Code of Conduct

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.

for club officials, referees & volunteers

  • Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance
  • Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect
  • Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part
  • Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)
  • Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance
  • Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club
  • Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover
  • Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward
  • Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances
  • Encourage performers to value their performances and not just results

for parents & carers

  • Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them
  • Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
  • Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results
  • Never force your child to take part in Judo
  • Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances 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 to enjoy their Judo
  • Use correct and proper language at all times

Jigoro Kano invented this moral code for judoka to follow

COURTESY
Be polite to other people

COURAGE
Face difficulty without fear

FAIRPLAY
Be a good sport, play by the rules

HONOUR
Fairness in beliefs and actions

MODESTY
Be without vanity or boastfulness

RESPECT
Regard for others

SELF-CONTROL
Control over yourself and actions

FRIENDSHIP
Be a good friend, be helpful and kind

HYGIENE
Wear a clean judogi. No shoes on the mat. Zoris worn off the mat.