Athletes

Australians are justifiably proud of the place sport has in their daily lives. What is equally important to us all is the way the game is played and the manner in which our sportsmen and sportswomen conduct themselves.Athletes also have  a right to participate in a safe and supportive environment.Over-zealous parents and adults, ill-tempered, disrespectful athletes,sometimes need to be reminded of appropriate standards of behavior for Little Athletics.

Little Athletics is a community activity, which utilises athletics to help foster the development of Australian children, and as such, endorses and applies the following codes of behavior.

The privilege of membership with the LANSW may be withdrawn where it is determined that a person’s conduct is inconsistent with the mission of LANSW and in breach of the codes of behavior

Behavioral Guidelines/Codes of Conduct

1. Compete according to the rules
2. Show respect to coaches and officials.
3. Be a good sport, Acknowledge all good results
4. Only Cheer good performances not when others make an error
5. Treat officials and competitors with respect
6. Cooperate
7. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all athletes and officials, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
8. Do not bully or harm another athlete
9. Remember that all you need to do is aim to “ Be your best”
10. Any approach to an official should be  in a courteous manner. Never argue  with an official.
11. Control your temper ‐ no “mouthing  off’’, throwing equipment etc.
12. Never verbally abuse or sledge other  athletes, deliberately distract or  provoke another athlete.
13. Do not bully or harm another athlete.
14. Do not use bad language or obscene  gestures at any time.
15. Do not bring the sport of Little  Athletics into disrepute.
16.  Work equally hard for yourself  and/or your Centre.
17. Always address officials in a polite  manner.
18. Be a good sport. Acknowledge all  good results, whether they are  made by your Centre or friends or  an athlete from another Centre
19. Only cheer good performances, not  when other competitors make an  error or don’t perform well.
20. Treat other competitors with   respect.
21. Do not act smart or ‘cocky’.
22. Treat all athletes as you like to be  treated. Do not bully or take unfair  advantage of another competitor.
23. Cooperate with your coach,   Centre‐mates and other  competitors. Without them there  would be no competition.
24. Participate for your own enjoyment  and benefit, not just to please  parents and coaches.  Remember that all that is ever  requested of you is to Be Your Best