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Code of Conduct

General Code of Behaviour

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        All members of Helensvale Netball Club are required to comply with this Policy,

you must meet the following requirements regarding your conduct

during any activity held or sanctioned by Netball Queensland and persons
identified in the Member Protection Policy Clause 3.


1. Treat all persons with respect and courtesy and have proper regard for their dignity, rights and
obligations.


2. Be ethical, fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.


3. Make a commitment to providing quality service.


4. Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport including national and state guidelines,
constitution and policies which govern Netball Queensland and persons identified in the Member
Protection Policy Clause 3.


5. Do not use your involvement with netball to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices
where these are inconsistent with those of Netball Queensland and persons identified in the
Member Protection Policy Clause 3.


6. Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons less
than 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.


7. Always place the safety and welfare of children above other considerations.


8. Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons less than 18 years of age, wherever
possible.


9. Comply with all relevant Australian laws (Federal and State), particularly anti-discrimination and
child protection laws.


10. Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Netball Queensland and persons identified in the
Member Protection Policy Clause 3 into disrepute.


11. Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.


12. Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.


13. Be a positive role model.


14. Be responsible and accountable for your conduct.


15. Abide by the relevant Netball Queensland role-specific codes of behaviour and understand the
repercussions if you breach or are aware of any breaches of this Code of Behaviour.

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HNC CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

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For Players​​

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  • Play by the rules at all times.

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  • Never argue with game officials. If you disagree with or are
    unclear on a decision, have your captain, coach or team manager
    approach the off ice during a break or after the game to seek
    clarification. Make sure you know what the rules are because often not
    knowing the correct or current rules can cause frustration and unrest.

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  • Show respect for your coach. All coaches freely volunteer their
    time to assist players to develop their netball skills. Without them there
    would be no team.

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  • Be a good sport at all times. Applaud all good play whether it is
    by your team or the opposition.

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  • Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance
    will benefit and so will you.

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  • Do not interfere with, intimidate, bully or take unfair advantage of any other player. Treat all players as you would like to be treated.​​

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For Parents and Spectators​

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  • Show respect for all coaches and club officials. Remember that all positions are unpaid and the Club would not exist without our volunteers. Abuse or intimidation will not be tolerated from players, parents or spectators. Parents are expected to model the behaviour we want of our players. I will ensure that should I have any issues I will approach an official from Helensvale Netball Club in a non threatening manner and away from the courtside.

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  • Never argue with a game official. This is not acceptable behaviour and not the example we want to set for our players. If you have concerns or questions, raise these with the coach or team manager after the game.

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  • Encourage players to always participate according to the rules.

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  • Never ridicule or abuse any player, particularly for making a mistake or losing a game.

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  • Model appropriate behaviour. Applaud good plays by all teams and encourage all players. Children learn best from examples and remember that children are involved in the sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

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  • Focus on efforts and participation rather than the outcome and teach children that an honest effort is as important as a victory. This will assist in setting goals related to ability, by reducing undue disappointment and the emphasis on winning.

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  • If children are interested, encourage them to participate. If they’re not willing or not interested, don’t force them or they may never learn to enjoy the game.

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  • I will make every effort to get my child to all scheduled training session and game. If my child is unable to attend for any reason I will notify their coach as soon as possible.

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​ FOR COACHES

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​In addition to Netball Queensland’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following
requirements regarding your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball
Queensland and persons identified in the Member Protection Policy Clause 3 in your role as a Coach.


1. Operate within the rules and spirit of netball, promoting fair play over winning at any cost.


2. Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviour and skills.


3. Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of the sport.


4. Treat each person as an individual.


5. Display control and courtesy to all involved with the sport.


6. Respect the rights and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background

     or  religion.


7. Respect the decisions of umpires, officials, coaches and administrators in the conduct of the sport.


8. Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance will exist) with people less than the age of 18 years.


9. Adopt appropriate and responsible behaviour in all interactions.


10. Adopt responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs.


11. Act with integrity and objectivity and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.


12. Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment.


13. Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment free environment.


14. Do not tolerate harmful or abusive behaviour.


15. Place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else.


16. Help each person (athlete, umpire etc) reach their potential - respect the talent, developmental
      stage and goals of each person and compliment and encourage with positive and supportive feedback.


17. Any physical contact with a person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the
      person’s skill development.


18. Be honest and do not allow your qualifications to be misrepresented.

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Adopted from Netball Queensland​

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