DERWENT VALLEY ORIENTEERS Parents / Carers Code of Conduct

· 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.