Junior Tennis Code of Conduct

CODE OF CODUCT FOR CHILDREN/ YOUNG PLAYERS

The player should:

• Treat all coaches ,officials ,club and tournament organiser with respect.

• Abide by the rules of the game in all events.

• Play fairly at all times, have fun and do your best.

• Respect opponents, be gracious in victory and dignified in defeat.

• Always shake hands at the end of a match.

• Talk to the club children’s officer if you have any problems.

Young players should never:

• Use unfair or bullying tactics to gain advantage on or off the court.

• Pass on gossip or spread rumours about another player or adult.

• Make false allegations against other players or adults.

• Cheat.

• Use bad language and inappropriate gestures.

• Throw your tennis racquet or hit the court.

• Shout, argue or be rude to officials ,coaches or opponents.

Children/Young Players are entitled to:

• Be happy, have fun & enjoy the sport.

• Be treated with dignity and respect.

• Be safe and to feel safe.

• To have the support of the adults within the sport.

• To say No where they deem it to be appropriate.

• To be listened to.

• To be believed.