Code of Conduct for Parents / Carers

Last updated: Tue 23 Feb 2021

All parents or carers should -

Encourage your child to learn the rules and compete within them.
Discourage unfair competition and arguing with officials.
Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
Never force your child to take part in orienteering.
Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performance of all.
Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
Publicly accept officials’ judgements
Support your child’s involvement and help them enjoy their orienteering.
Use correct and proper language at all times.

This policy was adopted by GO committee and is effective from December 2004.