Code of Conduct

Hampton Hammers’ Players should:

Play because you want to do so, not to please your coaches or parents.
Be attentive and train hard.
Listen to the coach’s advice and instructions – it will lead to improved performance and enjoyment of the game.
Ask questions if you are not sure of a rule, a particular play or a drill or skill instruction.
Be Proactive - additional practice outside of training is likely to improve your skills and development.
Understand that you might not be happy with every decision made by your coach/s but part of playing quality netball is realising you are part of a team and representing Hampton Hammers. Every time you step on the court, be it at training or on game day; you should be giving it your best shot without sulking, whining or disrupting others.
Demonstrate respect for your teammates and your coach by playing hard for yourself and your teammates – both will then benefit – even if you are not playing in your favourite position! Remember no plays can be executed correctly unless all players are pulling together and working as a team.
Respect and support umpires on and off the court, acknowledging that they, like us, can make mistakes.
Recognise good play by all players on your team and by your opponents.
Treat all players, as you would like to be treated.
Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
Adopt a “Strive to Win, Fight to Improve” attitude and leave the “Win at all Costs” attitude behind.
Know that emotional outbursts or displays of bad temper or foul play will not be tolerated under any circumstances during games or training and may result in removal from the court.

Hampton Hammers’ Players are encouraged to:

Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity for you to play, without them it would be impossible.
Learn the rules of the game as quickly as possible to help better understand what is happening on the court.

Hampton Hammers’ Parents are encouraged to:

Acquaint themselves with the basic rules of netball.
Familiarise themselves with the teaching and coaching methods which will differ according to age and ability.
Become involved with the Hampton Hammers club, the committee encourages all parents to watch their children, take part in any club functions and to volunteer their assistance and expertise – the ongoing success of Hampton Hammers is reliant on such help.
Commit to paying your fees on time and understand where your money goes.
Familiarise themselves with the Coaches Code (found on website) and support coaches in instilling these values.

Hampton Hammers’ Parents should:

Remember that your child plays for their own enjoyment not that of their parents – encourage them
to play netball but do not force them.
Be realistic about your childs abilities; do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving and remember there is always a mixed level of skill and ability in junior sport – netball is no different.
Respect the rights of the coach to make decisions regarding training methods; team selections and substitutions and game tactics unless they contradict the spirit of the game.
Refrain from instructing from the sidelines and making negative comments about coaching decisions within earshot of any player or the coach. If you believe there is a legitimate issue; please follow the correct protocol for effective resolution.
Know that persistent, negative messages will adversely affect the players’, coaches’, and umpires’ performance and attitude.
Remember that young people learn much by example.
Always show appreciation of good individual and team performance from all players – irrespective of the team for whom they play.
Model sportsmanship for your child by treating all coaches, officials and players of both teams with courtesy and respect – knowing that without them your child could not participate.
Encourage and focus on hard work and honest effort and praise your child for competing fairly and trying hard irrespective of the result. Always provide positive feedback; interestingly constructive feedback is often better received when it comes from the coach and not the parent (it can make for a more harmonious trip home).
Remain in control of your emotions.
Teach your child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
Encourage all netballers in a positive way. If you do want to shout make sure it is ‘for’ not ‘at’ a player.
Be Familiar with expectations under Child Safety Standards.

Please also refer to:

Player & Parent Commitments

Child Safety

Netball Victoria's Code of Conduct