Code of Conduct

As a member of Chester Netball Club you are expected to follow the Club's Code of Conduct. Please note that the coaches will enforce a disciplinary procedure of "three official warnings and you're out" for players who repeatedly break club rules, do not turn up to training or matches without letting anyone know or who are rude or abusive - we have waiting lists at most junior age groups of keen netballers waiting to fill their place.

 At Training and Matches

• Regularly attend and work hard at training sessions, "a player who fails to train is training to fail".
• Always inform coaches or team managers if you are unable to attend training and keep them informed of your availability for matches.
• Arrive at matches early enough to warm up.
• Don't ignore aches and pains - if you are injured, or think you are, tell your coach or team manager.
• Always warm down after training and matches.
• Come to training with a positive attitude, listen and follow the coaches instruction, be prepared to except praise and criticism alike.
• Be a good sport. Applaud good play for both teams.
• Respect your opponents, without them you don't have a game.
• Treat other players how you would like to be treated.
• Don't criticise or remonstrate with your team mates - every player has off days.
• Make new players welcome.
• Never argue with an umpire. If you have a query, ask your captain or coach to approach the umpire at half time in a calm and courteous manner to get clarification.
• At the end of a match shake hands with your opponents and give three cheers. Thank the umpire, coach and team manager.
• Pay your match and training fees on time.

Appearance and Equipment

• Be neat and tidy in your appearance, "scruffy netball players play scruffy netball".
• For training suitable sports clothing should be worn, (club skirt, shorts, T-shirt, tracksuit.) Uniform must not be worn for training.
• For matches the correct Chester Netball club kit must be worn.
• Trainers must be an appropriate general sports or cross trainer which provide support to the foot and ankle. Flat soled fashion shoes are not appropriate. Laces must be tied securely.
• All jewellery including watches, rubber/cotton bracelets, necklaces and any body piercing must be removed before training or matches. It is best to leave these at home so that they don't get lost.
• Long hair must be tied back with a soft elastic band, hard clips and head bands are not appropriate.
• Nails must be short and neatly cut - please make sure of this before you leave home, nails bitten or cut at the side of the court can be very sharp.
• Any cuts or scabs must be covered with a plaster. Plasters in your kit bag are also useful in case of minor cuts or grazes while playing.
• Bring a drink of water or juice to training and matches. High energy snacks can also be brought but please no crisps, sweets or chewing gum. All litter, bottles, wrappers etc. must be taken home or put in a bin - please don't leave bottles in the sports hall or at the side of the courts.

If we all abide by the rules we can all have fun!