Belper H.C. encourages parents/guardians/spectators to take an active interest in their child’s development within hockey and ask that every parent/guardian/spectator observe the following:

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results
• Never force your child to take part in sport
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances 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 to understand that the enjoyment ofsport and fair play are more important than winning
• Use correct andproper language at all times

If you have anyqueries or comments please address them to Belper HC’s Child Welfare Officer:

Sally Cozens
Home: 01332 842220
Mobile: 07946 577 115
Email: neilcozens@btinternet.com

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