From the Co-curricular Sports Team

igsa have advised that there have been some reported incidents regarding poor parent behaviour (from all schools) at sports fixtures and events. A reminder that igsa Sport has a Code of Conduct that must be abided by when parents are at an igsa fixture or event.

“igsa and its members’ schools Sport also expect parents, spectators and other participants to behave in a safe and responsible manner, to comply with the Codes of Conduct and to set a good example for the girls.”

Please click here to view the full Code of Conduct. igsa have asked us to draw attention to the following sections of the Code as a reminder to all parents attending igsa fixtures or events:

“5. Part 5: Code of Conduct for Parents and Spectators

• Encourage girls to give their best effort and applaud good play regardless of which team produces it.
  • Behave respectfully and courteously towards players, coaches, match officials and other spectators.
  • Never discourage or disparage any player.
  • Never criticise a match official. If you have a grievance, follow the grievance procedure outlined in Part 7 of this Code of Conduct.”

“7. Part 7: Grievance Procedure

• The umpire or referee has complete control of the game. In matters regarding play, the conduct of participants and the rules of the game, their decision is final.
  • With respect to other aspects of the game such as venue safety, the venue convener’s decision is final.
  • If any participant wishes to bring a complaint or express a concern about any aspect of a game, they may do so by contacting the IGSA Sport Office by 5.00pm on the following Monday. The initial contact may be verbal but this must be followed up in writing by 5.00pm Monday.
  • The igsa Sport office will consult the relevant parties and the igsa Executive Officer and respond to the aggrieved individual within 48 hours of receiving the written complaint.
  • The decision of the igsa Sport Office will be final.
  • The igsa Sport office may, when she or he thinks fit, report to a Principal anything occurring in the course of, or in relation to, an inter-school sporting event.”

We appreciate you taking the time to review the Code of Conduct above and for your continued adherence to the Code at all IGSA sports fixtures and events.

Adam Raw

Director of Sport

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