Codes of Behaviour

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage children always to play according to the rules and settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performaces.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect officials' decisions and teach your child/ children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability cultural background or religion.

• Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
• Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the outcome.
• Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
• Never ridicule or scold a young swimmer for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or competitors.
• Show respect for your competitors. Without them there would be no competition.
• Encourage competitors to follow the rules and officials' decisions.
• Do not use foul language, or harass other competitors, coaches or officials.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.