Culloville GAC Fair Play Policy

A child learns by example. Much of what is seen and heard, and how the child is treated on the field and off can have lasting effects. An atmosphere that is fun and educational is likely to promote healthy self-esteem in children, just as a negative and critical climate can have adverse effects.

To promote an enjoyable environment, help your child follow a philosophy of “fair play”

Parents
 

• Understand your child will make mistakes.
• Avoid material rewards. Stress the joy of gaelic football.
• Listen, make your child feel important and encourage contribution to a team effort.
• Be positive we don’t criticise.
• Be graceful and not boastful when your childs team wins.
• Be positive and provide encouragement if their team loses.
• Don’t disagree with the coach on tile field or in front of your child. Questions, input and suggestions should be discussed privately and calmly.
• Don’t shout abuse at referees, umpires and linesmen as your child might be listening.
• Always try to encourage your child to play fair and within the rules.

Players

• Enjoy the game.
• Respect team mates as well as opponents, whether they are winning or losing.
• Remember that the outcome is never as important as the lasting impression of warmth. Understanding and pure enjoyment of playing.
• Recognise that playing to win is an essential component of competition but seeking victory at any cost defeats the true meaning of competition.
• Show respect for referees, umpires and linesmen at all times and accept their decisions in a dignified manner. 
• Loose gracefully, as well as win gracefully. 
• Try your best.

 
Coaches

• Have fun with your players.
• Keep winning and losing in perspective.
• Allow players to try a variety of positions.
• Strive to maintain integrity within the sport.
• Know,understand and follow all the rules and policies set out by the club, south board, and armagh county board. Remember, the coach has final responsibility for the team and players.
• Encourage moral and social responsibility in players.
• Be sure parents/guardians understand your philosophy and rules, and that everyone is sending a consistent message of fair play to the players.