We are justifiably proud of the place
that sport has in our daily lives. What is equally important
to all of us is the way in which we the sportsmen and
sportswomen, officials and spectators conduct ourselves
when involved in sport and competition.
Unfortunately, some people fail to live up to the traditional
values of martial arts and what they stand for. Worse
still, our young martial artist can be influenced and
have the rest of their sporting careers coloured by
negative experiences.
The codes of behaviour that follow identify a series
of key principles on which adult and young competitors,
parents, coaches, administrators, officials and spectators
should base their sporting involvement. When adopted,
the codes of behaviour will ensure that all of our martial
artists will develop good sporting behaviours and have
an enjoyable experience in our sport. This will encourage
them to remain actively involved in martial arts throughout
their lives and learn to always show courtesy and respect
to each other.
WASO
code of behaviour for parents
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Parents:
Parents please remember that children participate
in martial art competition, for their enjoyment. Encourage
this.
Parents encourage your children to participate
in sport and competition, also encourage them to have
fun.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance
rather than on winning or losing in competition.
Encourage your child to always compete according
to the rules of the WASO and settle disagreements without
resorting to hostility or violence.
Parents try not to ridicule or yell at your
child for making a mistake or losing in a competition.
Encourage them to try again, winning or losing.
Remember that children learn best from the examples
we set as parents.
Respect all official decisions and teach your
children to do the same. Show appreciation for the efforts
of volunteers, coaches and administrators: remember
that without them you or your child could not participate
in these events.
Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of every
person regardless of their martial art background, gender,
culture or religion.
At all times parents must learn to control their
temper. Verbal abuse of an official and insulting other
competitors or deliberately distracting or provoking
officials are not acceptable or permitted at the World
All Styles Tournaments. Any parent found guilty of abuse
or insulting of any officials, will be warned and may
be asked to leave the event.
WASO
code of behaviour for competitors
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Competitors: Respect and abide by the WASO tournament rules
and all officials decisions in competition.
Never argue with any officials or administrators
of WASO. During competition If there is a disagreement
have your coach, instructors approach the officials
directly after the competition.
All competitors must learn to control their
temper. Verbal abuse of an official and insulting other
competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking an
opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviour in
the WASO tournaments.
Be a good sport. Applaud all competitors whether
they win or lose, as this is the true meaning of martial
arts and sportsmanship.
Treat all competitors, coaches, and officials,
as you would like to be treated. Remember true martial
arts begin and end with courtesy.
Participate in tournaments for the competition
and enjoyment, encourage others to do the same
Respect the rights and dignity and worth of
all competitors regardless of their gender, ability,
martial art and cultural background or religions
Any competitor found guilty of abusing the WASO
code of behaviour can be reprimanded, warned or denied
entry into any further WASO tournaments.
WASO
code of behaviour for Instructors & Coaches
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You are accountable.
Instructors & Coaches, remember that a competitor
whether young or old participates in competition for
their enjoyment and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at your team members
for making a mistake or not coming first. Whether they
win or lose all should be congratulated for trying.
Operate within the rules of WASO and the spirit
of your sport, teach your students to do the same.
Insure that all safety equipment meet the safety
requirements of WASO for competition.
Show concern and caution towards sick and injured
competitors. Follow the advice of a physician when determining
whether an injured competitor should or should not compete
any further. Remember the personal safety of all competitors
must at all times come first.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every
person regardless of their gender, ability, martial
art and or cultural background or religion.
Display control, respect and professionalism
to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents,
coaches, officials, administrators, parents and spectators.
Encourage all competitors to do the same.
All Instructors and Coaches must control their
temper. Insults or verbal abuse of an official, spectator
or competitor deliberately distracting or provoking
a competitor or official is not acceptable or permitted
behaviour in any WASO tournament.
If found guilty of this misconduct you will receive
an official warning and risk forfeiting further entry
into WASO events.
Any Instructor or Coach, found guilty of abusing
the WASO code of behaviour will be warned and can be
denied entry into any further WASO tournaments.
WASO
code of behaviour for Officials |
We are all accountable.
At all times officials will respect the rules
and regulations set out by the WASO tournament organizers.
Give all competitors a ‘fair go’
regardless of their gender, ability, martial art and
cultural background or religion.
Remember you set an example. Your behaviour
and comments should be positive and supportive.
At all times all officials of WASO will be totally
non-biased in their rulings and decisions during competition.
Emphasise the spirit of the competition rather
than the errors.
Respect the rights of all coaches, instructors
and competitors wishing to lodge a protest after competition.
All protests will be bought forward to the chairman.
All protests will be heard amicably, fairly and non-biased.
At all times all referees, judges, officials
regardless of their martial art background will always
show courtesy and respect to competitors, coaches, parents
and each other, on and off the competition arena.
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