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FAIR PLAY VALUES

• Tennis is your sport so enjoy it.  Love the game.
• Be a good sport when you win, lose and watch matches.
• Be a role model and set a good example of the behaviour you expect from others.
• Let’s create a safe, fun and fair tennis environment.

RESPECT

• Tennis is a game for everyone.   Respect other players, parents and officials.
• Take responsibility for your actions.
• Learn and follow the rules and the Fair Play values.
• Call the score and lines loudly and fairly and leave it to the officials to resolve problems.

These values apply equally to players, parents, carers, coaches, officials and volunteers and cover all tennis activities, whether it is a competition, a friendly hit at a local court or a match you are watching.

MINI PLAYERS

JUNIORS

PARENTS/CARERS

I WILL …..

Be friendly and respectful;

Do my best to learn the rules;

Behave when on and off the courts;

Not throw my racket;

Call the score and lines fairly and loudly;

Raise my hand and ask the referee to help if there is a problem;

Remember it’s my match, I can speak to my parents later;

Not forget to pass my opponent the balls, congratulate them and shake hands after the match;

Have fun and enjoy the game!

I WILL …..

Show respect to everyone;

Be honest and not cheat, swear or bully anyone;

Understand and follow the rules at all times;

Be a good sport by always calling lines fairly;

Call the referee to resolve disputes;

Try my hardest in matches and practices;

Recognise when my opponent plays a great shot and shake hands after the match;

Have fun and enjoy the game!

I WILL …..

Provide support for my child and others;

Support officials by accepting their decisions, not getting involved in on court matters, and not coaching during matches;

Notify officials of any concerns so they can resolve it;

Respect the spirit of Fair Play and create a positive environment;

Show respect to others and never use inappropriate or offensive language and gestures;

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in my care.

ADULT PLAYERS

COACHES

I WILL…..

Give a good impression of myself at all times;

Be honest with all calls and not swear or bully anyone;

Learn and follow the rules of the game;

Be a good sport and show Fair Play by respecting the rules;

Show respect to players, officials, coaches, parents and carers;

Behave like a professional and do my best;

Have fun and enjoy the game!

I WILL …..

Be an advocate and role model of Fair Play;

Educate my players on the rules, how to call lines, the conduct of the game and the spirit of Fair Play;

Support officials; accepting their decisions, not getting involved;

Show respect to others and teach my players by never using inappropriate or offensive language and gestures;

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in my care by following child safety and equality guidelines.