Nippers Code of Conduct

Competitors Code of Conduct

Play by the rules.
Never argue with an official. If you disagree with a decision, have your age group manager approach the official.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team.
Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether they are made by your club or another lifesaving club.
Treat all participants in your sport as you would like to be treated.
Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your manager, coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of competition.
Disputes at inter-club carnival competitions are to be dealt with in accordance with the procedures set out in the LSA Surf Sports Manual.
Remember you are taking part in nippers to learn about the sea, respect the sea and ultimately to become a lifesaver.

Remember that children participate in surf lifesaving for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Encourage children always to participate according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
Remember that children learn best by example.
Appreciate good performances and skilful performances by all participants.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
Show appreciation for volunteer team managers, coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of the competition.