Administrators play a vital role in sport, particularly to reduce the potential for things to go wrong. Here, you can access resources to help you manage risks in your sport.
Coaches and officials are what make sport tick. They play a crucial role in helping keep sport safe, fair and inclusive. Here are a number of tools and resources to help you do just that.
If you are a player then you can make a huge contribution to making sport safe, fair and inclusive. Your behaviour influences others, not only your team mates, but everyone involved in sport.
As a parent you should be aware of your clubs responsibilities. At the same time you also have responsibilities and you can play a huge role in creating a safe environment for your child.
We have a range of free downloadable posters, flyers and postcards that are print ready. We cannot send out hard copy resources but these are ready for you to print. Many also have a space to insert your own club logo.
Posters with a simple message in a 'print ready' format with three options per sport - Football, Rugby League, AFL, Softball, BMX, Pony Club, Swimming, Rugby, Gymnastics, Netball, Basketball, Badminton, Little Athletics, Cricket, Touch Football, Dance. Plus generic inclusion messages.
A full colour general poster in three print ready sizes - "Play by the Rules provides free information, resources, online training, promotions and campaigns aimed at ensuring everyone involved in sport can do so in an enjoyable, safe environment, free from discrimination, harassment or bullying."
A4 full colour poster and set of cards - "I will - Act within the rules and spirit of the game, promote fair play over winning at all costs, encourage and support others, respect officials' and coaches' decisions, thank players, coaches and officials. I won't - use bad language or harass or abuse anyone, criticise or ridicule anyone's performance, lose control of my emotions, be dishonest or show unsporting behaviour, be disrespectful."
A4 full colour flyer promoting the Play by the Rules online training in Child Protection, Harassment & Discrimination, Complaint Handling, Inclusive Coaching, Creating an LGBTI+ Inclusive Club, for member protection Information Officers and a range of mini-courses.
A4 full colour flyer - Play by the Rules has developed short Interactive Scenarios on topical issues and challenges occurring in sport. These scenarios let you explore your understanding and beliefs about issues as well as provide practical tips about inclusive, safe, and fair sports practices and procedures.
Play by the Rules provides free information, resources, online training, promotions and campaigns aimed at ensuring everyone involved in sport can do so in an enjoyable, safe environment, free from discrimination, harassment or bullying.
Front - At your club kids rely on you to KEEP THEM SAFE. Back - If you're involved in sport with young people, YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
Full colour postcard. Front - Sometimes people forget to ENJOY THE GAME. Back - In sport, as in life, there will always be issues or even conflict. It's how you handle them that matters. Play by the Rules can help you manage issues so they don't get out of hand and keeps your sport safe, fair and inclusive.
Full colour postcard - Front - Some jokes aren't funny. And if they're about someone's race they can be AGAINST THE LAW. Back - "Just having a joke" is no defence, neither is being ignorant of the law. Play by the Rules provides simple, free information and resources explaining everyone's rights and responsibilities in sport. If you're involved in sport, play your part in keeping it inclusive, safe and fair.
Front - Selecting teams can be a balancing act. How do you make the right decision? Back - Play by the Rules offers free INFORMATION AND ADVICE. Whether it's selecting teams for the grand final, a season competition, or balancing the needs of the team with individual players, Play by the Rules provides simple, free information, resources and interactive scenarios to help you make the right decisions to keep your sport inclusive, safe and fair.