Fair Play Code

Good sport is about trying to win fairly and having a positive attitude to winning and losing. Play your part – play fair


THE FAIR PLAY CODE FOR PLAYERS

As a player in the Koru Games I am in control of how I choose to play the game. I will always play to the best of my ability and I will;

  • Play by the rules
  • Never argue with an official
  • Work hard to do my best at all times
  • Be a good sport and recognise good players and good play by all involved
  • Remember to thank my coach, the officials, the opposition and supporters
  • Help others in my team when I can
  • Never put people down or bully them
  • Respect my opponents at all times as they are trying hard to win as well

At the Koru Games all competitors will shake hands with their opponents before and after each game.


THE FAIR PLAY CODE FOR TEACHERS, COACHES AND MANAGERS

As a coach I set the standards for how my team will play the game. I will always coach to the best of my ability and I will;

  • Set personal behaviour standards for myself and those I coach to follow
  • Give each player the same amount of my attention and time
  • Provide every player with the same opportunities to play the game
  • Encourage respect for the opposition and officials, never argue with the referee, encourage cheating or make excuses for losing
  • Always be positive, never ridicule players
  • Respect players’ efforts regardless of whether they have won or lost
  • Keep winning and losing in perspective with personal challenge and enjoyment

 

THE FAIR PLAY CODE FOR PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS

As a supporter I choose how to show my support and encourage my team. I will always support to the best of my ability and I will;

  • Encourage my child/ren, and other people’s children, in their efforts in sport
  • Insist that my child/ren plays within the rules and by the principles of fair play
  • Make an effort to understand the rules (modified) of the game
  • Respect my child’s efforts regardless of whether they have won or lost
  • Display self-control on the sideline
  • Always be positive, never shout at or ridicule players
  • Support good play and applaud good performances from all competitors
  • Show my appreciation to people who volunteer their time so my child can play
  • Remember that my child plays sport for their reasons not mine, never place undue pressure on my child/ren to play or perform
  • Be a positive role model for my child/ren


THE FAIR PLAY CODE FOR OFFICIALS

As an official I set the standard for the game while it is being played. I will always officiate to the best of my ability and I will;

  • Control the game in a firm, fair and positive manner
  • Be consistent and fair in my decisions
  • Modify my approach to suit the participants’ level of ability
  • Help players understand the rules by explaining decisions where appropriate
  • Do what I can to make sure that everyone enjoys the game – including myself
  • Encourage fair play and do not tolerate foul play of any kind

DISPUTED MATCH RESULT

If a match result is disputed between two teams, the Koru Games Event Manager must be notitfied by one or both team managers within 60 minutes following the conclusion of the match. If the Koru Games Event Manager is not notfied within 60 minutes, the default result could be shared points.

Koru Game Event Manager - Sally Marr - 027 420 2831