• We believe in fair play
• We believe in providing opportunities for all in as wide a range of sports as possible
• We believe in fostering the growth of self-esteem and respect of others
• We believe in quality learning experiences
• We believe in providing opportunities in which students can achieve personal success

Player’s Code of Conduct

• Play for the “fun of it” not just to please your parents or coach.
• Play hard but play by the rules.
• Never argue with the referee’s decisions.  Let your captain or coach ask any necessary questions.
• Recognise positive contributions made by team-mates and opposition
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
• Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents, for without them you don’t have a game.
• Win with humility; lose with dignity

Parent’s Code of Conduct

• Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sport.
• Remember, children are involved in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage your child always to play by the rules.
• Teach you child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
• Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship.  Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Remember that children learn best by example.  Comments from the sideline need to be unbiased and positive.
• Do not question the referee’s judgement.  The referee is always right.
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches.  They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.

Spectator’s Code of Conduct

• Remember that children play organised sports for their own fun.
• Any inappropriate behaviour reflects badly on your son, the team and St Peter’s College.
• Applaud good play by your own team and opposition.
• Show respect for your team’s opponents.  Without them there would be no games.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game.
• Condemn the use of violence in all forms.
• Respect the referee’s decision.
• Encourage players to play according to the rules.

Coaches Code of Conduct

• Players need a coach that they can respect.  Be generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good example.
• Be reasonable on your demands on young players time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ensure that all players are given the opportunities to play.
• Never yell at or ridicule a player for making a mistake.
• Develop team respect for the judgement of referees.
• Follow the advice of a doctor in determining when an injured player is fit to play again.
• Insist on fair and disciplined play do not tolerate foul play, fighting or bad language.  Be prepared to take off the offending player.