Port Hacking Dragon Boat Club Inc
                   8a Wonga Rd, Yowie Bay, NSW 2228, Australia   
            Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984
                  Registered No: Y0439331   ABN: 94 617 637 656
                     http://www.PortHackingDragonBoatClub.com

               Code of Conduct -  Athlete

General Code of Behaviour
As a member of Dragon Boats NSW and Port Hacking Dragon Boat Club, members are required to comply
with Dragon Boats NSW and Port Hacking Dragon Boat Club's member protection policies and codes of
conduct.  You must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity
held or sanctioned by Dragon Boats NSW, a member association or an affiliated club and in any role
you hold within Dragon Boats NSW, a member association or an affiliated club:

I will always abide by the rules, and respect the decision of the officials
I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow athletes, coaches, officials and spectators
I will never argue with an official. If I disagree with a decision I will inform the captain, coach,
manager or committee member during a break or after the competition
I will control my temper, I understand that verbal abuse of officials and sledging other athletes
either directly or indirectly and deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not
acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport
I will work equally hard for myself and/or my team
I will be a good sport and applaud all good plays whether they are made by my team or the opposition
I will treat all athletes in my sport as I like to be treated, I will not bully or take unfair
advantage of another competitor
I will cooperate with my coach, captain, manger, team mates and opponents
I will display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat
I will not assert authority onto others if it is not my position to do so
I will not arrive at the venue intoxicated or drink alcohol whilst on duty
I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender,
ability, sexual orientation, cultural background or religion
I will thank the opposition and officials at the end of the event
I will comply with anti-doping policies

I acknowledge I have read all of the above and understand the Athletes Code of Conduct 

Athlete name ______________________ Signature ______________________

Date _________________________