Little Athletics Code of Ethics
Little Athletics is primarily a fun activity for young children who wish to participate in healthy competition with their friends. To benefit our athletes, a code of ethics has been instigated and every person, adult or child, is expected to adhere to it:
- Do not criticise, abuse or scream at athletes.
- Accept decisions of all officials or committee members as being fair and ruled upon in an impartial manner.
- Support other athletes in their endeavour to achieve the best they can.
- Encourage children in a positive manner as development is not the same in all children. Some children may take time to show ability or improvement.
- Remember that all our committee and helpers are volunteers and give up their time to help run our Centre. A thank you for their efforts is always welcome and appreciated.
Discipline Policy
Athletes should note that persons displaying unacceptable behaviour, which may cause danger or disruption to others, will be stopped from further participation in their meets. Should the Centre Manger decide the behaviour warrants, the athlete may be dismissed from any further participation with the Centre.
Unacceptable behaviour, that has been reported when the athlete is representing Granite Belt Little Athletics at another venue, may also result in dismissal from the centre. It may also be noted that should dismissal occur, no refund of fees will be given.
This severe action will not be taken lightly and will be at the discretion of the Granite Belt Little Athletics Committee.
Prohibitions
The following are prohibited on the Stanthorpe State High School Oval:
- Parking of cars (unless involved in equipment transportation)
- Dogs
- Smoking
- Alcohol / drugs
- Riding of bikes / scooters
- Throwing stones or any other projectiles, including any sand and equipment eg: javelin, shot put or discus when not supervised
- Crossing the track whilst an event is in progress
- Abusive language will not be tolerated by any athlete or parent