CODE OF CONDUCT / RULES FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS

The promotion of FUN, POSITIVE ATTITUDES and GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP should be the main dynamic of Youth Hockey. The aim of Neston South Wirral is to promote healthy participation in sport.  It is hoped that everyone will play to the best of their ability and that teams are successful. However, we believe that it is more important to enjoy sport and play fairly. 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all junior members. The club believes that it is important that all members, coaches, administrators, volunteers and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect, be 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 the Team Manager, Junior Coordinator or Child Welfare Officer. 

Neston South Wirral’s Code of Behaviour therefore applies to all young people to encourage the safety and enjoyment of all participants involved in the sport.  

All young people involved in hockey will, at all times show:

1. •Respect for the game
   
   

This is more than playing within the rules of Hockey. It is about friendship, enjoyment and always participating with the right spirit.

1. 1. •Be on time for training and competitions.
      
      
      
   2. •Register on arrival at all training sessions.
      
      
      
   3. •Pay any fees for matches or events promptly.
      
      
      
   4. •Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance.
      
      
      
   5. •Always thank your opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after the match or training session.
      
      
      
   6. •Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity and set a positive example to others. “Win without boasting AND lose without complaining”.
      
      
      
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3. •Respect for others
   
   

Umpires, officials, team managers, coaches, opponents and spectators should be valued before, during and after the match / training session.

1. 1. •Respect the decisions of umpires and officials.
      
      
      
   2. •Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and other forms of threatening or intimidating behaviour such as bullying.
      
      
      
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3. •Self Respect
   
   
   

Young people should take responsibility for their actions on and off the pitch.

1. 1. •Never use inappropriate language or gestures.
      
      
      
   2. •Do not smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs of any kind (other than prescription), on club premises and whilst representing the club.
      
      
      
   3. •Respect the facilities where they play and the equipment that they use.
      
      
      
   4. •Put rubbish in the bins provided and take home all belongings.
      
      
      
   5. •Wear suitable clothing for matches and training sessions:
      
      
      
2. - Shin pads & a gum shield are strongly recommended (a knuckle protector is optional)
   
   
   

- No knee length shorts or jeans/trousers.


- In cold/wet weather, waterproofs, a hat and gloves are recommended and in hot weather, sun cream.


- Cross/running trainers or astro boots (No shoes or football boots).


- No jewellery.


 - Official team kit must be worn for matches.
Tell someone they trust if the behaviour of others makes them feel uncomfortable in any way.


CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS, CARERS AND SPECTATORS


In order to protect the reputation of hockey in England, the code also applies to all those associated with England Hockey who are involved in hockey whilst outside England.

Although the emphasis of this code is on young people, this is not exclusive to young people’s activity and it is recognised that parents and spectators will also be present at senior games. 

All such individuals involved in hockey will, at all times:

1. •Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules. It also encourages friendship, respect for others and participating with the right spirit.
   
   
   
1. •Focus on the young people’s efforts and enjoyment rather than winning or losing.
   
   
   
2. •Teach young people that honest effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
   
   
   
3. •Remember that people learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful play by all participants.
   
   
   
4. •Encourage people always to settle disagreements amicably without resorting to hostility or violence.
   
   
   
2. •Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
   
   
   
1. •Respect umpires, officials, coaches, players and spectators.
   
   
   
2. •Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
   
   
   
3. •Leave the coach/manager to communicate with individual players on the field of play.
   
   
   
4. •Show an appreciation for volunteer coaches and administrators – their efforts contribute hugely to young people being able to participate.
   
   
   
3. •Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
   
   
   
4. •Read the information provided by club and complete the member’s information form.
   
   
   
5. •Inform the team coach, manager or captain of any new or changed injury, health or welfare issue which they consider is appropriate for them to know.
   
   
   
6. •Ensure your child is dropped off and picked up promptly from the club and contact the club if you are running late to collect your child. We expect all primary aged children to be collected from the pitch side.
   
   
   
7. •Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.
   
   
   
1. •Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
   
   
   
8. •Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour.
   
   
   
1. •Never ridicule or admonish a young person for making a mistake or losing a competition.
   
   
   
9. •Never use inappropriate language and gestures.
   
   
   
1. •Support all efforts to remove bad or abusive language and unsporting behaviour.
   
   
   
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     Abide by the England Hockey Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines.
    

 


CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS, LEADERS AND ADULT HELPERS


In order to protect the reputation of hockey in England, the code also applies to all those associated with England Hockey who are involved in hockey whilst outside England.  


All individuals involved in hockey will, at all times:

1. •Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.
   
   

1. •Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
   
   
   
1. •Respect umpires, officials, coaches, players and spectators.
   
   
   
2. •Relationships: Ensure a sensible balance between performance and the emotional, physical, social and developmental needs of the performers.
   
   
   
3. •Relationships: Respect confidentiality of participants and any related data at all times.
   
   
   
4. •Personal Standards: Have the participants’ best interests at heart at all times and recognise when it is in the participants’ best interests to be passed to other organisations.
   
   
   
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3. •Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
   
   
   
1. •Never participate when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
   
   
   
2. •Competency: Have an England Hockey qualification/award/accreditation appropriate to the nature of the activity and the role being undertaken.
   
   
   
3. •Competency: Have a valid First Aid – Emergency Aid Certificate, or ensure that appropriate first aid provision is available.
   
   
   
4. •Personal Standards: Ensure that activities carried out by participants are suitable for their age, strength, maturity and the ability of each individual participant.
   
   
   
5. •Safety: Ensure the wellbeing and safety of each participant above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
   
   
   
6. •Safety: For any facilities used, have a working knowledge of:
   
   
   
1. •Normal Operating Procedures (NOPs);
   
   
   
2. •Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs);
   
   
   
3. •Facility risk assessments for hockey.
   
   
   
7. •Under 18 year olds: Should only work with a suitably qualified and insured adult and refer to the Young Persons Code of Conduct.
   
   
   
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1. •Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.
   
   
   
1. •Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity.
   
   
   
2. •Ensure that all participants are aware of their responsibilities under the Code of Ethics.
   
   
   
3. •Realise their responsibilities as role models and set positive examples for others, particularly young participants and spectators.
   
   
   
4. •Personal Standards: Project an image of health, cleanliness and appropriate appearance for any activity they are involved in.
   
   
   
5. •Personal Standards: Never smoke whilst participating in any hockey activity.
   
   
   
6. •Relationships: Ensure that when in a position of authority this privilege will not be used to exert influence over participants to gain personal benefit for themselves, their clubs or their schools.
   
   
   
7. •Relationships: Set and uphold the boundaries between a working relationship and friendship between themselves and participants when in a position of trust. This is essential when the participant is a young person.
   
   
   
8. •Relationships: Never engage in any form of inappropriate personal or sexual relationship with a participant (‘inappropriate’ – as defined within a position of trust within Sexual Offences Act).
   
   
   
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3. •Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour.
   
   
   

 

1. •Never use inappropriate language or gestures.
   
   
   
1. •Never use foul, sexist, abusive, racist or any prejudicial language or tolerate it from players and/or team officials.
   
   
   
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3. •Abide by the England Hockey Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidance.
   
   
   

 

1. •Abide by the England Hockey Equity Policy and Anti-doping Rules.
   
   
   

 

1. •Take responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities.