Our commitment

What we will do

• Emphasise to coaches and parents that junior sport is about participation, not competition.
• Modify rules and equipment where possible to include children and young people of all abilities and encourage their participation (if our sport offers modifications).
• Try to match junior players with others of their own ability (e.g. if there are enough players, have two teams in an age division).
• Provide junior players with a broad range of experiences (e.g. participating in different positions).
• Provide equal playing time for all juniors, regardless of their ability.
• Consider boys and girls under 12 years of age playing on the same team, particularly if a team could not otherwise be fielded and rules have been modified.
• Ensure that all team members play in the finals.

What we ask you to do

Coaches

• Focus on promoting participation, not winning and losing.
• Ensure all team members have the chance to play, rotate through positions and receive equal playing time.
• If you coach your own children, treat them like all other team members (e.g. rotations, playing time or participation).

Parents

• Help out the coach where possible at training and games.
• Focus on your child’s effort and performance, not the score.
• Encourage your child and other team members.
• Respect the selection decisions of the coach.