• Remember that players participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage players to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the player's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage players always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• Remember that players learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Do not instruct the players while supporting - that is the coaches’ job. It is confusing and stressful for players to have their supporters/parents instructing them at the same time that they have to listen to their coach.
• Respect officials’ decisions and teach players to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your club/team could not participate.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

WorldHockey RuleBook 2007-08