Code of Conduct

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You must ensure the standards of the Fair Play Code are applied by demonstrating the five core values that will lead to fair play for all: 

♦ Integrity 

♦ Respect 

♦ Responsibility 

♦ Fairness 

♦ Safety

As a person required to comply with this regulation, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Victoria, an Affiliated Association/League or Club. 

1. Fully comply with the Child Safety in Netball Code of Conduct
2. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others 
3. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others 
4. Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions 
5. Make a commitment to providing quality service 
6. Be aware of, and maintain Netball Victoria’s standards, rules, regulations and policies 
7. Operate within the rules and regulations of Netball Victoria, affiliated Associations/Leagues and Clubs 
8. Do not use your involvement in netball to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of Netball Victoria, affiliated Associations/Leagues and Clubs 
9. Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are example 
10. Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible 
11. Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Netball Victoria, affiliated Associations/Leagues or Clubs into disrepute. 
12. Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.
13. Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured. 
14. Be a positive role model. 
15. Understand the repercussions if you breach, or aware of any breaches of the Code of Conduct. 

In addition to Netball Victoria’s General Code of Conduct, as a player in any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Victoria, Region, an Affiliated Association/League or Club you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event. 

1. Fully comply with the Child Safety in Netball Code of Conduct. 
2. Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches. 
3. Play by the rules. 
4. Know the rules. 
5. Participate fairly and safely. 
6. Abide by decisions, without argument or bad temper. 
7. Captains have the right to approach an umpire during an interval or after the game for clarification of any rule. 
8. Approach the umpire in a courteous and polite way. 
9. Cooperate with your coach, and other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent and throwing / damaging equipment is not acceptable or permitted. 
10. Cooperate with your coach, and other players. 
11. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. 
12. Ensure that at all times your behaviour is fair. 
13. Be a patient and enthusiastic, supporter of fellow players. 
14. Applaud all good play, by your own team and opponents. 
15. Be a responsible team member. 
16. Always be on time. 
17. Encourage and assist all players. 
18. Attend all training sessions. 
19. Ensure you always bring the appropriate uniform and equipment to training and/or games. 
20. Do not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use). 
21. Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play (volunteers, scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires).

In addition to Netball Victoria’s General Code of Conduct, as a spectator in any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Victoria, Region, an Affiliated Association/League or Club, you must meet the following requirements during any such activity or event. 

1. Fully comply with the Child Safety in Netball Code of Conduct. 
2. Most players (in particular children) participate in netball activities for fun. They are not participating for entertainment of spectators only. 
3. Applaud good performance and efforts by all players. When watching a game congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome. 
4. Respect the umpires and coach’s decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure to question the decision and teach children to do likewise. 
5. Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational. 
6. Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or parents/guardians. 
7. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, and not harassing administrators, coaches, players or umpires. 
8. Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying or victimisation. 
9. Encourage players to play according to the rules and official decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules. 
10. Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.