WAIPUKURAU SCHOOL FAIR PLAY PROMISES 

STUDENT FAIR PLAY PROMISE: 

As a student representative of Waipukurau School, I promise I will: 

• Be proud to represent my school 

• Behave responsibly and appropriately before, during and after the game. I will do this when I  - make sure I treat all players with respect, just as I would like to be treated 

  • aspire to work hard and give my best at all times 

  • act as a good sport, especially with regard to winning / losing  

  • listen and cooperate with coaches / managers, officials, umpires / referees, supporters, team  mates and the opposition 

  • thank my coach, officials, supporters and opposition for the game and their time

• Attend all scheduled games and practices, advising the coach if I am unavailable, as early as  possible 

• Attend all games and practices with the appropriate gear for my own health and safety

• Develop the habit of warming up and warming down at games / practices 

• Look after and wear my team uniform correctly and with pride 

• Take responsibility for looking after all the school sports gear issued to my team

PARENT / SUPPORTER / COACH FAIR PLAY PROMISE: 

As a parent / supporter / coach, I promise to support my child by:  

• Reading and discussing with my child, the Student Fair Play Promise, above

• Accepting all team selections / composition  

• Taking my concerns directly to the Sports Coordinators or the Principals 

• Making sure my child is on time, available and committed to scheduled games and practices – advising the coach if my child is unavailable, as early as possible 

• Collecting my child promptly after their game / practices or ensuring other arrangements are made clear to the child and others involved 

• Looking after and ensuring the team uniform is worn correctly.  

• Showing respect, support and appreciation towards coaches / managers and officials who are voluntarily involved in my child’s sport, including the opposing team’s officials 

• Recognising and applauding the abilities of the opposition and other players in my child’s team

• Encouraging all team members in their efforts, regardless of the end result 

• Insisting that my child plays within the game rules and by the principles of Fair Play

• Assisting wherever possible

• Making sure my child uses the appropriate protective gear required for their games / practices

• Being a positive role model by displaying respect and encouragement from the side lines. 

I understand that I could be asked to leave a game and not attend others, for failure to keep to this  promise.