KINGSTON PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPORTS CODE

Our aim is to promote fair play and to ensure that children’s rights to participate are respected.

Fair play is more than playing within the rules, it extends beyond the sport to:

• treating visitors with due courtesy and welcoming them as guests
• when visiting others, respecting hospitality and the venue

Examples of good practice:

• meeting guests as they arrive
• showing them the facilities
• allocating changing space if possible
• providing refreshment
• providing toilet facilities
• congratulating and thanking opponents regardless of the result
• shaking hands at the beginning and end of matches
• providing adequate and accessible First Aid

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUPILS

Kingston primary school children are expected at all times to demonstrate behaviour of the highest standard.
We strongly recommend:

• meeting guests as they arrive
• showing them the facilities
• allocating changing space if possible
• providing refreshment
• providing toilet facilities
• congratulating and thanking opponents regardless of the result
• shaking hands at the beginning and end of matches
• providing adequate and accessible First Aid

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS

We expect adults to behave in a way which sets a good example and presents a positive role model for children.
We ask you to:

• applaud and encourage the children, but avoid giving direct instructions to individual participants
• applaud good play and performances by all the participants, not just your own team
• NEVER boo or jeer at players
• respect the officials at all times and NEVER argue with a referee's decision
• do not enter the field of play - it is the responsibilty of the officials to deal with injury
• learn and observe the Kingston Primary Schools Sports Code
• never forget that the players are young children
• above all, be encouraging, enthusiastic and positive
  

Planning a successful festival or tournament

The following guidelines are intended to help you organise a successful tournament or festival that will run effectively and efficiently. It is not intended as a comprehensive guide but as a resource to help you.

• prepare an order of play for the tournament
• prepare a timetable for the tournament
• advise the media of the event e.g. The Surrey Comet
• prepare score cards for your umpires or referees
• identify and book a suitable venue for the event
• check with the owner that the pitches are marked out (Mini Soccer, Tag Rugby)
• organise refreshments for the away (not practical for tournaments)
• ensure that there is first aider and a medical box
• ensure that you have correct equipment available including spares (e.g. balls)
• ensure that you have enough referees or umpires (in the case of Netball schools must provide their own umpires)
• produce a booklet or information sheet that has order of play and rules for teams and parents - where possible have a list of children taking part
• order trophies/medals or certificates
• number or colour your pitches or courts
• remind schools to follow the KPSSA Code of Practice
• email schools competition details at least one month before the event is due to start
• send details and results to the KPSSA website
• try to organise some sponsorship for the event
• where possible have central starts/finishes for events with a whistle/bell or hooter
• have a designated area for teams (e.g. swimming)
• provide bibs (in case of colour clashes)

REMEMBER - SPORT SHOULD BE FUN!