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• 14 April 2023 - Coach and Manager update - Match cards, CHA Rules, umpire abuse initiatives, headbands, subs

• 2022 - Raptor Face masks for defenders

14 APRIL 2023 - Coach & Manager update Match cards, rules & changes
Kia ora Senior Managers and Coaches

Good luck as we head out to the turf again, thanks for all your work.  This email is just being sent to you as Managersa and Coaches please could you read this and disseminate the information as appropriate, apologies for the length.

• CHA INITIATIVE TO REDUCE UMPIRE ABUSE
• CHA RULES AND REGULATIONS  
• PLAYHQ GAME MATCH CARDS MUST BE FILLED OUT CORRECTLY before games.
• NGĀ PUNA WAI -CHANGING ROOMS ACCESS 17 - 30 APRIL
• NGĀ PUNA WAI -TRAINING CHANGES 17 - 30 APRIL
• FENCES -NGĀ PUNA WAI
•  CONCUSSION REDUCING HEADBANDS EMAIL TO SENIOR CLUB
• CHA EMAILS LISTED ON REDDOS WEBPAGE
• SUBS UPDATE

CHA INITIATIVE TO REDUCE UMPIRE ABUSE Carlton Redcliffs are actively supportive of the CHA initiative aimed at supporting our very important officials and ensuring they know that as a club we do not support abuse of umpires.  We as a club ask everyone, all players, spectators, managers and coaches to read and understand this information.  We wish to make it clear we do not tolerate abuse of umpires, which does not reflect our Club values CLICK for link, and will be disappointed in anyone who does.  Managers please can you follow this email up with a team conversation.

CLICK HERE  for information outlining the 2023 CHA Umpire Abuse Initiative.  N.B. Players who have cards issued within 4 weeks resulting in suspension includes all different grades and teams a player is playing in. I.e. Players playing school and club hockey will have suspension and cards carrying over between teams. 

CHA RULES AND REGULATIONS  including playing up rules- CLICK for LINK

PLAYHQ GAME MATCH CARDS MUST BE FILLED OUT CORRECTLY BEFORE the beginning of their games.

Any team failing to enter their line up will incur penalties as per the rules and regs. Any incorrect line ups on match cards will also be followed up on in these grades as per the rules and regs.

ENTERING OPTIONS: 

• Before getting to the venue     - https://support.playhq.com/hc/en-au/articles/4407752360601-My-Teams-Select-Lineups-and-Player-Postitions
• At the venue                                 -  Ipads are available at the truf
• Carlton Redcliffs admin             - Send your list through to reddos.secretary@gmail.com

CHANGING ROOMS ACCESS 17 - 30 APRIL @ NGĀ PUNA WAI

No access to any changing rooms at Nga Puna Wai 17- 30 April. Teams will need to have any pre or post-match meetings off site or somewhere else (outside) at the venue 17- 30 April. We will still have normal use to the toilet blocks at the end of the changing room block. This will affect mid Week mens and womens grades, Division 1 games Friday the 21st April and the CPL games on Saturday the 22nd in the morning

 

TRAINING CHANGES 17 - 30 APRIL @ NGĀ PUNA WAI
Skedda is the most up to date booking information in the system. Please double check your training bookings for this period as quite a few have moved either times, venues or both or may have been removed all together. In the notes section of booking there will be detail if this is a relocated booking or not. If you require any further turf time please check the free spots on Skedda and get in touch with me. The link to view the booking calendar is here https://canterburyhockey.skedda.com/booking

 

FENCING @ NGĀ PUNA WAI
There is quite a bit of temporary fencing and some filming towers going up around turf 1 to make it a fully enclosed area. This will obviously be fully closed on match days and you will need a ticket to get in. Please remind teams to not move any fencing and do not bring any alcohol into the fenced area at any stage.

CLUB INITIATIVE CONCUSSION REDUCING HEADBANDS EMAIL TO BE SENT TO SENIOR PLAYERS 

Reduce risk of head injury this season by wearing an UNEQUAL HALO.3 Concussion Head Band. 

Start of season is underway and teams are taking to the turf.  The club is keen to support player safety and is invested in reducing head injuries and concussion for players.  Europe and the UK are well ahead of the game. International players are using protective head gear across all ages. We as a club are promoting the UNEQUALHalo.3 concussion headband.  The headbands are High tech, reduces acceleration, absorbs and deflects strike force, incredibly effective, proven NURO technology.  

SPECIAL CLUB OFFER TO TWO PLAYERS PER TEAM  - The Club is offering two senior players in each senior team an opportunity to purchase a discounted headband.   The headbands are discounted by 50% to $40 each… Only available to two members per senior team (the club has a total of 26 headbands). 

If you are interested, please email your coach/manager if you want to be one of the two players to purchase a headband form your team. Please cc the clubs contact person, Lyn Jansen to arrange your size, fitting and delivery - lynjansennz@gmail.com. 

 
BACKGROUND - This promotion has been a response by the club due to the many players who have had to endure a head injury and concussion on the turf. We want to get the head injury stats for hockey reduced significantly.   Carlton Redcliffs club put together some information as a promotion to CHA to encourage players to wear protective gear on the turf - CLICK HERE. 

Thanks to Trudi Baker,  a Carlton Redcliffs MWO player who allowed us to share her story of a horrendous head injury that required facial reconstruction, titanium plates, nerve damage, severe concussion and visual impairment from a head injury as 1st runner at a defensive PC. 

FACE MASK EXPECTATION - The club also has an expectation that Junior and Senior teams encourage all 4 defenders at PC’s to wear the full face masks provided by the club or to purchase their own to wear.

WE CAN’T STOP ALL INJURIES BUT WE CAN MINIMISE THEM. 
Be in quick……. 50% deal on the HALO.3 concussion head bands…... 50% off at only $40 each. 

CHA LIST OF EMAILS ON REDDOS WEBSITE

There are a fair few emails coming from CHA each day and we have copied these onto the Reddos website page CHA Bulletins  - CLICK HERE 

SUBS UPDATE 2023 The subs have been set by the Carlton Redcliffs Committee - CLICK HERE.  The subs do not fully cover the cost of Canterbury Hockey costs and turf hire costs for training.  The money that is received from successful grant applications and sponsorship that allows us to subsidise the cost of subs for our players.  All the uniforms, goalie gear, coaches’ gifts and admin is paid for by the club which the club gets this money from grants and sponsorship.  All the committee members are volunteers and do not receive any payments from the club. 

PAYMENT DATE or PART PAYMENTS We are happy to receive installments, but we do need to hear from you BEFORE the 7 May for SENIORS or 1 June for JUNIORS & PLATINUM.

LATE PAYMENT FEE - A late fee of $50 will apply IF subs are not paid or a 40% payment made before 7 May for SENIORS or 1 June for JUNIORS & PLATINUM

FINANCIAL SUPPORT with paying the subs, please contact or secretary Sheena or Treasurer JD for a confidential conversation or discuss with your coach or manager.  

2022 EMAILS

12 April 2022 - Junior Update 1  - Coaches and Managers evening 1 May, PlayHQ, Team trainings and turfs and Funsticks

Kia Ora Junior Families, We have a few things coming up and requests as the season gets ready to start up. 

i)        Coaches and Managers information and gear evening Sunday 1st May 4:30pm
ii)       PlayHQ registration required for ALL Year 3-10 PLAYERS
iii)      Team training times and turfs
iv)      Funsticks Year 1 & 2, plus any older children who wish to try hockey
 

Coaches and Managers information and gear evening Sunday 1st May 4:30pm

Hi Junior Coaches and Managers (and anyone else thinking about it?),
We will be holding our annual Carlton Redcliffs Coaches and Managers evening on Sunday 1 May.  If you are already a confirmed Junior Coach or Manager, or are thinking about it, and wanting to understand a bit more about these great community roles then this is for you!

Details
Venue :    Redcliffs Bowls Club, 9 James Street, Redcliffs
Time:
                  4:30pm – 5:15pm Information presentation

                  5:15pm to 5:30pm gear allocation

                  5:30pm to 6:30pm – social and catchup – bring your wallet!

 Information Presented

Caleb and Lisa will be running through a Junior Club coaches and manager guidebook. This will give you a good insight and provide a consolidated resource for you as a coach and a manager.

Please RSVP by registering - CLICK HERE

PLAYERS PLAYHQ Registration required

NZ & Canterbury Hockey PLAYER (Year 3-10) REGISTRATION REQUIRED NZ Hockey PlayHQ In 2022 Canterbury Hockey in partnership with Hockey New Zealand are moving to a new membership management system named PlayHQ and different age groups need to register for the relevant competition click for different age groups- JUNIORS CLICK HERE  or Seniors (this includes Y9 and 10 Platinum) .      If they are not registered they cannot play. 

Instructions - CLICK HERE

Training and Turf Times

This season, most of our junior training will take place at Avon Hub turf (Old Shirley Boys site) at 77 North Parade. However, due to some venue maintenance, we will have our first few training sessions at Eastern Canopy Sports located at 136 Shaw Avenue in New Brighton. 

All junior training will start in week one of term two, and specific training times will be emailed out to individual teams.  We thank you for your patience as we navigate the complex process of scheduling turf times which has been particularly challenging this year. Please note that the training times for all our 14 teams are final.

Reddos Funsticks Hockey – Years 1 & 2 & older children wanting to try hockey  

Our Reddos Funsticks program is designed by New Zealand Hockey and delivered by a team of Reddos volunteers for children in years 1 & 2. This is a fantastic program for children to develop their hockey skills before they reach Year 3 when the Saturday competition begins. 

Our emphasis is on having fun, and developing fundamental skills to set our players up for the future.

Older children who have not previously played hockey but would like to try are also welcome. Children will just need a mouthguard ( shin guards if you have them) , long socks and a drink bottle. Hockey sticks, shin guards etc will be provided.

Dates: See our website and register on our EVENTS page for details

Starts Wednesday 4 May 3:45-4:45pm 6 weeks.  Last session 8th June.

Venue: Redcliffs School Turf

Cost: free.  Please register - CLICK HERE

We would also like to thank our Junior club committee and coaches who give up their time to try and ensure everyone gets to play.  Our club is entirely run by volunteers and without their support we would not be here.

8 April 2022 - Senior Club Manager email - PlayHQ match cards, COVID Return to play NZ Hockey guidelines, CHA Hockey Hitz

Kia ora koutou Thanks for all your mahi getting the team lists entered into PlayHQ and onto the turf

- Team lists /match cards PlayHQ - At this stage you can only add  team members from your team. 

To add a fill in either from another team either ask Sheena or do it at the turf on the tablet. 

To add a non-registered player do this at the turf on the tablet

Different age groups need to register for the relevant competition click for different age groups- Senior, Youth (Platinum) or Junior.      If they are not registered, they cannot be added to the match card and they cannot play.INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE

- COVID return to play NZ Hockey guidelines - Click here

"Your return to exercise should take place gradually in 5 phases (outlined by NZ Hockey).

It is important that you: 

• stay at each phase for several days before progressing to the next.  Players should not return to team training until they have successfully navigated stages 1 and 2. 
• drop back a phase if you find it difficult, or if you experience setbacks in your symptoms
• stop immediately if you have any chest pain or dizziness, and don’t restart your exercise programme until you have talked to a healthcare professional. 

 COVID RETURN TO PLAY - British Journal of Sports Medicine article- Graduated return to play following COVID-19 infection

- CHA Hockey Hitz - CLICK HERE for details

-  Need anything?  Just ask... First Aid kits etc

ll coaching course details - CLICK HERE 

 30 March 2022 - CHA Competition update - Electronic live scoring, Registrations deadline no play, Match cards, 2022 Division 1 shields, Transfers, Rule changes

Kia ora CPL, Div 1 and SSL Coaches and Managers

Thank you for all your mahi helping them get everyone ready to get out on the turf, it's been a bit of a mission!  SORRY this is a bit of an omnibus edition!  The MOST URGENT item is getting players registered in PlayHQ BY THURSDAY 31st MARCH to be able to enter playing list for games this weekend by the CHA cut off, otherwise....they can't play in the comps this weekend, Monday and Tuesday.   Special Thanks to CPL Men, Div 1 Men, CPL Women, Div 1 Women and  SSL Men for getting ALL their players, coaches and MANAGERS into PlayHQ (there may or may not have been a competition between certain managers for the Gold and Silver). 

As always we are here to help and I am happy to walk you through anything, although you will find Ritchie and Tanyia Legge are fast becoming our in-house PlayHQ experts:)

In this update:

COACHES and MANAGERS  INFORMATION  - CLICK HERE  - Comms to the club, Reddos Coaches and Managers website page, CHA updates, Uniforms, Subs - Part payments and discounts, First Aid kits, Code of Conduct, Thank yous and fundraisers, COVID recovery information to share with your players this information from the UK Institute of Sport - CLICK HERE for UK diagram of Graduated Return to Play Protocol and CLICK HERE for BritishSports Med Journal information

LATEST CHA UPDATE - Electronic live scoring, Registrations deadline no play, Match cards, 2022 Division 1 shields, Transfers, Rule changes. 

MATCH CARDS (TEAM LINE UPS)- I am happy to do a quick 5 minute online session meeting to go through how to create the match cards (Line up info here) for this weekend including fill-in players  - Let me know if you're interested 

PlayHQ
  *   CHA have the most participants registered to date on PlayHQ which is great!  Seniors need to be registered, we will start to tackle Youth and Juniors from next week onwards!
  *    Electronic scoring. I've attached a quick help document for electronic scoring which you can share with your managers and coaches. - CLICK HERE
              -We will have a tablet allocated to each individual turf (eg 3 tablets at nunweek park) so their game day can be completed there if necessary. 

*      Match cards (Match Line ups) -  INSTRUCTIONS - PlayHQ CLICK HERE or Reddos summary - CLICK HERE
              - Ideally the coach/manager will do their team line up in the week leading up to the match and then at that turf on the day and just do any edits and add their fill ins.

                It's going to be a bit of learning for everyone so hopefully we iron out any issues quickly.
  *   We are going to create a page on the CHA website with our PlayHQ information - CLICK HERE   

Competitions
  *   Registrations - Please ensure all your teams have their minimum quantity of players allocated to their squad before their first match. CPL 14 players and the all other teams  12 players. Please ensure you have this complete before this coming Friday 1st April  for your senior teams.
  *   We NEED you to have your players registered to play. If they are not registered, they cannot be added to the match card and they cannot play. Probably something you can push onto your team managers to make sure their players are registered.
  *   Division 1 Challenge Shields - 
             + These have been introduced for the 2022 season and beyond! They operate the same as the CPL challenge shields. 
             + Because nobody currently holds them they are contested for in week one in the match involving the 2021 1st place after the round robin.
             + Division 1 - Women - Harewood vs Marist and  Men - Southern United vs Carlton Redcliffs. 
             + If the match is a draw then Harewood and Carlton Redcliffs would be awarded the shields.

Transfers
Attached is the list exported from PlayHQ of 2022 senior transfers to date. What I need clubs to do it go through the list (ive sorted it) and check the players that have registered for a club in 2022 but noted in the custom questions that they played for your club in 2021. The only action you need to take is if this transfer is declined please email their new club and copy me in noting that the transfer is declined and the reason. This system relied on our participants filling out their registration questions directly so it may not have captured everyone. If you think this list is way off and you have had more leave your club please let me know and we will switch to plan B.
I will sort out the Association transfers at my end and let clubs know if any of their new players are declined.

In regards to your clubs unfinancial players - Please either add them to the unfinancial sheet  

2022 Important rules
Ive almost finished the rule document edits for 2022. Below are the main changes to highlight (these have been mentioned in the past)
  *   If a registered mid week open player played in the Canterbury Premier League (CPL) in the year proceeding the current season. Their only play up eligibility is into a Saturday team from their member club.
  *   If a club have 5 or more players absent due to a representative fixture (either CHA or HNZ) then they can opt for a deferral of that game which must be accepted by the opposition. Playing of the fixture must happen within a timeframe specified by CHA and any advisory committees.
  *   If a club have 5 or more players absent due to COVID Protocols then they can opt for a deferral of that game which must be accepted by the opposition. Playing of the fixture must happen within a timeframe specified by CHA and any advisory committees.
  *   As a one season trial, CPL teams will be able to name 18 players on the match card as long as two of them are fully kitted goalkeepers. If your division 1 goalkeeper is the second fully kitted keeper then this game will count as one of their "play up" games even if they do not take the field.

Turf Bookings
Hopefully you all saw the in season turf going last week. If you want to delay any of your start dates or add any exception dates please either let me know or log into skedda and adjust them. I have (I hope) that all bookings are now in Skedda. If your club wants any extra bookings please jump in and book them yourself eg School girls on Wednesday don't start till May so NPW on Wednesday is free. If you see an empty space please feel free to book it.

REDDOS  AND OTHER INFORMATION to know:

• COMMS AND EMAILS TO CLUB
                    - Player information = Managers send out information to Players who will ONLY be getting information from you.  We will try and do a Player email draft (CLICK HERE) at the bottom of these so you can cut and paste, and also put this on the website in a News item .  Please can you make sure they know about our fundraisers and sponsorship.              

                          -  Team Lists - You should have received a googlesheet with your players. If you haven't let me know, or it could be waiting to be ratified. 

                           - CHA weekly bulletins & Reddos updates, we will notify you of anything significant and then copy the rest onto the Coaches page, which includes all past info CLICK HERE on our website with a link, so it's on you to read it and follow up.
                            -  Using the Reddos website to send emails and see team lists, - How to information - CLICK HERE. 

• UNIFORM - Please can you update the player's top number on the PlayHQ team lists and keep your own record of uniform issued. Advise players of lost or damaged replacement cost policy - CLICK HERE.  Alternate strip required if you are playing University or Harewood.

• SUBS - invoices will be sent out on @ 10th April.   CLICK HERE for details
           @ HARDSHIP - We have an informal situation where club members past and present are keen to support players to play hockey, please contact JD or I.  Please can managers and/or coaches keep an eye out for anyone who might need gear or financial sub help and let us know
           @ PART PAYMENTS - We are happy to receive installments, but we do need to hear from players BEFORE the 1 May for SENIORS or 1 June for JUNIORS.
           @ DISCOUNTS - Players MUST update their Reddos membership in order to receive a STUDENT or 3+ FAMILY discount.   Subs not paid or a payment plan agreed before 1 May will be required to pay a $50 Late Fee. See Sub details including installments or financial hardship CLICK HERE 

• CHA - Final document yet to be confirmed Rules, Competition By-Laws and competition structure - We will notify when this is finalised, but check the CHA bulletins page for the past information about proposed changes.  Please familiarise yourselves as there have been changes to inital comp doc.  CHA Rules to note include (based on 2021 CHA Competition info):

                           []  MATCH CARDS (p21)  "Match cards for all senior games (platinum and above) must be completed digitally prior to the match starting.  Any player playing-up into another team is to be identified as such on the digital Match card."

                           []  ALTERNATE STRIP  (p26) "The current CHA uniform clashes and fixes are as follows: Carlton Redcliffs and University - Carlton Redcliffs must change.  Carlton Redcliffs and Harewood - Carlton Redcliffs must change.   Team Managers are free to contact opposition clubs and they want to come to a separate exclusive arrangement for that match"

                           []  PLAYER MOVEMENT BETWEEN TEAMS Appendix 3-  PLEASE familiarize yourselves with this rule prior to requesting a dispensation. 

                           [] DISPENSATIONS -  These are requested via the Club secretary only (as requested by CHA).

• HEALTH AND SAFETY - Face masks are provided by the club, please ask your players to wear them and encourage defenders to consider purchasing their own. Mouth guards we know that ALL our teams will be modelling excellent prevention by wearing their mouthguards WHILE they are playing. "All participants MUST wear mouth guards and shin guards when participating.  If an umpire identifies a participant failing to comply with this requirment, the umpire will ask the participant to rectify this immediately and leave the field to do so." Failure to comply will deem them an illigal player. (Protective Equipment p26).  Head injuries and concussion- CHA CLICK HERE .
• FIRST AID KITS  - Please can you check them and let us know if you haven't got one or have gaps, need additional or replacement items (like plasters that adhere)
• CODE OF CONDUCT - it is super vital that we are Club Managers and Coaches set the standard for our conduct and that our players are aware of it  - CLICK HERE
• THANK YOUS - "The Club" has been working flat out planning, consulting, organising, purchasing, and getting things going.  We have been delighted to welcome Nick Haig who has joined the committee this year.  Thanks especially to President Caleb, our  Uniform expert Miranda, Ominpresent selector and advisor Pat, Grants gatherer and Purchases approver JD, Turf wrangler Warren, Child protection guru Lyn, In-house physio Katherine,   Junior Coordinator Lisa, In-house medical expert Sarah,  Men's club captain Goldy and Women's club captain Lydia.

PLAYER INFO:

• Subs - invoices will be sent out approx 10th April.  Players MUST update their Reddos membership in order to receive a STUDENT or 3+ FAMILY discount.   Subs not paid or a payment plan agreed before 1 May will be required to pay a $50 Late Fee. See Sub details including installments or requiring financial support CLICK HERE
• Uniform - Players should be aware of the Reddos uniform policy, as any lost or damaged uniform will incurr a replacement cost - CLICK HERE
• Code of Conduct -  CHA Terms and conditions. and Canterbury Code of conduct,  CHA policies, regulations including "All participants MUST wear mouth guards and shin guards when participating.  If an umpire identifies a participant failing to comply with this requirment, the umpire will ask the participant to rectify this immediately and leave the field to do so." Failure to comply will deem them an illegal player. (Protective Equipment p26).   Carlton Redcliffs have a set of values and code of conduct for our players and supporters.  Please can players ensure any supporters are aware of this  - CLICK HERE
• COVID recovery information - Information from the UK Institute of Sport - CLICK HERE for diagram of Graduated Return  to Play Protocol and CLICK HERE for BritishSports Med Journal information
• Sponsorship and fundraising - Entertainment books are available to purchase for $69 with lots of great deals. SEE HERE  20% of the purchase comes back to the Club.      Pizza Republic - (Previously

16 March 2022 - Raptor Face masks - Trudy

INFORMATION AND REMINDERS FOR ALL OF US AS PLAYERS, PARENTS, SUPPORTERS AND COACHES

Questions or concerns for CHA:
A reminder for all coaches and managers that any questions or concerns for CHA need to come through the club first. Please do not contact the CHA directly, instead contact your either your Carlton Redcliffs club captain, secretary or president.

Uniform:
When playing Harewood teams, Carlton Redcliffs must play in alternative strip, which is bibs for most teams.
Rules currently state:
The Current CHA uniform clashes and fixes are as follows: 
Carlton Redcliffs and Harewood – Carlton Redcliffs must change.
Carlton Redcliffs and University – Carlton Redcliffs must change.

Rules & Umpires:
The answers to most things can be found in the CHA rules and regulations 2021 V2.pdf  on the CHA website.
Further rules around specific grades can be found in Appendix A of the CHA rules and regulations 2021, which are attached above.

For all teams, please remember the golden rule that the umpire is ALWAYS right. They can't see everything, and without them we have wouldn't have games. Please help to install this club value in your team culture.

For junior teams, please also remember that the games are often umpired by parents, and junior umpires, both of whom are learning. Sometimes they get it wrong, and that's ok, we all make mistakes. Enjoy the game, and remember, it is just a game. We want our kids to enjoy themselves.
Any problems should be discussed with the venue umpire supervisor, not the umpire. 

Culture:
Finally, early season is the perfect time to highlight the values and culture we identify with. We are a small club, and we strive to preserve the culture and values that our club is known and well regarded for. As coaches and managers, you are ambassadors for the club and can help set the tone for your team. Here is a link to our Reddos Culture and Values page on our website. 

Please encourage your players and supporters to model the following values:

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 AND MANAGERS
• 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.

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.