All individuals attending the 2024 NZCAF National Championships agree to abide by the following code of conduct.
The officials and administrators of the 2024 NZCAF National Championships have absolute discretion regarding the implementation, regulation and enforcement of this code of conduct.
Be a positive role model for the sport and athletes
- Ensure all those attending the event have a positive experience.
Maintain a high standard of integrity
- Operate within the rules of the sport and in the spirit of fair play, while encouraging your athletes to do the same.
- Be honest throughout the course of the competition, including in all dealings with coaches and competition officials
Respect the outcomes of competition
- Treat the decisions of officials with respect and courtesy, raising any questions or protests through the official channels after the conclusion of the event.
- Show humility and sportsmanship.
- Coaches should actively discourage unsportsmanlike behaviour by any participant, including athletes, coaches, parents and other spectators. Clubs are responsible for the conduct of their athletes, parents/carers of athletes, coaches, and club supporters.
Be professional
In all interactions with others;
- Display high standards in your language and manner, showing courtesy, respect, honesty, dignity and professionalism to all involved within the sphere of sport – this includes athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, parents and spectators.
- Care for and treat with respect, all an equipment and facilities used during the course of the competition
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every individual
- Treat everyone equally regardless of sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion. Respect the talent, development stage and goals of each athlete in order to reach their full potential.
Protect athletes safety
- Contribute to a safe sporting environment, and a culture that is accepting and respectful of individual differences and free from all forms of harassment.
- Place the welfare and safety of the athletes above all else, and display empathy and act with care towards all athletes who may be sick or injured.
- Any physical contact with athletes should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the athlete’s skill development.
- Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards athletes and/or event attendees, and raise it to the attention of event officials immediately.
Safety, in the context of this code of conduct, includes physical and emotional safety and wellbeing, which may be affected by actions conducted in a physical sense as well as through written and electronic means (including social media).
Support a safe, well managed event
- Work with administrators and officials to support a safe, managed, and successful event.
- Follow the directions of officials and administrators, taking action immediately when asked to do so by any officials or administrators.
