Sydney East Hockey Association

Junior Player and Parent Code of Conduct

Parent Code of Conduct

As a parent/guardian of a SEHA representative player you must abide by the following in regard to your conduct during any activity related to the team’s training or games:

1. Remember that your child participates in sport for their own enjoyment, not yours.
2. Focus on your child’s effort and performance rather than winning or losing.
3. Never ridicule or yell at your child or another child for making a mistake or losing a game.
4. Show appreciation for a good performance and skilful play by all players.
5. Parents/Guardians will remain away from the dugout during training and matches.
6. While vocal support is encouraged during training and matches, you should never instruct players from the sideline to avoid confusing the players. Directives regarding play, field positioning etc. should only come from the team Coach and Manager.
7. Show respect for your team’s opponents.
8. Be aware that you are not only representing SEHA but also your club and family.
9. Respect Official’s decisions and encourage children to do likewise.
10. Do not verbally or physically harass anyone associated with the sport (Coach, Manager, Player and Umpires)
11. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background or religion.
12. Realise that bullying, physical and verbal abuse, neglect or any other type of abuse is absolutely unacceptable conduct in the sport of hockey.
13. Consumption of alcohol should be in moderation when in charge of minors. Please remember that some clubs and venues have a “No Alcohol” policy within their grounds which you must abide by.
14. Any breach of the above Code will be dealt with in the following way:

1. A warning will be given by the Manager, Coach or Member of the SEHA Committee.
2. Another breach of the Code will result in your child sitting in the dugout for the remainder of the training or game.
3. Any further breach of the Code will result in you being requested to leave the hockey game/tournament/training with your child. Further action may be taken depending on the circumstances of the infringement.

SEHA gives the coaches and managers of all our teams the authority to take the actions as stated above.

Medical Waiver

I give permission for the junior player to attend Sydney East Hockey Association Representative fixtures. I have providing information in this form which is accurate to the best of my knowledge. In the event of any accident or illness, I authorise the obtaining on my behalf such medical assistance as the player may require. I also consent to the player being admitted to hospital if deemed necessary in the event that I cannot be contacted or an emergency arises. I undertake to pay medical fees and or costs of drugs and or costs of transport when seeking medical assistance, which may be incurred while the player is under medical care.

Player Code of Conduct

You have achieved the honour of being selected in a representative team of this association. As a representative you will be acting as an ambassador for not only this association but also your club and hockey in general.

You must respect the rights, dignity and worth of others regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background or religion.

As a responsible team member, you are required to abide by this code of conduct.

Remember that your behaviour will influence the opinions that people hold of the Sydney East Hockey Association.

As a Team Member:

• You must co-operate at all times with your coach, team manager, team mates and opponents.
• You must work equally hard for yourself and your team
• Be a good sport. Encourage fellow team members by being positive at all times.
• Control your temper. Make no criticism, either by word, gesture or body language of team mates, opponents, umpires or officials.
• Respect official’s decisions at all times
• Bullying, physical and verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

As a Visiting Player:

As a representative player you will visit different venues for training, carnivals and State Championships and therefore must:

• Treat the facilities and equipment with respect. Any damages and costs resulting from carelessness and misbehaviour will be paid by those involved.
• Not leave the premises without first obtaining permission from the team manager.

THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, CIGARETTES, ILLEGAL OR PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AT ANY TIME THROUGHOUT YOUR PERIOD OF REPRESENTATION