·        Play by the rules

·        Never argue with an official. If you need clarification, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or at the end of the game

·        Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you

·        Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition

·        Show respect to and acknowledge opponents and officials – shake hands before and after the game; do 3 cheers; thank the umpires

·        Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition

·        Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches

·        Play fair – no verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent

·        Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

·        Remember that children and adults participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours

·        Encourage children and adult players to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence

·        Never ridicule or yell at a child or adult player for making a mistake or not winning

·        Respect officials’ decisions and encourage children and adult players to do likewise

·        Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators

·        Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams

·        Congratulate all participants, regardless of the game’s outcome

·        Condemn the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players

·        Support policy and practices in relation to responsible use of alcohol, to child protection issues and to issues relating to recreational and performance enhancing drugs

·        Support involvement in modified rules games and other junior development programs

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion