Must treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion or political affiliation.
Accept the special role that you have to play in the establishment of standards by setting a good example of behaviour and conduct at all times.
Don’t use foul, sexist or racist language.
Ensure that you are fully qualified as an instructor and promote good karate at all times.
Show respect to other instructors, competition officials and students at all times.
Always have regard to the best interests of Sangaku Karate Group, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the group and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the group.
Remember karate is enjoyed for its own sake - play down the importance of awards.
Ensure all equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
Respect the rights of other clubs.
Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
Promote ethical principles.
Encourage all competitors and instructors to abide by the rules and spirit of competitions.
Don’t manipulate the rules of competition in order to benefit yourself personally or your club.
Use your official position to take action against spectators who harass, abuse or use foul, sexist or racist language towards competitors, competition officials or instructors.
Accept the decisions of a Competition Official without protest.
Don’t speak or try to influence Competition Officials.
Must treat everyone equally and sensitively, regardless of their disability, gender, ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion, age or political affiliation.
Be consistent, objective, impartial and courteous when applying the rules of the competition.
Compliment all competitors on good conduct and performance when the opportunity arises.
Use common sense to ensure that the spirit of the competition is not lost.
Encourage all competitors to compete within the rules and the spirit of the competition.
Show patience and understanding towards competitors who may be learning the competition.
Must be qualified and make every effort to prepare fully for a competition, both physically and mentally.
Not be afraid to make decisions. An official should be fair and firm and must resist any possible influence from protests on the part of competitors, instructors or spectators.
Show respect towards competitors and instructors.
Be honest and completely impartial at all times, irrespective of the clubs, competitors or instructors involved in the competition.
Decline to be appointed to a competition if not completely physically or mentally fit to officiate in that competition (because of illness, injury, or for family or other reasons).
Always have regard to the best interests of the competition, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the competition or any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the competition.
Not tolerate foul, sexist or racist language from competitors and/or officials.
An official should have regard to protecting the competitors by enforcing the rules of the competition.
An official should show due respect when speaking with the competitors, even in the event of infringements.
An official should refrain from publicly expressing any criticism of fellow referees or competition judges.
As a spectator you must never enter a competition area or interfere in a karate class.
Don’t force an unwilling child to take part in karate lessons/competitions.
Encourage your child always to behave, show correct etiquette and abide by the rules.
Young people are involved in organised karate for their enjoyment - not yours.
Teach your child to treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, ethnic origin or cultural background.
Never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
Teach your child that effort, etiquette and spirit are as important as victory, so that the result of each competition is accepted without undue disappointment.
Support all efforts to remove verbal, physical and racist abuse from Sangaku Karate Group.
Turn defeat into victory by helping young people towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship.
Remember that young people learn best by example.
Don’t question publicly the judgement of competition officials and never their honesty.
Recognise the value and importance of volunteer instructors and administrators - they give their time, energy and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.
Insist on fair and disciplined behaviour - don’t tolerate cheating or foul, sexist or racist language.
Treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion or political affiliation.
Know and abide by the rules of Sangaku Karate Group, including competition rules.
Accept the decisions of competition officials without question or complaint (let your club instructor ask the necessary questions) and avoid words or actions which may mislead a Competition Official.
Respect your instructors and competition officials at all times.
Exercise self-control at all times and don’t use illegal or dangerous tactics/techniques.
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during training.
Learn to accept success and failure, victory and defeat with humility and dignity respectively and without excessive emotional displays.
Treat your fellow students, instructors and competition officials with respect and consideration at all times - treat them, as you yourself would like to be treated.
Don’t attempt to improve individual performance by the use of banned substances.
Don’t use foul, sexist or racist language at any time.
Try to be a role model for junior karateka and acknowledge the good techniques shown by other students.
Remember that the aim of karate is to have fun, improve your skills and feel good.
At the end of a competition applaud and thank your opponents and the competition officials.
