St. Catharines Ringette Association: Players & Parents

Codes of Conduct
THE PLAYER'S CODE

Ringette is a team sport. Work for the good of the team.
Respect the rules of the game. Obey them and play fairly at all times.
Respect your coach and other team staff.
Recognize and respect the needs and skills of your teammates and opponents.
Consider the hard job that the officials have, and treat them with respect.
Be a good sport.
Use the game and the opportunities that it offers for your personal growth with a team setting.
Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents.


THE PARENT'S CODE

A child learns to be a good sport at home. By the time a child dons her skates, or joins a team, a sense of sportsmanship (or lack thereof ) is already established.

Parents must:

Avoid forcing an unwilling child to participate in sports
Remember that children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment
Encourage their child to play by the rules
Teach their child that an honest effort is as important as victory
Turn defeat into victory by helping their child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship
Remember that children learn best by example: Applaud good play by both teams
Do not publicly question the official's judgment or honesty
Recognize the value and importance of volunteers

THE SPECTATOR'S CODE

Fans don't play fair when they mistake children at play for professional entertainers.

Spectators must:

Remember that players ar in organized sports for fun
Be on their best behavior
Applaud the ability and achievements of every participant
Show respect for their team's opponents
Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a competition
Condemn any use of violence
Respect the official's decisions
Encourage players to always play according to the rules

Being a Model of Good Sportsmanship
Flying off the handle at games or straining relations with the coach or other parents creates a difficult situation for your child. Just as you don't want your child to embarrass you, don't embarrass your child.

Remember to thank your coach!

Coaches and bench staff are volunteers. They give of their time and energy to ensure that your child has the opportunity to participate and improve her/his skills. Be sure to thank them for the time they are putting in to help your child. Remember, too, that they are human and can make mistakes.