Some simple hints to help your child to learn to be ‘a good sport’.

• Remember – Children are involved in organised sports for their enjoyment, not that of the parents.
• Encourage your child always to play by the rules.
• Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
• Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship.
• Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team.
• Do not publicly question the officials’ judgement and never their honesty.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities.
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.