Hi-Lites Netball - Policies

I agree to:

Treat all players, with respect, at all times. Be honest and consistent with them
Promote a climate of mutual support amongst my players. Encourage all players to respect one another regardless of their level of play
Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions and actions
Involve the players in decisions that affect them
Provide feedback to players in a caring manner sensitive to their needs. Avoid overly negative feedback
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players, their parents or committee members
Ensure that all tasks, training methods, equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability, and physical and psychological conditions of the players
Ensure all time spent with me is a positive experience. Provide training and opportunities that ensure everybody has a reasonable chance to succeed, develop skills and confidence
Set challenges for players that are achievable and motivating
Act as a role model, at all times, promoting the positive aspects of sport and maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct
Respect and accept the role of officials. Know and abide by netball rules and encourage players to do likewise. Accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules

I agree to:

Always treat all players with respect. Be honest and consistent with them
Promote mutual support amongst my players. Encourage all players to respect one another regardless of their level of play
Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions, and actions
Involve the players in decisions that affect them
Provide feedback to players in a caring manner sensitive to their needs. Point out their strengths
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players or their parents
Ensure that all tasks, training methods, equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability, and physical and psychological conditions of the players
Ensure all time spent with the coach is a positive experience. Provide training and opportunities that ensure everybody has a reasonable chance to succeed, develop skills and confidence.
Set challenges for players that are achievable and motivating
Always act as a role model promoting the positive aspects of sport and maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct
Respect and accept the role of officials. Know and abide by netball rules and encourage players to do likewise. Accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules.

I Will:

Treat all players with respect
Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules. Reasonable care means advising the players of illegal body movements, detecting and correctly penalising infringements
Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else, ensuring the court and its surrounds are safe
Umpires must be impartial
Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest
Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction
Maintain or improve your current performance level and seek continual improvement
Refrain from any personal abuse towards players including verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be aware of abuse directed towards the players from other sources. (Abide by Netball Victoria’s Member Protection Regulation.)
Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status
Show concern and empathy towards ill and injured players.

I Will:

Participate because I enjoy playing netball, not just because my parents or coach wants me to
Always ensure I know all the rules and play within them
Participate in a fair and safe manner
Accept all umpiring decisions without argument or bad temper
Conduct myself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and punctuality
Co-operate with my coach/s and other players, treating others as I would wish to be treated
Always ensure that my behaviour is fair
Always be supportive of and patient with my fellow teammates
Be a responsible member of my team by being on time to training, attending all training sessions, and always having the appropriate equipment. This includes correct footwear
Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for me to play. This includes the members of the Hi-Lites Committee, volunteer coaches, scorers, and team managers.

I Will:

Encourage my child to participate in Netball only if they are interested. I realise that that my child should be involved in organised activity for their enjoyment, not mine
Focus on my child’s efforts and performance rather that the overall outcome of a game
Teach my child that an honest effort is as important as victory
Encourage my child to always play according to the rules
Never ridicule or yell at any child for making a mistake or losing a game
If I disagree with a coaching decision, I will raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather that question the coach’s judgement and honesty in public
Be a model of good sportsmanship for children to copy
Support all efforts to stop physical and verbal abuse
Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires and teach children to do likewise
Recognise and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators, coaches and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for players and deserve my support

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