Code of Conduct

Please read the Code of Conduct for players, management committee members, parents/guardians/spectators and coaches for Kinross Hockey Club. Membership of the club assumes your acceptance of and agreement with this code. 

Players

• Compete for enjoyment.
• Do your best.
• Show team spirit and positive sporting behaviour.
• Play within the rules at all times.
• Respect colleagues, coaches, opponents and the decisions of officials.
• Keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team captain if they are going to be late.
• Wear suitable kit (including shin pads and gum shields) for training and match sessions.
• Pay any fees for membership, training, matches or events promptly.
• Junior members are not allowed to smoke or consume alcohol on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
• No illegal activities will be tolerated.

Management Committee Members

• Will represent the club to the best of their ability.
• Will attend meetings when called.
• Carry out any tasks set out by the President.
• Show respect to all players, coaches and spectators.
• Promote the club to its full potential.
• On match days carry out the club’s best intentions to visiting teams.
• Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body.
• Consider the safety of all concerned on match days and during other club activities.
• Treat everyone equally and fairly.
• Abide by the rules of the club.

Parents, guardians and spectators

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in sport.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
• Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to understand that the enjoyment of sport and fair play are more important than winning.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

Coaches

• Remember that players participate for the enjoyment and winning is only part of the fun.
• Never ridicule or yell at players for making a mistake or not winning.
• Be reasonable in demands on player’s time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Operate within the rules and spirit of the game and teach their players to do the same.
• Ensure that the time players spend with them is a positive experience. All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
• Avoid overplaying the talented players and understand that the average players need and deserve equal time.
• Will not use bad language nor will they harass players, officials, spectators or other coaches.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
• Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport including opponents, umpires, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators, and encourage players to do the same.
• Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players and follow advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to commence training or competition.
• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young players.
• Will not arrive at the venue intoxicated or drink alcohol at junior matches.
• Will not allow the unlawful supply of alcohol at training, games or club functions.
• Will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game, regardless of their gender, ability or cultural background.
• Will promote adherence to anti-doping policies