Players code of conduct
(2022-23 season)

As a member of Eastside Jnrs aka the Purple Army, you are expected to abide by the following junior code of conduct:

Purple Army Players are expected to:

• Be loyal and give their friends a second chance.
• Be friendly and particularly welcoming to new members.
• Be supportive and committed to other team members, offer comfort when
required.
• Not get involved in inappropriate peer pressure and push others into something
they do not want to do.
• Keep within the defined boundary of the playing/coaching area.
• Behave and listen to all instructions from the coach. Play within the rules and
respect the official and their decisions.
• Take care of clubs equipment
• All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants
regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background or religious beliefs or
sexual identity.
• Refrain from the use of bad language or racial/sectarian references. This
includes bullying using new technologies like chat-rooms or texting.
• Refrain from bullying or persistent use of rough and dangerous play.
• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform
their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
• Members must wear suitable kit/clothing - for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coaches.
• Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
• Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst
representing the club at competitions.
• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
.Show respect to other youth members & coaches
• Keep themselves safe.
• Report inappropriate behaviour or risky situations for youth members.
• Play fairly and be trustworthy.
• Respect officials and accept decisions.
• Show appropriate loyalty and be gracious in defeat.
• Respect opponents.
• Not cheat or be violent / aggressive.
• Not use violence.
• Make your club a fun place to be.

Children/Young People have the right to:
• Be listened to.
• Be safe and happy in their chosen activity.
• Be respected and treated fairly.
• Privacy.
• Enjoy your sport in a protective environment
• Be referred to professional help if needed.
• Be protected from abuse by other member or outside sources.
• Participate on an equal basis, appropriate to their ability.
• Experience competition and the desire to win.
• Be believed.
• Ask for help.
Any misdemeanors and general misbehaviour will be addressed by the immediate
coach and reported verbally to the designated person. Persistent misbehaviour
will result in dismissal from the club. Parents will be informed at all stages.

By selecting Yes below , you confirm that you have read the above & agree to abide by the players code of conduct.
By selecting No, please contact head coach Veronica Meddick before proceeding

Eastside Jnr Netball Club Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers
(2022-23 season)

• Positively reinforce their child/young person and show an interest in their
chosen activity.
• Do not place their young person under pressure or push them into activities they do
not want to do.
• Pay correct fees & on the correct date required for your child .
• Deliver and collect the child punctually to and from coaching sessions/matches.
• Provide their child with proper clothing and equipment, including the need to
ensure their child is properly and adequately attired for the weather conditions of
the time, including shorts, shirt, socks, tracksuit, sweat-tops, hat, gloves.
• Ensure that proper footwear and protective equipment are worn at ALL times in
accordance with Health and Safety Regulations. Any child not in possession of the
fundamental requirements will not be permitted to participate.
• Detail any health concerns pertaining to the child on their members details on team app, also up to date emergency contact details. Any changes in the state of the child's health should be reported to the coach prior to coaching sessions.
• To inform the coach before training session or game has started, if the child is to be
collected early .
• Encourage their child to play by the rules and teach them that they can only do
their best.
• Behave responsibly on the sidelines, do not embarrass your child, show appreciation and respect to your child's team mates, opponents, umpires & support the coach.
• Ensure their child is punctual.
• Be realistic and supportive.
• Ensure their child’s hygiene and nutritional needs are met.
• Accept the official’s judgment.
• Acknowledge the importance and role of the club coaches who provide their time
free to ensure children’s participation in the club.
• Promote their child’s participation in playing sport for fun.

Parents/Carers have the right to:
• Know their child is safe
• Be informed of problems or concerns relating to their children
• Be informed if their child is injured
• Have their consent sought for issues such as trips

Any breaches of this code of conduct will be dealt with immediately by Eastside Jnr club.
Persistent concerns or breaches will result in the parent/carer being asked not to attend games if your attendance is considered detrimental to the child's welfare.
The ultimate action should a parent/carer continue to breach the code of conduct may mean that Eastside Jnr officials regrettably asking the child to leave the club.

By selecting Yes below , you confirm that you have read the above & agree to abide by the Parents/Carers code of conduct.

Parent/Carer Permission Form for the use of Photographs and Recorded Images
(2022-23 Season)

Please read below the current Welsh netball safeguarding policy information regarding photography.

"Welsh Netball recognises that publicity and pictures/recordings of young people enjoying Netball are essential to promote the sport and a healthy lifestyle, the following rules should be observed:

• All young people must be appropriately dressed for the activity taking place.
• Photography or recording should focus on the activity rather than a particular
young person and personal details which might make the young person
vulnerable, such as their exact address should never be revealed.
• Anyone taking photographs or recording must have a valid reason for doing so
and seek permission from the organisers/person in charge.
• They should make themselves known to the event organiser/person in charge and
be able to identify themselves if requested during the course of the event.
• Clubs or organisations' coaches should be allowed to use video equipment as a
legitimate coaching aid and means of recording special occasions, however great
care should be taken in the dissemination and storage of the material.
• Participants and parents must be informed that a photographer/camera person will
be in attendance at an event and ensure consent to both taking and publishing is
given.
• Do not allow unsupervised access to players with photographers/camera people or
one to one photo sessions at events.
• Parents and spectators taking photographs/recordings should be prepared to
identify themselves if requested and state their purpose for photography/filming.
• Parents and children should be informed that if they have any concerns they
should report them to the event organiser or official and recorded in the same
manner as any other child protection concern."

I consent to the photographing/videoing and publication (via print/web/social media) of images of my child's involvement in Netball Under the Eastside Junior Netball Club & Welsh Netball Association Child Protection and Best Practice guidelines and I confirm that I am legally entitled to give this consent. I also confirm that my child is not under a court order.

By selecting yes, confirms you have read the above & give consent.
If No is selected, consent is not given for your child to be photographed.

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Please state your child's school & the academic year they will be in from the 1st of September 2022