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We would like to make everyone aware of our school’s fair-play expectations.  Any enquiries or concerns, please contact our Sports Co-Ordinator on sports@otuinter.school.nz in the first instance.

Sporting Players

Good sport is about a positive attitude. Play your part – play fair. To the best of your ability:

  • Play by the rules.
  • Never argue with an official.
  • Work hard to do your best at all times.
  • Turn up to practice.
  • Be a good sport and recognize good players and good plays by all involved.
  • Remember to thank your coach, the officials, the opposition and supporters.
  • Help others in your team when you can.
  • Avoid putting people down or bullying them.
  • Give it heaps and not get ugly.

 

Sporting Coaches

Good sport is about positive attitude. As a coach you set the standards. Play your part to help make each game a success – play fair. To the best of your ability:

  • Set personal behaviour standards for yourself and those you coach to follow.
  • Give each player the same amount of your attention and time.
  • Within the context of the team and game, provide every player with opportunities to participate.
  • Never argue with the referee, encourage cheating or make excuses for losing.
  • Always be positive. Never shout at or ridicule players.
  • Respect players’ efforts regardless of whether we have won or lost.
  • Encourage respect for the opposition and officials.
  • Keep winning and losing in perspective with personal challenge and enjoyment.
  • Give it heaps and not get ugly.

Sporting Spectators and Supporters

Good sport is about a positive attitude. You can set the right tone, and help make the game a success. Play your part – play fair. To the best of your ability:

  • Respect that people are involved in sport for fun and enjoyment.
  • Support good play and applaud good performance from all competitors.
  • Attempt to understand the rules of the game.
  • Learn the difference between supportive and abusive comments and rule out the latter.
  • Accept the decisions of officials and coaches.
  • Display self-control on the side-line. Always be positive. Never shout at or ridicule players.
  • Show your appreciation to people who volunteer their time to make sport happen.
  • Remember that we are all capable of making mistakes.
  • Give it heaps and not get ugly.
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