Fairplay Charter

Any event organised by Northamptonshire Sport aims to promote Fair Play within a competitive environment. There is a Fair Play Charter that encourages participants, team managers and parents/spectators to behave in accordance with the principles of fun, friendship and enjoyment.

Fair Play Charter Summary Criteria:

  • being a good sport
  • good behaviour
  • the fair treatment of all players
  • acceptance of victory & defeat
  • respect for officials and their decisions
  • the co-operation and team work of players, coaches and supporters

All people involved in the Northamptonshire Youth Games are encouraged to:

  • be calm and in control of their 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 accept  the officials decisions
  • use appropriate language at all times ie. no swearing

Team Managers are reminded that:

  • the emphasis is on the enjoyment of competing fairly and team members should be reminded that they are representing their District / Borough and should behave accordingly
  • they are responsible for the behaviour of their teams and supporters for the duration of the Games
  • they should encourage participants to value performance as well as results

Competitors are reminded that:

  • winning at all costs is not encouraged and teams must play within the rules of the sport and in the spirit of the Games
  • the Sport Co-ordinators decision is final.  Any disputes will be dealt with by the District Team Manager and the Event Organiser
  • they should be a good winner and good loser
  • they should show respect for their opponents

Parents & 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
  • the Sport Co-ordinator who has the power to remove the person/persons concerned from the games will stop any unacceptable, foul or offensive language or behaviour immediately.