Policies

MPNA’s codes of conduct are modelled off Netball Victoria’s codes and are updated to align with MPNA competitions as recommended by Netball Vic. 

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You must ensure the standards of the Fair Play Code are applied by demonstrating the five core values that will lead to fair play for all:

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Integrity          Respect          Responsibility          Fairness          Safety

 

In addition to adhering to the General Code of Conduct, you must meet the following expectations when participating in any activity under

 

Netball Victoria, or its affiliated Associations, Leagues/Clubs:

• Fully comply with the Child Safety in Netball Code of Conduct.

• If your child is interested, encourage them to participate in the appropriate netball activity. Remember, children are involved in organised activity for their enjoyment, not yours.

• Focus upon your child’s effort and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists your child in setting realistic goals related to his/her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.

• Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

• Encourage your child to always play according to the rules.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game. Your own child or any child.  Positive comments are motivational.

• Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by all players

• If you disagree with an umpire or coach, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement in public.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.

• Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or parents/guardians.

• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, and not harassing administrators, coaches, players or umpires.

• Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying or victimisation.

• Encourage players to play according to the rules and official decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules.

• Recognise and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators, coaches, and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for players and deserve your support.

• Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy.

• Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach children to do likewise.

• Support the use of age appropriate development activities and the coaches working with the players.  If you wish to speak to a coach after a game about an issue that has arisen please follow the club policy around the best way to approach this. 

• Encourage your child to also have discussions with the coach so they develop skills in asking and receiving feedback

• Formal complaints can be lodged following the appropriate channels.

• Feedback (positive or constructive) is encouraged via the “How did we do today?” form.

 

Breaches of this Code may constitute misconduct and could lead to disciplinary action.

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MPNA’s codes of conduct are modelled off Netball Victoria’s codes and are updated to align with MPNA competitions as recommended by Netball Vic. 

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