The Irish Schools Athletic Association wishes to provide the best possible environment for all young people involved in sport. You deserve to be given enjoyable, safesporting opportunities, free of abuse of any kind. You have rights, which must be respected, and responsibilities that you must accept. You are encouraged to treat other athletes and team officials withfairness and respect.
You are entitled to:
Be safe and to feel safe. Be listened to. Be believed. Be treated with dignity, sensitivity, and respect. Have a voice in the ISAA. Participate on an equal basis· Have fun and enjoy sport· Experience competition at a level at which you feel comfortable. Make complaints and have them dealt with. Get help against bullies. Say no. To protect your body. Confidentiality
You should always:
Treat Sports Leaders with respect, i.e. teachers, coaches, managers, selectors, event officials and others involved in the ISAA. Act fairly at all times, do your best. Respect team members, even when things go wrong. Respect opponents and be gracious in defeat. Abide by the rules set down by team managers. Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the sport ofathletics into disrepute. Talk to the National Children’s Officer if you haveany problems.
You should never:
Cheat. Use violence or physical contact that is not allowed within the rules. Shout or argue with officials, team mates or opponents. Harm team members, opponents or their property· Bully or use bullying tactics to isolate another athlete. Use unfair or bullying tactics to gain advantage· Take banned substances. Keep secrets, especially if they will cause harm· Tell lies about adults/young people· Spread rumours