Code of Conduct for Parents and Carers

Effective from February 2008

  • 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.