Six major sporting codes will send the message to stop poor sideline behaviour at children’s sport events next month.
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Country Rugby League (CRL) has teamed up with the NSW Office of Sport to promote positive sideline behavior at junior sporting events through Shoosh for Kids Week from May 15 to 21.
CRL will encourage their clubs to support the cause and help to create a positive environment for junior participants in grassroots sport, whilst addressing issues which arise from poor sideline behavior including abuse to officials, reduced volunteer numbers and reduced participation rates.
CRL chief executive officer Terry Quinn said Shoosh for Kids Week will provide an opportunity to send a consistent message to everyone involved in grassroots sport.
“The campaign reminds people of all ages to bring their best behaviour to children’s sport and to remember that it’s all about the kids having a positive and encouraging experience,” said Quinn.
“There’s no place in our game, or any other game, for negative comments directed at players and officials and it’s great to see the codes working together to put an end to this.”
Winter sports supporting Shoosh for Kids Week in 2017 include Country Rugby League, AFL NSW/ACT, Basketball NSW, Football NSW, Hockey NSW, Netball NSW and NSW Rugby Union.
