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JUNIORS NEWS |
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 Encourage
the Kids, Support the Game
Preston Lions Football
Club has joined forces with the Victorian Government and
VicHealth to stamp out poor spectator behaviour in junior
football.
“Encourage the Kids, Support the Game” is a community
education campaign, funded by the Victorian Government and
VicHealth, which aims to discourage poor spectator
behaviour in junior sport and encourage safe, fun and
friendly games that everyone – players, parents, all
spectators and officials – can enjoy.
According to club Secretary Pece Siljanovski, by promoting
the campaign within the local sporting community, Preston
Lions Football Club will be sending a clear message that
poor spectator behaviour is unacceptable in this club.
The campaign targets poor spectator behaviour such as
unpleasant, threatening or violent behaviour. Examples of
poor spectator behaviour include verbal abuse and
swearing, entering the field of play during a game,
throwing objects onto the field and, in extreme cases,
physically handling players, officials, spectators and
others.
“Junior sport is about children having fun, enjoying being
active and learning life skills, such as teamwork and
social interaction. Spectator passion is great, provided
it leads to positive support and encouragement. Poor
spectator behaviour ruins the game for other spectators
and discourages involvement and participation. We want all
our young players to be able to pursue their sporting
goals with confidence – win, lose or draw,”.
Parents/guardians, players and coaches will find the Code
of Conduct they signed at the beginning of the season with
their registration form. Additional copies can be found at
the juniors canteen, or you can download it from this
website. Members are being encouraged to familiarise
themselves with the code.
“Our involvement in the “Encourage the Kids, Support the
Game” campaign sends a clear message that poor spectator
behaviour will not be tolerated in our club. As part of
this we’re reminding spectators on what is expected of
them, as outlined in the Code of Conduct,”.
All spectators are being urged to be a good sport by
following these simple guidelines:
- Respect officials and their decisions and don’t publicly
criticise them.
- Respect players and spectators from both teams.
- Know the spectator rules – read and abide by the club’s
Code of Conduct.
- Be a good sport yourself and set a good example for your
child.
- Encourage your child and support his or her efforts.
- Be supportive, whether your team is winning or losing.
- Discourage negative behaviour within your club.
- Alert a club official if someone is behaving badly. |
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