Central Coast Junior Hockey Association
Coaches/Managers/Team Official’s Code of Behaviour
As a coach, manager or team official affiliated with the CCJHA you must
meet the following requirements with regard to your conduct.
1. Treat players with respect at all times
2. Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other coaches,
officials, players and spectators and act honestly, in good faith and
in the best interest of the players and the CCJHA.
3. Place the safety, welfare and enjoyment of the players above all
else.
4. Act in compliance of competition rules and conditions and avoid
situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.
5. Act honestly, in good faith and in the best interest of your team. Be
courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction and be
impartial, consistent and objective when making decisions.
6. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the
performance of your team or any match officials or umpires. Do not
engage in any conduct that is likely to discredit your team or the
CCJHA.
7. Promote a climate of mutual support amongst the players.
Encourage players to respect one another and their worth within the
team.
8. Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility
for their own behaviour, performance and actions.
9. Determine, in consultation with the player, what information is
confidential and respect that confidentiality.
10. Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as
compromising.
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11. Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by Hockey
Australia.
12. Use due care and diligence in fulfilling functions of office and
exercising the powers attached to that office including providing a
safe environment for training and competition.
13. Recognise individual differences in players and cater to these as
best you can; as all players are deserving of equal attention and
opportunities.
14. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your
players. Provide for team development, which is planned and
sequential and be open to other people’s opinions.
15. Refrain from using obscene, offensive or insulting language
and/or making obscene gestures, which may insult players, officials
or spectators.
16. Don’t do anything, which adversely affects or reflects on or
discredits the game of hockey or CCJHA, including, but not limited
to, any illegal act or any act of dishonesty or fraud. Do not drink
alcohol or smoke in uniform.
17. Accept responsibility for your actions and decisions and comply
with the spirit as well as the letter of the law and with the principals
of the code. Should this code be deemed breached continued
participation may be prohibited, an inquiry maybe held and
appropriate disciplinary measures may be taken.