Code of Conduct for Junior Players

Who is this for?

The Junior Players’ Code of Conduct applies to all junior players (aged 18 and under) participating in badminton as a player at every level.

As a junior player, I will:  

Respect  

• Treat everyone fairly and equally regardless of their age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, back ground or circumstances   

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the badminton community and encourage others to do the same   

• Have fun, act in a safe manner and encourage those around me to do the same   

• Always respect those around me including team-mates, opponents, coaches and officials   

• Accept officials’ decisions without question or complaint   

• Be honest and play fairly in everything I do and never deliberately cheat or be dishonest   

• Arrive for training and competition on time and will inform someone if I am unable to attend or will be late  

• Listen carefully when spoken to and act as directed where appropriate   

• Use the correct equipment for the sport and will look after it to the best of my ability   

• Never upset those around me or keep quiet if someone else is being upset   

• Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome   

• Give my opponents a hand if they need it and accept apologies from them when they are offered   

• Always do my best and give 100% effort in whatever I do

Behaviour

• As a young person taking part in sporting activities I recognise that I am an ambassador for my sport and others taking part in sport   

• Act as a role model at all times and display high standards of behaviour and appearance   

• Promote the positive aspects of badminton (e.g. fair play).   

• Always act responsibly and set an example to others. 

We are committed to your enjoyment when you are playing badminton. If anything, or anyone worries or upsets you then you should tell someone about it so that they can help you. To find out more about people who can help go to www.badmintonengland.co.uk/safeguarding or speak to Hayley, Sunil or Janice.