Sports Teams at St Patrick’s School
Our Aims
We want to give children the opportunity to experience and play a range of different team sports to develop:
Teamwork, Cooperation, Respect, Reliability
Self control, Manners, Sportspersonship, Social skills
Self esteem, Sporting skills, Sporting strategies
A love of sport and most importantly…… to have fun
We align our school approach to the sport and recreation vision of Sports Hawkes Bay
-Kia Kaha, Kia Ora | Be Active, Be Well
Informing students and parents of school sport team opportunities
The sports coordinator supported by school leaders will inform students and parents of upcoming
opportunities. This may be via a mix of daily student notices, newsletters, printed notices, emailed notices, St Patrick's school app and the St Patrick's School Facebook Page.
Registration
● Registration deadlines must be met by parents/students
● Late registration will only be considered if teams are in need of additional players to make up
numbers. If teams are full, no late registrations will be accepted
● Every child that has registered before the cut off date has the opportunity to be in a team
● So no registered child will be excluded, the total number of children registered determines the
number of teams and numbers of players within teams (Sometimes team numbers have to be
larger or smaller than ideal to facilitate this)
● The number of players in the team covers the team registration cost and also includes a fee for
uniform hire and/or sports equipment needed.
● Fees need to be paid by deadlines before a child is placed into a team
Team creation
● When creating teams we aim to be fair, inclusive and transparent
● All teams need to have a Coach and Manager to be registered (This relies on parent, whanau,
community and staff volunteers)
● Unless an event is gender-specific, a gender balance will be sought across teams.
● Year 1-4 players are made up of mixed ability athletes
● Year 5-8 players playing in an ungraded sports competition will be made up of mixed ability
● Year 5-8 teams that are playing in graded competitions may be placed in teams based on their previous
experience and/or current ability
● Should students/parents request a team/friend to be with, the school will take this into consideration with
parents understanding that there are a number of factors being considered when making up teams.
● The school holds all rights for team creation and athlete placement with the focus on meeting the aims of
this document.
Queries - Please contact our Sports Coordinator Darin Marple; dmarple@stpatsnapier.school.nz.
Player code of conduct
● Play hard but play by the rules
● Respect the referee’s decision
● Let your captain or coach/manager ask any necessary questions
● Recognise positive contributions made by team-mates and opposition
● Treat all players as you would like to be treated
● Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents, for without them you don’t have a game
● At the end of a game-event, thank opponents, teammates, coaches/managers and your supporters
at the end of the game/event
● Communicate with your coach/manager when you are unable to attend training or games
● Win with humility; lose with dignity
Parent Code of Conduct
● Offer support the coaches and managers of teams
● Respect and support all different levels of ability
● Encourage your child always to play by the rules and to respect the referee's decision
● Communicate well in advance with the coach/manager if your child will be absent for training or game
● Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted
without undue disappointment. Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work towards skill
improvement and good sportsmanship
● Remember that children learn best by example. Comments from the sideline need to be unbiased and
positive. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game
● Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches-managers. They give of their time and resources
to provide recreational activities for your child
Supporters code of conduct
● Remember that children play organised sports for their own fun
● Any inappropriate behaviour reflects badly on your child/athlete, the team and St Patrick's School
● Applaud good play by your own team and the opposition
● Support the coaches and managers
● Show respect for your team’s opponents as without them, there would be no games
● Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a game
● Respect the referee’s decision
● At the end of the game-event, recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches-managers
Coach-Manager code of conduct
● Players need a coach that they can respect. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good
example.e.g: Acknowledge positive sportsmanship by athletes and positive support on sidelines by
parents/supporters
● Respect and support all different levels of ability
● Be reasonable on your demands on young players time, energy and enthusiasm
● Ensure that all players are given the opportunities to play
● Never yell at or ridicule a player for making a mistake
● Develop team respect for the judgement of referees
● Insist on fair and disciplined play do not tolerate foul play, fighting or bad language
● Be a clear and timely communicator with parents e.g: Managers sending information well in advance of
events, etc
● Seek advice or support where needed from our School Sports Coordinator and School leaders.
The staff of St Patrick’s School thank you for your ongoing support.
Sports at St Pats - Expectations.pdf
