HOOPSTARS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

•  Arrive for sessions and any associated matches in good time to prepare thoroughly
• Turn up with appropriate kit for the coaching session, ready to work and with a positive attitude
• Listen to the coaches and your teammates
• Always warm up and cool down properly
• Play for fun and enjoyment – not just to please your parents and/or coach
• Learn and play by the rules
• Do not argue with officials and/or the coach – use your energies for playing better
• Recognise and applaud all good play whenever possible (encourage your teammates!)
• Be a good sport – win with modesty, lose with dignity
• Respect other people – treat them as you would wish to be treated
• Do not use bad language or threatening/aggressive behaviour (this will not be tolerated at any Hoopstars session)
• Co-operate with coach, team-mates and opponents
• Think about what you’ve learnt each session and how you can continue to improve your skills outside of the coaching sessions
• Inform the coach of any injury as soon as possible
• Inform the coach if you need to leave the site early
• Thank officials and opponents after competition

If you need to speak to someone in confidence, please speak to your Head Coach or your parent/carer

HOOPSTARS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS 

• Remember that children play for their fun, not yours
• Encourage children to play, do not force them
• Praise your child’s efforts whether they win or lose
• Applaud all good play
• Never ridicule a child for losing or making a mistake
• Children learn best by following a good example
• Learn the rules of the game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on
• Show your appreciation to all officials, coaches and helpers
• Condemn the use of violence, profane language and any form of abuse
• Think of how you can best help the coach and/or the club

If you have any concerns regarding the activity, please speak to the Head Coach

HOOPSTARS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES 

•  Set a good example which others can follow
• Never use bad language or demonstrate abusive or negative behaviour
• Arrive in plenty of time to set up your activities and ensure safety
• Remember children play for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun
• Keep yourself informed about sound coaching practices and the principles of children’s growth and development
• Be reasonable in your demands on children’s time, energy and enthusiasm they need other interests too
• Always demonstrate respect and Fair Play
• The successful coach invests in the well-being and interests of their players, not their win/loss record
• Teach your pupils/players that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment
• Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing
• Teach players to be fair and to follow the rules
• Divide your time equally between all standards of players
• Ensure you and your players have respect for their opponents, the officials and opposing coaches and supporters
• Follow advice from a professional when determining if an injured player is ready to play or train
• Take responsibility for the young people in your care until they have safely left the activity and your duty of care