport
you are involved in as a safe and enjoyable sport to be enjoyed by
all participants.
· Give all people a “fair go”
regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or
religion.
PARENT’S CODE:
· Remember that children
participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
· Encourage children to
participate, do not force them.
· Never ridicule or yell at a
child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
· Focus on your child’s efforts
and performance rather than whether they win or lose.
· Respect the officials’
decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate a referee/umpire or
match official and do not show dissention, displeasure or
disapproval towards a referee/umpire or match official’s decision in
an abusive or unreasonable fashion.
· Condemn the use of violence
in any form, whether it occurs between spectators, coaches,
officials or players. Support skilled performances.
· Show respect for opponents.
Without them, there will be no game.
· Display appropriate social
behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or
harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
· Restrict the consumption of
alcohol to designated licensed areas. Never arrive at a junior
sports game under the influence of alcohol or bring alcohol to a
junior sports game.
· Leave the area tidy and free
from any litter or other mess.
· Do not enter the playing
field.
· At all times, follow the
direction of the ground manager and or other match day staff.
SPECTATORS’ CODE:
· Respect the officials’
decision. Do not abuse, threaten or intimidate a referee/umpire or
match official and do not show dissention, displeasure or
disapproval towards a referee/umpire or match official’s decision in
an abusive or unreasonable fashion.
· Condemn the use of violence
in any form, whether it occurs between spectators, coaches,
officials or players.
· Support skilled performances.
· Remember that children
participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
· Show respect for opponents.
Without them, there will be no game.
· Display appropriate social
behaviour by not using profane, demeaning or derogatory language, or
harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
· Restrict the consumption of
alcohol to designated licensed areas. Never arrive at a junior
sports game under the influence of alcohol or bring alcohol to a
junior sports game.
· Leave the area tidy and free
from any litter or other mess.
· Do not enter the playing
field.
· The referee/Umpire may issue
a warning to the team captain or manager, where the team’s
spectators are breaking the code of behaviour, so as to let the
spectators know that their team will be penalised if they continue
to behave in a manner not inline with the code of behaviour
ALCOHOL POLICY
The consumption of alcohol is
subject to regulations laid down by the New South Wales Liquor Act
and specific Council laws and regulations. Misbehaviour,
particularly where alcohol is involved, may result in severe
penalties up to and including eviction of individuals and/or teams
from sporting competitions that AKA compete in specifically.
AKA SPORTS UNIFORM POLICY
All participants who represent AKA
in sports activities and functions (where required) will wear the
AKA approved uniform and colours for the Association. There will be
no exception. The care and responsibility of the AKA Sports uniform
and associated items will be that of the participant.
LEAVING THE GROUNDS
Leave all playing fields/ grounds
in a quiet and orderly manner, respecting traffic laws and being
mindful of local residents.
POWER TO REPORT
Breaches of the AKA Code of
Behaviour (whether it be by a player, spectator, coach,
referee/umpire) may be reported (in writing) to the Secretary of the
AKA. Lodgement of breaches should be submitted within 48 hours of
conclusion of the sporting event.
The Secretary
Australian Kfarsghab Association
PO BOX 6880
Parramatta BC NSW 2150
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR – Penalties
Breaches of the Code of Behaviour
that are reported to the AKA will be handled through internal
procedures and policies set by the AKA. Penalties may apply where it
is found that a breach occurs by participants as defined above.
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