Players
All Oakhill students are required to abide by the following Guidelines in relation to Code of Conduct. Students in breach of this Code can expect to be disciplined accordingly.
Players are expected to be modest in success and generous in defeat, not showing in either case undue emotion. Players are also expected to acknowledge, willingly and openly, good play by either school.
Players should be wholehearted in their approach to games, and should adhere strictly to the letter and the spirit of the rules or the laws. The referee or umpire’s decision is, of course, final and the Captain of the team is the only one who may ask for clarification of a decision.
Players shall never resort to unseemly or abusive language.
Players should be punctual and well turned out. The home team – and in particular the Captain – should welcome the visiting team and its Captain. At the conclusion of the game, referees, umpires and other officials (scorers, touch judges etc.) should be thanked. All players are expected to wear either full Sports uniform or Full Summer uniform to all ISA fixtures.
Players should not applaud the opposition’s mistakes.
Players should not talk to the referee or the opposition during the game. Students that question a referee’s decision may be removed from the field/court by the coach.
Any student who receives a red card/disqualifying foul will be suspended from Sport for a time that is commensurate with the indiscretion they are involved in.
All students are to familiarise with themselves with the Oakhill Code of Conduct BEFORE participating in their first game of the season.
SPECTATORS AND PARENTS
Similar to the Code of Conduct for students, the College expects all parents/spectators to abide by the following Code of Conduct. Spectators in breach of the Code may be asked to leave the Premises.
Barracking should be enthusiastic and positive, but not designed to heckle, denigrate or unsettle opponents. For example, barracking during a free throw or a kick at goal and so forth is always bad sportsmanship. Barracking should be for the School only. Negative comments are totally unacceptable.
Good play by either team should be recognized by applause.
It is never right to express disapproval of a referee or umpire’s decision, irrespective of his/her age.
Vocal support for any team should never encourage violence or rough or illegal play.
Coaching by spectators from the sideline is to be actively discouraged by the official present and encroaching on the field of play is totally unacceptable and must be dealt with by the officials immediately.
Adults must remember that games at school level are organized for the benefits of the students concerned and not for adults.
Visitors to grounds should co-operate fully with any regulations or requests made by the home school concerning car parking, seating, dressing rooms and the placing of spectators. At all times visitors should leave the area tidy and free of rubbish when they leave.
Adults, parents, students and others are expected to set an example by their self-control and deportment at matches.
Alcohol is not to be consumed at any Oakhill Sporting fixtures.