Riders:

1. Play by the rules.
2. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official at a suitable time.
3. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of official and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.
4. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will your’s.
5. Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether by your team or the opposition.
6. Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
7. Co-operate with your instructor, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
8. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and instructors.
9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Parents:

1. Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, as well as yours.
2. Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
3. Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
4. Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making mistakes or losing a competition.
6. Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
7. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
8. Show appreciation for instructors, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
9. Never abuse or belittle instructors, judges, stewards or administrators, especially in front of children or bystanders. If you have a legitimate complaint there are proper procedures to follow.
10. At all times teach and encourage a child to show good sportsmanship, especially in adversity. Again, remember that children learn best by example.
11. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background and religion.

Administrators:

1. Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to the activity.
2. Give all young people equal opportunities to participate.
3. Create pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a player but also as a coach, referee, administrator etc.
4. Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of young riders.
5. Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior riders.
6. Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not overemphasize awards.
7. Help instructors and officials highlight appropriate behavior and skill development, and help improve the standards of instruction and officiating.
8. Ensure that everyone involved in junior sport emphasizes fair play, and not winning at all costs.
9. Give a code of behavior sheet to spectators, officials, parents, instructors, riders and the media and encourage them to follow it.
10. Remember you set an example. Your behavior and comments should be positive and supportive.
11. Support implementation of the National Junior Sport Policy.
12. Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
13. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Officials:

1. Compliment and encourage all participants.
2. Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
3. Condemn unsporting behavior and promote respect for all opponents.
4. Emphasize the spirit of competition rather than the errors.
5. Encourage and promote rule changes that will make participation more enjoyable.
6. Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.
7. Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people.
8. Remember you set an example. Your behavior and comments should be positive and supportive.
9. Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
10. Give all young people a “fair go” regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Instructors/Coaches:

1. Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
2. Never ridicule or yell at a young rider for making a mistake or not coming first.
3. Be reasonable in your demands on riders’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
4. Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your riders to do the same.
5. Ensure that the time riders spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
6. Avoid overplaying the talented riders; the just average need and deserve equal time.
7. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all riders.
8. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, instructors, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage riders to do the same.
9. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured riders. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured rider is ready to recommence training or competition.
10. Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
11. Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
12. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Disciplinary procedures are laid out the PCAQ Administration Handbook.