Introduction

This Fair Play Charter encourages Participants, Club Officials and Spectators to behave in accordance with the principles of fun, friendship and enjoyment.
Your SHC membership endorses your total support and the encouragement of the SHC Fair Play Charter. Any event organised by Slough Hockey Club will promote Fair Play within a competitive environment.

Fair Play Charter

7 Simple Rules
being a good sport , demonstrating good behaviour
showing respect for opponents and all participants
playing within the rules
showing respect for officials and their decisions
acceptance of the result or outcome
being a good winner and good loser
co-operating with the club, team, players, officials, coaches and supporters.

Players - Good Behaviour
Being calm and in control of your temper.
Appreciate and recognise good play in the opposing team as well as your own.
Not criticise other players
Acknowledge and thank officials and opposing players.
Playing by the rules and accepting the official’s decisions.
Using appropriate language at all times ie. No swearing.

SHC Officials, Managment, Captains and Coaches - Good Behaviour
Emphasis is on the enjoyment of competing fairly and team members should be reminded that they are representing SHC and should behave with the Fair Play Attitude.
Are responsible for the behaviour of their teams and supporters for the duration of the Game.
Encourage participants to value performance as well as results.

Spectators are reminded that:
They should respect the officials and the decisions they make
They should NOT get involved with the action on the court/pitch

Fair Play Awards
An annual award for the Fair Play Team and awards for Individuals who have demonstrated and been role models of Fair Play during the season.

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