Encourage children to participate if they are interested. If they are not, don’t force them.  Focus on playing the game, reducing the emphasis on winning. 

Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

Encourage children to always play, by the rules.

Do not criticise children in front of others, but reserve constructive criticism for more private moments.

Remember a child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams.

Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability. Do not raise issues of disagreement publicly.

Do not criticise opposing team members or supporters by word or gesture.

Set a good example by your own conduct, behaviour and appearance.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

Avoid use of derogatory language based on gender, race or impairment.