Code of Conduct 4 of 7

4. Junior Players


All junior players involved in hockey will, at all times show:
Respect for the game. This is more than playing within the rules of Hockey. It is about friendship, enjoyment and always participating with the right spirit.
- Be on time for training and competitions. - Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance.
- Always thank your opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after every game or training session.
- Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity and set a positive example to others.
Respect for others
- Umpires, officials, coaches, opponents and spectators should be valued.
- Respect the decisions of umpires and officials.
- Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and other forms of threatening or intimidating behaviour such as bullying.

Self respect
- Young people should take responsibility for their actions on and off the pitch.
- Do not smoke, drink or take drugs of any kind (other than prescription).
- Never use inappropriate language or gestures.
- Wear suitable clothing for the activity in which they are taking part.
- Respect the facilities where they play and the equipment that they use.
- Tell someone they trust if the behaviour of others makes them feel uncomfortable in any way.
- Abide by the EH Equality Policy.
- Abide by the EH Anti-doping Rules.