Players Code
The following are our guidelines to you as a player
Play for fun and enjoyment.
The most important goal is making the most of your abilities.
Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
Be a good sport and cheer all good play.
Cooperate with your coach and fellow players.
Respect your coach and fellow players.
Show courtesy to officials, umpires and your opposition.
Smoke Free Policy and Drug and Banned Substances Policy - Show respect for these policies while playing and practicing at the Christchurch Netball Centre, at club functions and at any time when in club uniform.
For practices you are expected to
Attend practices and be on time.
Advise your coach if you won't be at practice and why.
Respect and listen to your coach and fully participate in all practices.
If you have queries/problems these should be raised with your coach at practices.
If you have queries/problems that you feel you cannot raise with your coach, contact your respective club captain.
For games you are expected to
Wear correct club uniform.
Respect umpire's decisions. If you disagree, have your captain or coach approach the official during a break or after the game.
Control your temper. It is not acceptable to verbally abuse officials or other players or deliberately contact or provoke an opponent.
Play to your full ability and respect your coach's decisions and advice.
Understand and play by the rules.
Coaches Code
The following are our guidelines to you as a coach
Display a professional manner with regard to language, preparation, planning and presentation.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of players.
Encourage effort and skill, this will increase self-esteem and self confidence.
Remember a player's main reason for playing is fun.
Be a role model for the principles of Fairplay and ensure players display the same qualities.
Show respect and encourage players to show respeect for opponents, team-mates, umpires, officials and spectators.
Ensure players enjoy and devlop their skills and play by using positive, specific and constructive feedback
Avoid over-playing the talented players. The "just average" players need and deserve equal time.
Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound coaching principles.
Attend (or ensure a representative attends on your behalf) all MANC Coaches Meetings (3 or 4 per season).
Smoke Free Policty and Drug and Banned Substances Policy - Encourage respect for these policies while practising and playing at the Christchurch Netball Centre, at club functions and at any time when in club uniform.