These codes of behaviour were developed by the Australian Sports Commission.

They Include: 

• Players code of behaviour
• Parents & Spectators code of behaviour
• Coaches & Teachers code of behaviour
• Officials code of behaviour
• Administrators code of behaviour
• Media code of behaviour

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an official. If you need clarification, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit - so will you.
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
• Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
• Play fair - no verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players (including vilification) or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or not winning.
• Respect officials’ decisions and encourage children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.
• Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams.
• Congratulate all participants, regardless of the game’s outcome.
• Condemn the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Keep up to date with coaching practices and qualifications and the principles of physical growth and development.
• Ensure that any physical contact with a young person is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill development.
• Listen to your players and ensure that the time they spend with you is a positive experience.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Apply rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people and to make participation more fun.
• Compliment and encourage all participants you are a role model and a source of a young persons confidence building.
• Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people.
• Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are

• Create pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a player, e.g. as umpire, administrator, etc.
• Ensure that the types of programs, rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of young players.
• Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior players and ensure volunteers are adequately trained.
• Ensure that everyone emphasises fair play, not winning at all costs.
• Give a code of behaviour sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and the media and encourage them to follow it.
• Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability,cultural background or religion.

• Provide coverage of young people's competitive and non-competitive sport as well as reporting adult sport.
• Be aware of the differences between adult sport, professional sport and modified sports programs for young people.
• Don't overly focus on isolated incidents of inappropriate sporting behaviour.
• Focus upon a young player's fair play and honest effort.
• Do not place unfair expectations on young people. They are not miniature professionals.
• Describe and report on barriers to young people participating in organised sport.
• Focus on the abilities and not the disabilities of young people.
• Avoid reinforcing stereotypical views on the involvement of boys and girls in particular sports.
• Give equal time and space to reporting boys and girls sports.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.