Culture and Values

Reddos Culture and Values

CLUB OVERALL VALUES
CARLTON REDCLIFFS CODE OF CONDUCT
- CHA - Canterbury Hockey Policies including Code of Conduct
- Carlton Redcliffs Child Protection Policy

Core values are the few unique beliefs that underpin the desired behaviours and attitudes within a club or organisation. To be truly core, our Clubs leadership team must be willing to invest in initiatives that support these values and must also be willing to use them as key guides for the identification, retention or removal of our players, supporters and coaches.

We have fun first and foremost
We support our club and our fellow players, coaches and supporters
We always give an honest effort
We play a fair but committed style of game
We are a family club

Our ideal player

This sets the filter for the longer-term player profile we want in our club

They play the game with integrity and to the best of their ability every time
We promote and value skill in players
They play for the benefit of the team first and foremost
When they can they give back to the club in terms of coaching or support of the club

Our ideal coach

They set the tone for the team and live by our Clubs code of conduct and values
They have up to date training and are aware of trends in the modern game
The take people with them and inspire their players
They are positive
They support their fellow coaches

Our idea supporter and volunteer

Our supporters and volunteers are positive, they are committed and underpin our values and culture as a Club.

Carlton Redcliffs Hockey Club (CRHC) Code of Conduct

OUR CODE OF CONDUCT - February 2021 - CLICK HERE FOR PDF

The following Code of Conduct is applicable for all Players, Coaches, Umpires, Technical Officials,

Clubs, Parents and Spectators participating in or attending Carlton Redcliffs Hockey Club (CRHC) competitions or representing CRHC at approved competitions. The Code of Conduct allows for all involved to learn, improve and enjoy participation in the sport of hockey.

JUNIOR PLAYERS

Play by the rules.
Play for enjoyment, not just to win or to please your parents or coach.
Never argue with umpires’ decisions. Let your coach ask any necessary questions.
Control your temper. No swearing or abusive language or actions.
Remember, hockey is a team game. Encourage your teammates.
Be a good sport. Recognise your opponents’ good play, as well as your own teams.
Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that you play within the rules. Accept
responsibility for all actions taken.
Cooperate with your coach, team mates and respect your opponents.

SENIOR PLAYERS

Play by the rules.
Play for enjoyment, not just to win.
Never argue with umpires’ decisions either during or after the game. If you have a coach, let them ask any necessary questions.
Never abuse, harass or swear at coaches, umpires, officials, parents, spectators or other players.
Remember, hockey is a team game. Encourage your teammates.
Be a good sport. Recognise your opponents’ good play, as well as your own teams.
Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring that you play within the rules. Accept
responsibility for all actions taken.
Cooperate with your coach, team mates and respect your opponents.

COACHES

Teach your players to play by the rules.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time and enthusiasm.
Don’t put winning above all else. Skills development and learning is vital
Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake.
Provide kind and constructive feedback to players in a way that enhances their mana.
Develop team respect for opponents, umpires and opposing coaches. Let our skill as players do the talking
Never abuse, harass or criticise umpires or your own or opposition players, coaches or officials.
Be generous with your praise and set a good example so players can respect their coach.
Keep yourself informed on sound coaching principles.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players.
Deal with bad behaviour and unsporting conduct swiftly. If relating to juniors, follow up and involve the child’s parents in resolving the behaviour or situation.

UMPIRES

Always attempt to be unbiased in game decisions and look to utilise the other umpire when in doubt.
Never initiate or return abuse or harassment from a player, coach, parent or spectator.
Always check for the appropriate wearing of protective equipment.
Keep yourself informed on the laws of hockey and sound umpiring principles.
Deal with bad behaviour and unsporting conduct during the game swiftly before it escalates.

OFFICIALS

Never initiate or return abuse or harassment from a player, coach, parent or spectator.
Deal with bad behaviour and unsporting conduct in game dugouts swiftly before it escalates.
Keep yourself informed on the laws of hockey and always attempt to be unbiased in decisions.

CLUB

Teach your players to play by the rules.
Remember children are involved in hockey for their enjoyment, not the clubs.
Encourage your Teams to be on their best behaviour as they are representing your club.

Never abuse, harass or criticise their own or opposition players, coaches or umpires.

Don’t put winning above all else.
Deal with bad behaviour and unsporting conduct swiftly. For juniors, involve the child’s parents in resolving the behaviour or situation problem.
Keep yourself informed on the performance and behaviour of your Teams, Coaches, Players, Parents and Spectators.
Show Club respect for opposition Clubs, Players, Umpires, Coaches and opposing Spectators.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS

Remember that children play sport for their fun. They are not there to entertain you.

Do not play the game for the player. Let the players play and think for themselves without sideline management and critique.

Never abuse, harass or criticise players, coaches, umpires or officials. Support from the sideline. Represent the club in a manner that enhances a positive culture from the sideline.
Do not enter the playing field at any time whilst a game is in progress,
Applaud good play by both teams and show respect for your opponents.
Encourage players to play according to the rules.
Teach children that making the effort is as important as winning.
Help children improve their skills and attitude to the game by creating a play hard but play fair culture at training and games
Support a win graciously and Lose graciously culture and focus on the effort from the players.
Support players when they are defeated in games and celebrate with them for the games they win.
Support all volunteers assisting to run the game including the umpires, officials, coaches and team managers. They give up their own time to provide the recreational activities for the enjoyment of all players and without them, there would be no hockey.

TREATMENT OF EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES

Maltreatment of equipment or facilities, either the Associations, Club’s or individuals (including indiscriminate throwing of a hockey stick) is unacceptable and not safe and will not be tolerated and appropriate disciplinary action will be undertaken if this occurs.

CODE OF CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

CRHC will not tolerate serious breaches of the Code of Conduct and any person or clubs found to have seriously breached the Code may be subject to disciplinary action. Such action may take the form of suspensions, banning from attending games, loss of team points or other sanctions as deemed appropriate. The club expects all members to create a respectful culture of support and encouragement for all.

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

Players and parents are requested to raise and attempt to resolve any game matters of concern with their relevant coach or team manager on the day or as soon as possible after the incident. If the matter is not resolved amicably or to the satisfaction of those concerned then the matter should first be referred to your Club Executive for consideration and if determined necessary referred to the Committee.

Policy Amendment

This policy will be reviewed annually and can only be amended on the approval of the Board of CRHC.

Related Policy documents

Police vetting

NZH code of conduct

I confirm that I have read this document and agree to be bound by the standard set out in this code of conduct

Signed

Name ……………………………………………………………………….

Date …………………………………………………………………………….

Signature ………………………………………………………………………………..

Canterbury Hockey Child and Youth Protection policy - CLICK HERE