Code of Conduct

  • Ongoing participation at WACSSA Carnivals is dependant on following the Code of Conduct below. This is of benefit not just to junior participation in Sport but to the successful running of these carnivals.

  • When in attendance at a carnival or interschool sporting competition, all participants, whether students, staff, parents or spectators, should behave in a way that represents Jesus Christ in all their actions.

  • "Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17

  • This includes:

  • Students:

  • competing according to the rules.
  • refraining from the use of bad language.
  • refraining from arguing with, or insolence towards, a teacher or event official and, therefore, abiding by all decisions made. It is permissible for a student to seek clarification on a ruling, if appropriate, in a respectful manner.
  • wearing the correct school/zone uniform when competing.
  • displaying good sporting attitudes towards their own team members and the opposition.
  • shake hands with opposing teams at the end of a match.
  • Teachers:

  • show the correct role model - that is, Christ-like in behaviour in all their actions.
  • provide suitable supervision for their students.
  • regulate and correct the behaviour of both team members and spectators. Behaviour not acceptable at school should not be permitted when students are representing the school.
  • advise the teachers of other schools and, if appropriate, advise students from other schools, if their behaviour is not up to the standards set.
  • Parents and Spectators:

  • should be advised of all regulations regarding their behaviour by their child's teacher.
  • must not question the decision of any official. All queries must be channelled through the teacher in charge of students.
  • must not verbally abuse any competitors or officials.
  • when barracking, should remain in the spectator area and not encroach into a playing area deemed to be out of bounds to spectators.
  • barracking should be positive and enthusiastic and never directed negatively at the opposition.
  • must understand that the referee/carnival organiser has the authority to challenge a spectator who does not comply with the above statements.
  • Officials:

  • must be fully acquainted with the responsibilities of the job and its managements' procedures.
  • must conduct the event in a positive and encouraging manner.
  • will abide by the referee's decisions.
  • should seek to inform a competitor of the reason for any disqualification, where appropriate.