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Code of Conduct for Parents

Parents, coaches and officials, by the example of their behaviour, have an enormous influence on Little Athletes. It is essential that all participating adults adhere to the aims and objectives of the Victorian Little Athletics Association. For the benefit of the Little Athletics movement, a pattern of behaviour based on the following should be formed:

1.       Do not criticise children in front of spectators; wait until there is an opportunity to give constructive criticism in private.

2.       Accept the decisions of the officials as being fair and called to the best of their ability.

3.       Do not criticise opposing athletes or supporters by word or gesture.

4.       Place the welfare and development of the individual athlete above wins and losses.

5.       Emphasise that good sports people are good students who are physically and mentally alert.

6.       Set a good example by your own personal appearance.

It is vital that parents, coaches and officials establish behaviour that is consistent with the Code of Behaviour and the aims of the Little Athletics movement throughout Australia. If we keep to this code during Little Athletics, it should be easy to achieve the main aim of FAMILY,  FUN and FITNESS.