Code of Conduct for Parents / Carers

​The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All Parents/Carers must:

• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their judo; remember they are involved in judo for their enjoyment not yours.
  
• Focus on the process not just results; help your child to recognise good performances.
• Avoid pressuring a child about winning or losing; applaud effort and hard work as well as success.
• Help your child to separate sport failure from personal failure.
• Give your child the freedom to problem solve and make their own decisions.
• Never force your child to take part in judo; allow them to play for themselves.
• Encourage your child to take responsibility for their decisions.
• Support and not interfere with the coaching; follow the club programme.
• Keep talking and general noise to a minimum during training sessions.
  
• Not constantly instruct your child during training sessions or at events.
  
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
  
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials; publicly accept officials’ judgements.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
• Respect other parents, players, coaches, referees and officials; use correct and proper language at all times.
  
• Watch what you say to your child; never punish or belittle them for losing or making mistakes.
• Ensure that no child under the age of 12yrs is left without a responsible adult present at training sessions or at events.

Revised: 31st March 2019