Parents’ Code of Conduct
- Encourage children to participate if they are interested. However, if a child is not willing, do not force him or her.
- Focus upon the child’s efforts rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists the children in setting realistic goals related to his/her own ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.
- Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each event is accepted without undue disappointment
- Encourage children to always participate according to the rules
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing an event
- Remember children are involved in Little Athletics for their enjoyment, not yours
- If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgement and honesty in public. Remember, most officials give their time and effort for your child’s involvement.
- Support all efforts to remove all verbal and physical abuse at Little Athletics activities
- Recognise the value and importance of being a volunteer official and/or coach. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for the children and deserve your support.
- Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour, by not harassing athletes, parents, coaches or officials, smoking on the arena or being intoxicated
- Avoid use of bad language