About Us >> Code of Conduct

Little Athletics is about family, fun and fitness. If everyone keeps these few simple rules in mind, it will go a long way to increasing everyone's enjoyment of Little Athletics.

Athletes' Code of Conduct

Play by the rules of athletics.
Never argue with an official. If there is a problem, ask your chaperone or the Team Manager to deal with it.
Treat other athletes the way you would like to be treated.
Never put down another person
Never threaten or use violence against another person.
Avoid the use of bad language.
Co-operate with other members of the club.

Parents' Code of Conduct

Encourage children to participate if they are interested. However, if a child is not willing to, do not force him or her.
Focus upon the child's efforts rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists the child in setting realistic goals related to his/her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.
Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each event is accepted without undue disappointment.
Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing an event.
Remember children are involved in Little Athletics for their enjoyment, not yours.
If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official's judgement & honesty in public. Remember, officials volunteer their time & effort for your Childs involvement.
Support all efforts to remove verbal & physical abuse at Little Athletics activities.
Recognise the value & importance of being a volunteer official and/ or coach. They give their time and resources to provide recreational activities for children and deserve your support.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour, by not harassing athletes, coaches or officials, smoking on the arena or being intoxicated.

Action Plan

If an athlete breaks the code, the following will apply:

First Occurrence

Any committee member may issue a warning to an athlete who has broken the code of conduct. This warning may be noted, and the athlete's parents advised. Should the incident be particularly serious, the athlete may be asked to take no further part in activities for that night.

Second Occurrence

Should an athlete break the code again within one month of the first warning, the athlete will be given a second warning. Any executive member of the committee can give this warning. The athlete's parents must be advised. The committee may decide that probationary conditions should be applied.

Third Occurrence

Should an athlete break the code while under a second warning or probation, the athlete may be suspended or expelled from the club. The president, in consultation with the committee will issue any suspension or expulsion. The athlete's parents will be invited to speak with the president before a decision is made.

Although there is no set action plan for adults breaking the code of conduct, the committee reserves the right to bar an adult from attending Little Athletics meets.