Merriwa Physical Culture

Code of Conduct

Merriwa Physical Culture follows the BJP Physical Culture Code of Conduct.

BJP encourages all members and their families to be good sports. The aim is for everyone to have a fair go, enjoy participating and be treated with dignity and respect.

Members’ Code

• Enjoy yourself and have fun.
• Respect the dignity and worth of all members regardless of their ability or cultural origin.
• Treat all members as you would like to be treated.
• Show respect for and cooperate with your teachers and other officials.
• Be humble when you win and graceful when you lose.
• Do not criticise other members or competitors.
• Be a good sport and applaud competitors from your own club and other clubs.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
• Be loyal to your club and support it.

Parents’ Code

• Encourage children to participate; don’t force them.
• Remember that children participate for their own enjoyment.
• Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Respect the dignity and worth of all members regardless of ability, appearance or cultural origin.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing.
• Set a positive example and applaud all competitors, not just those from your own club.
• Show appreciation for teachers, officials and judges.
• Respect judges’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Address conflict openly, honestly and respectfully.
• Consider volunteering your time to assist with the running of your club.

Spectators’ Code

• Respect the dignity and worth of all competitors and applaud everyone.
• Remain still and quiet while the music is playing.
• Ensure children remain still and quiet during performances.
• Turn mobile phones and other electronic devices to silent.
• Keep belongings clear of the competition floor.
• Do not allow children to sit around the edge of the competition floor.
• Never walk across the competition floor.
• Do not use flash photography.
• Only video or photograph your own child.
• Show appreciation and respect for judges and officials and follow their directions.
• Do not sit in teachers’ reserved seating or stand behind the reserved seating area.
• Follow venue rules and treat the venue with care.
• Clear your own rubbish and do not spray cosmetics inside the venue.
• Advise an official if there is a problem or assistance is needed.

Official BJP Code of Conduct

For the complete and most up-to-date Code of Conduct, please refer to the official BJP Physical Culture website.

View the BJP Code of Conduct

This page is provided as an easy-reference version for Merriwa Physie members and families. The current BJP Physical Culture Code of Conduct applies.