The Rules!

CODE OF CONDUCT

ATHLETE

Be a good sport. Respect all good performances whether from your Centre or the opponents and shake hands with and thank the opposing athletes and officials after the event – win, lose or draw.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
Always respect the official’s decision.
ever become involved in acts of foul play.
Honour both the spirit and intention of the competition rules and live up to the highest ideals of ethics and sportsmanship. Avoid gamesmanship and respect the traditions of the sport.
Never engage in disrespectful conduct of any sort including profanity, sledging, obscene gestures, offensive remarks, trash-talking, taunting or other actions that are demeaning to other athletes, officials or supporters.
Care for and respect the facilities and equipment made available to you during training and competition.
Safeguard your health. Don’t use any illegal or unhealthy substances.
Recognise that officials and coaches are volunteers who give up their time to provide their services. Treat them with the utmost respect.
Do not bet or otherwise financially speculate, directly or indirectly, on the outcome or any other aspect of a Little Athletics event or competition in which you are involved.

PARENT/SPECTATOR

Condemn all violent or illegal acts, whether they are by athletes, coaches, officials, parents or spectators.
Respect the official’s decisions. Don’t complain or argue about actions or decisions during or after an event.
Do not engage in unsportsmanlike language, harassment or aggressive behavior.
Encourage athletes to play by the rules and to respect opposing athletes and officials.
Never ridicule or scorn an athlete for making a mistake, respect their efforts.
Understand that sport is part of a total life experience, and the benefits of involvement go far beyond the final placing of an event.
Participate in positive cheering that encourages the athletes in the Centre you are supporting. Don’t engage in any cheering that taunts or intimidates opponents, their fans or officials.
Remember that children participate in Little Athletics for their own enjoyment, not yours!
At all times follow the directions of the Competition Manager and/or other competition day officials.
Never arrive at a Little Athletics competition under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never bring alcohol or drugs to a Little Athletics competition or training.
Remain on the grounds during training and meet nights.

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