Code Of Conduct

Who this Code applies to

This Code of Conduct applies to everyone involved in PSA activities, including students, coaches, managers, officials, parents, supporters and spectators, in person, online and in writing.

Students

• Students are expected to participate with respect, fairness, and good sportsmanship. This includes showing courtesy before and after matches, acknowledging good play by the opposition, and thanking officials and opposing teams.
• Offensive language, verbal provocation or abusive comments directed at others, or expressed publicly, are not acceptable.
• Students are expected to show humility in success and resilience in disappointment. Respectful conduct at all times is an important part of good sportsmanship.
• Everyone should be treated equally, fairly and with dignity. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and exclusion have no place in PSA activities.
• Students should communicate responsibly in public and online spaces, including social media. Comments that unfairly criticise others, interfere with an investigation, or harm the wellbeing or reputation of individuals, teams, schools or the competition are not acceptable.

Coaches and staff

• Coaches and staff are expected to model the values of respect, fairness and good sportsmanship, and to encourage students to compete in the spirit of the game.
• They should interact respectfully with officials, parents, spectators and other schools, and help set the standard for positive behaviour.
• All coaches and staff are expected to uphold the standards and expectations of the school they represent.
• This includes reinforcing expectations around courtesy, punctuality, behaviour and presentation.
• Where concerns arise, coaches and staff should provide guidance and support to help students meet the expectations set out in this Code.

Parents and spectators

• The support of parents, families and spectators plays an important role in student participation. We ask that all support be positive, respectful and encouraging.
• Profane, demeaning or derogatory language, harassment, abuse or vilification directed at players, coaches, officials or other spectators is not acceptable, whether in person or online.
• During and immediately after matches, parents and spectators should allow coaches, players and officials to carry out their roles without interference, and respect decisions made by match officials.
• When attending events at another school, visitors are expected to follow the host school’s rules and respect its facilities. Alcohol must not be consumed at PSA fixtures or events.