Code of Conduct for Parents & Carers

APPENDIX 3

The code

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and work within them.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with Instructors.
• Help your child to recognize good performance, not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in a martial art.
• Set a good example by recognizing fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
• Publicly accept Officials' and Instructors' judgements.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them enjoy their martial art.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• Leave the coaching to the Coaches.
• Ensure mobile phones are turned off during your child’s session.
• Actively discourage breaches of conduct in other parents.