Yamba Surf
Lifesaving Club
Code of Conduct
The following Codes of Behaviour have been adopted by the Yamba SLSC Junior Activities Committee (Nippers). By joining Yamba SLSC Junior Activities - each Nipper, Parent or Caregiver acknowledges and accepts these Codes of Conduct.
Parents, Caregivers & Spectators
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Children participate in sport for their own enjoyment and development.
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Encourage and praise children for participation and effort.
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Encourage children to always play by the rules.
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Remember children learn best by example.
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Appreciate good performances and skilful play by all participants, to promote good sportsmanship.
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Respect officials, age managers and coaches’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
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Show appreciation for age managers, administrators, coaches and officials.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
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If you disagree with any decisions of the Nippers team, raise the issue through the Nippers supervisor. Do not question the volunteer’s judgement and honesty in public.
Nippers Code of Behaviour
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Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
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Respect our clubhouse and the equipment you use, wash it and return it after use and report any damage.
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Treat all participants as you would like to be treated yourself. Do not bully, put other people down or take unfair advantage of another nipper.
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Co-operate with your age managers, water safety officers, teammates, coaches, officials and opponents.
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Wear your nipper cap at all times during nippers and wear pink singlets for water activities.
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Be a good sport and applaud all performances; encourage others.
