Why Grange?
Our mission is to foster a positive and engaging community that empowers young athletes through teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every player feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential, both on and off the court. By promoting a love for the game and encouraging lifelong friendships, we aim to build a foundation for success, confidence, and resilience in all our members. Together, we are committed to excellence in netball and in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
At Grange, all players, parents, administrators, officials, and spectators are expected to adhere to a code of conduct. By joining Grange, you agree to uphold behaviours that align with our club culture and to follow the Code of Conduct outlined below.
General Code of Behaviour
This Code of Behaviour aims to set out the minimum standards for anyone involved with the Grange Uniting Netball Club. It should apply when playing, coaching, officiating or taking part in club-sanctioned activities. As a person required to comply with this policy, you are to meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any Netball activity sanctioned by Grange Netball or an affiliate.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in Netball regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, religion or any other personal characteristic.
- Be ethical, fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
- Make a commitment to providing a quality service.
- Operate with the rules and spirit of Netball.
- Do not use your involvement with Netball to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of Grange Netball
- Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example and they can be easily influenced.
- Always place the safety and welfare of children above other considerations.
- Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, whenever possible.
- Comply with all relevant Australian Laws (commonwealth and state), particularly antidiscrimination, occupational healthy safety and child protection laws.
- Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Grange Netball or affiliates into disrepute
- Provide a safe environment for the conduct of Netball activities.
- Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
- Be a positive role model.
- Be responsible and accountable for your conduct.
- Abide by the relevant Grange Netball role-specific codes of behaviour and understand the consequences if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of this code of behaviour.
Player Code of Behaviour
We want all our Grange Netball teams and players to be successful in a competitive but harmonious environment. We encourage all our players to bring a positive attitude to the program and strive to be their best selves.
We would encourage all our players to:
- Give your best at all times
- Wear your correct uniform.
- Attend Grange Uniting Netball Club Presentation event
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials, umpires and spectators.
- Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and/or victimisation.
- Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors.
Participate fairly and safely. - Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train and play fully.
- Conduct yourself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. Do not use profane language at any time.
- Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the umpires. Be courteous and use correct process when seeking a rule clarification.
- Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
- Co-operate with coaches and staff in relation to programs that adequately prepare you for competition.
- Do not engage in illegal practices that affect sporting performance (including illegal drug use or sports doping).
- Applaud all good play, by your own team and opponents.
- Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play (e.g. scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires)
Parent & Spectator Code of Behaviour
- Help out the coach or officials at training and games, where possible.
- Encourage players to participate but do not force them
- Focus upon a player’s efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists players in setting realistic goals related to their ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.
- Teach players that an honest effort is as important as winning, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
- Encourage players to always play according to the rules.
- Be a model of good sports behaviour for players to copy. Applaud good play by all players.
- Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing a game.
- Respect the decision of the umpires. Encourage players to play according to the rules and officials’ decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules. If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in public.
- Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and/or victimisation. 10.9 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 your support.
- Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players, umpires and all other parents, guardians and spectators. Teach players to do the same.
- Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.
- Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or other spectators.
- Acknowledge that a breach of this code of behaviour may result in disciplinary action being taken against other members in connection with your behaviour (where applicable). This may include expulsion from game(s), suspension or termination of membership.
Coach Code of Behaviour
- Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each person and encourage them with positive
and constructive feedback. - Operate within the rules and spirit of Netball promoting fair play.
- Develop a positive Netball environment by emphasising enjoyment and by providing appropriate development and competitive experiences.
- Support opportunities for participation in all aspect of the sport.
- Treat each person as an individual. Respect the rights and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Display control, courtesy and respect to all involved with Netball.
- Respect the decisions of umpires, officials, other coaches and administrators in the conduct of Netball programs and competitions.
- Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance will or is likely to exist) with people under the age of 18 years.
- Ensure activities, equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability level of participating players. Activities, rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules should take into consideration the age, ability and maturity level of the participants.
- Act with integrity and objectively, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.
- Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.
- Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to an environment free of sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and victimisation.
- Any physical contact with a player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
- Adopt and display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs.
Umpire Code of Behaviour
In addition to our General Code of Behaviour, you are to meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any Netball activity sanction by Grange Netball of an affiliate. In your role as an umpire you are to:
- Umpire in accordance with the official rules of netball (as modified by Grange Netball and/or affiliates from time to time)
- Treat all players, coaches, and other umpires/officials with respect.
- Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else, including:
- Ensuring the court and its surrounds are compliant with the rules
- Taking appropriate action to manage dangerous play.
- Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour at all times.
- Be a positive role model through behaviour and personal appearance projecting a favourable image of Netball and umpiring at all times.
- Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and/or victimisation.
- Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction with other Netball participants.
- Maintain or improve your current performance level and see continual improvement.
- Be honest and do not allow you qualifications/accreditation to be misrepresented.
Administration Code of Behaviour
In addition to our General Code of Behaviour, you are to meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct during any Netball activity sanction by Grange Netball of an affiliate. In your role as an administrator you are to:
- Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
- Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions. Your language, presentation, manners and punctuality should reflect high standards.
- Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
- Maintain strict impartiality.
- Be aware of and comply with your legal responsibilities, including those under antidiscrimination, child protection and occupational health and safety legislation.
- Develop a positive Netball environment by emphasising enjoyment and by providing appropriate development and competitive experiences.
- Involve relevant stakeholders in the planning, evaluation, leadership and decision-making related to Netball programs and events.
- Ensure activities, equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability level of participating players. Activities, rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules should take into consideration the age, ability and maturity levels of the participants.
- Encourage everyone (administrators, coaches, players, umpires, parents, spectators and sponsors) to emphasise fair play in Netball activities and games.
- Where appropriate, distribute the codes of behaviour to coaches, umpires, players, parents, spectators and media.
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