Surfing Qld's Code of Conduct

Hi Members,

Please find enclosed to the link Surfing Queensland's Code of Conduct for your reference.

3. COMPETITORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

In addition to complying with SQ's General Code of Conduct, SQ competitors must:

(a) At all times act in a sporting manner, having regard to principles of fairness and common courtesy;

(b) Control their temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in surfing;

(c) Respect the rights dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their ability, gender or cultural background;

(d) Refrain from making bullying, derogatory or demeaning remarks about other people;

(e) Treat all other competitors in their sport, as they like to be treated;

(f) Participate for their own enjoyment and benefit, not to please others;

(g) Not discriminate against, abuse or harass anyone else;

(h) Never argue with an official;

(i) Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual or other Harassment;

(j) Not engage in practices that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use);

(k) Abide by the rules of competition as determined by SQ;

(l) Respond to members concerns or allegations of breaches of this By-law;

(m) Report suspected breaches of this By-law.

4. PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT

In addition to complying with SQ's General Code of Conduct, Parents of SQ competitors must:

(a) Remember that children participate in sport for their own enjoyment, not Yours;

(b) Encourage children to participate, do not force them;

(c) Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing;

(d) Encourage children always to compete according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence;

(e) Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a Competition;

(f) Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting Activities;

(g) Refrain from making bullying, derogatory or demeaning remarks about other people;

(h) Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise;

(i) Show appreciation of volunteers, officials and administrators. Without them your child could not participate;

(j) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion;

(k) Be courteous in communication with administrators, athletes and officials. Teach children to do likewise;

(l) Not discriminate against, abuse or harass anyone else;

(m) Never argue with an official;

(n) Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual or other Harassment;

(o) Remember that children learn best by example.

Regards

Craig Polla-Mounter

President | North Shore Boardriders Club

northshoreboardridersclub@gmail.com

8 Melrose Parade, Maroochydore

PO Box 5104, Maroochydore Qld 4558

www.northshoreboardriders.com