Code Of Conduct – Elmdon Netball Club

Code of conduct for Junior members

At Elmdon Netball Club, you are expected to abide by the following code of practice:
▪ All members must take responsibility in ensuring they are up to date with the rules, understand and adhere to them. This includes the Personal Risk Assessment. Further details of COVID-19 can be found here.
▪ All members must play within the rules, respect officials and their decisions.
▪ All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.
▪ All members must respect the coaches/managers/volunteers of the club.
▪ All members should acknowledge and action instructions given by Senior coaches/volunteers promptly.
▪ Use correct and proper language at all times. Use of bad language will result in you being asked to leave a session/match
▪ Members are not allowed to smoke, consume alcohol or drugs on club premises or whilst representing the club.
▪ Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
▪ No netball related photography of any player U18 will be used on Personal Social media.
▪ No netball related photography of any player over 18 will be used on Social Media without their prior consent.
▪ No photography is permitted by any players unless permission has been obtained from Liz Bodfish, Club Secretary. Any photos taken, must not be published on any social media. Any persons found posting such pictures will jeopardise their membership of Elmdon Netball Ciub.

KIT – Good supportive trainers. Converse, fashion trainers, or the lightweight Nike trainers are not supportive enough for netball.
JEWELLERY – NO jewellery/watches/earrings/fitbits etc are permitted. The taping of earrings is not permitted by the leagues that we play in. Please note from September, taped earrings will not be permitted at training either. HAIR: If you have very long hair, this should be plaited for matches.
Match day on court kit is Elmdon Netball dress, RED shorts, Elmdon hoodie, WHITE SPORTS SOCKS up to or above the ankle. Trainer socks are not permitted. Players should arrive and leave matches in navy trackie bottoms. If cold, the club navy leggings and white skins may be worn underneath the dress.
TRAINING – red Elmdon t shirt with black or blue shorts/skort/leggings/trackies.
▪ Members must pay any fees for training, matches or events promptly.
▪ Bullying of any sort will not be tolerated.
▪ Mobile phones are not to be used during coaching sessions unless permission is given by an adult member of the club.
▪ Any members consistently breaching any points in the above Code of Conduct may jeopardise their membership of the club. A traffic light system will be in place for players found not to be adhering to our Code of Conduct.
First event a warning will be to the player directly.
Second time we will message parents and advise that their child is to miss the following weeks training, (this will then result in them missing the following weeks selection for matches as per our Selection Approach, no training, no
selection)
Third time you will be asked to leave the club. This is not something we have had to operate before but so that everyone gets an enjoyable experience at Elmdon, we feel it is necessary.
▪ Opt in Statement
I’m have been made aware of the risks associated with netball activity and COVID-19 and understand this. I also understand that there are some people who are of a higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
I have received and reviewed the Personal Risk Assessment
I am comfortable with the information I have been provided and opt in to participate in netball.
I also confirm I understand the requirements and steps I need to take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 through netball and
agree to take all of these steps.
I agree that both my daughter will abide by the Elmdon Netball Club

Code of Conduct
Signed
Parent :
Name of Parent/Guardian______________________________
Name of Player:____________________________

Signature of Player

DATE: ___________________________________

Code of conduct for Senior Members

ELMDON NETBALL CLUB is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members, ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience for all. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at
all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with Liz Bodfish.
At Elmdon Netball Club, you are expected to abide by the following code of practice:
All members must take responsibility in ensuring they are up to date with the rules, understand and adhere to them. This includes the Personal Risk Assessment sheet. Further details of COVID-19 can be found here.
All members must play within the rules, respect officials and their decisions.
All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.
Members should recognise the valuable contribution made by coaches and officials who are usually volunteers. They give their time and resources to provide netball for you.
All members will undertake at least one voluntary role per season.
All members should be a positive role model, treat other players and officials with the same level of respect you would expect to be shown to you.
Use correct and proper language at all times. Use of bad language will result in you being asked to leave a session/match.
Members are not allowed to smoke, consume alcohol or drugs on club premises or whilst representing the club.
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
No netball related photography of any player U18 will be used on Personal Social media.
No netball related photography of any player over 18 will be used on Social Media without their prior consent.
No photography is permitted by any players unless permission has been obtained from Liz Bodfish, Club Secretary. Any photos taken, must not be published on any social media. Any persons found posting such pictures will jeopardise their membership of Elmdon Netball Ciub.
KIT – Good supportive trainers. Converse, fashion trainers, or the lightweight Nike trainers are not supportive enough for netball.
JEWELLERY – NO jewellery/watches/earrings/fitbits etc are permitted. The taping of earrings is not permitted by the leagues that we play in. Please note from September, taped earrings will not be permitted at training either.
Match day on court kit is Elmdon Netball dress, RED shorts, Elmdon hoodie, WHITE SPORTS SOCKS up to or above the ankle. Trainer socks are not permitted.
Players should arrive and leave matches in navy trackie bottoms. If cold, the club navy leggings and white skins may be worn underneath the dress.
TRAINING – red Elmdon t shirt with black or blue shorts/skort/leggings/trackies.
Members must pay any fees/fines for training or events promptly.
Bullying of any sort will not be tolerated. Encourage everyone to enjoy sport and understand that people have different motivations for taking part
Any members consistently breaching any points in the above Code of Conduct may jeopardise their membership of the club
Opt in Statement
I’m have been made aware of the risks associated with netball activity and COVID19 and understand this. I also understand that there are some people who are of a higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
I have received and viewed the Personal Risk Assessment.
I am comfortable with the information I have been provided and opt in to participate in netball.
I also confirm I understand the requirements and steps I need to take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 through netball and agree to take all of these steps.
I agree to abide by the Elmdon Netball Club Code of Conduct
signed
……………………………………..
PRINT PLAYERS NAME: ……………………………………….
If player U18
PARENT SIGNATURE……………………………..
PARENT NAME………………………………………
DATE:…………………………………..

Code of conduct for Parents and Carers

Children and young people are involved in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and a positive
sporting attitude.

No photography or video recording is permitted at matches or training without the prior consent of the Event organisers. Permission for coaching and educational purposes only, must be obtained before the match and a sticker obtained. Flash photography is not permitted. Such photography and/or video recording may only be posted on closed social media forums.

Remember children develop differently, at different rates and react differently to the same pressure.

Never ridicule or shout at your child or any other player for making a mistake

Encourage your child and the team to play by the rules and to respect other players and officials.

Recognise the value and importance of coaches and assistants. They give their time and resources or provide guidance for your child. All of our coaches are willing to give feedback ifrequested.

Support all efforts to remove verbal andphysical abuse from children’s sporting activities.

Emphasise enjoyment and fun. Praise and reinforce effort and improvement in the whole team.

Ensure your child arrives on time, ready to participate andtimely arrangements are made for the collection of your child. All children are to be accompanied into and out of the sportshall by a parent/carer.

Ensure your child’s kit is well maintained and they wear appropriate clothing with hair tied back, short nails and no jewellery.

Alert coaches to any medical conditions your child may have that might effect their participation in sport.
Spectators:

Remember children at play are not professional entertainers.

Children play organised sport for their own fun, they are not there to entertain you and they are not miniature adults or professional athletes.

Teach your child that effort and teamwork are as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

Remember that the coach or manager may decide to play players out of position and that there will be time when players will not be on court.

Allow the coach or manager to provide advice during match breaks and before and after matches. Do not confuse the team by offering additional advice or tactics. (If you would like the manager to consider something give feedback following the match.)

Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition and be sensitive to the less talented players.

Remember the main objective is for the players and team to develop their individual and team skills and appreciation of the game

Encourage the players always to play by the rules and respect their opponents and officials.

Condemn the use of violence and verbal abuse.

Do not harass or swear at players, coaches, umpires or otherofficials

Do not question publicly the officials judgement and never their honesty

Set an example by being friendly to the parents/guardians and officials of the opposition. Applaud good play by your own team and the opposing team.

Show respect for opponents, without them there would be no game.

Relax and enjoy the game whether your team wins or not.