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Adult Players – Code of Conduct

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The IOMCCGBA is asking every player to follow a Code of Conduct.

When playing Crown Green Bowls, I will:

  • Know and adhere to the rules and spirit of the Game
  • Display and promote high standards of behaviour
  • Always respect decisions made by officials
  • Never engage in public criticism of the sports officials
  • Never engage in offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
  • Never engage in bullying, intimidation or harassments
  • Speak to opponents and officials with respect
  • Remember we all make mistakes
  • Win or lose with respect, shaking hands with my opponent before and after every game.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:

I may:

  • Be required to apologise to other participants, coaches or officials
  • Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
  • Be dropped from the team
  • Be suspended from club competitions/sessions
  • Be required to leave the club.

In addition:

  • The IOMCCGBA could impose a fine and/suspension from the sport.

Young Players – Code of Conduct

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

As a player, you have a big part to play. That’s why The IOMCCGBA is asking every player to follow a Code of Conduct.

When playing Crown Green Bowls, I will:

  • Always play to the best of my ability
  • Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain, or waste time
  • Respect all participants, coaches and officials
  • Play by the rules, and abide by decisions made by coaches or officials
  • Shake hands with my opponents before and at the end of each game
  • Listen and respond to what my coach tells me
  • Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:

I may:

  • Be required to apologise to other participants, coaches or officials
  • Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee
  • Not be allowed to play in matches or competitions
  • Be suspended from coaching sessions
  • Be required to leave the club.

In addition:

  • My club or the IOMCCGBA may make my parent or carer aware of any infringements of the Code of Conduct.

Spectators and Parents/Carers – Code of Conduct

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

Remember children’s sport is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isn’t everything.

Play your part and observe the IOMCCGBA Code of Conduct for Spectators and Parents/Carers at all times.

I will:

  • Remember that children play for FUN
  • Applaud effort and good play as well as success
  • Always respect the coaches and officials’ decisions
  • Remain off the green and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
  • Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
  • Encourage the players to respect the opposition, coaches and officials
  • Avoid criticising a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning
  • Never engage in, or tolerate offensive insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:

I may be:

  • Issued with a verbal warning from a club or official
  • Required to meet with the club or IOMCCGBA Welfare Officer
  • Required to meet with the club committee
  • Obliged to leave the bowling green
  • Requested by the club not to attend future games
  • Suspended or have my club membership removed
  • Required to leave the club along with any dependents.

In addition:

  • The IOMCCGBA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club.

Coaches & Club Officials – Code of Conduct

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

Play your part and observe the IOMCCGBA Code of Conduct for Coaches & Club Officials at all times.

On and Off the Green, I will:

  • Show respect to others involved in the sport including officials, opposition players, coaches, managers and spectators
  • Adhere to the rules and spirit of the game
  • Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour
  • Always respect any official’s decision
  • Never go on to the green when not appropriate
  • Never engage in public criticism of officials
  • Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

When working with players, I will:

  • Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
  • Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
  • Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
  • Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
  • Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
  • Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
  • Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
  • Co-operate fully with others in bowls.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club or the IOMCCGBA:

I may be:

  • Issued with a verbal warning from a club or official
  • Required to meet with the club or IOMCCGBA Welfare Officer
  • Required to meet with the club committee
  • Monitored by another coach
  • Required to attend a club disciplinary hearing
  • Be sacked by his club.

In addition:

The IOMCCGBA could impose a fine and/or suspension on the club

My coaching qualification could be withdrawn.